THIS EVENT WILL HAVE CLOSED CAPTIONS AND A BSL INTERPRETER Communication plays an important role in animation, and this session explores how artists with diverse experiences in hearing, speech, or sight contribute their talents to the industry. Hear from creative professionals who share their … [Read more...] about LIAF 2025: INDUSTRY EVENT 1 ANIMATED COMMUNICATION – SIGHT, HEARING & SPEECH DIVERSITY
2022
LIAF 2025: MUSIC VIDEO SESSION (15)
LIAF’s annual collection of the hottest music videos from all over the world. Animation is an integral element in many of the best music videos - they not only entertain but also inspire, inviting viewers to experience music in a whole new way. They represent a dynamic intersection of art and … [Read more...] about LIAF 2025: MUSIC VIDEO SESSION (15)
LIAF 2025: 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 2025: ARE YOU OK? + SCREENTALK (15)
LIAF 2025: LESBIAN SPACE PRINCESS – FEATURE FILM (18)
Heartbreak. Kidnapping. Gay-pop idols. And one impossibly needy princess blasting through the cosmos. Buckle up your glitter belts: Lesbian Space Princess has officially landed at LIAF after snatching the coveted Teddy Award at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival. Join us for this very … [Read more...] about LIAF 2025: LESBIAN SPACE PRINCESS – FEATURE FILM (18)
LIAF 2025: ANIMATION AT WAR (15)
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 … [Read more...] about LIAF 2025: ANIMATION AT WAR (15)
LIAF 2025: DISRUPTING THE NARRATIVE – THE BEAUTY OF RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY + SCREENTALK (15)
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 … [Read more...] about LIAF 2025: DISRUPTING THE NARRATIVE – THE BEAUTY OF RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY + SCREENTALK (15)
