Lift-Off Film Festival
Various, United Kingdom
74
Tier BScreenings40 categories
Festival dossier
Liverpool Indie Awards // LIA
Liverpool, United Kingdom · Est. 2021 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Liverpool, United Kingdom
98
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 5 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Picturehouse at FACT
- 4 verified pro signals
Overview
The Liverpool Indie Awards (LIA) is a Liverpool, United Kingdom-based independent film festival that presents live screenings, networking opportunities, and award categories centered on indie cinema. It is notable for featuring a mix of emerging filmmakers and internationally recognized talent, and for being recognized as a top-rated festival on FilmFreeway in 2023 and 2024.[1][8]
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+48 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Picturehouse at FACT
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2021
Venue
Picturehouse at FACT
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.7/ 5
Reviews
174
Synced 4 days ago
- Pierre DescampsApr 2025
Thanks you very much for the amazing hosting and the wonderful European best movie for the short movie "Au delà de l'hygiène"
- Christopher LandryApr 2025
Thank you for selecting our short "Document 56" for the Festival. It is an honor to be included among so many other great films!
- Rainer SellienApr 2025
Thank you so much for showing my short in your Programm! It was a great experience and I wish you the best for the future
- Eve Leonard-WalshApr 2025
A fab, friendly little festival, proud to have been nominated for our film; Because We Are Too Many 💕
- Matteo Di PietroApr 2025
The Liverpool Indie Awards is a fantastic celebration of independent cinema and fresh storytelling. Huge congratulations to all the winners and nominees—well deserved!
FilmFreeway reviews are filmmaker opinions, not our score. Cross-check red flags before paying fees.
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