Erik Friedlander, Composer of Thoroughbreds

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Having worked in the music industry for over 25 years playing and writing for a variety of genres including avant-garde, jazz, and classical music, Erik Friedlander is unquestionably an established and accomplished musician and composer.  Earlier this year, Lift-Off had the pleasure of talking to him to find out more about the process of scoring […]

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Bryce Fortner, Cinematographer of Ingrid Goes West and More

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Having worked on a number of noticeable projects, including Ingrid Goes West, Professor Marston & the Wonder Women, and House of Cards, Bryce Fortner has created an impressive portfolio of work for himself. Lift-Off spoke to him about starting out in the industry, his advice for any aspiring cinematographers, and how he achieved the dark […]

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Weekly Reviews: The Lobster, High Fidelity and Miss Stevens

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The Lobster – dir. Yorgos Lanthimos Watch this film if you are a: Writer Mood of the film : Deadpan Originality/Creativity 9/10 Direction 6/10 Writing 7/10 Cinematography 7/10 Performances 8/10 Structure 5/10 Overall Score 7/10 It’s unfortunate that short films are so looked down on both commercially and in the circles of the film communities. […]

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Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival Winners 2018

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Many thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Toronto 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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Weekly Reviews: The Imposter, Nowhere Boy and I, Daniel Blake

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The Imposter – Bart Layton Watch this film if you are a DIRECTOR Mood of the film : Intense Originality/Creativity 8/10 Direction 10/10 Writing 8/10 Cinematography 8/10 Performances 9/10 Structure 9/10 Overall Score 9/10 The Imposter focuses on the 1997 case of identity fraud committed by Frédéric “The Chameleon” Bourdin, now known for having assumed […]

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