LIAF 2024: Best of the Next 1

Lights, Camera, Animation! This is LIAF's annual showcase of the most dazzling animated student films selected from the best animation and film schools from all around the world. This is the first step on the animation ladder for these talented filmmakers, and the first time their wild and wonderful imaginations have been unleashed. Stop-motion, drawn animation, collage, cut-out, CGI, clay, ink and almost every other technique these animators can dream up are all on display here. 33 wondrous films in 3 hour-long programmes from the future stars of our animation universe.

Several of the filmmakers will be in attendance. Come along and help us celebrate this incredible work and to gain insights into their creative processes, inspirations, and the challenges they faced while bringing their visions to life.

Films screening -
Shape of the Elephant - Sam Kuwa, Japan
Every Other Weekend - James Naughton, Ireland
Daisy - Aditi Dixit, Joffrey Atienza Zamora, Shecid Domínguez Aguilera, Spain
Swifts - Ada Napiorkowski, Estonia
Polliwog - Julia Skala, Germany
Mycelium - Heather Whelton, UK
Colourful White - Jiahao Li, China/UK
Children of the Bird - Júlia Tudisco, Hungary
Technically_Breathing - Markéta Müllerová, Germany
Keep Frozen - Jeanne Tiesse, France

This programme is screening as part of the 2024 London International Animation Festival, a 10 day event across London and online from November 22 to December 1.
Please visit liaf.org.uk/ for the full festival details and schedule.