At the end of this month, the London International Animation Festival (LIAF 2026), the UK’s largest, longest-running and most eclectic animation festival returns for its 23rd year celebrating the whole spectrum of animation with a mammoth 27 programmes showcasing every style, technique and genre within animation. A 10-day feast of 250 of the best animated shorts and features from 29 countries around the world, with many of the filmmakers present to introduce their films in person.

They are excited to be back screening for live audiences at 5 London venues - the Barbican, the Garden Cinema, the Horse Hospital, the Puppet Theatre Barge and Close Up Cinema.

For those unable to travel to London, virtually the whole festival will also be available WORLDWIDE to view online on their streaming platform, bringing the best independent animation directly into people’s homes.

Film London is proud to once again support the festival through Film Hub London, and our animation consultant Julian Scott will be appearing on three panels throughout the festival. He will be part of 'ELEVATORS & COCKTAILS: HOW TO PITCH YOUR FILM', 'EXPOSURE: THE HIDDEN WORLD OF ANIMATION DISTRIBUTION', and 'HANDS UP!: THE TECHNOLOGY AND CRAFT OF STOP MOTION'.

LIAF 2026 runs from 27 November to 6 December. Click here to explore the full programme.