Kris Bowers, composer behind Netflix’s Dear White People and up-coming film, Green Book

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This week Lift-Off was gifted the chance to speak with Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers. He’s scored a ton of films and worked with top music artists but you’re likely most familiar with his work on the critically acclaimed Netflix series Dear White People, which has just been renewed for its third season. He recently completed […]

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Nathalie Biancheri: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

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London-based Filmmaker Nathalie Biancheri’s short documentary “Xavier Corbero: Portrait of an Artist in Winter” reveals the first and last glimpse into the universe of iconic Spanish sculptor Xavier Corbero. A kaleidoscopic life and career that traversed a turbulent moment of Spanish history. “Xavier Corbero: Portrait of an Artist in Winter” will screen at New York Lift-Off on […]

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Lizzie Logan: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

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American Filmmaker Lizzie Logan’s narrative feature “People People” follows anxiety-ridden Youtube star Kat (Natalie Walker) and her budding romance. A relatable comedy for the millennial generation, this film is an absolute gem. “People People” will screen at New York Lift-Off on Wednesday 27th June at 7:45pm, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. We interviewed director Lizzie to […]

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Weekly Reviews: The Miseducation of Cameron Post and Eight Grade

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The Miseducation of Cameron Post Overall: 4/5 Based the last portion of the novel by Emily Danforth, The Miseducation of Cameron Post tells the story of gay teen Cameron (Chloë Grace Moretz) as she’s sent to a Christian conversion centre by her orthodox family in the 90s. Up and coming director Desiree Akhavan shows stylistic […]

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Zachary Valdry: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

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LA-based Filmmaker Zachary Valdry’s narrative short “Waste” follows a mother and son who must travel the post-apocalyptic, creature filled wasteland in search of food before it’s too late. “Waste”  won the Tokyo Lift-Off Online Festival, and therefore will screen at New York Lift-Off on Wednesday 27th June at 9:45pm, as part of Shorts Programme 2. We interviewed director […]

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