Thank you to all the filmmakers who participated in the 2025 November Lift-Off Showcase!
We want to extend a giant thank you to everyone who took part and a special congratulations to all the incredible talent that went into making these projects.
November Showcase 2025
Waiting Room
Director/Writer/Producer: Ryan Evelynn Garner
Producer: Jamie Eckhoff
Country of Origin: United States
Genre: Short, Drama
The Pump
Director/Writer: Dom Poots
Producer: Maxim Euling
Country of Origin: United States
Genre: Shorts
Synopsis:
In the cutthroat world of professional clowning, a charismatic duo are presented the opportunity of a lifetime. However, when one partner decides to betray the other in a ruthless bid for fame, their relationship shatters. As the once-harmonious pair are forced into interviews to unravel the mystery behind that fateful night, the narrative delves into the intriguing and competitive realm of professional clowning, exposing the dark underbelly of ambition and the cost of chasing the spotlight
Buddies
Director/Writer: Rahul Hansraj
Producer: Avani Sanalkar
Country of Origin: India
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Synopsis:
A story of a couple meeting for the first time, a day when they faked their identities but showed their true selves.
Very, Very Open
Director/Writer: Isis Hope Lloyd
Producer: Mattie Williams
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Synopsis:
A couple at a crossroads have to decide whether to break up or start something very, very open.
16th Annual Lift-Off Season Awards
The Lift-Off Season Awards is an annual event that celebrates the very best of indie film. Following each Lift-Off film festival, films that have excelled in their respective category are short listed for a Season Awards Nomination. At the end of the year, once all the 12 city-based festival have taken place, the shortlisted nominated films are reviewed again by the jury and Official Nominations are designated. Click here for more information about the Lift-Off Season Awards.