Leeds Young Film

It's the last day to submit your short films to LYFF on Tour!
We're open for Halloween shorts, Christmas shorts and general short films for kids, so submit today before it's too late!

Thanks to everyone who has joined our VR Cinema experience at Breeze in the Park so far! Breeze Leeds 🌈

Breeze in the Park runs 24 July - 31 August as a touring summer event for families and young people that combines sun, fun, arts and thrills across Leeds. Visit our FREE VR tent to experience "Drop in the Ocean," a 10-minute immersive experience from the POV of a tiny plankton. 🐟

Entry to Breeze in the Park is just 50p per child. breezeleeds.org/breeze-in-the-park/

Some of the amazing work made by the kids at our Healthy Holiday Club filmmaking sessions!
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Breeze Leeds

🎬 Calling all filmmakers! We’re on the hunt for spooky Halloween and heartwarming Christmas short films for kids, to be considered for the next edition of LYFF on tour! Submit today! https://filmfreeway.com/LeedsYoungFilmFestival 🎃🎄🎬

Our VR Cinema at Breeze in the Park opens Wednesday! Experience "Drop in the Ocean," a 10-minute VR experience from the POV of a tiny plankton, showcasing marine conservation with narration by Philippe & Ashlan Cousteau and music by Gold Panda 🐟🫧🐠

More details about our VR cinema at Breeze in the Park soon!

⚠️Submissions for LYFF on Tour are still open!⚠️
Don't miss your chance to be part of the LYFF on Tour programme, submit your short films for children now!
https://filmfreeway.com/LeedsYoungFilmFestival 🎬✨

Here's some of our favourite family film screenings and creative events happening in and around Leeds this summer! 😎

1. Inside Out 2 at Cottage Road Cinema
Disney and Pixar's heartwarming sequel follows teenager Riley as she encounters brand new feelings and emotions.
18-20 June

2. Ernest and Celestine at The Hyde Park Picture House
A lovely animation exploring friendship, belonging and tolerance within an exciting and funny adventure.
29 and 30 June

3. Spotlight at Carriageworks Theatre 👏
Stuart stage school present their fourth annual showcase, inspired by their favourite Broadway and west end musicals.
13-14 July

4. Cinema On The Square with Leeds International Film Festival - LIFF ☀️
In partnership with LIFF we're presenting films for the whole family on the big screen! See Ratatouille, Wonka and sing along to Encanto. All family film tickets are just £5! Book via leedsfilm.com
24-26 July

5. London International Film Festival Shorts at Deer Shed Festival
See 14 wonderful short family films at Deer Shed Festival this year, curated by London International Animation Festival

See more about Leeds Young Film Festival and upcoming events at leedsfilm.com

Next month we'll be back in Millennium Square with a collection of Family Films for Cinema on the Square; our open-air summer cinema on the Summer Series concert stage screen. ☀️

We've put together three films we really wanted to see on the big outdoor screen - including the super popular Encanto Sing-Along which we can't wait to see, concert style! Dancing welcome.

🎫 Tickets on sale now for just £5!
📆 24 -26 July.

Bring the whole family to experience these films, perfect for all ages, in our outdoor summer cinema.

🔗 bit.ly/3XrSPVT

Bring the whole family to experience these magical family friendly films in our unique outdoor summer cinema, Cinema on the Square. Played on the big concert stage screen, part of the Summer Series from Millennium Square. 🧡☀️

In partnership with Leeds Young Film Festival (LYFF), we proudly present a selection of our favourite family films for , our open-air summer cinema on Millennium Square. 🎫 All family tickets just £5. 📆 24 -26 July.

24 July - 3pm - Wonka 🍫
Paul King, the director and co-writer of the Paddington films, breathes life into another whimsical world with Wonka, a prequel to Roald Dahl’s beloved story.

25 July - 12:30pm - Ratatouille 🐀
Remy, a rat who dreams of becoming a chef secretly partners up with a young kitchen worker in a famous Paris restaurant. A hugely entertaining and heartwarming animated adventure. Also part of our Paris Stories series.

26 July - 12pm - Encanto ✨🎶
Following its huge success at , Encanto Sing-Along returns, this time on our giant outdoor concert stage screen. The enchanting Disney animation features an irresistible, chart topping soundtrack by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

🔗 GET TICKETS: bit.ly/COTS2024

🚨Filmmakers! Submissions for LYFF on Tour are still open! 🎬 We're looking for Halloween shorts, Christmas shorts and any other short films you've made, as long as they're suitable for children! Don't miss out, submit your film today 👉🏻 https://filmfreeway.com/LeedsYoungFilmFestival

📽️✨ It’s the final day! Watch our amazing family film selection on the Leeds Film Player before it’s too late. Perfect for one more cozy night in! 🍿👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Leeds Film Player | Best of LYFF 2024 Our roundup of some of our favourite feature and short films from Leeds Young Film Festival 2024

Spend your bank holiday right with our selection of family films available on our Leeds Film Player!
https://player.leedsfilm.com/collection/best-of-lyff-2024/

Best of LYFF 2024 on Leeds Film Player! Best of LYFF 2024 on Leeds Film Player!

Watch our LYFF 2024 short and feature film highlights on our Leeds Film Player from today until June 2nd!
Find out more about the titles here:
https://www.leedsfilm.com/news/best-of-lyff-2024-on-leeds-film-player/

We've chosen our festival favourites from this year's Leeds Young Film Festival, and made them available for rent on our Leeds Film Player, from May 25 - June 2!
For just £3 each, or £5 for all the titles, you can relive the highlights from Leeds Young Film Festival 2024!
https://player.leedsfilm.com/collection/best-of-lyff-2024/

Here are some of our of family films and screenings coming up over the next month!

Inside Out 2 - In cinemas June 14th (Rated U)
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust have been running a successful operation by all accounts. However, when Anxiety shows up, they aren't sure how to feel.

IF - In cinemas May 17th (Rated U)
After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends, a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.

Scarygirl - Screening at The Hyde Park Picture House June 1st & 2nd (Rated PG)
https://hpph.co.uk/films/scarygirl
To save her father from a dangerous scientist in a world shrouded in darkness, and prevent her planet's destruction, a young girl overcomes her fears to travel to a mysterious city of light.

🎉🎥 Get Ready! Leeds Young Film is hitting the road! This year, we're taking our short film programmes on tour, stopping at our partner venues across the North of England, and we want your film to join us! 🚀✨

We've got 3 incredible short film packages that will be screening on select dates, so if you've made a short film that's U-rated or suitable for children under 5, submit it via Film Freeway! https://filmfreeway.com/LeedsYoungFilmFestival 🔗🔥

Here are the themes we're looking for:
👻Halloween Short Films for Kids
🎅🏼Christmas Short Films for Kids
🎬General Short Films for Kids

Ready to share your masterpiece with the world? Don't miss this opportunity to be part of Leeds Young Film on Tour! 🍿🎟

! This year at Movie Club, we welcomed children from in and around Leeds to find out what it's like to work on a real film set and make their own movie, from creating mood boards, to filming on set, to editing their films! Their inspiration? Zombies have stormed the studio, and the Movie Club kids must create a news report to inform the public!

We're already missing Leeds Young Film Festival 2024! 🎥

brought together over 3,500 attendees for a family-friendly celebration of cinema, with screenings, VR experiences and our fantastic Movie Club workshops days in collaboration with Screen Yorkshire.

Thanks to all who joined! Read more below. ⤵️

Leeds Young Film Festival 2024 | That's a Wrap! Leeds Young Film Festival 2024 | That's a Wrap!

At this year we teamed up with Screen Yorkshire for Movie Club!

Movie Club days included three behind-the-scenes workshops and a film screening. After making mood boards and filming on set, attendees acted with green screens, learned editing tips and tricks and shared their creations on screen! 🎞️

Find upcoming screenings and events at leedsfilm.com

We were floored by the talent and creativity of Movie Club members at !

Attendees sharpened their acting skills on a real film set, and learned how to set the scene behind the camera, too. 🌟 Thanks to Screen Yorkshire and Carriageworks Theatre for such fantastic sessions.

We can't wait for next year! In the meantime, see upcoming screenings and events at leedsfilm.com/lyff

While we wait for the next , we've rounded up some more creative, local and family-friendly events happening in the next month!

1. Luca at The Hyde Park Picture House 🍦
A beautiful coming-of-age story set amongst a summer of gelato, pasta and scooter rides.
27 and 28 April

2. Marcel the Shell With Shoes On at Theatre at 41
Missed it at ? See this pay as you feel screening as part of York Community Film Festival! 🐚
6 May at 2.30pm

3. Be Curious at University of Leeds 🧠
Each year the campus turns into a hive of free family-friendly activities.

4. Comedy Club 4 Kids at Carriageworks Theatre 👏
Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old!
28 May at 2pm

5. Goose Live On Stage at Abbey House Museum. 🐦
This new musical for under fives is the perfect theatre trip. Leeds Museums and Galleries
29 May at 11am and 1pm.

See more about Leeds Young Film Festival and upcoming events in Leeds at leedsfilm.com