Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival 2025
Network Round Features
Monday, 25th August - Sunday, 31st August
1. Every Man For Himself
Director/Writer/Producer: Gary Gardner
Producers: Mónica-Tezla Solís Vega-Görsün,Suzanne Lenz,Hillary Cutter,Jason Shahinfar,Anuj Gupta,Nicholas Logan
Country of Origin: United States
Synopsis: A reformed ex-convict with a debt to repay picks up his former cellmate from prison and drives him wherever he wants to go. As they travel the desolate landscape, both men seek redemption and a second chance.
2. A Peace of Art
Director/Writer: Olad Aden
Director: Hannes Meier
Country of Origin: Germany
Synopsis: The documentary A Peace of Art follows a group of young artists from Berlin, Paris, and New York during a ten-day intercultural exchange project in the vibrant metropolis of New York City. What began with digital preparation becomes, on-site, an intense experience of encounter, art, and political reflection.
3. RETURN OF THE MACK
Director: KAMAL SMITH
Writers: JASON COLLINS,JAMI FREEMAN,BRIAN FREEMAN
Producers: JAMI FREEMAN,BRIAN FREEMAN,DEJUAN FORD
Country of Origin: United States
Synopsis: In 2025, human sex trafficking is a stark reality affecting
communities everywhere. The film Return of The Mack aims to shine a light on this urgent issue through the gripping story of John"Golden" Mickens, who returns to a changed Detroit after serving time in prison, only to discover that his daughter has fallen victim to a human trafficking ring. This narrative not only addresses the personal struggles of the characters but also reflects the broader societal challenges posed by this crime.
4. Penalty
Director/Writer: Ivan Francisco Barrera
Producers: Fernando De fuentes,Juan Sebastian Rojas
Country of Origin: Mexico
Synopsis: Two former World Cup soccer players, Germán Villa and Isaac Terrazas, have spent over five years visiting prisons across Mexico to deliver sports equipment, play with incarcerated individuals, and share a message of hope: "Sport is freedom."
5. "You Had A Bad Day" TV Pilot
Director & Writer: Renee Vaunhefflyunn
Producers: Renee Vaunhefflyunn, Miranda Forcier
Country of Origin: United States
Synopsis: You Had A Bad Day" is a drama/comedy that follows the vulnerable tale of Arianna, a mid-20's nuerodivergent filmmaker who gets fired from her first Hollywood job on her birthday, followed by a roundabout journey of mental spirals, chaos, heartbreak and self-discovery, navigating Hollywood and ADHD one bad day at a time.
