27th September to 5th
October
- London wide screenings and
events at cinema and ecological centres
- Opening night UK film premiere of Dogs On Trial at Curzon
Soho
- Festival with worldwide animal and nature
conservation stories from 32 countries
- Charity art event on healing power of animals at Museum of
London
- Therapy dog healing workshops and demonstrations
LONDON, Oct. 4, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Animal Nature Future Film Festival (ANFFF) runs
from 27th September to 5th October across cinemas and ecological
centers in London. Curated by Kean
Cao, this year's festival includes 20 main events featuring film
screenings, expert forums, VIP art nights, and therapy dog
screenings. Free public screenings are also held at nearly 10 UK
universities and communities, with a "Cinema for All" ethos
symbolized by a fallen leaf.
The festival opens on September 27
at Curzon Soho cinema with the UK premiere of Dog on Trial (Cannes
Palm Dog Award winner). Guests include Toby
Rose (founder of Palm Dog and Fido Awards), with a
post-screening discussion featuring French director Laetitia Dosch and the lead dog actor Kodi.
ANFFF emphasizes Asian ecological stories this year, highlighted
by Qin Bo's A Green Trip during a
forum on ecological conservation. BBC and Netflix filmmakers join
discussions at the Barbican Centre on the future of sustainable and
international co-productions, with a global focus on eco-films.
The festival presents seven feature-length films (five UK
premieres) and 40 short films around themes like biodiversity,
wildlife, and the Anthropocene. Chongjin Gan, the festival curator,
stresses the importance of films on animals and ecology, revealing
life's hidden aspects and our intrinsic connections with
nature.
With a recycled mascot of a pangolin, ANFFF focuses on
endangered wildlife, connecting diverse artists and charities. Kean
Cao highlights the festival's mission to promote positive
narratives about animals and nature, fostering collaboration and
innovation.
ANFFF partners with 30 global charities, hosting a charity art
night at the Museum of London with
artists from Asia, Europe, and Africa, like Amber
Tyldesley and Alicia Hayden.
The event emphasizes art's role in animal conservation, featuring
collaborations between artists, audiences, and charities.
The festival concludes with "Cherished Bond Between Humans and
Dogs," where therapy dog screenings demonstrate their role in
stress relief and rehabilitation, with over 100 attendees engaging
with therapy dogs. Supported by the BFI Lottery Fund and Cinema For
All, ANFFF promotes mutual care between humans and animals.
For more info: www.anfff.org
Events booking info: https://www.anfff.org/tickets-shop
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