Yorkshire Short Film Competition

One of the annual highlights of the LIFF SHORTS selection, the Yorkshire Short Film Competition celebrates filmmaking from across this incredible region.   No money, loads of time and endless imagination: Lenny and Mullet are never bored wandering around their estate looking for things to do. When they come across an abandoned car, they begin to plan the ultimate escape from the rundown playground they call home.Jordon Scott Kennedy | UK | 2025 | 15 mins | English This languidly observed documentary joins a community of keen open water swimmers in Leeds, an increasingly popular spot for this cathartic pastime. Through short reflections with the participants, the film shares their joy and connection with nature.Milk Teeth Productions | UK | 2024 | 7 mins | English In the legendary Yorkshire Rhubarb Triangle, Jo and her elderly father harvest the pink delicacy by candlelight like their ancestors before them. But are they prepared for danger, looming in the dark?Yorkshire Premiere | Kate McMullen | UK | 2025 | 16 mins | English The Afghan Women’s Football team fled their country in the wake of the Taliban takeover in 2021. But what happened next? Sabriah Nawroozi reflects on her life and love of football, as she finds a new community working with Harrogate Town FC.Hannah Congdon | UK | 2025 | 13 mins | English Without using any dialogue, director Lewis Pashley comments on the beauty and simplicity of connecting with nature through the tale of a Yorkshire coal miner. He gets through his claustrophobic profession by racing pigeons in the open air.World Premiere | Lewis Pashley | UK | 2024 | 4 mins | No dialogue An aspiring screenwriter discovers his true feelings for his childhood friend, all under the sardonic but dubious tutelage of an imaginary Orson Welles. Boasting a 50% disabled cast and crew, the film is a whimsical romantic comedy and love letter to cinema.World Premiere | Sam Judd | UK | 2025 | 14 mins | English A hunter stalks through the dark forest in search of prey. But the trees are watching and ready to take revenge. A sumptuously dark stop motion animation from first time director Charlie Johnson.World Premiere | Charlie Johnson | UK | 2025 | 6 mins | English Tent pegging is an ancient South Asian cavalry sport taken up by British colonial officers. There is now a national UK team, but also a burgeoning Pakistani British circuit, featuring in this film - a short which blows the dust off traditional tales of Empire.World Premiere | Roopa Gogineni, Farhaan | UK | 2025 | 19 mins | English