The official programme for the first London International Animation Festival hit the streets late last week. LIAF 2004 features the “finest animation from all over the world, bringing more than 150 animated films from 30 countries to the big screen” in London’s Soho. For further details and line-up, read on here:

London International Animation Festival 2004 (LIAF)

24-29 August
The Other Cinema
11 Rupert St, Soho

Whether it is an up to date snapshot of recently released animation or retrospectives and themed programmes, the LIAF line-up is your window on the amazing world of animated art. Check out this line-up:

6 x International Competitive screenings (80 different films)
2 x Computer Animation Panoramas
John Kricfalusi Retrospective (the creator of TV’s Ren & Stimpy)
Phil Mulloy’s outstanding Intolerance Trilogy
Major panorama of stunning Estonian animation
Retrospective focusing on Priit Parn Jan Werich Fimfarum, an outstanding Czech feature
Animated Documentaries, an absorbing collection of films dating back to 1918
Kids Animation programme for the little ones and their chauffeurs!
Best Of The Festival Awards night to wrap everything up

For FULL details on all the films in the programme and everything else you need to know about LIAF hit the website at www.liaf.org.uk.

Festival Passes are just UKP £70 (£55 concession) and individual session tickets are £8 (£4.50 concession). Pre-bookings can be made by phoning 020 7734 1506 or book online at www.picturehouses.co.uk. There are a limited number of Festival Passes so be quick!

Join up to the LIAF email list at info@liaf.org.uk. Being on the list gives you the inside running on all the latest LIAF news and gives you the chance to access exclusive offers and giveaways.

LIAF ’04 opens Tuesday August 24th, 7pm at The Other Cinema. 11 Rupert St, Soho.

The London International Animation Festival acknowledges the support of The Other Cinema and the Awards For All lottery programme.