Ryan Elder, Composer of Rick and Morty & More

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Ahead of the release of Season Four of cult favourite ‘Rick and Morty,’ Lift-Off spoke with the show’s composer, Ryan Elder, about his influences, projects, and creating the wonderfully wacky score for everyones favourite adult animation.   Interview by Lauren Macaree   When did you decide that you wanted to pursue a career in the […]

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Felicity Abbott, Production Designer on UPGRADE & Ladies In Black

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Having been awarded the Fox Studios Australia Award for Excellence in Design in 1999,  it is no mystery that Felicity Abbott is a very talented and accomplished production designer. Lift Off spoke with her to find out about her personal influences, the role of a production designer, and her experience of working on Leigh Whannell’s action […]

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Andrea Roxy Balogh, Set Decorator on ‘The Spy Who Dumped Me’ & More

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When did you decide that you wanted to pursue a career in the industry and how did you go about making it a reality? My Mom worked as a production coordinator, so it was easy for me to get in. Is there a specific film that sparked your interest in the industry? No, there is […]

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Vladimir de Fontenay, Director of Mobile Homes

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The directorial debut from Vladimir de Dontenay, Mobile Homes follows young and strugging mother Ali (Imogen Poots), as she tries to escape her hostile boyfriend Evan (Callum Turner) in order to create a better life for her 8 year old son, Bone. Lift-Off had the pleasure of talking with Vladimir about getting started in the industry, […]

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Composer Volker Bertelmann aka Hauschka

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Bertelmann uses the unique “prepared piano” technique, involving resting objects on the strings of the instrument whilst playing it, and has pioneered a fresh and exciting take on film scores. His film credits include the Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures Academy Award nominated score for “Lion,” the London Film Festival screened “AlphaGo,” […]

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