 London Independent Film Festival | |
| Location | London |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Language | English |
| Website | liff |
The London Independent Film Festival is a British film festival that takes place annually in April. It was founded by Erich Schultz and specialises in low-budget independent films. [1] [2] It offers a screenplay competition and distribution fair. [3]
Founded in 2004, the London Independent Film Festival provides a showcase for over 100 independent films, presented over a two-week period in April at Genesis Cinema (London). [4]
Awards submissions are made through the online portal Film Freeway, and open in October, closing in February of the following year. Fees range from £65 for feature films to £25 for short shorts. [4]
Awards categories include:
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