Animation, like childhood, can be full of wonder with the biggest pleasures being the simplest ones. This programme carefully chosen for children of 8 and above strips away all the soft-sell toy ads and the over-the-top blockbuster-style special effects and delivers up a selection of wonderful films … [Read more...] about LIAF 2015: Marvellous Animation (PG)
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LIAF 2015: Netherlands Institute of Animated Film (NIAf) Tribute + Q&A (15)
The Netherlands Institute of Animated Film (NIAf) is – or was – an utterly unique organisation. Officially opened in September 1993, NIAF was a curious hybrid, intensely focused on supporting animation as an art form through a number of different activities. At its core, however, was its focus on … [Read more...] about LIAF 2015: Netherlands Institute of Animated Film (NIAf) Tribute + Q&A (15)
LIAF presents: 10 Horror Animations at Short Film City Hull
In this special programme curated to celebrate our 10th anniversary, we'll be showcasing 10 of the very best horror films. This programme first screened at the LIAF in 2013 (and it sold out!) and we're very proud to be collaborating with Short Film City Hull in association with Leeds Film, to bring … [Read more...] about LIAF presents: 10 Horror Animations at Short Film City Hull
LIAF 2015: Death-Shriek of the Bird-Man: The Terrifying Vision of Robert Morgan + Q&A (15)
Multi award-winning animator/director and iconic horror filmmaker Robert Morgan presents a career- spanning retrospective of his work, a unique opportunity to experience first-hand, for your viewing pleasure. the purest conception of anarchic sound and vision. “One of the most visionary genre … [Read more...] about LIAF 2015: Death-Shriek of the Bird-Man: The Terrifying Vision of Robert Morgan + Q&A (15)
LIAF 2015: Abstract Showcase (15)
Animation in its purest form, this is LIAF’s annual collection of the most impressive, expressive abstract and experimental animated films from all over the world. At Barbican book tickets A Very Large Increase in the Size, Amount, or Importance of Something Over a Very Short Period of Time (Max … [Read more...] about LIAF 2015: Abstract Showcase (15)
LIAF 2015 International Competition Programme 3: Into the Dark (15)
The backbone of the whole LIAF mission. We’ve emerged from under the pile of 2,400 entries to put together a series of programmes that showcase the best 118 new films. Six ‘general’ International Competition Programmes, our ever popular Abstract Showcase and Long Shorts programmes, plus the British … [Read more...] about LIAF 2015 International Competition Programme 3: Into the Dark (15)