SohoLIFF celebrates its 5th birthday in style with Mark Rylance, Riz Ahmed, Toyah Wilcox and Phil Davies.
The Soho London Independent Film Festival (SohoLIFF) marks its 5th year in style in January 2025, celebrating five years of innovation in independent film with an electrifying line-up of screenings, events and special guests. Over four days, Soho’s iconic De Lane Lea/Warner Bros Building will host more than 50 films from around the globe, featuring celebrated talents like Mark Rylance, Riz Ahmed, Toyah Willcox and Phil Davies alongside the emerging stars of the future. This is a festival for filmmakers and film lovers alike.
SohoLIFF is an independent short film festival that supports filmmakers from around the world. This year’s festival sees submissions from over 25 countries; filmmakers will compete for 16 awards, culminating in a ceremony that brings everyone together to share their stories and love of the artform. Filmmakers will also compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award, voted for by the public, where winners receive five hours of primetime exposure on Clear Channel’s big screens in three central London locations.
Submissions for 2025 pushed the festival to the next level with films exploring important themes and issues in unique and exciting ways. Films include hilarious comedies, impactful documentaries, thought-provoking experimental films and unforgettable dramas. Films from all genres are considered with specific attention paid to those with social and environmental impact.
The festival is judged by an esteemed panel including: writer Selina Armoudon, producer Stephanie Bamberg, national treasure Michelle Collins, actor Joe Ferrera, director Chris Michael Fretwell, actress and producer Kate Magowan, award-winning filmmaker Athena Mandis, esteemed director Neil Marshall, cameraman and cinematography expert Steve Montgomery, BAFTA award-winning actor Jane Perry and producer Daria Polunina.
Alongside screenings, delegates are invited to participate in free daily workshops, masterclasses and industry panels. Post-screening Q&A sessions allow audiences to go behind the scenes with filmmakers, gaining insight into their creative process as well as hearing all the production gossip.
The Soho London Independent Film Festival (SohoLIFF)
Date: Thursday 23rd – Sunday 26th January 2025
Location: 75 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 3SQ
Tickets: Tickets Are Live! – soholiff.co.uk
Further Information: soholiff.co.uk – Soho London Independent Film Festival