LONDON ROCKS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (LRIFF), in the true spirit of the city of London, champions independent cinema that isn't afraid to push boundaries.
LONDON ROCKS was established out of a need for a platform for filmmakers to show bold, innovative and authentic films, created within the city of London and internationally. We believe that those making work, regardless of budget and background, should have the opportunity to showcase their films in an inclusive setting with an audience who are looking to participate in something truly new and exciting.
We are interested in fictional and documentary films, made by any means necessary, that challenge the boundaries of cinema in form and subject. In an industry where all too often, marginal voices are swept aside in favour of big budgets and polished productions, we celebrate passionate voices that engage with contemporary issues, compelling stories and experimental narratives.
N.B. This year's festival will primarily take place online at the ROCKS SCREENING ROOM from 1 - 30 November 2023. The festival will include reviews, interviews and Q&As with filmmakers, virtual screenings and awards presentations, as well as online access to all Official Selections.
FYI. If we are successful in obtaining festival funding, we will hold physical screenings at Whirled Cinema, Brixton, as we have done for the past 3 years.
** Official Selections will be announced on/before 15 October 2023 **
** Winners & Runners-Up will be revealed prior in November 2023 **
LONDON ROCKS, along with its sister festivals BRIGHTON ROCKS (established 2017), HASTINGS ROCKS and LOS ANGELES ROCKS, are young festivals with big ambition – to rank alongside the UK’s best festivals for indie cinema. If your film embodies our ideals and aspirations, we want to help it get the recognition it deserves.
For more information, check out the LRIFF Manifesto @ https://www.rocksfestivals.com/lriff-manifesto.html
• All OFFICIAL SELECTIONS in 18 Categories are given a FESTIVAL SCREENING:
BEST ANIMATION
BEST COMEDY
BEST COMEDY-HORROR
BEST DOCUMENTARY (SHORT)
BEST DOCUMENTARY (FEATURE)
BEST DRAMA
BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILM
BEST FANTASY
BEST FEATURE FILM
BEST HORROR FILM
BEST LGBTQ+ FILM
BEST FILM MADE IN LONDON
BEST MICRO-BUDGET FILM
BEST MICRO MOVIE
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
BEST STUDENT FILM
BEST SCIENCE FICTION
BEST 8mm & 16mm FILM
• There will be one BEST FILM, RUNNERS-UP & FINALISTS in each submission category.
• Additional Awards for:
CINEMATOGRAPHY
DIRECTOR
EDITING
MISE-EN-SCENE
SCORE
PERFORMANCES
SCREENPLAY
SPECIAL EFFECTS
VISUAL EFFECTS
** WINNERS & RUNNERS-UP will be revealed in November 2023 **