Blockhead + Q&A - LIFF
Running time: 81 mins
Genre: Thriller
Directed by: Matt Harlock
Release Date: 18/04/2026
Starring: Joe Sims, Danny Horn, Michele Moran, Jake Mavis, Charlotte Pyke, Richard Glover
A failing novelist thinks his muse appears to inspire him in the form of a drunk, psychotic decorator and his life erupts into violence and chaos - but his new novel might just be genius.
The narrative feature debut from Matt Harlock (American the Bill Hicks Story) features electrifying performances from Danny Horn (Sunny Afternoon) and Joe Sims (Broadchurch), in it’s 2ndscreening for London audiences after its World Premiere at Frightfest (“cerebral…a shock to the system”).
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.
