Leeds International

We are delighted to accept submissions for the 38th Leeds International Film Festival, 1 to 17 November 2024

The world's first moving images were filmed in Leeds in 1888 by Louis le Prince. Today Leeds is a major European centre for film production and exhibition, the home of Screen Yorkshire, and the new home for the UK's leading independent TV company Channel 4

Founded in 1987 and now one of the UK's leading annual film events, the Academy Award, BAFTA and BIFA-qualifying Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) primarily supports the work of new filmmakers from the UK and across the world, with 82 countries represented in 2023. We present the LIFF Feature Film Competition and seven competitions in our LIFF SHORTS section for short films with total cash prizes of £6000

QUOTES ABOUT LIFF FROM FILM INDUSTRY AND PRESS

'Leeds International Film Festival has been key in the support and promotion of international filmmakers, including myself, throughout its history. The quality of films and commitment to film makers has been paramount to the success of the festival' - Francis Lee, British filmmaker and writer/director of God's Own Country and Ammonite

'I had a great time in the jury at LIFF. The general standard of the films selected was exceptional and the screenings where well curated. The festival team was very organised and friendly and took great care of the guests at the festival. I would go back any day.' - Niclas Gillberg, Director of Uppsala International Short Film Festival

'The programme continues to prove Leeds has one of the most diverse selections on offer at any British film festival.' – Huffington Post

'I loved being on the jury for the International Short Film Competition, the quality of the films was sky high, we had such a blast discussing them!' – Caroline Hollick, Head of Drama Channel 4

'Finding an obscure film at a festival is always enjoyable, yet the particular high standard of selection at Leeds Film Festival made the entire festival played out like a habitual uncovering of hidden gems.' – Little White Lies

'Leeds International Film Festival is a glorious celebration of world cinema, which brings a stellar blend of old and new movies to an increasingly global city. It’s expertly run, brilliantly staffed and, above all, perfectly programmed. A fantastic fortnight.' – Subtitled Online

'Every city should have a film festival like Leeds.' – Ken Loach, multi-award-winning British filmmaker

LIFF 2024 PROGRAMME SECTIONS

1) Official Selection & Feature Film Competition

Official Selection is the main section at LIFF for new narrative features. Official Selection includes the Feature Film Competition for British and international filmmakers whose work has not been represented in the UK before, including from new filmmakers.

2) Cinema Versa

Cinema Versa is the home of outstanding documentary filmmaking at LIFF. Screenings take place both in cinemas and unconventional venues across the city, often featuring live performances, guest interviews and debates.

3) Fanomenon

Fanomenon is the UK’s leading celebration of ‘fantastic’ genre filmmaking with an extensive programme of new features and shorts, with horror, sci-fi, fantasy, action, comedy, animation, thriller films and much more

4) LIFF SHORTS 2024

We love short films at LIFF and we present an extensive selection every year, with 130 chosen for all programme sections in 2023. LIFF SHORTS includes seven competitions with cash prizes totalling £6000: two Academy Award-qualifying competitions - Louis le Prince Short Film Competition (narrative and documentary) and World Animation Competition; British and Yorkshire short film competitions; and competitions for Screendance, queer short films, and music videos. British shorts selected for LIFF will be considered for nomination for the BAFTAs and BIFAs

5) LIFF 2024 Spotlights

Every year we focus on particular filmmaking themes. Previous spotlights have included: Cinema Amour, celebrating passion for cinemas and film; Women Creators of the Future, a focus on new films by and about African women presented in partnership with the Films Femmes Afrique festival in Senegal; Disability Futures, a focus on disability and new technology in films; and One Love from Jamaica, a celebration of Jamaican film from the past and present

FEATURE FILM COMPETITION AND AUDIENCE AWARDS AT LIFF 2024

The LIFF 2024 Feature Film Competition in Official Selection supports British and International filmmakers whose work has not been represented in the UK before, including features from new filmmakers. The competition is judged by a jury and winning filmmaker receives the Golden Owl Award for Best Feature Film. We also present the LIFF Audience Awards for all new selected features

SHORT FILM COMPETITIONS AT LIFF 2024

LIFF is a qualifying film festival for the Academy Awards, the BAFTAs, and the British Independent Film Awards. The winning shorts in the Louis le Prince International Short Film Competition and World Animation Competition will be considered for nomination for the Academy’s Short Film Awards. British shorts selected for any programme at LIFF will be considered for nomination for the BAFTA Short Film Awards and the British Independent Film Awards

The following cash prizes will be awarded to the short film competition winners:

Louis le Prince International Short Film Competition - £2000

World Animation Competition - £1000
British Short Film Competition - £1000
Yorkshire Short Film Competition - £500
Leeds Screendance Competition - £500
Leeds Queer Short Film Competition - £500
Leeds Music Video Competition - £500

WINNERS OF THE LIFF 2023 COMPETITIONS AND AUDIENCE AWARDS

Feature Film Competition: Toll, directed by Carolina Markowicz (Brazil, Portugal)

Louis le Prince International Short Film Competition: Cross My Heart and Hope to Die, directed by Sam Manacsa (Philippines)
World Animation Competition: 27, directed by Flóra Anna Buda (France)
British Short Film Competition: Half-Way, directed by Alfie Barker (UK)
Yorkshire Short Film Competition: F.O.G., directed by Malinda Kaur (UK)
Leeds Screendance Competition: Dear Passengers, directed by Madli Lääne (Estonia)
Leeds Queer Short Film Competition: An Avocado Pit, directed by Ary Zara (Portugal)
Leeds Music Video Competition: CREMANTIQUE - Shjrunken Heads, directed by Remy Powell Lamont (UK)

Audience Award for Best Fiction Feature: Goodbye Julia, directed by Mohamed Kordofani (Sudan, Sweden, Germany, Saudi Arabia, France, Egypt)

Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature: Tish, directed by Paul Sng (UK)

Organizers

Festival Director
Chris Fell
Programme Manager
Alex King
Programmer
Alice Miller
Programme and Outreach Officer
Eleanor Hales
Programme and Outreach Officer
Martha Cattell
Lead Programmer, LIFF Shorts
Liz Chege
Lead Programmer, LIFF Shorts
Robb Barham
Lead Programmer, LIFF Shorts
Jenna Isherwood
International Short Film Consultant
Céline Roustan
Programmer
Jason Liwag
Programmer
Allegra Bell
Programmer
Saulė Savanevičiūtė
Programmer
Kristen Harding
Programmer
Gurnesha Bola
Programmer
Miranda Bentley
Programmer
Olivia Thomas
Programmer
Khara Linton-Salmon
Programmer
Heather Bradshaw
Programmer
Georgia Dixon-Lynch
Programmer
Ted Steptoe

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