THE 💂🏼‍♂️LONDON 🎬MOVIE CLUB

🫎EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF ANIMATION FROM AROUND THE WORLD
That's right, the best animation festival on the planet is back and held after hours at the iconic British Museum in London. The best thing of all as loyal lovers of this festival, the LMC club members get a 25%✂️discount. How great is that? More details of this below.

Now celebrating 13 years of incredible animation from around the world, you can Immerse yourself in the historic surroundings of this world-renowned cultural institution. With its iconic architecture and rich heritage, The British Museum provides a unique backdrop for this prestigious film festival. Filmmakers, screenwriters, film fans and anyone who is simply curious are all welcome to join us for an evening of discovery. You will not want to miss this!

📜 PROGRAM
The festival will feature a diverse selection of animated films showcasing the talent and creativity of animators from different genres, styles, and backgrounds. From traditional hand-crafted animation to cutting-edge digital techniques, you'll be treated to a mesmerising showcase of artistic brilliance and storytelling excellence.

• 🎬 Screenings & Q&A: You will be among the first to see a captivating lineup of animated films from emerging and established filmmakers. From incredibly detailed rotoscope work to awe-inspiring 3D creations, each film promises to captivate your senses featuring talented filmmakers and hosted by BAFTA-winning actor Stuart Brennan.
• 🏛️ Networking and Surrounding: This exclusive event will take place after hours, underneath the gorgeous main atrium of The British Museum Lecture Theatre. You will have the chance to connect with fellow film enthusiasts, industry professionals, and filmmakers during the festival's networking events. Expand your professional network, exchange ideas, and foster new collaborations in a vibrant and creative environment.
• 🏆 Awards Ceremony: As a highlight of the festival, The British Festival Guild will also be presenting awards to honour the best animations of the festival. These awards will recognise outstanding achievements in animation and celebrate the contributions of these talented animators. This art of storytelling will be celebrated with excellence with a much-anticipated awards ceremony.

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⚫ NOTE ABOUT THIS MEETUP'S HOSTS
We will be volunteering at this event whilst hosting this meet-up. Please make your way directly to the ticket collection. Although we won't be able to spend much time with you personally we will introduce you to the others and direct you to our designated group section. You will likely find us at the ticket desk and if you need any assistance feel free to ask for us.
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📋 SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN

• 6:00 PM Door Open
• 6:30 PM: Presentation
• 8:30 PM: Awards Ceremony

🎟️ TICKET INFO & PRICES

🇬🇧SHOWCASING ARTISTIC BRILLIANCE
This is one of the most go to festivals of the year, and every time it comes around we are just buzzing to dip our fingers into this mix. This is one of the few festivals, where you actually can get to mingle with the filmmakers and the actors a like, take pictures and ask questions. Unlike many industries, the films presented here are all self financed and very independent from the mainstream with most awesome family of creatives Ever!!! .

Now celebrating it’s 15th Year of presenting incredible films and hilarious romp projects from around the world, the British Independent Film Festival is returning to the British Museum for one night only! You will be immersed in the historic and awe-inspiring surroundings of a world-renowned cultural institution. With its iconic architecture and rich heritage, the British Museum provides a unique backdrop for this prestigious film festival. Filmmakers, screenwriters, film fans and anyone who's simply curious are all welcome to join this venture in an evening of discovery.

📜 PROGRAM
The festival will feature a captivating lineup of independent films from emerging and established filmmakers. From compelling dramas to flamboyant celebrations, each film promises to captivate your senses, spark conversations while reating you with a mesmerising showcase of artistic brilliance.

• 🎬 Screenings & Q&A: You will gain unique insights into the creative process and behind-the-scenes stories with live Q&A sessions following the screenings featuring the talented filmmakers and hosted by BAFTA winning actor Stuart Brennan. You will also get a chance to interact with the creative minds behind the films, and learn more about their inspirations, challenges, and artistic visions.
• 🏛️ Networking and Surrounding: This exclusive event will take place after hours, underneath the gorgeous main atrium of The British Museum Lecture Theatre. You will have the chance to connect with fellow film enthusiasts, industry professionals, and filmmakers during the festival's networking events. Expand your professional network, exchange ideas, and foster new collaborations in a vibrant and creative environment.
• 🏆 Awards Ceremony: Celebrate excellence in independent filmmaking with the much-anticipated awards ceremony. Recognising outstanding achievements in various categories, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor/Actress, and more, the awards ceremony promises to be a thrilling event filled with anticipation and celebration.

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⚫ NOTE ABOUT THIS MEETUP'S HOSTS
We will be volunteering at this event whilst hosting this meet-up. Please make your way directly to the ticket collection. Although we won't be able to spend much time with you personally we will introduce you to the others and direct you to our designated group section. You will likely find us at the ticket desk and if you need any assistance feel free to ask for us.
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📋 SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN

• 6:00 PM Door Open
• 6:30 PM: Presentation
• 8:30 PM: Awards Ceremony

🎟️ TICKET INFO & PRICES

HAVE YOU WATCHED ANY GOOD MOVIES LATELY?
It looks like there’s been some hit and misses this year when it comes to movies. I also think it depends on the platform and obviously watching movies within the timeframe we have left. Still it’s good to talk about them.

This year I’m really looking forward to Alien Romulus and Beetlejuice 2. On that note, What movies do you like? What movie are you looking forward to seeing this year? Do you rather stay with a classics or do you give also new movies a try? Well I go back-and-forth.

At the end of the day, we are super chilled crowd of movie fans and a mixture of new and regular members who love movies. Sometimes we meet to watch them and sometimes we meet up for a good time. The place where we usually meet is at the BFI Riverfront Balcony Bar inside the British film Institute, which is a pretty cool place for film fans. This bar offers a range of dishes, slads and pizzas; and overlooks Waterloo Bridge and the River Thames.

In all and all this is a pretty good place to meet, talk about what's been happening and having an awesome time. So join us for drinks, talk movies and make friends. Look forward to seeing you.

📋 FURTHER MEETUP DETAILS

• Time: 7 pm onwards
• Reservation Name: Jonathan / London Movie Club
• Reservation Area: Balcony Bar (Upstairs)
• Location: BFI Riverfront

📍VENUE ADDRESS
• The Riverfront: 0 Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XT

🔊 MEET UP + HOST RULES & GUIDELINES

• Have fun but be respectful and tolerant.
• Please re-edit your RSVP status if your plans change.

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💂🏼‍♂️LONDON MOVIE CLUB COMMUNITY

🦾THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN OF THE FUTURE
Just replace the stitches and neck bolts with gears and fibre optics. And then mix it in with a fallible god in a continuous battle against his creation. A creation made to be objectified by the emotionally stunted.

But when it comes to AI how difficult would it be to generate a convincing sense of consciousness? Would you believe a robot if it told you it was alive? Would you be able to kill it or would believe it's now real? Consider consider the times we live in today, where people believe in things, I dare not talk about. Cited as among the best films sci-fi films of recent history and I haven’t even seen it yet... My bad, but there is no time like the present.

I’ll be checking this movie out and going with a few of my friends. If you would like to join, here is the plan:

1. First: We will meet and greet at the Prince Charles Cinema Bar and write our favourite film we wish to see on the Prince Charles' Chalkboard.
2. Then: 🍿🍿We're off to Prince Charles' Screen 1 to question our relationship with A.I with EX_MACHINA’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY. I will be sitting in row E15 but you are welcome to sit where you feel more comfortable.
3. After: ☑️ We reconvene at The Clubhouse for drinks and we will score the film. The results will be posted on our MainGroup and our WhatsApp Group (WhatsApp link available at request).