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Robert Breer was a true pioneer; an artist who opened up a new language for film and animation, and whose work continues to inspire and influence artists today. To mark ten years since his death in 2011, I have put together two programmes exploring his substantial legacy. The first; Fvoom! The … [Read more...] about LIAF 2021 Article: Edge of Frame Celebrates Robert Breer by Edwin Rostron 

Each year we search for the finest panel of judges: educators, independent animators, producers, authors, curators and more. All are experts in their field and all possess an informed and exploratory eye for excellence in the animation world. This year we are honoured to welcome the following … [Read more...] about LIAF 2021: Meet the Judges

LIAF 2021 is on it's way and fully hybrid! This year we'll be at our at regular venues: the Barbican, The Horse Hospital and Close-Up plus at two new venues: Hackney Picturehouse and The Puppet Theatre Barge. Most of our programmes will also be available ONLINE, bringing the … [Read more...] about LIAF 2021: What’s On

The word is out - LIAF is back and we can’t wait to share these films with you! In addition to the 8 international competition programmes announced last week, LIAF 2021 will also feature the British Showcase, two children’s and families programmes, The Best of the Next (student films) and Late … [Read more...] about LIAF 2021: More Films Announced! British Showcase, Late Night Bizarre, Best of the Next & Children’s Films

The word is out - LIAF is back and we can’t wait to share these films with you! Our programmers have been working away throughout lockdown by sifting through the 2,384 films that came our way this year. After much deliberation, head-scratching and tired eyes we have hand-picked 80 films from 31 … [Read more...] about LIAF 2021: International Competition Programme Films

Get ready for the return of the 18th London International Animation Festival. The UK’s longest-running, largest and most eclectic animation festival is back and screening in-cinema and online all across the UK for 10 days from November 26th.  We can’t wait to return to live in-cinema … [Read more...] about LIAF 2021: Special Programme Announcement!