The very popular fantastic genre shorts selection at LIFF is now a competition, with three programmes of fantasy, horror, comedy, sci-fi and more.
The screening on 7 November will include an introduction, with BSL interpretation.

Grandma is Thirsty
George is being bullied, and his new friends promise they can help by making him big and strong. But at their house it becomes clear there's something wrong with their family, their rules and their sleeping grandma who they promise will come out at midnight.
Kris Carr | UK | 2025 | 14 mins | English
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Em & Selma Go Griffin Hunting
In this alternate 1930s America, Em is expected to kill a griffin in order to come of age. Hunting alongside her mother, she starts to question the violence of this ritual. Spectacular effects and excellent performances make this a beautiful, affecting short.
England Premiere | Alex Thompson | USA | 2025 | 18 mins | English
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Night Whispers
What starts out as a fun hookup turns into a night of terror as Tom’s date starts to talk in her sleep. Is it just gibberish, or something more sinister? This thrilling short will keep you guessing from start to finish, playing masterfully with expectations.
Yorkshire Premiere | Adrián Ramírez León | UK | 2025 | 7 mins | English
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Stomach Bug
It’s hard when your children leave the nest, and Manny is struggling to adjust to his daughter leaving home. He’s also dealing with a strange stomach bug, a swollen stomach and some unpleasant gurgles as his problems manifest in an extremely strange way.
Yorkshire Premiere | Matty Crawford | UK | 2024 | 15 mins | English
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Checkout
Grumpy hermit Agnes just wants to get some food for her pet lizard, but a killer in the supermarket has other plans for her. With plenty of dark humour, this short slasher film is bloody, exciting and surprisingly charming.
England Premiere | Mairead Hamilton | UK | 2025 | 15 mins | English
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Plastic Surgery
An A&E shift turns into a nightmare as people keep coming in with unexplained objects embedded in their bodies. This powerful short keeps the tension ratcheting up throughout, with a strong environmental message at its heart.
Yorkshire Premiere | Guy Trevellyan | UK | 2025 | 12 mins | English
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Crowded Out
Owen just wants to find parking, but somehow he keeps picking up hitchhikers whose help quickly becomes more of a hindrance. A quirky, absurd short that manages to be both silly and extremely tense, helped by some fantastic performances.
UK Premiere | Brian Lederman | USA | 2025 | 9 mins | English
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