Festival:

Kino London Short Film Festival 2025

Fri 22 Aug 2025 — Mon 25 Aug 2025

Kino, the international filmmaking movement that came to London in 2009, returns with their annual festival to take audiences on a journey through the short films of the most interesting emerging voices working today.

The BIFA qualifying Kino London Short Film Festival (KLSFF) is infamous for curating a broad selection of diverse national and international shorts with delightful tangents into a variety of genres and styles. With a special focus on narrative & documentary cinematic shorts crafted exclusively by emerging talent, KLSFF is where you can discover genuine, exciting, and original independent voices.

Upcoming Screenings

KLSFF: Opening Night Gala 18

KLSFF returns with a collection of top shelf shorts curated exclusively by award-winning filmmakers. Join us as we kick off this… Read More
Various Directors , Various Countries, Various Years, 125m.
Fri 22 Aug
20:20

KLSFF: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work 18

Kino holds community at it’s core. They champion a diverse group of filmmakers - from first timers to Oscar winners. This… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 100m.
Sat 23 Aug
12:30

KLSFF: Creative Solutions (a micro-budget showcase) 18

A selection of shorts from talented emerging filmmakers who wouldn’t let the lack of a budget get in their way from… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 85m.
Sat 23 Aug
14:40

KLSFF: Lovers + The Ones That Got Away 18

A selection of short films produced by Kino Short Film (either financed in whole or part via their £5000 film fund… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 106m.
Sat 23 Aug
16:35

KLSFF: Tasty Short Film Sampler Platter (one) 18

The Kino London Short Film Festival is infamous for dynamic and diverse programs featuring comedy, drama, horror and more all in… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 84m.
Sat 23 Aug
18:50

KLSFF: Intimate Complexity 18

A selection of shorts exploring themes of sex and intimacy, including a wide range of perspectives -- from straight to queer,… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 99m.
Sat 23 Aug
20:50

KLSFF: Short Film Open Mic (one) 18

Whether you’re looking for a chance to screen your short film in front of a live audience or you’re looking to… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 90m.
Sat 23 Aug
21:00

KLSFF: Creative Solutions (a no-budget showcase) 18

A selection of shorts from talented emerging filmmakers who wouldn’t let the lack of a budget get in their way from… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 90m.
Sun 24 Aug
12:30

Class Reunion: New Works Made by KLSFF Alumni 18

A selection of new works from festival alumni of the BIFA Qualifying Kino Short London Short Film Festival. They’ve qualified for… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 115m.
Sun 24 Aug
14:30

KLSFF: Open Minded (a selection of shorts about mental health) 18

Exploring themes of toxic masculinity, tremendous physical feats to help transcend the mind, loss, grief, perception… this selection of shorts explores… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 87m.
Sun 24 Aug
17:00

KLSFF: Tasty Short Film Sampler Platter (two) 18

The Kino London Short Film Festival is infamous for dynamic and diverse programs featuring comedy, drama, horror and more all in… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 120m.
Sun 24 Aug
19:00

KLSFF: Short Film Open Mic (two) 18

Whether you’re looking for a chance to screen your short film in front of a live audience or you’re looking to… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 90m.
Sun 24 Aug
19:15

KLSFF: Award Show 18

Join us as we announce the winners of the BIFA Qualifying Kino London Short Film Festival in the following categories: •… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 90m.
Mon 25 Aug
15:00

KLSFF: Shorts You Shouldn’t Miss(h) 18

At 15:00, August 25th we’ll announce all of our festival award winners. During this block you’ll get a chance to see… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 120m.
Mon 25 Aug
18:00