Los Angeles LIFT-OFF FILM FESTIVAL returns to cut through the trials of a global pandemic by serving up a treasure trove of independent film, delivered and available to enjoy from the safety and comfort of your own home.
In traditional Lift-Off fashion, we bring true independent film from emerging artists around the globe, connecting the US and international markets. Our aim to maximise artist's connection with audience, and provide an experimental platform for indie creatives to help nurture voices and launch careers.
A mixture of new voices, trendsetter feature narratives and genre bending shorts; for the first time in Lift-Off's history, we bring you a programme of online-only content with our partners Vimeo OnDemand.
LOS ANGELES LIFT-OFF FILM FESTIVAL 2020, STARTS SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER.
Sunday 13th September - Sunday 11th October
FINALISTS
See the Finalists | 20th October - 6th November
Featuring the shorts that scored highly during the first round, the Network round is the final round judged exclusively by the Lift-Off Network: members, jury and internal judges.
See the Finalists | 20th October - 6th November
Showcasing the features that scored highly during the first round, the Network round is the final round judged exclusively by the Lift-Off Network: members, jury and internal judges.
SHORT FILM
Tickets Here | 13th September - 11th October
NEW VOICES SHORTS 1 showcase content of a vast range of genre, style and unique flair.
Tickets Here | 13th September - 11th October
Featuring short film content of a variety of genres and forms, NEW VOICES SHORTS 2 brings you work from new and daring voices
Tickets Here | 13th September - 11th October
Conceptual storytelling mixed with experiments in genre, style and narrative, TRENDSETTERS SHORTS 1 provides filmmakers with a platform to connect with audiences and the wider industry.
Tickets Here | 13th September - 11th October
Featuring shorts highlighted by the jury as daring and sometimes experimental, TRENDSETTERS SHORTS 2 is proud to bring you content from outstanding filmmakers who are set to make waves in the industry.
Tickets Here | 13th September - 11th October
This programme showcases films that are a bit more experimental in nature. Conceptual storytelling mixed with experiments in genre, style and narrative, TRENDSETTERS SHORTS 3 provides filmmakers with a platform to connect with audiences and the wider industry.
Tickets Here | 13th September - 11th October
Featuring content from new and emerging voices, TRENDSETTERS SHORTS 4 is a smorgasbord of different genre, style and unique flair. Experimental, art-house, and animations.
CONNECTION BETWEEN AUDIENCE AND CREATIVE IS KEY, after all, a film is not realised until it is connected with its audience. This is the last and first vital step in a creative's journey.
As with all Lift-Off screenings, the audience plays a vital role; festival participants will be asked to vote for their favourite projects.
FEATURE FILM
Tickets Here | 13th September - 11th October
NEW VOICES FEATURES showcases films from brand new voices. Featuring first-time filmmakers and first-time festival selectees, NEW VOICES provides filmmakers with their first platform to connect with audiences and the wider industry.
Tickets Here | 13th September - 11th October
TRENDSETTERS FEATURES showcases content from new and emerging voices. Featuring first-time festival selectees, TRENDSETTERS is an outstanding collection from filmmakers who are carving their paths within the industry.
EVENTS
SUBSCRIBE | 13th September - 11th October
Filmmaker roundtables, Q&As, and programme highlights brought to you throughout the festival live from Lift-Off's YouTube channel. Click the link to subscribe and receive notifications.
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