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Opening Night Party - LIFF
Opening Night Party - LIFF

Opening Night Party - LIFF

Running time: 90 mins

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Release Date: 10/04/2026

This is a chance to support and celebrate independent film. It is an event open to all as well as other filmmakers and film-lovers! We will have a red-carpet and a step & repeat board so please make sure you are prepared to have your photo taken (or tell the photographer not to). It is also the birthday of The Fan Carpet who do interviews and reviews for The London Independent Film Festival. This is going to be a big celebration so make sure you’re part of it! They will also be doing some interviews during the evening.

You don’t need to register and the event is free. Just come along! However entry will only be allowed until the capacity is reached.

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 spring at the Genesis cinema – repeatedly voted the best cinema in the UK – the 2026 London Independent Film Festival will screen the work of almost 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.

There are currently no performance scheduled for this event

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