This autumn will see three inspiring film festivals hit cinema’s across London, showcasing some of the best films from all over the world, right on the capitals doorstep. Covering all genres, a mix of cultures and a variety of languages, The London International Animation Festival, The Hackney Film Festival and The London Spanish Film Festival are guaranteed to have something for everyone.
Kicking off the season is The London International Animation Festival, returning for its eighth year from 26 August to 4 September. The UK’s biggest animation festival will screen 280 films from over 30 countries, host premieres, satellite events, talks and a two day industry event. With eight competitive sections within the programme, the festival opens with a showcase of films including the World Premiere of Phil Mulloy’s latest feature DEAD BUT NOT BURIED. Highlights include a focus on Polish animation including the premiere of GEORGE THE HEDGEHOG and special guests will be on hand to give talks on all things animation, including Theodore Ushev from the National Film Board of Canada.
East meets East at The Hackney Film Festival which runs from 15 -18 September. A selection of shorts and live performances all by local filmmakers and artists ensure a varied and lively programme across Hackneys most renowned venues.
The London Spanish Film Festival ends the autumn season, running from 23 September – 6 October with a packed programme of more than 30 films including features, documentaries, animation, shorts, a Retrospective strand dedicated to Geraldine Chaplin, a Catalan strand featuring films from Catalonia and two films from Basque cinema. Back for its seventh season, the London Spanish Film Festival (which will also host a spring programme in April 2012) will see the best in contemporary cinema from Spain, screening both Spanish and English-language titles.
