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LEEDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024

Join us for an epic 17-day journey through film at the 38th Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF), showcasing the best new films from established and emerging talent. From our long-standing programme sections like Constellation, Fanomenon and Cinema Versa to unique spotlights and competitions, there’s so much to explore— grab a Festvival Pass for great discounts and shareable perks!

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Constellation Feature Film Competition

Our Constellation competition for new filmmakers includes UK Premieres of nine features from Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Egypt, France, India, North Macedonia, Sudan, USA.

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Fanomenon

Fanomenon is the home at LIFF for fantastic genre films – including fantasy, sci-fi, horror, anime, dark comedies, thrillers, mixed genre films, and much more.

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Leeds Independent Film History Part 1

By Alice Miller

Leeds Independent Film History Part 2

In the second post in this series, I explore another important moment in the history of independent film culture in Leeds by taking a deeper look at the Academy Cinema on Boar Lane, regarded as the fi…

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Leeds Young Film Festival launches for 2026

Tickets are now on sale for Leeds Young Film Festival 2026, taking place over the Easter holidays from 28 March to 19 April at venues across Leeds and Bradford. This year’s programme is packed with af…
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LIFF 2025 Feature Film Award Winners

The winners of the LIFF 2025 feature film competitions have now been announced. We want to say a huge thank you to our Jurors of competition, find out more about them here. Constellation competition c…
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LIFF 2025 Audience Award Winners

We received over 16,000 votes for the LIFF 2025 Audience Awards - thank you to all our audiences who voted on the films. LIFF 2025 Audience Award for Best Fiction Feature - top 20 1.  The Voice of Hin…
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Announcing the winners of the 2025 LIFF Shorts Awards

LIFF SHORTS celebrates short film from around the world, across the UK and right here in Yorkshire! Over nine competitions of curated shorts, our teams of juries have selected the winning films, annou…
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The full LIFF 2025 programme is now live

Leeds International Film Festival  announces 2025 Programme Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) has launched the Festival programme for our 39th edition running from 30 October to 16 November 202…
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INDIs on Tour

16-25? INDIs On Tour and Screen Yorkshire are bringing FREE filmmaking and screening events to your area.
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INDIs Year Round Page

  INDIs Filmmaker Network We've teamed up with our friends at Studio 12 and Hyde Park Picture House for new and exciting networking opportunities that support and connect aspiring local filmmakers. Fi…
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LIFF 2025: First details & dates

We are thrilled to confirm the dates for the 39th Leeds International Film Festival. From Thursday 30 October to Sunday 16 November 2025, you can join us for an epic film selection over 18 days at ven…
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BFI Film Academy Leeds & Bradford alumni

See what previous participants of the Leeds & Bradford BFI Film Academy Short Courses are up to now!
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LIFF 2026

The 40th edition of Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) is planned to take place from 5 — 22 November 2026. The full LIFF 2026 programme will be announced in October 2026.  These dates may be sub…
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LIFF presents Bollywood hit with dance performance at Cinema on the Square

Experience a cult Bollywood favourite with live dance performance on Millennium Square’s outdoor cinema stage. Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) presents the acclaimed Bollywood hit Lage Raho M…
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LYFF on Tour: Summer

LYFF on Tour is bringing the sunshine with a joyful new collection of summer-y short films! This playful programme celebrates the natural world with stories full of animals, adventure, and the great o…

LYFF on Tour - Around the World

LYFF on Tour returns with a brand new programme of short films that take you on a journey across the globe! This diverse collection celebrates stories from different countries and cultures, exploring …

Cinema on the Square: ‘Bring Your Own Dog’ to Best in Show

This summer, dogs take centre stage in Leeds as Cinema on the Square returns to Millennium Square with a unique outdoor film screening and a chance for  participating dogs to win the “Best In Show” aw…
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Refugee Week Screenings from Leeds International Film Festival

As part of Refugee Week 2025, Leeds International Film Festival is partnering with RETAS (Refugee Education Training Advice Service) to present two community-focused film events in Leeds.  These scree…
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Lineup revealed for Cinema on the Square 2025

A major highlight closing this year’s Summer Series is the much-anticipated return of Cinema on the Square, brought to you by the team at Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF). Running from Thursda…
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Cinema on the Square FAQ

We've put together a helpful list of questions and answers about our open-air cinema day, Cinema on the Square, especially for anyone who may not have attended an outdoor screening before or other eve…
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INDIs Film Awards 2025: The Winners

INDIs Film Awards 2025: The Winners The 13th edition of the INDIs Film Awards took place at Hyde Park Picture House on Saturday, 8 March. Audiences, juries, and the INDIs team were floored by the dive…
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LIFF Spring Film Weekender returns from 21-23 March

You don’t have to wait a whole year for your next LIFF experience as we now present two mini film festivals before the main event returns in November: the LIFF Spring Film Weekender in March with thre…
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Leeds Young Film Festival returns for 2025

Leeds Young Film Festival (LYFF) returns for its 26th edition from 5–21 April 2025, bringing a brand-new programme for children and young families across Leeds. Taking place at Hyde Park Picture House…
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INDIs Film Fest launches for 2025

The INDIs Film Festival returns in March 2025, bringing together young film fans, emerging filmmakers and industry professionals for a programme of screenings, workshops and immersive experiences. In …
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Volunteer for Leeds Young Film Festival

Volunteer applications for Leeds Young Film Festival 2026 are now open! Work with us to help deliver family film workshops and screenings for the next edition of LYFF.
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INDIs Career Kickstarter Days

Screen Yorkshire and INDIs Film Fest present Career Kickstarter. Two days of workshops, masterclasses and talks focused on taking your next steps into film.
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Leeds Filmmaker Network

We've teamed up with our friends at Studio 12 and Hyde Park Picture House for new and exciting networking opportunities that support and connect aspiring local filmmakers.
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LIFF 2024 Report

We want to thank everyone who attended, participated, and helped make the 38th edition of Leeds International Film Festival a success. 
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BFI Film Academy 2024 Premiere

At the beginning of December, the BFI Film Academy's Leeds and Bradford cohorts hosted a successful premiere celebration at Pictureville Cinema in Bradford, showcasing their outstanding short films an…
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INDIs Film Festival

INDIs Film Fest is the only film festival in the North of England dedicated to emerging creatives aged 16 - 25 interested in cinema, filmmaking and the screen industries. It returns in March 2025 with…
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LIFF 2024 Audience Awards

We received over 15,000 votes for the LIFF 2024 Audience Awards - thank you for voting! LIFF 2024 Audience Award for Best Fiction Feature - top 20 1.    Memoir of a Snail 2.    I'm Still Here 3.    De…
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LIFF 2024: Jury Winners Announced

The winners of the LIFF 2024 short and feature film competitions have now been announced. We want to say a huge thank you to our Jurors of competition, find out more about them here. Constellation com…
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LIFF Partners with Purple Patch Arts to Engage Learning-Disabled Audiences

This year at Leeds International Film Festival, we've teamed up with Purple Patch Arts to create an inclusive, multi-sensory experience of the short film House Phone for learning-disabled participants…
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Ukrainian Resistance at LIFF 2024

In a powerful collaboration to celebrate Ukrainian cinema and resistance, we present three features and six short films that capture the spirit and creativity of Ukraine with the financial support of …
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Free Programme Guides Now Available

The free programme guide for the 38th edition of Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) is now available, The LIFF 2024 Guide is a great way to navigate the huge and diverse programme of films at th…
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LIFF 2024 Programme Now Live

The full LIFF 2024 line-up is now live! Join us for an epic and exciting journey through film from 1-17 November, with 104 feature films and 143 short films from the UK and across the world to discove…
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LIFF announces opening and closing films, and feature competitions.

We are thrilled to reveal the opening and closing films for LIFF2024 and our Constellation and Fanomenon sections, and 16 UK Premieres in our feature competitions. Constellation is our new main progra…
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BFI Film Academy Leeds & Bradford

Applications are now closed. 
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Cinema on the Square

Next Edition: Summer 2026
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LIFF 2024 Programme Launch + Passes

Join us on 9 October as we reveal the full programme for the 38th Leeds International Film Festival, 1-17 November 2024.
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Leeds Film Opportunities

Presented in November, LIFF is one of the UK’s leading film festivals and a qualifying event for the Academy Awards, BAFTAs and the BIFAs. LIFF is organised by the Leeds Film team, part of the Arts, E…
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Introducing the LIFF First Look Day

The countdown to the 38th Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) officially begins on 14 September with the launch of a brand-new preview event, the LIFF First Look Day. This special preview day off…
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LYFF hits the road with LYFF on Tour

Leeds Young Film Festival (LYFF) is taking its vibrant collection of short family-friendly films on the road, offering an exciting lineup perfect for sparking young imaginations. This tour will featur…
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Leeds Young Film VR cinema returns to Breeze in the Park

Embark on an underwater adventure where you can ride a jellyfish, encounter a leatherback turtle, and come face-to-face with a whale shark with Leeds Young Film Festival and Breeze in the Park, this s…
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First LIFF 2024 Details Revealed

We’re excited to reveal the first details of the 38th edition of the Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF), including a first look at two new Spotlight programmes featuring legendary actress Smita …
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New Programmers Announced for LIFF 2024

We’re proud to introduce the 21 new programmers who have joined the Leeds International Film Festival team. These roles were filled through an open application process, which included entry level posi…
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Submissions Open for INDIs Awards 2025

Submissions are now open for the thirteenth edition of the The INDIs (Independent Directions) Film Awards, the UK's only award for independent young filmmakers. The INDIs champions and celebrates the …
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Cinema On The Square 2024: Full Programme Revealed

We’re proud to launch the second edition of Cinema on the Square, the open-air summer cinema that celebrates movies and music on the big concert stage screen in Millennium Square. Last year, Leeds Int…
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Leeds Young Film Festival 2024 | That's a Wrap!

The curtains have closed on the 25th Anniversary edition of Leeds Young Film Festival and we’re incredibly proud of all the young people and families who took part in this year's activities. Our missi…
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INDIs Film Fest 2024 - First Details

This February, the INDIs Film Fest is back in Leeds, bringing a fresh twist on cinema for young filmmakers (15+) and the creatively inclined. It's a gathering where emerging talents in film, VR, and t…
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LIFF 2023 Audience Awards

  We are delighted to announce the LIFF 2023 Audience Awards for Best Fiction Feature and Best Documentary Feature. Audience votes were collected at the end of every screening of a feature film from 3…
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LIFF SHORTS 2023: The Winners

LIFF SHORTS celebrates the short film form in all its glory, with discoveries from around the world, across the UK and here in Yorkshire. We are thrilled to announce the winners in each short film awa…
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LIFF 2023: First Details announced

Mark your calendars and brace yourselves for a cinematic odyssey as we gear up to unveil our most extensive and vibrant edition of Leeds International Film Festival. This year, Leeds International Fil…
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LYFF Cine Takeover | Hyde Park Picture House

Sat 4 April - Sun 5 April
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LYFF Cine-Takeover | Pictureville

Saturday 28 March - Tuesday 31 March
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Leeds Young Film Festival 2026

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Leeds Independent Film History Part 3

By Alice Miller

Leeds Independent Film History

Welcome to the a series of blog posts sharing research from LIFF programmer Alice Miller into the history of independent film exhibition in Leeds. Focusing on several pivotal moments, such as the form…

LYFF on Tour: Christmas 2025

LYFF on Tour is sprinkling festive magic across the UK with a delightful new collection of Christmas short films! This cosy programme is full of winter magic, from snowy adventures to gentle moments o…

LIFF 2026 Festival Page Test

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Travelling Between Venues at LIFF

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LIFF X VERSA LEEDS STUDIOS

Leeds International Film Festival is delighted to welcome VERSA Leeds Studios as an official leading partner for its 39th edition, running 30 October-16 November. As part of the wider VERSA Studios gr…
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Home Leeds Young Film Festival

Leeds Young Film Festival will return for Easter 2026. LYFF is an annual celebration of cinema for children and families. The festival features a curated selection of family-friendly feature and short…

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Community Partners

Get involved in Leeds International Film Festival through our community partnerships.

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LIFF Spring Film Weekender 2025

21-23 March 2025
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LYFF Giant Jury

Love movies? Think you know what makes a great film?Join the LYFF Giant Jury, where young film fans aged 8-12 get to become movie critics for the festival; watching, reviewing and voting on a selectio…
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Movie Club | Leeds Young Film Festival

Part of Leeds Young Film Festival 2026
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Leeds Young Film Festival 2025

Leeds Young Film Festival returns this Easter with a packed programme of family films, hands-on workshops and immersive VR experiences. SEE FULL PROGRAMME
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Making the most of the headings section at the film festival. 

Working with LYFF

Do you want to inspire the next generation of young people through film and creativity? Leeds Young Film Festival is always looking to partner with schools, educators, cultural organizations, and comm…
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Leeds Young Film Previous Projects

Explore how our educational projects are helping young people unlock their potential through film.
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LYFF at Bradford 2025

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INDIs Film Festival 2025

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INDIs Previous Festivals

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Q&As, Panels and Talks

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Events and Socials

During Leeds International Film Festival, enjoy a range of social events hosted by Leeds' venues and event groups, each with a special LIFF touch. From film quizzes and creative life drawing to meetup…
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LIFF 2025 x Stewarts

Stewarts is proud to partner with the Leeds International Film Festival for the fourth consecutive year, once again sponsoring the LIFF SHORTS category in 2025. Our Leeds office is home to some of the…
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Chapel FM

A state-of-the-art broadcasting and live arts centre in the heart of Seacroft.
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LIFF 2025 Partners

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LIFF 2025 Programme Guide

The free programme guide for the 39th edition of Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) is now available, with all the information you need about the screenings, venues, tickets, passes and exclusiv…
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Keighley Picture House

The Keighley Picture House, situated in North Street, Keighley, is a purpose-built cinema which first opened in 1913. 
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Theatre in the Mill

Theatre in the Mill is an arts organisation committed to developing, supporting and presenting socially responsible work.

Mill Hill Chapel

Mill Hill Chapel is an inclusive in the city centre of Leeds
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Chapel FM Arts Centre

Chapel FM Arts Centre; the first-ever dedicated arts centre in East Leeds

St. Lukes Cares

St. Lukes Cares is a charity working with communities through a wide variety of community and youth projects. They care about seeing their local brilliant community and the people who live there thriv…
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Pictureville

Yorkshire's biggest indie cinema, in the National Science and Media Museum
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The Old Fire Station

A space where local people can come to socialise, access support and simply relax and have fun. An opportunity for children and young people, adults and older people to maximise their potential, impro…
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Keighley Creative, Stockroom Cinema

Keighley Creative is a local arts charity, that wouldn’t exist without the Keighley community and town-centre support. In turn they work hard to develop the arts and entertainment programme for Keighl…

Howard Assembly Room

A beautifully restored music venue and former cinema, boasting spectacular architecture.
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LYFF Stay in Touch

For the latest news about Leeds Young Film Festival and our year round programme, then follow us on Instagram at @LeedsYoungFilm You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @LeedsYoungFilm For a…
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Terms and Conditions

Who we are We are Leeds International Film Festival part of Arts and Venues in the Development Department of Leeds City Council. Our main place of business is: Leeds Film Office, Town Hall, The Headro…
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Privacy Policy

Privacy Notice Leeds City Council (LCC) is the Data Controller of the information you provide when making a booking via Leeds Ticket Hub using Tessitura Network, LCC’s Ticketing and Customer Relations…
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Website Accessibility

Website Accessibility statement for Leeds Film This accessibility statement applies to content published on www.leedsfilm.com This website is run by Leeds Film, Leeds City Council. We want as many peo…
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Past Film Festival Guides

Below are our previous film festival guides, catalogues, and publications from previous years   Leeds International Film Festival Publications LIFF 2025 Guide LIFF 2024 Guide LIFF 2024 Shorts Guide LI…

LYFF on Tour

Find out more about our current touring programmes!  Around the World Summer Christmas 2025
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LIFF Submissions

We are delighted to accept submissions for the 40th Leeds International Film Festival, 29 October to 15 November 2026. LIFF is an Oscar® Qualifying Festival for the categories of Live Action Short Fil…
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LIFF Next Edition Info

1 - 17 November 2024
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Leeds Film Newsletter

The Leeds Film newsletter will keep you up to date with the latest news and information about Leeds Film Player, Leeds International Film Festival, Leeds Young Film Festival, the INDIs, and our year-r…
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LIFF 2025 Competitions and Juries

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LIFF Volunteers

Volunteer applications for LIFF 2025 are now closed.  Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) is an Oscar® Qualifying Festival for the winners of our Louis le Prince International Short and World Ani…
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LIFF 2025 Passholder Discounts

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LIFF 2025 Travel & Accommodation

Want to come visit us for LIFF 2025? It's easier than you think. 
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Everyman Leeds

Contemporary cinema featuring new & classic films, plus comfortable seating & snacks.
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Cottage Road Cinema

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Vue in the Light

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LIFF 2024 Festival Page

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Hyde Park Picture House

The Hyde Park Picture House is a nationally connected, locally focused community cinema, providing audiences with an inclusive space to explore and discover.
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The Festival Team

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