Events programme
Talks and debates, free screenings, book signings, DJ nights, VR showcase and more - watch this space for additional announcements!
- Free Events
- Screen Talks
- LFF Connects
- Experimenta Events
- DJ Nights
- LFF Immersive Showcase
- Surprise Film
- Award Winners
Free Events
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LFF For Free
Friday 4, Saturday 5, Wednesday 9, Friday 11, Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 October
A brand new programme of free events including talks and debates, short film screenings, DJ nights, a VR showcase and much more…
Screen Talks
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Screen Talk: Kim Longinotto
Sunday 6 October
Acclaimed documentarian Kim Longinotto joins us to discuss her storied career and her new documentary Shooting the Mafia.
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Screen Talk: Michael B. Jordan
Sunday 6 October
Michael B. Jordan’s rise has been meteoric, and we welcome him on the occasion of his latest starring role in Just Mercy to discuss his approach to acting and producing.
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Screen Talk: Rian Johnson
Tuesday 8 October
Genre-hopping director Rian Johnson joins us to talk about his acclaimed career and the making of his fifth feature Knives Out.
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Screen Talk: Lukas Moodysson
Tuesday 8 October
Swedish writer-director Lukas Moodysson joins us to discuss his filmmaking career and the making of his first TV series Gösta.
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Screen Talk: Céline Sciamma
Wednesday 9 October
Acclaimed director and screenwriter Céline Sciamma joins us to talk about her career and the making of her fourth feature film, Portrait of a Lady on Fire.
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Screen Talk: Robert De Niro
Friday 11 October
Celebrating his ninth collaboration with Martin Scorsese, American actor Robert de Niro joins us to discuss his formidable career on the occasion of the international premiere of his latest film The Irishman.
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Screen Talk: Kasi Lemmons
Saturday 12 October
Kasi Lemmons joins us to talk about her trailblazing career and the making of Harriet: a rousing biopic of slave turned abolitionist and political activist Harriet Tubman, brilliantly portrayed by Cynthia Erivo.
LFF Connects
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LFF Connects: William Nicholson
Saturday 5 October
Celebrated screenwriter (Shadowlands, Gladiator, Les Misérables), playwright, novelist and filmmaker William Nicholson joins us to discuss his career and the making of Hope Gap.
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LFF Connects: Atom Egoyan
Tuesday 8 October
Atom Egoyan joins us to discuss his distinguished body of work – which includes opera, theatre, music, and art installations - and the making of Guest of Honour.
Experimenta Events
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The Experimenta Debate
Friday 4 October
Join a selection of practitioners working with the moving image to discuss the issues that matter to both artists and audiences.
DJ Nights
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DJ Nights
Friday 4, Saturday 5, Friday 11 & Saturday 12 October
We are taking over Benugo Bar & Kitchen at the BFI Southbank from 21:00 till late for a series of DJ nights inspired by films in the Festival.
VR Showcase
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LFF Immersive Showcase powered by CreativeXR
Friday 11 - Sunday 13 October
Immerse yourself in this free showcase featuring three projects supported by CreativeXR.
Read more about LFF Immersive Showcase powered by CreativeXR
Surprise Film
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Surprise Film
Wednesday 9 & Thursday 10 October
After all these years it’s still the hottest ticket in town.
Award Winners
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Best Film Winner (Official Competition)
The Best Film Award recognises inspiring, inventive and distinctive filmmaking.
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Grierson Award Winner (Documentary Competition)
The Grierson Award recognises films with integrity, originality, and social or cultural significance.
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Sutherland Award Winner (First Feature Competition)
The Sutherland Award recognises the most original and imaginative directorial debut.
