LONDON ROCKS (LRIFF), in the true spirit of the city of London, champions indie cinema that isn't afraid to push boundaries. Are you ready to rock London?
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 with 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.
LONDON ROCKS, along with its sister festival BRIGHTON ROCKS (established 2017), are young festivals with big ambition – to rank among the UK’s main 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
• There will be one BEST SHORT FILM
• There will be one BEST FEATURE FILM (fiction) and one BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY*
• 15 Category Winners are given a FESTIVAL SCREENING. Selected RUNNERS UP will also be screened.
BEST ANIMATION
BEST COMEDY
BEST DOCUMENTARY (SHORT)
BEST DOCUMENTARY (FEATURE)
BEST DRAMA
BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILM
BEST FANTASY/HORROR/SCI-FI
BEST FEATURE FILM
BEST INDIE/LOW-BUDGET SHORT
BEST LGBTQ FILM
BEST LONDON FILM
BEST MICRO MOVIE
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
BEST PHONE MOVIE
BEST STUDENT FILM
• Additional Awards for:
BEST ACTOR
BEST ACTRESS
CINEMATOGRAPHY
DIRECTOR
EDITING
ORIGINAL SCORE
SCREENPLAY
SPECIAL EFFECTS
BEST FILM and all other awards will be revealed on 29 October at the Screening Event.
*London Rocks screens ALL WINNING SHORT FILMS and as many RUNNERS UP as possible. We endeavour to screen WINNING FEATURE FILMS at special screening events throughout the year.