LIFF OPENS ON 4TH NOVEMBER WITH 'THE KING'S SPEECH' (11/10/2010)
The Leeds International Film Festival opens on 4th November with the hugely anticipated British drama The King's Speech. Fresh from critical triumph at its world premiere screenings at Toronto International Film Festival, where the film also won the prestigious People's Choice Award,' The King's Speech will have an exclusive screening at Leeds International Film Festival ahead of its UK release in January.
Screen Yorkshire provided ongoing crew and locations support during the Yorkshire leg of the The King's Speech, which filmed partly at the Bradford Bulls Stadium and Leeds United's Elland Road employing regional crew and featuring hundreds of local extras in period costume.
FIRST FESTIVAL FAVOURITE NAMED AS 'THE KING'S SPEECH' – SECOND SCREENING ADDED!
Since this year’s programme has been announced there has been an overwhelming demand for the screening of The King's Speech and festival organisers can now announce that it has been selected to fill one of the Film Festival Favourite screening slots. The extra screening of the hugely anticipated British drama will be at 4pm on Saturday 20th November in Hyde Park Picture House. The city's premier art-house cinema has a smaller capacity than Leeds Town Hall so we anticipate that tickets won't last long, buy yours now to ensure that you won't miss out! (You can do that by calling Box office on 0113 224 3801 NOW or by clicking here. Don't delay!
UK PREMIERE OF 'SON OF BABYLON' - 5th NOVEMBER
The long awaited premiere of Leeds/Iraqi film Son of Babylon takes place at LIFF on Friday 5th November at the Hyde Park Picture House. Son of Babylon, directed by Mohamed Al-Daradji and produced by Human Film was supported by Screen Yorkshire's Production Fund. It has screened at film festivals across the globe this year to critical acclaim, picking up an impressive array of awards along the way. Son of Babylon, which has also been selected as Iraq's official entry for the foreign language Oscar at the 2011 Academy Awards, has just been nominated for the Raindance award at the 2010 BIFAs.
24th Leeds International Film Festival - Full Single Pass £95*
The official Film Festival Pass provides incredible value for money, giving access to every single screening throughout the packed 18 day programme, including the Official Selection, Fanomenon, Cinema Versa and Short Film City sections, and more. Pass holders will also receive exclusive invitations to special events, advance programme announcements, and a free copy of this year's event catalogue. (*Excludes Major Event Tickets)
24th Leeds International Film Festival - Full Double Saver Pass £170*
The Double Saver Pass enables two people to enjoy the full benefits of a Film Festival Pass but with even greater savings! Get together with a friend or partner, purchase a pass at the same time and get £20 off, which means two people can experience the event for just £70 each! (*Excludes Major Event Tickets)
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AWARD WINNING 'THE ASTRONOMER'S SUN' IN COMPETITION
One of Screen Yorkshire's most successful Digital Shorts of late, THE ASTRONOMER'S SUN (Duchy Parade Films), an animated short film made in a potting shed in Ilkley, will be in competition at LIFF this year, playing competition in the Yorkshire Shorts programme and the sister competition; the Best of British - UK Short Film Competition in the wonderful Hyde Park Picture House. For full details and bookings, go to: http://www.leedsfilm.com/programme/short-film-city/ 
PASSES FOR THE MIGHTY 2010 FANOMENON HORROR MARATHONS - BUY BOTH TOGETHER AND SAVE 20%!
Fanomenon night of the dead x - 10TH anniversary special edition: Hyde Park Picture House, Saturday 6th November from 10pm. In 2010 Night of the Dead will be 10 years old and we'll be celebrating the event's birthday with an extended 12 hour programme of unmissable horror features, stunning short films and all the usual fun and games audiences have come to love. Night of the Dead sells out quickly and demand for passes increases every year, so whether you're a seasoned all-nighter fan or a Night of the Dead virgin, make sure you don't miss out and get your pass now. Passes are £30 / £25 concession - buy with a Day of the Dead pass and save up to 20%.
FANOMENON DAY OF THE DEAD iv IN THE new STUNNING LEEDS TOWN HALL CINEMA SETTING
Leeds Town Hall, Saturday 13th November from 11am
Horror fans can enjoy some of the years' most talked about films at Day of the Dead IV in the magnificent settings of Leeds Town Hall, transformed for showing films in 2010 with a giant new cinema screen and full surround sound in the stalls and balcony. Day of the Dead is the flipside to our gore filled Night of the Dead with darker, edgier but no less thrilling selections and exclusives from the vast universe of the horror genre, and features more special guest appearances, extended on stage interviews and special preview events. All Day of the Dead pass holders get the best seats in the house, in the balcony level which will be open for Fanomenon screenings for the first time in 2010. Passes are £30 / £25 concession - buy with a Night of the Dead pass and save up to 20%.
How to buy your passes for the 2010 fanomenon marathons
Passes for Night of the Dead X and Day of the Dead IV are £30 / £25 concession - save money and buy both events together for £50 / £40 concession and have the full and unforgettable Fanomenon 2010 Horror Marathon experience! If you want to buy a pass for one event only, you can buy online at www.leedsfilm.com by following the link from the homepage, or call City Centre Box Office on 0113 224 3801, or visit in person at The Carriageworks on Millennium Square in Leeds City Centre. If you want passes for both events and save up to 20%, please call or visit City Centre Box Office.
24th Leeds International Film Festival is presented by Leeds City Council, supported by the MEDIA Programme of the European Union and Screen Yorkshire. For full programme details, go to leedsfilm.com.
