The London Short Film Festival is back in its fifteenth year, dishing out hundreds of short motion pictures, each packed with the power and weight of a full-length movie. From January 12 to 21, The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), MOTH Club, Curzon Soho, Regent Street Cinema, Rich Mix, Rio Cinema at Dalston, and BFI Southbank will host the screenings of these short yet nothing-short-of-spectacular flicks. Check out the complete list of films and screening schedule here, or download the official event brochure. Book your stay at hotels near Paddington London to visit and know more about this event.
The featured films tackle a plethora of topics, from personal to sociopolitical. One group of short films, “Obsessions” (ICA), explores the wide spectrum of, well, obsession—from blind devotion to boy bands, twisted teenage crushes, to a mother’s dangerously singular love. “Lives in Sign Languages” (BFI Southbank) features films about and especially dedicated to D/deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) audiences.
“Muslim Punk and the New Subculture” (MOTH Club) presents Pakistani-Canadian film director, producer, and editor Omar Majeed’s documentary “Taqwacore: The Birth of Punk Islam,” plus a panel discussion led by filmmaker Hammad Khan on the emerging Islam punk music subgenre and the influences of class, race, and gender on the Muslim resistance to Trump and Brexit. “International: Based on True Events” (Regent Street Cinema) blurs the fine line between fact and fiction. “New Queer Visions: Don’t Look Back in Anger” and “Medium Rare” (ICA) takes us deep into the minds and lives of its queer characters.
All these and more noteworthy screenings are waiting for you and yours to enjoy and treasure—here is the list of venues with their respective addresses as well as links to maps to guide you on your way.
Best Hotels Near Paddington Station:
Book your stay at The Edward Hotel Paddington—all theatres are easily accessible from here. If you are planning to see various films showing at different theatres, make sure to plot your itinerary—and your list of films to watch—for the nine-day film fest ahead of time.
There’s something for everyone in this year’s London Short Film Festival, so make sure not to miss it! Treat yourself and your loved ones with this cinema feast not only for the eyes but also for the mind and heart.
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