The International Animal Future Film Festival kicks off in London at the Rich Mix between 14 and 30 July. This brand new film festival is founded by London Film School Chinese graduate Kean Cao.
UK-China Film Collab is proud to be the Strategic Partner of IAFFF this year.
IAFFF, which stands for International Animal Future Film Festival, is a film event that promotes the harmonious coexistence of humans and animals. It is one of the rare film events in the world that explores the theme of animals through visual media. The core of this festival is to explore the relationship between humans and animals through the medium of film. The festival showcases the current situation of animal survival, the relationship between humans and animals in the natural world, and even the interesting world of animated animals. We believe that film is an important medium for promoting the vitality of life.
IAFFF is a film event that promotes the harmonious coexistence of humans and animals. It is one of the rare film events in the world that explores the theme of animals through visual media. The core of this festival is to explore the relationship between humans and animals through the medium of film. The festival showcases the current situation of animal survival, the relationship between humans and animals in the natural world, and even the interesting world of animated animals. We believe that film is an important medium for promoting the vitality of life.
It aims to establish a connection between humans, animals, and the natural world, and influence people’s attitudes towards animals, inspiring and changing their ways of thinking.
Throughout the two weeks time (14-30 July), the festival has organized various sessions to cater to different interests and enhance the cinema experience of our audience.
IAFFF 2023 Screening, Panel & Event Programme
14th July Fri
19:00 – 19:45 Award Ceremony
19:45 – 21:30 Opening film “Zoophopia” [IAFFF Animal Future Award winner]
21:30 – 23:00 Industry Event
15th July Sat
15:00 – 17:00 “The All Is One” + Q&A
17:30 – 19:55 Audience Award Competition + Q&A
20:30 – 22:40 “Peek-A-Boo Night” + Q&A
16th July Sun
15:00 -17:00 “Visions in the Dark” [Jury Award] + Q&A
17:45 – 19:45 Audience Award Competition
17th July Mon
14:00-15:30 Panel 1: The power of scriptwriting: How should we research and shape animal characters?
18:30 – 20:00 Short Film Collection 1 – “Who, me? Who, you?” + Q&A
20:30 – 22:15 “Zoophobia” [IAFFF Animal Future Award winner]
18th July Tue
18:30 – 20:30 Short Film Collection 2 – “A Way Out”
21:00 – 22:35 “Sins Against Life”
19th July Wed
18:30 – 20:00 Short Film Collection 3 – “Shush! Feel it!”
20:30 – 22:30″Visions in the Dark”
20th July Thu
18:30 – 20:15 “Peek-A-Boo Night” (1:32:23)
22nd July Sat
[Event Time TBC] POP-UP Dog Friendly Screening
23rd July Sun
13:00-14:30 Panel 2: Migrating Filmmakers: Co-production and Transcending Boundaries
24th July Mon
14:00-15:30 Panel 3: Filming with Wildlife vs. Domesticated Animals in Films: Two Ends of a Spectrum, the Commonalities in the Difficulties Filmmakers Face, and How the Story is Shaped
25th July Tue
14:00-15:30 Panel 4: Ethics of Having Animals in Filmmaking – Their Safety and Security （Co-host with PETA）
26th July Wed
14:00-15:30 Panel 5: Endangered Species in Film: How to Depict Them and What We Can Do in Real Life
28th July Fri
14:00-15:30 Panel 6: Queer Animals on Screen: A Future Bridge to Education?
29th July Sat
14:00 – 15:30 Kid’s Club Screening 1
16:30 – 18:00 Kid’s Club Screening 2
19:00 – 21:00 IAFFF Surprise Film
30th July Sun
20:00-0:00 Zodiac Pub – Queer Animal Party
