LONDON ROCKS (LRIFF), in the true spirit of the city of London, champions independent cinema that isn't afraid to push boundaries. London Rocks 2021 edition screened 66 films to over 300 attendees, and we expect 2022 to be bigger.
LONDON ROCKS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 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. Operating outside the confines of mainstream platforms, LONDON ROCKS programmes events in underground spaces in London and aims to showcase a selection of films and year-round special events into the future.
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.
** Finalists will be announced on 9 October 2022 **
** Winners & Runners-Up will be revealed at the Festival 4, 5 & 6 November 2021 **
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 14 Categories are given a FESTIVAL SCREENING:
BEST ANIMATION
BEST COMEDY
BEST DOCUMENTARY (SHORT)
BEST DRAMA
BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILM
BEST FANTASY/HORROR/SCI-FI
BEST FEATURE FILM
BEST LGBTQ+ FILM
BEST FILM MADE IN LONDON
BEST MICRO BUDGET FILM
BEST MICRO MOVIE
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
BEST STUDENT FILM
BEST 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
** WINNERS & RUNNERS-UP will be revealed at the Festival 5-6 November 2021 **