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Let's All Be Free Film Festival (LABFF) is a film festival that had its inaugural year in 2013. The festival screened  independent films as well as student films, and showcased short films, animated films, and documentary films all focused on exploring what it means to be free. The festival was founded in 2012 by Tariq Nasir, founder and director of the award winning production company Unusuality Productions.

2013 Festival
The first ever Let's All Be Free Film Festival was held from April 5th to 7th April at the Brunei Gallery in central London. In total, 37 international films were screened over the two days that were focused on the topic of freedom.

The two day event featured guest speakers and panel Q&A discussions with guest speakers such as BAFTA nominated director Kim Longinotto, Amnesty International and festival director Tariq Nasir. There were three categories for the festival: Expressions (2-5 minute short films), Short Fiction (a five to thirty minute fictional story) and Short Documentary. Prizes of up to a $1000 were awarded to the winners and runner-up.

2014 Festival
The second annual Let's All Be Free Film Festival is being held from April 4th to April 6th 2014 again in central London. A new Student Category is being introduced, and the festival will again feature films that explore the theme of freedom.

Award Winners
The BAFTA nominated short film The Voorman Problem, directed by Mark Gill and starring Martin Freeman and Tom Hollander headlined the festival and went on to win the Best Short Fiction award.