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03 October

Unlicensed + Q&A - LIFF

Running time: 92 mins

When Danny Goode is released from prison after serving time for insider trading, he is keen to get back to his city-boy life as soon as possible. But stripped of his trading license and with a criminal record he soon learns that he can’t get his old life back.
With the help of his old friend Jon, Danny returns to his home-town and tries to reconnect with his ex-wife Chloe and their son Ben. With no job he starts washing pots in Jon's res-taurant run by Jon, and helps at the boxing club where they used to train as teenagers.
There, Danny meets Billy Foster, a local promoter who runs a £10,000 winner-take-all unlicensed boxing match. Desperate for cash, Danny challenges the prizefighter, setting himself up for an unlicensed fight against a formidable opponent.
As Danny trains towards his fight, the former city-boy must learn that people and relation-ships are more important than money, and what is really worth fighting for.

About the festival:

The London Independent Film Festival (LIFF) is devoted to the advancement of first- and second-time filmmakers telling amazing stories with limited budgets. Hosted every October at the Genesis cinema – repeatedly voted the best cinema in the UK – the October 2025 London Independent Film Festival will screen the work of approximately 100 filmmakers from around the world. Stretching over 10 days with numerous industry events, LIFF offers an unmissable opportunity for networking and building collaborations for future projects. It's little wonder that Time Out Magazine has called LIFF "a treasure trove of undiscovered cinematic gems, one of Europe's top indie film fests".

With a reputable support system for emerging filmmakers, LIFF includes popular training programs run by industry professionals who understand the ins and outs of moving a filmmaker's career to the next level.

Please follow the festival on Instagram @londoniff and on Facebook.

Film Festival

Opening Night Party - LIFF

Running time: 90 mins

The Opening Night party is a chance for everyone to meet, talk about film, and celebrate inde-pendent cinema. It’s open to all, whether you work in film or not, or have a film in the festival, it’s an opportunity to have a drink and celebrate and support indie film. There will be a red carpet for photos as well. There is no dress code but there will be a photographer around so be aware and let the photographer know if you don’t wish to be photographed. Come and party with us!

This event is open to all, but please RSVP at the link provided.

About the festival:

The London Independent Film Festival (LIFF) is devoted to the advancement of first- and second-time filmmakers telling amazing stories with limited budgets. Hosted every October at the Genesis cinema – repeatedly voted the best cinema in the UK – the October 2025 London Independent Film Festival will screen the work of approximately 100 filmmakers from around the world. Stretching over 10 days with numerous industry events, LIFF offers an unmissable opportunity for networking and building collaborations for future projects. It's little wonder that Time Out Magazine has called LIFF "a treasure trove of undiscovered cinematic gems, one of Europe's top indie film fests".

With a reputable support system for emerging filmmakers, LIFF includes popular training programs run by industry professionals who understand the ins and outs of moving a filmmaker's career to the next level.

Please follow the festival on Instagram @londoniff and on Facebook.

Film Festival

19:30
One Battle After Another

Running time: 162 mins

Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.

Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl

Running time: 89 mins

The biggest artist of this generation is coming back to the big screen! Following the great success of The Eras Tour Film, Taylor Swift is back to celebrate the release of her 12th album “The Life of a Showgirl” with the biggest cinema release party ever. “The Life of a Showgirl” is the most pre-ordered album of all time, and the fans' anticipation is at its highest!

The Smashing Machine

Running time: 123 mins

Directed by Benny Safdie (Good Time/Uncut Gems), The Smashing Machine stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Emily Blunt. In what is already being described as a transformative performance, Johnson plays legendary UFC fighter Mark Kerr as he battles intense personal struggles at the height of his career. 'The most raw and vulnerable that Johnson has ever been onscreen' - The Independent

Urchin

Running time: 99 mins

A young addict living on the streets of London is given a shot at redemption, but his road to recovery soon curdles into a strange odyssey from which he may never escape.

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