SYDNEY LIFT-OFF FILM FESTIVAL
In traditional Lift-Off fashion, we bring true independent film from emerging artists around the globe, connecting France and international markets. Our aim to maximise artist's connection with audience, and provide an experimental platform for indie creatives to help nurture voices and launch careers.
With a mixture of fresh talent and festival veterans covering all genres there really is something for everyone! Screening exclusivley with our partners Vimeo OnDemand.
Sydney LIFT-OFF FILM FESTIVAL 2020, STARTS MONDAY 16th NOVEMBER.

Monday 16th November - Monday 23rd November  

Network Round

See the Finalists | 27th November -  6th December

Showcasing the features that scored highly during the first round, the Network round is the final round judged exclusively by the Lift-Off Network: members, jury and internal judges.

See the Finalists | 27th November -  6th December

Featuring the shorts that scored highly during the first round, the Network round is the final round judged exclusively by the Lift-Off Network: members, jury and internal judges.

SHORT FILM

Tickets Here | 16th November - 23rd November

TRENDSETTER SHORTS 1  showcases content of a vast range of genre, style and unique flair. Featuring a mixture of festival and filmmaker veterans

Tickets Here | 16th November - 23rd November

Conceptual storytelling mixed with experiments in genre, style and narrative, TRENDSETTER SHORTS 2  provides filmmakers with a platform to connect with audiences and the wider industry.

Tickets Here | 16th November - 23rd November

Featuring short film content of a variety of genres and forms, FIRST-TIME SHORTS brings you work from new and daring voices

CONNECTION BETWEEN AUDIENCE AND CREATIVE IS KEY, after all, a film is not realised until it is connected with its audience. This is the last and first vital step in a creative's journey.

As with all Lift-Off screenings, the audience plays a vital role; festival participants will be asked to vote for their favourite projects.

FEATURE FILM

Tickets Here | 16th November - 23rd November

TRENDSETTERS contains feature films from both new and existing talent. A collection that is exciting as it is diverse.

Tickets Here | 16th November - 23rd November

FIRST-TIME  showcases films from brand new voices and provides filmmakers with their first platform to connect with audiences.

EVENTS

SUBSCRIBE | 16th November - 23rd November

Filmmaker roundtables, Q&As, and programme highlights brought to you throughout the festival live from Lift-Off's YouTube channel. Click the link to subscribe and receive notifications.

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