LIFF returns in July 2026

We are delighted to announce that the London Indian Film Festival (LIFF), together with its associated festivals in Birmingham, Manchester and other cities, is back from early July. We are busy preparing a vibrant showcase of independent feature film premieres, short film showcases, gala red carpets, industry networking events and computer game launches, all focused on Indian and South Asian stories from across the globe.

The festival takes place at prestigious venues across 20 locations in six UK cities. Each July, LIFF is attended by thousands of cinema-goers and is also streamed online, reaching a significant global audience.

We look forward to welcoming you again this July. Sign up for our newsletter to get regular updates and early bird announcements on quick-selling movies and special guest talks.

LIFF Making Headlines in India

Brilliant media coverage in Mumbai highlights the inspirational journey of the London Indian Film Festival, celebrating 16 years of championing Indian independent cinema and engaging diverse audiences across six U.K. cities. Our deepest gratitude to Patron Prakash Jha and a special thank you to all the journalists, particularly the Dainik Bhaskar group, PTI and CNN for their outstanding coverage.

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A Live Conversation with the cast of ‘The Mahabharata’

Marking the digital restoration of Peter Brook’s epc film, London Indian Film Festival and Baithak UK hosted an online discussion on the iconic text, the visionary director and the technical challenge of restoration. Delve into the labyrinthine world of theatre interculturalism, the mechanics of the working process in a production of this span and complexity and the mountainous research that underpins the portrayal of an epic.

2025 Award Winner

Our Audience Award in London and Birmingham goes to Vinod Kapri’s Pyre. With stunning views of the Himalayas, Pyre is the tale of a couple’s quirky love story and resilience in spite of a changing mountain society. With two astonishing performances, the film explores pain of abandonment, endurance of hope, and heartache of unfulfilled promises.

BFI Player

The London Indian Film festival has its own dedicated Collection on the British Film Institute’s BFI Player. The BFI Player presents the best global cinema on-demand: from classic and contemporary films to the best of the BFI National Archive.

BFI PLAYER

LIFF Collection on BFI Player (RENT)

LIFF Collection on BFI Player (FREE)

Great British Asians Collection (FREE)

Great British Asians Collection (RENT)

Too Desi Too Queer: A selection of LGBTQI+ shorts (FREE)