Barbican Archives - London International Animation Festival https://liaf.org.uk/wcs-room/barbican Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:14:03 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://liaf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cropped-LIAF-Favicon-32x32.jpg Barbican Archives - London International Animation Festival https://liaf.org.uk/wcs-room/barbican 32 32 LIAF 2025: ANIMATION AT WAR (15) https://liaf.org.uk/schedule/liaf-2025-animation-at-war Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:42:25 +0000 https://liaf.org.uk/?post_type=class&p=20179 How do filmmakers use the expressive potential of animation to address ever-relevant themes of war and conflict? Throughout 2025, the Barbican’s Animation at War season has explored this rich tradition, and this spin-off selection in collaboration with LIAF looks at the more agile world of short animation, where smaller runtimes give rise to a wide […]

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]]> LIAF 2025: DISRUPTING THE NARRATIVE – THE BEAUTY OF RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY + SCREENTALK (15) https://liaf.org.uk/schedule/liaf-2025-disrupting-the-narrative-the-beauty-of-resilience-in-the-face-of-adversity-screentalk Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:35:25 +0000 https://liaf.org.uk/?post_type=class&p=20165 This year’s films portray characters who confront societal pressures, whether it’s environmental destruction, discrimination, or personal identity struggles that tell stories about the urgency of sustainable living. Simultaneously, they explore the fight for equal rights, challenging systems of oppression, striving for a future of fairness and justice. Using a wide range of innovative, experimental animation […]

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]]> LIAF 2025: CLOSING NIGHT GALA – THE BEST OF THE FEST REPEAT (15) https://liaf.org.uk/schedule/liaf-2025-closing-night-gala-the-best-of-the-fest-repeat Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:13:43 +0000 https://liaf.org.uk/?post_type=class&p=20054 It all comes down to this …The Best of the Fest! The judges have deliberated, the audience votes have been added up and we’ve pulled together a final programme that celebrates the highlights of what has been filling the screen all week. Awards are given for the ‘Best Sound’, ‘ Best Children’s Film’, ‘Best Abstract […]

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]]> LIAF 2025: CLOSING NIGHT GALA – THE BEST OF THE FEST (15) https://liaf.org.uk/schedule/liaf-2025-closing-night-gala-the-best-of-the-fest Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:07:25 +0000 https://liaf.org.uk/schedule/liaf-2024-closing-night-gala-the-best-of-the-fest-15-2 It all comes down to this …The Best of the Fest! The judges have deliberated, the audience votes have been added up and we’ve pulled together a final programme that celebrates the highlights of what has been filling the screen all week. Awards are given for the ‘Best Sound’, ‘ Best Children’s Film’, ‘Best Abstract […]

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]]> LIAF 2025: FAMILY FILM CLUB – AMAZING ANIMATIONS FOR O-7 YEAR-OLDS (U) https://liaf.org.uk/schedule/liaf-2025-amazing-animations-for-0-7-year-olds Sun, 21 Sep 2025 16:34:36 +0000 https://liaf.org.uk/?post_type=class&p=20036 Like childhood, animation is full of wonder and simple pleasures. This carefully chosen programme for our littlest and most special audience contains 14 of the best, most recent wonderful short animated films, full of joy, from all around the world. There’ll be talking animals, seriously fun adventures and wondrous tales to spark those little imaginations. […]

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]]> LIAF 2025: MARVELLOUS ANIMATIONS FOR 8-15 YEAR-OLDS (PG) https://liaf.org.uk/schedule/liaf-2025-marvellous-animations-for-8-15-year-olds Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:53:21 +0000 https://liaf.org.uk/?post_type=class&p=20025 These 9 films from 7 different countries have been chosen especially for children aged 8 and upwards and include themes such as friendship, resilience, and self-discovery. They are films for the young but also the young at heart with several laugh-out-loud moments alongside tales that tug at the heart-strings. Here you will meet charismatic characters […]

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]]> LIAF 2025: FIGURES IN FOCUS – SKIN SHOWS + SCREENTALK(15) https://liaf.org.uk/schedule/liaf-2025-figures-in-focus-skin-shows-screentalk Sun, 21 Sep 2025 14:28:48 +0000 https://liaf.org.uk/?post_type=class&p=20009 With this edition of Figures in Focus, the title ‘Skin Shows’ is a nod to Jack Halberstam’s excellent book of the same name; a work that explores gothic horror, monstrousness, corporeality, otherness, and its representation in contemporary film. In this programme the female body is viewed as grotesque, abject, and perverse. These films show that […]

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]]> LIAF 2025: BRITISH SHOWCASE + FILMMAKER INTRODUCTIONS (15) https://liaf.org.uk/schedule/liaf-2025-british-showcase-filmmaker-introductions Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:02:30 +0000 https://liaf.org.uk/?post_type=class&p=19996 Independent British animated films have carved out a unique niche in the cinematic landscape, characterised by their distinct artistic styles and innovative storytelling. These films frequently explore themes of identity, culture, and social issues, reflecting the diverse experiences of contemporary Britain. With smaller budgets and a focus on creativity, independent animators often experiment with various […]

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]]> LIAF 2025: OPENING NIGHT TRIBUTE TO EMMA CALDER (FIERCE AND INDEPENDENT TO THE END) + SCREENTALK (15) https://liaf.org.uk/schedule/liaf-2025-opening-night-tribute-to-emma-calder-fierce-and-independent-to-the-end-screentalk Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:27:12 +0000 https://liaf.org.uk/?post_type=class&p=19978 The London International Animation Festival (LIAF 2025) returns for its 22nd edition with an opening night dedicated to the late Emma Calder, a trailblazing force in independent animation. For over 40 years, Emma shaped the animation landscape through film, books, design, and teaching, fiercely advocating for independent voices and new funding opportunities. Defiant against the […]

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]]> LIAF 2024: The Best of the Fest REPEAT (18) https://liaf.org.uk/schedule/liaf-2024-closing-night-gala-the-best-of-the-fest-repeat-15 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 15:56:24 +0000 https://liaf.org.uk/?post_type=class&p=19102 It all comes down to this …The Best of the Fest! The judges have deliberated, the audience votes have been added up and we’ve pulled together a final programme that celebrates the highlights of what has been filling the screen all week. Awards are given for the ‘Best Sound’, ‘ Best Children’s Film’, ‘Best Abstract […]

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