OPENING GALA + Q&A
UK Cinematic Premiere   

2025,  Drama, 15+

1h 37m + short film + intro & Q&A

The 2026 London Australian Film Festival opens with the UK theatrical premiere of THE TRAVELLERS, starring Luke Bracey, Susie Porter and Bryan Brown.

This is the latest feature from writer-director Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss Daisy, Mao’s Last Dancer, Ladies in Black), who will be joining us in-person for this special opening gala screening.

“...a gently unfurling yarn that delivers on the promise of Beresford’s and Brown’s brand of prestige Australian drama.” - Ruari Elkington, The Conversation

AUSSIE ROMCOM
European Premiere   

2026,  Drama, 18+

1h 17m + short film + intro

The second day of the London Australian Film Festival starts with the European premiere of witty indie romcom, ALL MY FRIENDS ARE BACK IN BRISBANE.

After being dumped by her fiancé in London, lawyer Cris (Nelle Lee) returns home to the Sunshine State.

Named Best Queensland Film at the Gold Coast Film Festival, this is a spiritual sequel to the much-loved 2007 cult comedy, ALL MY FRIENDS ARE LEAVING BRISBANE.

“a charming and witty dramedy” - Lloyd Marken, Scenestr

BLACK COMEDY
UK Premiere   

2025, Comedy, 18+ tbc

1h 33m + short film + intro

The London Australian Film Festival’s popular ‘future cult classic’ slot returns!

Join us for the UK premiere of Zoe Pepper’s pitch-black comedy, BIRTHRIGHT, which takes aim at Australia’s current housing crisis and the widening financial gap between aging parents and their adult children .

“funny and twisted…Pepper makes an auspicious debut heralding the arrival of an exciting new voice in the world of pitch-black comedy.” - Chicago Crusader

A wonderful family film

15th anniversary screening

2011, Family Drama, BBFC: PG

1h 32m + short film

We are thrilled to be screening the first in the Red Dog duology to celebrate 15 glorious years of this wonderful film franchise.

A massive hit in Australia, this adaptation of the book by Louis de Bernières is based on the legendary true story of a free-spirited red kelpie who united a disparate local community while roaming the Australian outback in search of his long lost master.

“should not be missed by anyone who cares about just how good Australian films can be.” - Jim Schembri, The Age

Our popular industry drinks are back.

Are you an Aussie working in the TV / film industry and want to connect with others?

NUMBERS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED

FIRST DRINK ON US

We're hosting our regular networking drinks just prior to our short film session.

This year's event will kick off with a special guest speaker (and previous LAFF prizewinner), who will chat about their journey working in Australia and LA and why they've now moved to the UK!

The best new Aussie shorts + in-person Q&As  

2025-6, various directors & genres

60m + 30m Q&As

This year's showcase of new short films from down under, running the full range of styles and genres to give you a taste of new and emerging screen talents from Australia.

A timely & gripping drama + in-person Q&A
UK Premiere   

2026, Drama, 15+ tbc

93m + Q&As

A sensitive exploration of a woman escaping a toxic relationship and navigating the best path for her and her son.

“A powerful, memorable film.” - Luke Buckmaster, The Guardian

Our most requested film of the year

London premiere

2025, Documentary, PG (TBC)

1h 19m + short film & intro

The 2026 London Australian Film Festival enters its final day with the London premiere of the powerful Walkley Award-winning documentary, YURLU | COUNTRY. 

Directed by filmmaker Yaara Bou Melhem and co-created with Banjima Elder Maitland Parker, YURLU | COUNTRY tells the powerful story of Maitland’s fight to heal his ancestral lands in Wittenoom, the largest contaminated site in the Southern Hemisphere, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

“A rich and immersive film that challenges dominant historical narratives and restores voice to those who have long been silenced in the official record of Wittenoom’s dark past.” – Pauline Adamek, FilmInk

As fresh today as when it released

20th anniversary

UK premiere of 4K restoration

2006, Drama, BBFC: 15+

1h 32m + short film & intro

20th anniversary screening of a landmark work of First Nations cinema, TEN CANOES. This screening will also mark the UK premiere of a stunning new restoration of Rolf de Heer and Peter Djiggir’s cautionary tale of forbidden love. 

“Ten Canoes unfolds in playful self-conscious style. Buoyed by a jubilant non-professional cast, the film bounces between the prosaic and profound – waxing philosophical one moment, taking the mickey out of itself the next…” - Luke Buckmaster, The Guardian

Closing Gala + Q&A

UK premiere

Cris Jones Debut Feature Prize winner

2025, Drama, 15+ (TBC)

1h 20m + short film & Q&A

The 2026 London Australian Film Festival draws to a close with the UK Premiere of ALPHABET LANE, the wonderful debut feature from writer-director James Litchfield, this year’s winner of LAFF’s Cris Jones Debut Director Prize.

This darkly funny thriller follows Anna and Jack, a young couple whose innocent joke soon threatens to engulf their relationship.

“Alphabet Lane blends genres as well as emotional registers, always with a gentle twang – sometimes quietly uplifting, sometimes quietly unsettling, and always with an undercurrent of melancholy.” - Luke Buckmaster, The Guardian

The London Australian Film Festival is proud to support emerging film talent by partnering with the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS), located in Sydney, and screen a selection of their student short films before our programme of feature films.

This year's films are still TBC - it's always a tough process of selecting as the AFTRS students are so talented!

The image is from the film selection last year