Wicked
Wicked: The untold story of the witches of Oz stars Tony award-winner Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman with unusual green skin who has yet to discover her power. Joined by Glinda, a privileged, popular girl seeking her true self, played by superstar Ariana Grande.
They forge an unlikely friendship, however, an encounter with the Wizard of Oz tests their bond, pushing them down different paths. The journey transforms them into Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
This magical, musical story is perfect for all the family to join and the captivating film score invites you to sing-along!
The Wild Robot
The epic adventure follows ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short, a shipwrecked robot who has landed on an uninhabited island. After struggling, Roz realises to survive her surroundings, she must learn to adapt, developing bonds with the native animals and even adopting an orphaned gosling. As Roz embraces this new world, unexpected friendships shape her journey.
The Wild Robot is a heartwarming tale of connection and acceptance. Featuring voices by Lupita Nyong’o, Bill Nighy and Kit Connor.
Inside Out 2
Inside Out 2, the popular story, returns to the mind of newly minted teenager, Riley, just as The Emotion Headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.
Will the emotions find a way to work together? And will Riley find A Sense of Place within her adolescence?
LYFF On Tour Presents Nature & Science Shorts
LYFF on Tour is bringing a captivating collection of science and nature-themed short films to venues across the UK! Packed with inspiring stories and amazing visuals, this stunning programme is designed to invite curiosity, spark creativity, and foster a deep love for the natural world in children and families nationwide.
Each carefully chosen film highlights the beauty, intricacy, and importance of nature, making learning both fun and interactive for audiences of all ages.
LYFF On Tour Presents Spring Shorts
Leeds Young Film Festival is bringing the magic of Spring to screens across the North of England! Each selection of films aims to inspire creativity, interest, and a deeper connection to the world around us. From vast landscapes to new life, these stories embrace the wonders of nature. This exciting and colourful journey is perfect for dreaming explorers.
Join us on the thrilling cinematic experience of Spring with the LYFF shorts and let your imagination grow!
LYFF on Tour Presents Around the World Shorts
Leeds Young Film Festival is also setting us off on a global adventure with ‘Around the World,’ a gripping collection of films. Audiences will explore a vast array of cultures, terrain, and tales that celebrate the significance of the world’s environment. Close to home or tales of far, far away, these films excite inquiry and imagination.
Pack your bags and prepare to let LYFF take you on an unforgettable trip!
London International Animation Festival Presents: A Sense of Place Shorts
A Sense of Place features, brought to us by The London International Animation Festival (LIAF), are 7 dazzling animated shorts especially curated for us. A second time collaboration, this collection is perfect for children and families of all ages.
Here you will meet charismatic characters such as a group of bonkers playful singing children, the mysterious Burry Man and several other delightful characters in a series of beautiful visuals mixed with captivating storylines, showing that animation is the best tool to transform the everyday into the magical.
The Most Boring Granny in the World
Greta has the most boring grandma in the world. When Granny falls asleep, Greta gets the idea to play ‘funeral’ with her. Presented at The London International Animation Festival, this short invites a sensitive conversation about death and memory.
A Film About A Pudding
As part of the LIAF shorts, Ronin’s spilled groceries curiously start to mix and bubble, transforming into a small pudding. Over the next few days, the pudding grows bigger and bigger...
Latitude Du Printemps
An abandoned dog, a young wannabe astronaut and a professional cyclist. Their lives are intertwined as they go about their everyday lives and a connection is uncovered. Part of The London International Animation Festival series.
Burry Man
A London International Animation Festival short, a Pictish farm is tormented by an endless winter, an adolescent girl defies her father to venture out beyond their family home in search of a mysterious figure, The Burry Man.
A Stone in the Shoe
A student arrives for his first day of class. He is not an average student like the others – he is an isolated frog in a class full of rabbits! Featured as part of the LIAF series.
Migrants
This 3D computer animated short is part of the LIAF shorts. The story of two polar bears who are driven into exile due to global warming. They encounter brown bears along their journey, with whom they try to cohabitate with.
Choir Tour
A London International Animation Festival short in which a world-famous boys’ choir goes on tour. In the hands of their conductor the boys are obedient, however, when he gets trapped in an elevator they begin to become mischievous children.