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)
2022
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)
LIAF 2025: LATE NIGHT BIZARRE (18)
It’s back. LIAF’s annual walk on the wild side featuring the most twisted films to emerge this year. You know you want it, we know you want it – so here it is! We’ve dug deep to find the best and this is what you find when you go down that far. The ever-popular Late Night Bizarre programme is a … [Read more...] about LIAF 2025: LATE NIGHT BIZARRE (18)
LIAF 2025: BEST OF THE NEXT 3 (15)
Lights, Camera, Animation! This is LIAF’s annual showcase of the most dazzling animated student films selected from the best animation and film schools from all around the world. This is the first step on the animation ladder for these talented filmmakers, and the first time their wild and wonderful … [Read more...] about LIAF 2025: BEST OF THE NEXT 3 (15)
LIAF 2025: BEST OF THE NEXT 2 (15)
Lights, Camera, Animation! This is LIAF’s annual showcase of the most dazzling animated student films selected from the best animation and film schools from all around the world. This is the first step on the animation ladder for these talented filmmakers, and the first time their wild and wonderful … [Read more...] about LIAF 2025: BEST OF THE NEXT 2 (15)
LIAF 2025: BEST OF THE NEXT 1 (15)
Lights, Camera, Animation! This is LIAF’s annual showcase of the most dazzling animated student films selected from the best animation and film schools from all around the world. This is the first step on the animation ladder for these talented filmmakers, and the first time their wild and wonderful … [Read more...] about LIAF 2025: BEST OF THE NEXT 1 (15)
