This programme examines some big life moments and asks some pointed questions. The 10 powerful films include a breathtaking take on an author's experience with mescaline, the internal struggles of a group of female gymnasts, a humorous animated road movie documenting Poland during the communist era … [Read more...] about LIAF 2024: International Competition Programme 4 – Being Human (18)
2022
LIAF 2024: International Competition Programme 3 – From Absurd to Zany (18)
This programme ‘From Absurd to Zany’ celebrates some of the funniest, weirdest and eye-poppingly nutty films that were entered this year. Tales of murderous dreams, existential crises, destructive machines that just want to hurt us, a young girl's anxiety about her appendix, an insane Jeff Bezos and … [Read more...] about LIAF 2024: International Competition Programme 3 – From Absurd to Zany (18)
LIAF 2024: International Competition Programme 2 – Playing with Emotion (18)
This programme explores the full spectrum of human emotions through 9 captivating films that delve into themes of love, hate, jealousy, sensuality, melancholy, anxiety, confusion, fear, and doubt. Each film is powerful and moving, offering profound insights and striking visuals that resonate with … [Read more...] about LIAF 2024: International Competition Programme 2 – Playing with Emotion (18)
LIAF 2024: Are You OK? + SCREENTALK (15)
Animated shorts are a powerful medium for addressing mental health issues, offering a unique and often visually compelling way to explore complex emotions and inner struggles. These films vividly depict experiences like anxiety, depression, trauma and personal growth, often capturing the nuance of … [Read more...] about LIAF 2024: Are You OK? + SCREENTALK (15)
LIAF 2024: Closing Night Gala – The Best of the Fest (18)
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 2024: Closing Night Gala – The Best of the Fest (18)
LIAF 2024: Disrupting the Narrative: When Worlds Collide (15) + Screentalk
How far will you go and what will you do in order to achieve your dreams? Disrupting The Narrative: When Worlds Collide takes viewers on unexpected journeys across London, Libya, South Africa and beyond into personal histories and deep into emotional landscapes of the heart. Documentary and avant … [Read more...] about LIAF 2024: Disrupting the Narrative: When Worlds Collide (15) + Screentalk
