The 25th London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival presents a showcase of international film and special events. Dozens of feature films, short films and documentaries will be screened throughout the event, in addition to special events and guest appearances.

World cinema
A diverse collection of films from all over the world will be screening throughout the festival. A line up of acclaimed filmmakers are showcasing contemporary works tackling gay and lesbian themes, in one of the largest film events of its kind. With film highlights including debut features and plenty of fantastic flicks, this year's London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival screens contemporary films along with classic cinema in a mix of indie and blockbuster pieces.

This year's events
The 2011 London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival sees a great line up of films, with screenings of the sci-fi/sexual awakening drama Kaboom and the adaptation of Sarah Water's period drama novel The Night Watch both bound to be well received. Other special events include compelling historical documentaries and a series of sexy short films. Building on the success and popularity of previous years, the 2011 festival is guaranteed to be filled with even more films and exciting events. Highlights for 2011
The 2011 festival sees screenings of dozens of films from artists around the world. Two of the centre piece films are Open, a story of two parallel roadtrips where travellers attempt to find love, and The Four Faced Liar, which deals with modern day gay New York. Special screenings of classic films plus shorts and experimental pieces are on the viewing list along with plenty of brand new documentaries designed to please lesbian and gay film fans.

Treats for film fans
For those that don't want to miss a single moment of the 2010 London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, there are several key dates to put in your diary so you know what's happening when. The 31st March sees the opening night gala with the special screening of Kaboom. Mysterious Skin gets a screening on 1st April, and the closing night gala featuring The Four Faced Liar is on 6th April.

Best of the Year and special screenings
A series of discussions and workshops gives audiences the chance to talk about gay and lesbian issues in an open, lively, environment, and there's the chance to review some of the best films of the year in a series of retrospective screenings. There's also a special chance to hear from Sarah Waters herself as she gives a talk on her work, as well as a five day residencey from Dyke Bar and their Victoriana inspired disco selection.

The 25th London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival takes place from Friday 31st March – Wednesday 6th April 2011 at the BFI Southbank.

Ticket prices vary. For more information and a full listing of the films, click on the link below.

London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival Official Website

Other London events