After nine successful festivals of sold-out screenings, premieres, and dozens of excellent short films, the London International Short Film Festival will return in January 2025 to once again showcase the very best of short form film in the heart of one of the world's greatest filmmaking cities.

Awards & Prizes

LISFF is proud to exclusively use FilmFreeway, and all exhibiting films are selected from FilmFreeway submissions.

LISFF will recognise:
Best Short Film
Best UK Short Film
Best Feature
Best UK Graduation Short
Best Short Documentary
Best Comedy Short
Best Experimental Short
Best Sci-Fi Short
Best Horror Short
Best Animated Short
Best LGBT Short
Best Holiday Short
Best Short Short
Best Music Video
32 Reviews
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  • Doreen Edemafaka

    wonderful experience, enjoyed watching my film with other film makers.

    January 2025
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  • Yiyang He

    Love it! Thank you for selecting my film!

    January 2025
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  • Melinda Hughes

    Whilst it was an honour to receive an award for this festival and to meet the organiser who was very warm and friendly, I was let down by the fact there was no reception organised. This meant no chance to network with other film makers. The quality of the other films were high so it's a great shame. As it stands it may be incorrect to describe this event as a 'festival' . It was just a screening, then everyone left.
    It doesn't take much to organise one drink in the bar, take photos and optimise the evening for the brand and for participants socials etc.

    January 2025
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  • Michael Schiralli

    I was honored to be included in the festival and enjoyed my dealings with all involved. Thanks again!

    December 2023
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  • Mirejah Cruz

    Just got back from attending the London International Short Film Festival where my film won best film of the festival! It was such an honor to attend and to receive this award. The festival was a memorable one and the directors of the festivals very helpful and communicative.

    December 2023
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