The heady celebration of emerging filmmakers and short film-making – the London Short Film Festival (LSFF) – is back for its 22nd edition, taking place 17th – 26th January 2025 across some of London’s most iconic venues.
Continuing its legacy as the UK’s leading short film festival, LSFF will once again bring together the best of independent, boundary-pushing short films from around the globe, while spotlighting the most exciting new voices in cinema. With over 6000 international submissions each year, this year’s festival promises an eclectic line-up of 30+ programmes, including the highly anticipated New Shorts competition, cutting-edge events, industry networking, and more.
Each year, the LSFF is committed to showcasing the next generation of filmmakers and uncovering hidden talent, having acted as a launchpad for critically acclaimed British directors like Peter Strickland, Andrea Arnold, Prano Bailey Bond and Charlotte Regan.
This year’s festival theme, Spaces, will explore the creative, social, and political landscapes of the spaces we inhabit and the cost of their loss – from cinemas and social hubs to the elusive third spaces, those vital gathering spots that define our collective experience and foster community.
Confirmed venues include the BFI Southbank, ICA, Curzon Soho, Rio Cinema, and Rich Mix, alongside beloved arts and community spaces like SET Peckham and Catford Mews.
Full programme details will be announced in early November. Look out for more information on films, screenings and industry events.
LSFF 2025: championing radical, innovative filmmaking and the future of independent cinema.
