Sydney Lift-Off Winners 2017

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Many thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Sydney Lift-Off. It was great to see so many filmmakers and film enthusiasts filling the Dendy, in support of both local and international indie film. The judges’ votes have been counted and added to the audience’s feedback. Huge congratulations to the filmmakers who screened with us, […]

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Lander Haverals: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

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Belgian Filmmaker Lander Haverals’ short “Pure Madness” is based on a play his brother wrote before he took his own life. This intensely moving film will screen at London Lift-Off Film Festival on Wednesday 6th November at 7:45pm at Arthouse Crouch End as part of Shorts Programme 2. We interviewed director Lander to hear a little more about how this film […]

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Bruno Pieretti: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

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French filmmaker Bruno Pieretti’s short “Kachach, above Zaatari” provides a unique perspective from within the Syrian refugee camp at Zaatari. This beautiful film will screen at London Lift-Off Film Festival on Wednesday 6th November at 7:45pm at Arthouse Crouch End as part of Shorts Programme 2. We interviewed Pieretti to hear a little more about how this film came to be, […]

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Bruce Cohen, Producer of American Beauty, Silver Linings Playbook, Rebel in the Rye and More

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 Lift-Off snagged the opportunity to speak with the massively successful Producer Bruce Cohen to discuss his influences, career and his top tips for every Producer. Bruce Cohen is known for producing “American Beauty”( which won a total of five Oscars and awards at the Golden Globe, BAFTA and Producers Guild of America), “Milk” ( nominated […]

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Job Application Tips

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We believe in the potential of every Lift-Off Community member, and we want you to present yourselves in the best possible light, so employers can see how talented you are too. Some rejection is inevitable when applying for jobs, but we’d like you to have the best chance possible for success. With that in mind, here […]

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