A massive thank you to everyone who participated in the London Lift-Off Film Festival 2021. It's been absolutely fantastic having so many filmmakers involved and seeing the global support for true indie film...
The judges' votes have been counted and added to the audience's feedback. Huge congratulations to the filmmakers who screened with us! A special well done to the following films...
Festival Winners
Best Film
(next screening with Lift-Off in London 2022)
What If?
Dir. Katia Shannon
Synopsis: At each step, Elena’s agoraphobia reinforces her sense of mortality but, as anxiety spreads around her like wildfire, she finally sees a way out.
Best Film
(next screening with Lift-Off in London 2022)
Split Sole
Dir. Barnaby Boulton
Synopsis: Against a backdrop of toxic masculinity and homophobia, two young men secretly express their feelings for each other through their love of dancing.
Best Film
(next screening with Lift-Off in London 2022)
From Under The Bridge: When Bullies Become Trolls
Dir. Paul James Houghton
Synopsis: A lonely high school girl escapes depression and her bullies when she meets the perfect boy online, but is he too good to be true? A multi-faceted bullying & cyberbullying awareness story you won't believe is inspired by REAL EVENTS.
Season Award Nominations
The Lift-Off Season Awards is an annual event which celebrates the very best of indie film. Following each Lift-Off film festival, films which have excelled in their respective category are nominated and invited to attend the prestigious Lift-Off Season Awards, culminating at the end of the Lift-Off season. Click here for more information about the Lift-Off Season Awards.
What If?
Dir. Katia Shannon
Synopsis:At each step, Elena’s agoraphobia reinforces her sense of mortality but, as anxiety spreads around her like wildfire, she finally sees a way out.
Nominated for Best Cinematography
Out of Orbit
Dir. Jess Kay, Dann Emmons
Synopsis: When Esme’s mum dies, her world falls apart. She struggles to navigate her day to day life until she gets an idea, fueled by their mutual love of space, which may lead to the relief she so longs for.
Nominated for Best Art Direction
open the blinds
Dir. Timm Gillner
Synopsis: In the noise of our expectations, ego, and thoughts, Mihael feels trapped, crushed, longing for a moment of silence. He desires lucidity but no matter how close he is to himself, such realization is hard to achieve.
Nominated for Best Art Direction
Audience Choice
The Audience Choice award is given to the filmmakers whose film received the most votes during the festival. The filmmakers will be invited to join us on the Lift-Off YouTube channel for a directors commentary roundtable. Join in the conversation as we delve deeper into each film.
Lockedown Locked In
Dir. Baris Celiloglu
Synopsis: LOCKeDOWN LOCKED IN is an international digital project. The digital broadcast will consist of 30 minutes x 8 episodes of invented monologues and short films interwoven together with visuals.
The Opening Act
Dir. Gary J Katz
Synopsis: The Extraordinary Journey of James Lee Stanley
Download My Heart in London
Dir. Robodrone Productions
Synopsis: This video reflects, expresses, in a fun way, the interplay between personal and social interaction in our new Digital Era. Celebrating our lives after the world has been turned upside down. Inviting persons to visit cities again with so much culture and excitement.