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 … [Read more...] about LIAF 2025: CLOSING NIGHT GALA – THE BEST OF THE FEST (15)
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LIAF 2025: FAMILY FILM CLUB – AMAZING ANIMATIONS FOR O-7 YEAR-OLDS (U)
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 … [Read more...] about LIAF 2025: FAMILY FILM CLUB – AMAZING ANIMATIONS FOR O-7 YEAR-OLDS (U)
LIAF 2025: MARVELLOUS ANIMATIONS FOR 8-15 YEAR-OLDS (PG)
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 … [Read more...] about LIAF 2025: MARVELLOUS ANIMATIONS FOR 8-15 YEAR-OLDS (PG)
LIAF 2025: FIGURES IN FOCUS – SKIN SHOWS + SCREENTALK(15)
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 … [Read more...] about LIAF 2025: FIGURES IN FOCUS – SKIN SHOWS + SCREENTALK(15)
LIAF 2025: BRITISH SHOWCASE + FILMMAKER INTRODUCTIONS (15)
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 … [Read more...] about LIAF 2025: BRITISH SHOWCASE + FILMMAKER INTRODUCTIONS (15)
LIAF 2025: INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION PROGRAMME 8 – LONG SHORTS (18)
Some films need extra time to develop their themes, to grow and draw us more comprehensively into their worlds. It takes time to think. Reflection tends to work best at a slower tempo. This competition programme is dedicated to showcasing the best of these longer films. 7 longer short films, 7 … [Read more...] about LIAF 2025: INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION PROGRAMME 8 – LONG SHORTS (18)






















