London International Animation Festival

The London International Animation Festival proudly showcases the whole spectrum of animation, showing that animation is for everyone. Founded in 2003, LIAF is the UK’s largest and longest-running animation festival, dedicated to screening the best of the world’s independent films and celebrating the diversity and creativity of this unique art form. Independent animation is an art form that continues to thrive and develop as a breathtaking medley of styles, materials, techniques and production – from hand drawn, paint on glass, collage, sculpture, cut outs, puppets, abstract, sand/salt, to some of the more interesting developments in CGI – all of which can be seen at LIAF.

 

Upcoming Screenings

LIAF 2024: International Competition 1- Abstract Showcase 18

After sorting through a huge pile of 2,400 entries, LIAF have curated a selection of 83 outstanding new films from 31… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 80m.
Sat 23 Nov
11:30

LIAF 2024: International Competition 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,… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 97m.
Sat 23 Nov
14:00

LIAF 2024: International Competition 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.… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 94m.

LIAF 2024: International Competition 4- Being Human 18

This programme examines some big life moments and asks some pointed questions. The 10 powerful films include a breathtaking take on… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 99m.
Sun 24 Nov
17:40

LIAF 2024: International Competition 5- Into the Dark 18

Welcome to our annual deep-dive into the dark heart of animation. Here you will find films featuring a blind sculptor and… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 90m.
Mon 25 Nov
20:45

LIAF 2024: International Competition 7- Animated Documentaries + Screentalk with Filmmakers 18

Persuasive, illustrative and able to get over abstract details in attractive and compelling ways, animation is the perfect tool to document… Read More
Various Countries, Various Countries, Various Years, 90m.
Sat 30 Nov
11:30

LIAF 2024: International Competition 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… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 115m.
Sat 30 Nov
14:00

Past Screenings

The London International Animation Festival presents Dazzling Animated Shorts for 5-12 year-olds U

We’ve dug deep into the LIAF archives and have selected 12 of the best short animated films full of visually dazzling… Read More
Various Directors , Various Countries, Various Years, 74m.
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The London International Animation Festival presents Amazing Animated Shorts for 3-12 year-olds U

We’ve dug deep into the LIAF archives and have selected 14 of the best short animated films full of visually dazzling joy… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 67m.
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The London International Animation Festival presents Wondrous Animated Shorts for 3-12 year-olds PG

Like childhood, animation is full of wonder and simple pleasures. Come and take a mind-bending ride with us and watch 11… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various years, 63m.
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LIAF 2023: 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… Read More
Various, Various, 2022/2023, 115m.
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LIAF 2023: International Competition Programme 7: Looking For Answers 18

What goes through your mind when you are stuck in the city, on the cusp of adulthood, feeling charged with desire… Read More
Various, Various, 2022/2023, 95m.
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LIAF 2023: International Competition Programme 6: Animated Documentaries 18

Persuasive, illustrative and able to get over abstract details in attractive and compelling ways, animation is the perfect tool to document… Read More
Various, Various, 2022/2023, 95m.
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LIAF 2023: International Competition Programme 5: Into the Dark 18

Welcome to our annual deep-dive into the dark heart of animation. Here you will find films featuring maggots, skeletons, dead flies,… Read More
Various, Various, 2022/2023, 91m.
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LIAF 2023: International Competition Programme 4: Being Human 18

This programme examines some big life moments and asks some pointed questions. The 11 powerful films include a highly personal look… Read More
Various, Various, 2022/2023, 92m.
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LIAF 2023: 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.… Read More
Various, Various, 2022, 2023, 90m.
This screening has now passed.

LIAF 2023: International Competition Programme 2: Playing with Emotion 18

This programme takes a look at all aspects of emotion – 11 stunning films riffing on love, hate, jealousy, sensuality, melancholy,… Read More
Various, Various, 2022/2023, 85m.
This screening has now passed.

LIAF 2023: International Competition Programme 1: Abstract Showcase 18

We’ve emerged from under the pile of 2,400 entries to put together a series of screenings that showcase the best 86… Read More
Various, Various, 2022/2023, 74m.
This screening has now passed.

LIAF 2022: International Competition 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… Read More
Various, Various, 2022/2021, 112m.
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LIAF 2022: International Competition 7. Looking For Answers 18

What goes through your mind when you are on the verge of dying? What happens when you stop trusting your intuition… Read More
Various, Various, 2022/2021, 82m.
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LIAF 2022: International Competition 6. Animated Documentaries 18

Persuasive, illustrative and able to get over abstract details in attractive and compelling ways, animation is the perfect tool to document… Read More
Various, Various, 2021/2022, 80m.
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LIAF 2022: International Competition 5. Into the Dark. 18

Welcome to our annual deep-dive into the dark heart of animation. Here you will find films featuring a vampiric female spirit… Read More
Various, Various, 2021/2022, 90m.
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LIAF 2022: International Competition 4. Being Human 18

This programme examines some big life moments and asks some pointed questions. The 8 powerful films include the childhood memories of… Read More
Various, Various, 2021/2022, 83m.
This screening has now passed.

LIAF 2022: International Competition 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… Read More
Various, Various, 2021/2022, 78m.
This screening has now passed.

LIAF 2022: International Competition 2. Playing With Emotion 18

This programme takes a look at all aspects of emotion – 12 stunning films riffing on love, hate, jealousy, sensuality, melancholy,… Read More
Various, Various, 2021/2022, 87m.
This screening has now passed.

LIAF 2022: International Competition 1. Abstract Showcase 18

This programme is our annual survey of abstract and experimental animation. Animators working in this field employ every technique from hand-drawn… Read More
Various, Various, 2021/2022, 73m.
This screening has now passed.