Leeds Young Film

Leeds Young Film Leeds Young Film Festival (LYFF) is an annual celebration of cinema for young audiences with family film screenings, free VR experiences and more.

Taking place 28 March - 19 April.

Submissions for LYFF on Tour and Leeds Young Film Festival 2027 are OPEN! Have you made a film for children that you wou...
24/06/2026

Submissions for LYFF on Tour and Leeds Young Film Festival 2027 are OPEN!

Have you made a film for children that you would like to be seen by hundreds of children and families across the UK? You have until the end of October to submit your film to us for the 2027 run of LYFF on Tour and Leeds Young Film Festival!

Submit here: https://filmfreeway.com/LeedsYoungFilmFestival?welcome=true

Our FREE VR Cinema at will run from 14-19 April at Leeds City Museum ⚡️ Films include:🐠 Drop in the Ocean - immersing ...
12/04/2026

Our FREE VR Cinema at will run from 14-19 April at Leeds City Museum ⚡️

Films include:
🐠 Drop in the Ocean - immersing you in the deep sea.
🌍️ When Something Happens - exploring the origins of the universe.
💡 Step into The Museum of Imagined Futures - stepping forward in time to imagine how humans and technology might live.

All sessions are free to attend, just book with us at Leeds City Museum when you arrive. and VR experiences are suitable for ages 7+.

Find out more and see the full programme at leedsfilm.com/lyff

10/04/2026

A beautifully drawn story brought to life - Kensuke’s Kingdom screens at Howard Assembly Room , this Sunday 12 April as part of . 🐒

Featuring the voices of Cillian Murphy and Sally Hawkins, this animated adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s classic story celebrates discovery, nature and the fierce power of friendship. 🌱

Book tickets and see the full Leeds Young Film Festival line-up at leedsfilm.com/lyff 🎟️

09/04/2026

New additions to ! ‼️ See two short, immersive VR films for FREE from award-winning Germany-based studio LAVAMACHINE, available only on Wednesday 15 April. 💫

LAVAMACHINE are made up of two independent animators and illustrators who create and share unique VR experiences.

LAVAMACHINE films include:
🐙 Monster - a creature hides in a human disguise to fit in, but a visit to a swimming pool starts to unravel his true self.
🛒 Reincarnation Mall - after passing away, Mr. Grump finds himself re-born in a shopping mall, where karma points can buy him a new life.

More free VR Cinema screenings will run at LYFF 2026 from 14-19 April! Films include:
🐠 Drop in the Ocean - immersing you in the deep sea.
🌍️ When Something Happens - exploring the origins of the universe.
💡 Step into The Museum of Imagined Futures - stepping forward in time to imagine how humans and technology might live.

All sessions are free to attend, just book with us at Leeds City Museum when you arrive. and VR experiences are suitable for ages 7+.

Find out more and see the full programme at leedsfilm.com/lyff

08/04/2026

Today was the first day of Movie Club at 🐙🍿🎨

Big thanks to all the future filmmakers who joined us along with at the today. We saw so much creativity in every session! 🌟

Movie Club days include workshops covering camera tricks and tips, costume and special FX makeup, stop motion animation and more - along with family film screenings. You can book individual workshops for children, or multiple so they can stay for the whole day. 🎞️

We’re back for day 2 of Movie Club tomorrow, 9 April. Today’s sessions sold out fast, so don’t wait to book your space! 👀

Tickets for Movie Club, along with all films and activities at LYFF, are available at leedsfilm.com/lyff 🎟️

Family films still to screen at 🍿 Don't miss hand-picked family films in venues around Leeds this Easter, with tickets...
08/04/2026

Family films still to screen at 🍿

Don't miss hand-picked family films in venues around Leeds this Easter, with tickets starting at just £3! Screenings include:

The Garfield Movie - 9 April at Carriageworks Theatre
Peter Rabbit - 10 April at Keighley Picture House Cinema
Kensuke's Kingdom - 12 April at Howard Assembly Room
Robot Dreams - 12 April at Howard Assembly Room

You can also join our FREE immersive VR cinema, running from 14-19 April at Leeds City Museum

See the full programme and book tickets at leedsfilm.com/lyff 🎟️

This weekend, we took over The Hyde Park Picture House for two full days of family films, creative activities, special g...
06/04/2026

This weekend, we took over The Hyde Park Picture House for two full days of family films, creative activities, special guests, short films, free tote bags and more. 💫

Thanks so much to all the young audiences and families who made our screenings so special! There's still so many hand-picked family films left to screen at LYFF, at venues around Leeds including Howard Assembly Room Keighley Picture House Cinema , Rex Cinema Elland and Plaza Cinema Skipton Ltd 🍿

This week, don't miss the return of Movie Club at the Carriageworks Theatre from 8-9 April. In collaboration with Screen Yorkshire , Movie Club is the perfect chance for young, creative kids (8+) to learn proper filmmaking tricks and tips, from real industry professionals! Workshops include camera work, costuming, special FX and stop-motion animation. 🎬

Our FREE VR cinema will also run at Leeds City Museum from 14-19 April. 🎟️

See the full programme and book tickets now via leedsfilm.com/lyff

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