We are delighted to announce the 12 projects that have been chosen to be represented by the Lift-Off Team at Marché du Film, Cannes 2019. Boiling Point More details Rabbits More details Rocks that Bleed More details Cotton Wool More details Buddy Goes to Nollywood More details
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SUMMARY: We spoke to Aurora Fearnley, a Professional Lift-Off Network Member, previous Lift-Off winner, and longtime friend. In this free-flowing conversation, we catch up with Aurora and reflect together on her career so far, the obstacles she has faced and how she is planning to tackle them in the future. WE COVER: 1. Patterns that […]
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SUMMARY: We spoke to Paul McGhie, a Professional Lift-Off Network Members, about his latest feature Webcast, a found footage horror film, and his process of digital distribution WE COVER: 1. Paul’s background 2. Things Paul would do differently next time. 3. Navigating the landscape of distribution, and how Paul decided that digital distribution was the […]
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Many thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Manchester Lift-Off Film Festival. It was great to see so many filmmakers and film enthusiasts filling the screenings in support of both local and international indie films. The judges’ votes have been counted and added to the audience’s feedback. Huge congratulations to the filmmakers who screened […]
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SUMMARY: We spoke to Kelly Joanne Jenkins, a Professional Lift-Off Network Member, about her goal of producing a feature documentary. WE COVER: 1. The background of Kelly’s next project 2. Balancing creative with the practical challenges of pulling together a feature documentary. 3. Using family connections to find an incredible story 4. Strategy for moving […]
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