
Leeds International Screendance Competition
Yorkshire Dance is a long-term supporter and partner of the Leeds International Screendance Competition part of Leeds International Film Festival.
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Yorkshire Dance is a long-term supporter and partner of the Leeds International Screendance Competition, presented annually in November at the Everyman Cinema, as part of LIFF (Leeds International Film Festival.)
Contributing to the selection panel, alongside Andy Wood, Yorkshire Dance’s Creative Director, Hannah Robertshaw brings passion and knowledge for this exciting medium.
Selected films are presented in a 90-minute screening which includes a Q&A with filmmakers and panelists. An international jury selects one film for a cash prize whilst the audience take part in a live vote with the winners announced on the night.
To watch and vote as an audience member in the Leeds International Screendance Competition, check the LIFF listing for details of the screening. The event usually takes place in early November during Leeds International film festival.
To enter a screendance into the competition sign up for our artist newsletter to be the first to hear when the open call goes live. Entries usually open in late Nov or early Dec after the screening. Entries are managed by FilmFreeway and LIFF. Winners receive a £500 cash prize.
Previous winners
2024: This madness of loving directed by Rola Shamas
2023: Dear Passengers directed by Madli Lääne
2022: Fragility of Language directed by Nefali Kentoni
2021: Fibonacci directed by Tomáš Hubáček
2020: ZOMBIES directed by Baloji
2019: The Circle directed by Lanre Malaolu
2018: Afterword directed by Boris Seewald
2017: Through the supermarket in five easy pieces directed by Anna Maria Joakimsdottir-Hutri
2016: Diving into your absence directed by Concha Vidal
2015: Choreography for the Scanner by Mariam Eqbal
Images: Yes by Madli Lääne (2024 LIFF Screendance Audience Choice)