The very best of British animation, and a chance to hear from and meet the artists themselves.
A comprehensive screening of the very best recently released British animation, including several premieres. Check the pulse of the British animation scene, meet many of the filmmakers and see the films that will take British animation to the world. Nobody screens more British animation than LIAF and this snapshot of the state of British animation paints a vibrant picture of a spirited and imaginative animation nation.
Before the screening there is a chance to meet many of the animators, hear them talk about their films and ask them questions about their work.
Part of London International Animation Festival
Runtime 105 min
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Booking fees
£1.50 booking fee per online/phone transaction.
No fee when tickets are booked in person.
Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.
Programme
She's My Best Friend (and I hate her)
The complexity of an ancient friendship is dissected to hilarious effect as old friends Milly and June wait impatiently for each other outside a coffee shop. The longer they wait, the more annoyed they get, causing old resentments to play on their minds.
UK 2023 Dir: Candy Guard 4 min
Brixton Bustle
A journey through the energy, rhythm and culture of life in Brixton, a district of South London with an African-Caribbean soul.
UK 2023 Dir: Shaun Clark 5 min
How To: Sleep
In an instructional video from Luc. Industries, we learn the steps required to obtain a perfect night's sleep. But as our protagonist Morris falls deeper into his slumber there may be something sinister lurking in the shadows of unconsciousness…
UK 2023 Dir: Eli Thompson, George Tucker 5 min
Porous
In a dreamlike narrative, a woman takes a bath and reflects upon her past experiences; submerged in the water she enters a space out of time.
UK 2023 Dir: Cecilia Reeve 4 min
Crab Day
As part of a fishing community’s annual ritual, a young boy must kill his first crab in order to become a man and gain his father’s approval.
UK 2023 Dir: Ross Stringer 11 min
Visible Mending
A short animated documentary about the ways we repair ourselves through knitting, even when we can’t be fully mended.
UK 2023 Dir: Samantha Moore 8 min
Rind
Distracted by the mundane happenings of her everyday life, a girl’s hovering obsessions take over her struggle to function. Her repetitive behaviour takes charge of her mind and the way she views her body.
UK, Lebanon 2022 Dir: Romy Matar 5 min
12 Views of the Dome
A turbulent mother and son relationship manifests in the form of intoxication induced flashbacks,experienced by the son while dancing away the heartache and guilt on the dancefloor of the city's dingiest nightclub.
UK 2023 Dir: Anna Maria Leventi 7 min
UpUp
A traveller searches for meaning in a vast uninspiring tundra.
UK 2023 Dir: Dan Castro 4 min
Sweet Like Lemons
A visual reflection on getting out of a harmful relationship and moving on. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
UK, Finland 2023 Dir: Jenny Jokela 6 min
Cycle of Change
The menopause is not just hot flushes! A short film to empower women and share real-life experiences from all stages of the menopause transition.
UK 2023 Dir: Emma Lazenby 5 min
Human Perfecting Program
The child rebels, the adults don’t like it. She is sent to ‘the Human Perfecting programme’ to make her become ‘perfect’.
UK 2023 Dir: Yunqi (Floria) Yang 5 min
The Role
A brother and sister approach a diner cook to play their father in an upcoming movie about his life.Their father was very, very famous. The diner cook is not famous. He must try harder.
UK 2023 Dir: Paolo Chianta 5 min
From the Top
Things haven’t gone quite the way Robin expected them to, so she decides the time has come to get rid of her drum kit. But giving up her passion might not be as simple as she anticipates.
UK 2023 Dir: Rich Farris 8 min
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Cinema 1
Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
Level access from the Pit floor foyer only to the two boxes (see Mobility below). All other seats lead off stepped aisles.
Mobility
Two boxes at the rear of the auditorium each have space for one wheelchair user and a companion. Please book early and ask for these seats.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the cinema – please tell us when booking, to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
There is an induction loop in the auditorium. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
