Officially Selected Alumni Interviews

Stuart Birchall: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

British Filmmaker Stuart Birchall’s narrative short “APEX” explores the emergence of a higher life form, the convergence of intelligence and higher consciousness in the primordial void of infinite potential. A portal through which something greater has emerged. “APEX” will screen at Toronto Lift-Off on Wednesday 18th July at 8:45pm, as part of Shorts Programme 2. We […]

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Valentin Petit: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

French-based Filmmaker Valentin Petit’s narrative short “The Noise of the Light” follows musicians Pablo and Marius, who make a disturbing discovery about their childhood friend Lou: she appears to be able to synthesise the light she is exposed to into sound . But as she soon becomes an instrument of their musical experiences, her gift turns into a

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Nathalie Biancheri: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

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

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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Zachary Valdry: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

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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Aline Pimentel: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

Brazilian-American Filmmaker Aline Pimentel’s short documentary “The Human Face” follows Oscar-winning artist Kazuhiro Tsuji, who gives meaning to his own life by giving meaning to each and every mark on his sculptures. Experiencing what is behind every wrinkle of time on the human face transforms a superficial mask into a window to the soul. After winning

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Cotton Wool Nick Connor Interview

Nick Connor: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

Mancunion Filmmaker Nick Connor’s short narrative “Cotton Wool” follows a single mother, who suffers a devastating stroke, leaving her teenage daughter and 7-year-old son to care for her. This tragic incident tests the family’s strength to hold things together as roles are reversed. After a highly successful screening and Q&A at Manchester Lift-Off, this emotional short received a

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Director Richard Grehan, Poster and still from film Zan

Richard Grehan: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

Irish Filmmaker Richard Grehan’s feature documentary “Zan” follows the last of the Okinawan Dugong – a creature similar to the manatee – and the people who strive to protect them, located in the outstandingly beautiful and bio-diverse Henoko and Oura bay. This emotive environmental doc will screen at Tokyo Lift-Off on Friday 20th April at 5:45pm,

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Jack Leigh and Tim P. Baxter: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

British Filmmakers Jack Leigh and Tim P. Baxter’s short documentary “Rich is the Life” follows the life and work of Marko, a man who was diagnosed with manic depression and left his career behind to rekindle his boyhood passion for gold prospecting. Following its highly successful screening at Manchester Lift-Off and its Best Documentary win, the

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Stephanie Zari: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

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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