Events

Join us for special events 9 to 20 October in London and around the UK.

Screen Talks

Join leaders in contemporary cinema for this series of in-depth interviews.

Special Event: Disclaimer

Alfonso Cuarón and cast members join us on stage for a discussion following the screening of three episodes from Cuarón’s new series Disclaimer.

Special Event: The Franchise

Following the screening of the first three episodes of this exciting new series, we will be joined on stage by members of the cast and crew.

Surprise Film

Grab the hottest ticket in town.

Imogen Heap: Creating with the Audience

An evening of ideas sharing and conversation with polymath artist Imogen Heap on the future of AI within music creation, management and performance.

Best Film Winner

The Best Film Award recognises inspiring, inventive and distinctive filmmaking, and this screening gives you a special chance to see the winning film.

LFF for Free

Join us for an exciting line-up of free events, including talks, short film screenings, DJ nights, fun family workshops and much more.

Free talks

A selection of free talks during the festival.

Film in Print

A weekend chock-full of author Q&As, signings and panel discussions celebrating the art of writing about film.

A Beginner’s Guide to...

Join us in The Festival Café presented by American Express, for a series of drop-in lunchtime talks that will explore the filmographies of some of the preeminent directors who have works in this year’s Festival.

LFF for Free: Disclaimer (episodes 4-7)

Experience episodes 4 to 7 of this incredibly gripping miniseries on the big screen as part of our LFF for Free programme..

DJ nights

Join us every weekend night of the festival for a series of free DJ events, inspired by films screening in this year's LFF.

Free short film programmes

Free short films from all walks of life.

Family

Free family events, inspired by films screening in this year's LFF.

BFI Film Academy Young Programmers’ events @ LFF

Free events, accessible to everyone, curated by the BFI Film Academy Young Programmers, as part of the LFF for Free programme.

DreamWorks 30th Anniversary Exhibition

From sketch to screen. Celebrating 30 years of DreamWorks Animation, leading to the release of The Wild Robot, a powerful story about discovery of self.

LFF Expanded for Free

Free drop-in installations, events and interactive exhibitions.

The Great Endeavour

Gigantic waves, raging storms and the largest construction project in human history: this impressive cinematic experience envisions a future world where we achieve planetary transformation.

Superradiance: Embodying Earth

Exploring the interplay of AI and dance, this riveting virtual simulation merges ethereal dancers with transhuman species, bringing them to life in an immersive ritual space.

Playing with Reality

Complementing the presentation of Anagram’s Impulse: Playing with Reality, this programme looks at neurodivergence as well as physical health through a selection of XR experiences and installations, offering new perspectives on pressing issues, and aimed at driving societal change.

Games Lounge

Join us for a free showcase of five creative projects that exist at the intersection of game culture and interactive arts, playfully exploring alternative storytelling methods and diverse approaches to audience interaction and game design.

The Attention Battle

Is ADHD everywhere you look? Diagnoses have skyrocketed, increasing almost twentyfold in the past two decades. Join us for an evening with the creators behind Impulse: Playing with Reality.