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A comprehensive screening of the very best recently released British animation, including several premieres. Check the pulse of the British animation scene, meet many of the filmmakers and see the films that will take British animation to the world. Nobody screens more British animation than LIAF and this snapshot of the state of British animation paints a vibrant picture of a spirited and imaginative animation nation. Before the screening there is a chance to meet many of the animators, hear them talk about their films and ask them questions about their work.
This screening is a mix of several LIAF regulars whose films have screened at the festival over the years – Samantha Moore, Stephen Irwin, Gabriel Bohmer – alongside some of the most promising film school graduates and first-time filmmakers.
Filmmaker Introductions at venue only
The Sam Story – Richard Noble, UK
Boy oh Boy – Stephen Irwin, UK
A boy conjures the stars out of yoghurt.
2020 2 min
Treasure – Samantha Moore, UK
A metal detectorist’s quest through the Shropshire Marshes leads us to a spectacular gold masterpiece, and the leader who sacrifices it for the sake of her child.
2021 8 min
Stones – Joseph Brett, UK
A brother and sister’s reunion picnic at a stone circle in the English countryside is disrupted by the arrival of an uninvited guest.
2021 8 min
Gyroscope – Gabriel Bohmer, UK
A young child finds magic and adventure when searching for a mysterious gyroscope in his grandparents’ home.
2021 3 min
A Film About a Pudding – Roel Van Beek, UK
Ronin’s dropped groceries start to mix and bubble, transforming into a small pudding. Over the next few days, the pudding grows bigger and bigger.
2021 9 min
@scroll_alice – Céline Ufenast, UK
A film about our love-hate relationship with Instagram and our photo-editing mania.
2021 4 min
Skeleton of a Moth – Emma Kay Smith, UK
Body image, mental health, and sexual assault. A poignant exploration of the emotional difficulties and social pressures that affect teenage girls.
2021 8 min
The Dragon Head Tree – Jiaqi Wang, UK/China
A dead dragon and a magical creature. How she was caught and eaten, and how she became a symbol for people.
2020 7 min
Tap Runner – Paolo Chianta, UK
In a dystopian future, it’s one man’s job to check taps for leakage and wastage. But he is not permitted to fix the taps. Much as he might want to…
2021 3 min
Night of the Living Dread – Ida Melum, UK
Ruby can’t sleep at the best of times, but when a power-cut ravages her meticulous nightly routine, her sleepless night descends into a horror-fuelled labyrinth.
2021 11 min
When the Tides Went Down – Jordan Buckner, UK
As climate change threatens our future, how do we come to terms with the end of our existence?
2020 3 min
Drifting – Sam Ripman & Freddie Griffiths, UK
Why do our mixed cities so often feel divided? A personal take on how best friends from different backgrounds grew apart, and what it says about our too-often disconnected communities.
2020 3 min
Anywhere but Here – Maitry Rao, UK
Our Funding Partners
With Special Thanks to the Arts Council England
Event supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery.
