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London Short Film Festival

Also known as LSFF

23 January–1 February 2026

Next edition: Not announced

Short film and artist moving-image festival

About this festival

London Short Film Festival is an in-person festival in London for short film and artist moving image, with UK and international competition strands, experimental, documentary, comedy, archive and queer programming, plus community screenings and industry events.

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What's on

Key strands

UK and international competition; artist film; community screenings; industry

Genres and themes

short film; experimental; documentary; comedy; archive; queer

Filmmaker events and Q&As

Four-day industry programme, panels and networking

Online or in person

in-person

Accessibility

Access-focused programming and community venues

Audience

short-film audiences; filmmakers; London communities; emerging talent

Notes

Official programme announcement and award wrap confirm the completed 2026 edition.

Also listed: ICA; Curzon Soho; BFI Southbank; Garden Cinema; Rio Cinema; Rich Mix; Lexi Cinema; community venues