Many thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Paris Lift-Off. It was great to see so many filmmakers and film enthusiasts filling the Lucernaire, in support of both local and international indie film. The judges’ votes have been counted and added to the audience’s feedback. Huge congratulations to the filmmakers who screened with us, […]
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After its screening at Paris Lift-Off, one of our festival volunteers, Betsy, interviewed Daphne Schmon, director of family drama short All of Me. Interview by Elizabeth Kim. Hi Daphne. So where was the film shot? We shot the first portion in London and the second in Dungeness—I don’t know if you’ve ever been, but it’s […]
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Paddington Bear is back for another positively charming romp through a beautifully stylised London! This time around, his adventures introduce him to a carousel of colourful figures, ranging from his array of neighbours to a seemingly unsavoury bunch of prison inmates. Some brilliant cameos from the likes of Sanjeev Bhaskar, Richard Ayoade, and Joanna Lumley […]
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Australian feature “Zelos” will screen at Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival on Wednesday 22nd November at 5:45 at Dendy Newtown. We interviewed writer-producer Claire Harris to hear a little more about this film’s journey, and her path as a filmmaker. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOFfFH0-R0M&feature=youtu.be Interview by Sneh Rupra Tell us a little bit about how you started your career in film. Believe it or not, […]
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Victoria and Abdul tells the only recently discovered true story of Queen Victoria’s relationship with a working-class Indian man, Abdul Karim. Uncovered by the discovery of Karim’s journals in 2010, this film brings to light the charming and genuine bond between the two, against a backdrop of humorous household staff and some darker political machinations. […]
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