London Lift-Off Film Festival 2024
Network Round Features
Monday 6th January - Sunday 12th January
1. DIG DEEPER
Director/Writer/Producer: Mark Street
Writers/Producers: Maree Clarke,Blak Douglas,Ben McKeown,Penny Evans,Fiona Cochrane
Country of Origin: Australia
Synopsis: Four divergent Aboriginal artists use their personal stories and historical injustice as a driving force to break through and create internationally recognised urban art./em>
2. Blue
Director/Producer: David Smith
Producer: Paul Breen
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Synopsis: Set in the Southwest of England, 'BLUE' delves into the story of two fishermen, John Winter and his son, Charlie, as they grapple with the hardships of sustaining their livelihood on a small commercial fishing boat. Their relationship undergoes profound challenges, and both must navigate obstacles in their own distinct ways.
3. Deep State Gangsters
Director/Writer/Producer: Frank X Panico,
Writer/Producer: Pedro Israel Orta
Country of Origin: United States
Synopsis: “Deep State Gangsters” is a full-length feature documentary that exposes the abuse of state power by the United States national security establishment, also known as the “Deep State.” This unique cinematic experience pulls back the curtain on this shadowy world. It features a captivating cast of characters and unveils a bureaucratic machine that destroys dissent to preserve its power.
4. Peace in Pain
Director/Writer/Producer:Moeinreza Motallebi
Producer: Abdolreza Kahani
Country of Origin: Canada
Synopsis: After Reza's disability caused by an accident, he tried to start a new life. In order to live, he had to witness and tolerate verbal, mental, and physical abuse his sister and wife experienced by the men in their society. He is back stabbed and hurt the most by those closest to him. He either has to fight with the laws of nature or make peace with them.
5. Baradoz: tale of celtic symphony
Director & Writer: Hervé Beau
Producer: Didier Squiban
Country of Origin: France
Synopsis: After composing his symphony “Bretagne” in 2000 and “Iroise” in 2004, composer and pianist Didier Squiban brings his cycle to an end in 2014 with a final piece: the “Ponant”3 symphony. In spite of a public live success, this musical piece could not be recorded before seven years.
