It would be fair to say that 2020 – among whatever other accolades that can be attached to it – will go down as a year that played with our emotions. Reflection is perhaps a healthier waypoint between anger and denial than – say – surrender. But it’s more complex too, requiring more of us than the … [Read more...] about LIAF 2020 Article: International Competition Programme 3 – Playing with Emotion
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LIAF 2020 Article: International Competition Programme 2 – From Absurd to Zany
“A meta-story about two twins fighting evil forces taking over the universe that seamlessly blends 4chan-aesthetics, Monty Pythonesque-photo collages and vapourware YouTube videos.” That is how the Berlinale 2020 tried to explain the latest film to have emerged fully formed from the frantic … [Read more...] about LIAF 2020 Article: International Competition Programme 2 – From Absurd to Zany
Behind the Scenes: The Making of LIAF 2020 Stings with Central Saint Martins
This year we had the pleasure of working with MA Character Animation Students at Central Saint Martins. Students were asked to select one of our eight International Competition Programmes and pitch an idea for a sting, embracing the themes of their chosen programme. Most importantly of all, we … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes: The Making of LIAF 2020 Stings with Central Saint Martins
LIAF 2020 Article: International Competition Programme 1 – Abstract Showcase
LIAF has always loved abstract animation. Showcasing this kind of work was one of the reasons we started the festival in the first place. But back in 2008 when we actually first took the plunge and dedicated an entire International Competition programme to abstract animation we did not quite realise … [Read more...] about LIAF 2020 Article: International Competition Programme 1 – Abstract Showcase
Behind the Scenes: The Making of LIAF 2020 Trailers
Each year the talented students from the animation course at the National Film & Television School make the LIAF festival trailers, and this year we have been lucky to have had two made - directors Sophie Bird and Leto Meade have both captured the spirit of the festival with their delightful … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes: The Making of LIAF 2020 Trailers
LIAF 2020: Meet the Judges
Each year we search for the finest panel of judges: educators; independent animators; producers; authors, curators and more. All are experts in their field and all possess an informed and exploratory eye for excellence in the animation world. This year we are honoured to welcome the following … [Read more...] about LIAF 2020: Meet the Judges