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Leeds Young Film Festival takes over Pictureville for special screenings and activities.

Step onto the Leeds Young Film Festival red carpet for a selfie, then get creative designing your own popcorn box around the screening—and don’t miss VR Cinema at the National Science and Media Museum. 

Taking place during the Easter holidays, Leeds Young Film Festival (LYFF) is an annual celebration of on-screen stories that help young audiences feel seen and understood, with a packed programme of affordable family films, VR and interactive activities.

What’s on

• Saturday 28 March — LYFF Cine‑Takeover: The Spy Next Door (PG) Spying is easy, babysitting is hard.

• Saturday 28 March — LYFF Cine‑Takeover: MOMO [UK Premiere] (PG) An orphan girl battles thieves who steal time in this fantastical adventure.

• Sunday 29 March — LYFF Cine‑Takeover: Mary Poppins (PG) A magical nanny brings music, adventure and family back together.

• Sunday 29 March — LYFF Cine‑Takeover: Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical (PG) The story of an extraordinary girl with a vivid imagination.

• Monday 30 March — LYFF Cine‑Takeover: Space Cadet (PG) A dialogue‑free, music‑filled futuristic tale about memories and connection.

• Tuesday 31 March — LYFF Cine‑Takeover: Future Council (PG) Eight kids travel across Europe to challenge leaders to act on their future.

• Tuesday 31 March — LYFF Cine‑Takeover: My Life in Versailles (PG) Violet’s life changes when she moves in with her uncle at the Palace of Versailles.