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Everyone who loves the art of animation knows that there is some sorcery in its making, conjuring up impossible worlds from one’s imagination onto the screen. Having spent the last few years working on an animation with artist Elizabeth Hobbs, based on 'The Debutante', a wicked, short story by … [Read more...] about LIAF 2022 Article: Figures in Focus – The Magical World by Abigail Addison

MA Directing Animation students at the National Film & Television School have been the magicians behind our official festival trailers for the past 12 years. During that time, we've been delighted by hand-drawn, stop-motion, pixilation, claymation, puppet, … [Read more...] about LIAF 2022 Official Trailer – Behind the Scenes

LIAF 2022 is on it's way and due to popular demand, we're staying fully hybrid. This year we'll be at our at regular venues: the Barbican, The Horse Hospital, Close-Up and The Puppet Theatre Barge. plus an exciting new venue in London's Covent Garden: The Garden Cinema … [Read more...] about LIAF 2022: What’s On

The Horse Hospital has been showcasing underground avantgarde art since 1993; fashion, music, literature and of course film. It is unique, independent and artist-led; the perfect home for a healthy portion of LIAF 2022. Read on to find out what we'll be screening at this rare gem … [Read more...] about LIAF 2022: The Horse Hospital – Tickets Available Now!

In addition to the 8 international competition programmes announced last week, LIAF 2022 will also feature perennial favourite programmes - the British Showcase, two children’s and families programmes, The Best of the Next (student films) and Late Night Bizarre screenings. All of these programmes … [Read more...] about LIAF 2022 : More Films Than Ever!

LIAF 2022 is just under 10 weeks away and we can’t wait to get back into cinemas and share with you the amazing films we’ve been watching all year long. This years' festival will take place across London at 5 wonderful venues but for those who are unable to join us in the flesh from November 25 to … [Read more...] about LIAF 2022: International Competition Programme Films