Events from the 10th London Short Film Festival, 4th – 13th January 2013.
LSFF10 Programme
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OPENING NIGHT
04 Jan 2013 Fri, 18:00 ICA, Bar
Whet your appetite for the Festival to come at the ICA bar with guest DJs and plenty of beer courtesy of Vedett.
New Shorts #1: FUNNY SHIT
04 Jan 2013 Fri, 21:00 ICA, Screen 1
This popular kick off to LSFF returns to put a smile on your face
New Shorts #2: FUCKED UP LOVE
05 Jan 2013 Sat, 12:30 Curzon Soho
This popular selection of short films tells it like it is; LSFF had complaints
New Shorts #3: ROMANCE AT THE RIO
05 Jan 2013 Sat, 13:30 Rio Cinema
Join us in the romantic art deco surroundings of the Rio Cinema in Dalston for
New Shorts #4: FEMMES FANTASTIQUE
05 Jan 2013 Sat, 16:00 ICA, Screen 1
The ever popular selection of short dramas brings us femmes with attitude. Actresses turned directors
BAFTA and London Short Film Festival present Alice Lowe and Jacqueline Wright in Conversation
05 Jan 2013 Sat, 18:00 BAFTA
Actor/Writer Alice Lowe has recently been widely praised as the co-lead and co-writer of the
New Shorts #5: TEENAGE GIRLS GO CRAZY!
05 Jan 2013 Sat, 18:15 ICA, Screen 1
Wild girls go through their young lives with a cloud of dust and mayhem in
New Shorts #6: LO-BUDGET MAYHEM
05 Jan 2013 Sat, 20:30 ICA, Screen 1
Expect a raucous show with our regular and popular showcase of low budget filmmaking; a
New Shorts #7: MIDNIGHT MOVIES
05 Jan 2013 Sat, 23:30 Rio Cinema
London Short Film Festival teams up with Midnight Movies for a third year running,
New Shorts #8: SURREAL WORLDS
06 Jan 2013 Sun, 12:30 Curzon Soho
A powerful selection of short films that will bend the mind and amaze and astound
New Shorts #9: LEFTFIELD AND LUSCIOUS
06 Jan 2013 Sun, 16:00 ICA, Screen 1
Our popular Sunday matinee screening of the best in new experimental work, from stunning animations
A Night of Celluloid
06 Jan 2013 Sun, 18:30 ROXY bar & screen
A night to celebrate all things film, from the super-8 styling’s of Edinburgh’s Screen Bandita,
New Shorts #10: INDIAN TALES
06 Jan 2013 Sun, 20:00 Ritzy Picturehouse
A programme of short films reflecting life in modern India and Pakistan. Drama and documentary
MEET BINGER
07 Jan 2013 Mon, 14:00 Curzon Soho
Binger Filmlab is an Amsterdam based international feature-film and documentary development centre. Writers, directors
Advance Films Presents... FEATURE FILM SURGERIES
07 Jan 2013 Mon, 16:00 Curzon Soho Bar
David Pope from advance films will be holding 30 minute one to one surgeries with
Installation Launch: Ivana Bobic & Helioscope
07 Jan 2013 Mon, 18:00 1-2-3-4 Neu Gallery
LSFF showcase the immersive visuals of director, Ivana Bobic and unique interactive artwork, Helioscope.
New Shorts #11: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DOCS PARTS 1 & 2: FIRST PERSON & SECOND LIFE
07 Jan 2013 Mon, 18:30 ROXY bar & screen
Our ever popular documentary marathon returns to the Roxy Bar & Screen with a double
Mosaic Presents... WINTER NETWORKING
07 Jan 2013 Mon, 18:30 Curzon Soho Bar
Mosaic networking in association with London Short Film Festival invite you to a networking drinks
Through the Looking Glass, Underwire Forum
07 Jan 2013 Mon, 19:00 BAFTA
Underwire , the short film festival showcasing shorts by women, brings their UK Forum
The Creator London Premiere
07 Jan 2013 Mon, 20:30 Greenwich Picturehouse
Al and Al: The Creator
Join LSFF for a screening of The Creator, a beautiful
Ruth Paxton: Nevada / Rockhaven
08 Jan 2013 Tue, 15:30 ICA, Screen 2
Filmmaker Ruth Paxton presents 2 visual films as a screening installation. Both films explore powerful
Shooting People Presents... DISTRIBUTION PANEL followed by SHOOTERS IN THE PUB
08 Jan 2013 Tue, 16:00 ICA, Lounge Bar
Shooting People, the independent filmmakers network, will be setting
up camp in the
Brit Doc Presents... Other Ways Out: New Screens for Short Documentary
08 Jan 2013 Tue, 16:00 Curzon Soho Bar
Other Ways Out: New Screens for Short Documentary
What are the benefits of getting your short
Installation: Ivana Bobic & SIGNALS
08 Jan 2013 Tue, 16:00 1-2-3-4 Neu Gallery
Director Ivana Bobic’s ongoing collaboration with London band S.C.U.M evolved from immersive, live projected visuals.
Artists' Documentary Elegies For Ideologies
08 Jan 2013 Tue, 18:00 ICA, Screen 1
This event is a special screening by Open City Docs Fest
New Shorts #12: GOD’S LONELY MEN PART 1: UNDER PRESSURE
08 Jan 2013 Tue, 18:30 Riverside Studios
It was back in the 1970s when Travis Bickle cruised his lonely cab around New
Fashion Popcorn #6 and Party
08 Jan 2013 Tue, 18:45 Hackney Picturehouse
Fashion Popcorn explores the fusion between film, fashion and technology, and returns to
Spotlights - 9 years of LSFF winners
08 Jan 2013 Tue, 19:00 Trangallan
In a special collaboration with LSFF, Whirlygig Cinema will take over Trangallan for three nights
New Shorts #13: SISTERS AND DAUGHTERS
08 Jan 2013 Tue, 20:30 ICA, Screen 1
Experience a powerful selection of drama with a selection of films that zone in on
New Shorts #10: INDIAN TALES
08 Jan 2013 Tue, 20:30 Stratford Picturehouse
A programme of short films reflecting life in modern India and Pakistan. Drama and documentary
New Shorts #12: GOD’S LONELY MEN PART 2: GOING SOLO
08 Jan 2013 Tue, 21:00 Riverside Studios
The 21st century really does see lonely men out there, whether they’ve grown old without
Ruth Paxton: Nevada / Rockhaven
09 Jan 2013 Wed, 15:30 ICA, Screen 2
Filmmaker Ruth Paxton presents 2 visual films as a screening installation. Both films explore powerful
Film London Present Funding for Shorts
09 Jan 2013 Wed, 16:00 Curzon Soho Bar
Join Film London for an informative panel event. The panel will be discussing the public,
Installation: Helioscope
09 Jan 2013 Wed, 16:00 1-2-3-4 Neu Gallery
Helioscope is a unique interactive artwork bringing together the music of Vessels and the creative talents
An Evening of Music Documentary
09 Jan 2013 Wed, 18:30 ROXY bar & screen
LSFF brings together a selection of short music docs. We present a selection of
New Shorts #14: GLOBAL STORIES
09 Jan 2013 Wed, 18:30 Ciné Lumière
British based filmmakers go far and wide across the globe to find stories to tell.
Between Two Rivers (Nick Jordan / Jacob Cartwright, UK 2012, 96 mins) + directors Q&A
09 Jan 2013 Wed, 18:30 Riverside Studios
BETWEEN TWO RIVERS is a new documentary film about Cairo, Illinois, a
Screen Social 'Farewell to Fujifilm Shorts'
09 Jan 2013 Wed, 19:00 The Book Club
After the announcement to cease production of motion picture film at Fujifilm by 1 April
Spotlights - 9 Years of LSFF Winners
09 Jan 2013 Wed, 19:00 Trangallan
Spotlights is a bi-monthly short film night run by Whirlygig Cinema that offers new and
New Shorts #15: LANDSCAPES AND LIGHT
09 Jan 2013 Wed, 21:00 Riverside Studios
A selection of short films mixing strong drama with more experimental work, but bonded by
Al + Al: Mythical Portraits
09 Jan 2013 Wed, 21:15 ICA, Screen 1
Join the London premiere screening of The Creator, a beautiful and surreal film by award-winning
Audio Network present... THE RIGHT MUSIC
10 Jan 2013 Thu, 14:00 Curzon Soho Bar
Music. You know it’s right when you hear it. And now actually getting your hands
Ruth Paxton: Nevada / Rockhaven
10 Jan 2013 Thu, 15:30 ICA, Screen 2
Filmmaker Ruth Paxton presents 2 visual films as a screening installation. Both films explore powerful
Afternoon Networking Tea
10 Jan 2013 Thu, 16:00 ICA Bar Lounge
Join LSFF and key industry professionals for an informal networking session. This is an
Installation: Ivana Bobic & SIGNALS
10 Jan 2013 Thu, 16:00 1-2-3-4 Neu Gallery
Director Ivana Bobic’s ongoing collaboration with London band S.C.U.M evolved from immersive, live projected visuals.
Institute for Film Financing and London Film Academy Present... FILM FINANCING
10 Jan 2013 Thu, 18:00 The Moving Picture Company
London Film Academy and the Institute for International Film Financing present a panel of industry
New British Cinema Quarterly presents... A TOAST TO BRITISH FILM MAKING
10 Jan 2013 Thu, 18:00 ICA, Bar
New British Cinema Quarterly is a pioneering distribution initiative with the mission to nurture
Rich Pickings presents the Sleep Paralysis project
10 Jan 2013 Thu, 18:30 The Dana Centre
An evening of short films and discussion exploring the space between sleeping and waking, with
New Shorts #16: MUSIC AND VIDEO
10 Jan 2013 Thu, 18:30 ROXY bar & screen
We consider the marriage of sound and image in our regular selection of creative music
Collabor8te Introduces
10 Jan 2013 Thu, 18:30 ICA, Screen 1
Collabor8te, the short filmmaking scheme, was founded by Rankin Film Productions in 2011,
New Shorts #17: LONDON LIVES
10 Jan 2013 Thu, 19:00 Museum of London Docklands
A selection of short films that show off all the glory and diversity of our
Spotlights - 9 Years of LSFF Winners
10 Jan 2013 Thu, 19:00 Trangallan
Spotlights is a bi-monthly short film night run by Whirlygig Cinema that offers new and
WFTV presents... MENTORING IN FILM
11 Jan 2013 Fri, 14:00 Curzon Soho, Bar
Join Women in Film & TV (UK) for a discussion exploring how effective mentoring can
Frontline Club presents... Digital Bootcamp Deluxe
11 Jan 2013 Fri, 14:00 Frontline Club
Digital Bootcamp returns to the Frontline Club. This lecture and workshop is designed to
Ruth Paxton: Nevada / Rockhaven
11 Jan 2013 Fri, 15:30 ICA, Screen 2
Filmmaker Ruth Paxton presents 2 visual films as a screening installation. Both films explore powerful
The London Short Film Festival, in association with Lighthouse and British Film Institute present... SHORT FILM FUNDING- WHERE NEXT?
11 Jan 2013 Fri, 16:00 Blue Room, BFI Southbank
Join representatives from the BFI Shorts 2012 scheme and the BFI Film
Installation: Helioscope
11 Jan 2013 Fri, 16:00 1-2-3-4 Neu Gallery
Helioscope is a unique interactive artwork bringing together the music of Vessels and the creative talents
London Film Academy presents Acting For Directors In Short Films
11 Jan 2013 Fri, 16:30 Hospital Club
Get some practice on the other side of the lens.
The session covers: how to communicate
BAFTA Masterclass Labs: Peter Strickland On Sound
11 Jan 2013 Fri, 18:30 ICA, Screen 1
Peter Strickland is one of the UK’s boldly original new filmmaking voices, although originally from
Club des Femmes presents... The Art of Conscience: A Pussy Riot Fundraiser
11 Jan 2013 Fri, 19:00 The Human Rights Action Centre
In February 2012 punk band Pussy Riot played a gig in Moscow’s Orthodox cathedral. By March,
Breton “Surrounded” Live (World Premiere)
11 Jan 2013 Fri, 21:15 NFT1, BFI Southbank
The London Short Film Festival and the BFI present a very special live cinema
New Shorts #18: SHORT LONGES
12 Jan 2013 Sat, 12:00 Hackney Attic
A chance to spend a relaxed afternoon with a series of longer form drama shorts.
New Shorts #19: YOUTH OF TODAY
12 Jan 2013 Sat, 12:30 Curzon Soho
A selection of short films about growing up and coming-of-age in our difficult times. Teenage
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New Shorts #20: LONG[ER] DOCS
12 Jan 2013 Sat, 13:00 ROXY bar & screen
Following the success of last LSFF’s afternoon of longer form documentary at the Roxy Bar
New Shorts #21: DON’T MAKE ME LAUGH
12 Jan 2013 Sat, 13:00 NFT2, BFI Southbank
A second comedy selection specifically tailored to the British Film Institute’s Future Film for younger
New Shorts #22: A WINDOW ON THE WORLD
12 Jan 2013 Sat, 16:15 Ciné Lumière
A selection of global short documentary. British filmmakers span the world to bring us true
Universal Spirits present Breaking the Mould: Filmmaking from Alternative Backgrounds
12 Jan 2013 Sat, 16:30 Hospital Club
Channel 4 chairs a panel discussion exploring the challenges and the positive aspects of making
I am Dora by Jemma Desai
12 Jan 2013 Sat, 18:30 ICA, Screen 1
Come to the Cabaret
12 Jan 2013 Sat, 19:00 The Horse Hospital
Three films and three live performances, all drawing inspiration from the varied world of cabaret
Making Tracks
12 Jan 2013 Sat, 19:30 Rich Mix (Main Space)
Making Tracks is a groundbreaking event that fuses live music with moving image and provides an
Short Films / Live Soundtracks
12 Jan 2013 Sat, 20:30 Hackney Attic
An evening of live music of especially composed soundtracks to accompany short films. Blood Music
Douglas Hart: Long Distance
12 Jan 2013 Sat, 21:00 ICA, Screen 1
Douglas Hart was the bass guitarist and founding member of the Scottish band The Jesus
At Home With The Ludskis: Midnight Mass (Edition #7)
12 Jan 2013 Sat, 23:30 Rio Cinema
Intriguing & inspiring moving image makers, artists, music makers and performers take over Rio Cinema,
New Shorts #23: FATHER
13 Jan 2013 Sun, 12:30 Curzon Soho
The father is the bedrock of the family, or so that’s the traditional notion. But
New Shorts #24: A WINTER’S MATINEE OF ROMANTIC SHORTS
13 Jan 2013 Sun, 13:00 Hackney Picturehouse, Screen 4
You may think ‘sweet’ and ‘twee’ at the sight of blossoming romance and young lovers,
New Shorts #25: FAMILY AFFAIRS
13 Jan 2013 Sun, 16:00 The Aubin Cinema
You can choose your friends but not your relatives. A powerful selection of family drama;
Closing Night
13 Jan 2013 Sun, 20:30 ICA, Screen 1
Our Festival awards will be announced, and the winners screened. Join us for a celebration
The Projector with Tweets
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Down on the Farm: PR Tips From Julia Jones
04 June 2013
Julia Jones has been a film publicist for over 25 years and her job is a crucial behind the scenes role with a very wide brief. On Sunday 2nd June, LSFF were delighted to host a session with Julia at our first ever Down on the Farm.
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Like a Virgin: Losing your Cannes Virginity, By Kate Shenton
29 May 2013
Filmmaker Kate Shenton writes on the LSFF Projections blog about her first Cannes experience, and we felt she has a lot of honesty lost in some of the more experienced and official Cannes reports we’ve read. Kate has screened shorts at LSFF for a number of years, and at the last Festival we previewed her debut feature documentary “On Tender Hooks” about the art of human suspension. Kate was in Cannes looking for distribution for her film, following a successful crowdfunding campaign to get there. Here’s her report:
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LSFF Down on the Farm: Sponsored by Production Base
28 May 2013
The London Short Film Festival are delighted to announce our Saturday Night Networking Meal sponsor.
