Tokyo Lift-Off Officially Selected Screenplays

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After a huge number of submissions for Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival, here are the 5 screenplays officially selected to go forward onto the Community platform. Congratulations all! In order to read the screenplays, sign up to the Lift-Off Community here: The Angel Rainbow Car Wash – Tom Rossi SYNOPSIS: Former blues musician, James Carver, is alone, […]

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Aline Pimentel: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

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Brazilian-American Filmmaker Aline Pimentel’s short documentary “The Human Face” follows Oscar-winning artist Kazuhiro Tsuji, who gives meaning to his own life by giving meaning to each and every mark on his sculptures. Experiencing what is behind every wrinkle of time on the human face transforms a superficial mask into a window to the soul. After winning […]

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Cotton Wool Nick Connor Interview

Nick Connor: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

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Mancunion Filmmaker Nick Connor’s short narrative “Cotton Wool” follows a single mother, who suffers a devastating stroke, leaving her teenage daughter and 7-year-old son to care for her. This tragic incident tests the family’s strength to hold things together as roles are reversed. After a highly successful screening and Q&A at Manchester Lift-Off, this emotional short received a […]

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Bob Cheshire, Concept Artist on Avengers: Infinity War & More

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With projects such as ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, ‘Doctor Strange’ and the upcoming films ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ & ‘Star Wars Episode 9’, Bob Cheshire has established himself as one of the top concept artists within the industry today. Lift-Off spoke to him to find out how his relationship with Marvel started, his inspirations & influences […]

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Roger Christian, Set Decorator of Star Wars: A New Hope and More

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Roger Christian is an oscar nominated set designer and academy award winner, most recognised for his work on Star Wars: A New Hope and Alien. With more than twenty years of experience in the industry he has built a successful career for himself covering many areas including set designing, directing and production designing. Interview By […]

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