Stephanie Zari: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

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British Filmmaker Stephanie Zari’s short narrative “Being Keegan” is a story about nostalgia, guilt, and coming to terms with the past. Growing up in Liverpool Football Club’s 1970’s heyday, 10-year-old Jay and his best friend Sean spend their days playing football in the backstreets of marginalised Liverpool, gripped by the rise of celebrity footballer Kevin Keegan. When […]

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Alan Edward Bell, editor for Red Sparrow, (500) Days of Summer, The Hunger Games and More…

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If the length of the title wasn’t enough of a giveaway, Alan Edward Bell has a truly huge (and impressive) credits list under his belt. Starting off as an assistant editor in the 80’s where he worked on projects such as Heathers, Alan’s been the lead editor on many of his own projects now. Most recently you […]

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The Lift-Off Online Film Festivals

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Supporting the best global independent artists… – What is Lift-Off Online? – How Do I Take Part? – The Two Round Judging Process – Resources For Online Participants – Success Stories

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Bugsy Steel: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

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British Filmmaker Bugsy Steel’s short narrative “Fighter” is a story about determination, strength, and overcoming obstacles. Ten minutes before a boxing match, a teenage boxer with downs syndrome fights for his right to get in the ring. After its Best Acting Ensemble nomination and Best Post Production win at the Lift-Off Season Awards, Special Mention at London-Lift-Off, and […]

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Jacob Pilgaard: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

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Danish Filmmaker Jacob Pilgaard’s short narrative “Behold, such Clown” is a story about grief, family, and atonement. On his very last day working as a hospital clown, Elias encounters his past when he meets a dying girl. A meeting which may finally give him redemption for his mistakes. Ahead of its screening at Manchester Lift-Off, we interviewed […]

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