NEW YORK LIFT-OFF FILM FESTIVAL
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.
With a mixture of fresh talent and festival veterans covering all genres there really is something for everyone! Screening exclusivley with our partners Vimeo OnDemand.
NEW YORK LIFT-OFF FILM FESTIVAL 2021, STARTS THURSDAY 1ST JULY - MONDAY 2ND AUGUST.

Thursday 1st July - Monday 2nd August  

NETWORK ROUND

See the Finalists| 4th August - 11th August

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.

See the Finalists| 4th August - 11th August

Showcasing 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.

SHORT FILMS

Tickets Here | 1st July - 2nd August

Featuring shorts highlighted by the jury as daring and sometimes experimental, we are proud to bring you content from these outstanding filmmakers

Tickets Here | 1st July - 2nd August

TRENDSETTER SHORTS showcases content of a vast range of genres, styles and unique flair. Featuring a mixture of festival and filmmaker veterans

Tickets Here | 1st July - 2nd August

Conceptual storytelling mixed with experiments in genre, style and narrative, TRAILBLAZER SHORTS provides filmmakers with a platform to connect with audiences and the wider industry.

Tickets Here | 1st July - 2nd August

Featuring short film content of a variety of genres and forms, FIRST-TIME SHORTS brings you work from new and daring voices

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.

FEATURES

Tickets Here | 1st July - 2nd August

Jurys' Select Features is a smorgasbord of different genre, style and unique flair.  Including experimental & art-house content

Tickets Here | 1st July - 2nd August

TRENDSETTERS FEATURES provides filmmakers with a platform to connect with audiences and the wider industry

EVENTS

SUBSCRIBE | 1st July - 2nd August

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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