Category Archives: Publicity

2023 Fiction Trailer Reveal

It’s a hat-trick of trailer releases! Today we are incredibly proud to present this year’s Fiction programme trailer, featuring 10 tales of loss, regret, and self-discovery. This year’s trailer was created by MA Film student James Roberts, who was also part of the programming team for our final category: Experimental. Competition in the 2023 FictionContinue reading “2023 Fiction Trailer Reveal”

2023 Documentary Trailer Reveal

After yesterday’s debut of our incredible trailer for the Animation strand of the Festival, it’s time for the Documentary filmmakers to take the spotlight! This year’s programme covers a diverse range of challenging and enlightening topics, offering audiences the chance to encounter new stories from across the globe. If you want to see the fullContinue reading “2023 Documentary Trailer Reveal”

2023 Animation Trailer Reveal

We tried to hold back but we just couldn’t keep it a secret any longer! Today marks the release of the 2023 Animation Trailer, featuring the work of talented filmmakers all the way from Bristol to Budapest, and beyond! The trailer was created by Lauren Wright, one of our super-talented MA Students. The full listContinue reading “2023 Animation Trailer Reveal”

We’re Back!

2023 Edition 24th – 31st March After what seems like a lifetime, we’re finally back with the third edition of the LJMU MA Short Film Festival. It’s been tough keeping everything under wraps but thankfully, we’ll soon be able to reveal all, including this year’s jury, the trailers, and of course, the long awaited announcementContinue reading “We’re Back!”

2023 Festival Poster Reveal!

As the festival draws ever closer, we’re proud to reveal the official poster for the 2023 edition. This year, we’re placing the focus firmly on the filmmaker, as we’re getting ready to showcase the work of some of the most talented, emerging student filmmakers from across the globe. As in previous years, the Liverpool skylineContinue reading “2023 Festival Poster Reveal!”

New Festival Coordinator

We’re pleased to announce that Martin L. Jones has been appointed as the new Film Festival Coordinator and Tutor for the LJMU MA Short Film Festival. As a filmmaker and academic, Martin is keen to utilise his current experience to help guide the festival through its third edition and beyond. Martin, Lydia, and the MAContinue reading “New Festival Coordinator”

Submissions for the 2023 LJMU MA Film Festival are now closed.

After receiving over 1400 entries from almost 100 countries, our students are now hard at work deliberating and cogitating. Keep an eye on social media for further announcements, and we look forward to seeing you in March for the 3rd edition of the LJMU MA Film Festival!

BBC Radio Merseyside

Today in our online class we tuned into BBC Radio Merseyside to listen to our MA in Film students Katherine Morrison and Cammy Glover discussing the LJMU MA Short Film Festival with Helen Jones! Big thanks to the BBC and of course Katherine and Cammy who did an amazing job! Click on this link orContinue reading “BBC Radio Merseyside”