4 Rules for making a Documentary

Posted on Director

We at Lift-Off adore documentary films. When executed correctly, and the following rules are observed, a documentary can give an incredible insight into the human condition and more. Every time I think I’ve found the perfect documentary, another one comes around and blows my mind. I love any situation in which my mind is expanded […]

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Martin Ruhe Cinematographer of Anton Corbijn’s Control and more

Posted on Camera Department

(Feature image still poster courtesy of Anton Corbijn) Lift-Off caught up with Cinematographer Martin Ruhr to discuss his influences, career and his top tips for every Cinematographer. Martin Ruhe is known for his work on Daniel Barber’s ‘Harry Brown’  and Anton Corbijn’s ‘ Control ‘ and ‘ The American’. Alongside his outstanding work on feature […]

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Kirsten Sylvester, make up artist for The Big Sick and More

Posted on Art Department

With twenty years of experience under her belt, Kirsten Sylvester has worked on a wide range of work from feature films to runways as a successful makeup artist. Recently her talent has started to land her on massively successful projects, such as being the key makeup artist for Micheal Showalter’s academy award-nominated  ‘The Big Sick’ […]

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Hannah Beachler Production Designer of Moonlight and more

Posted on Art Department

Interview with Hannah Beachler, Production Designer. Hannah Beachler is a prolific production designer with an affinity for evocative designs and visuals. She crafts unique emotional landscapes for every story. Beachler most recently designed for director Ryan Coogler on Marvel’s Black Panther. She previously collaborated with Coogler on: Creed, the spinoff from the Rocky film series, starring […]

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Andy Koeger: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

Posted on Officially Selected Alumni Interviews

Following the success of Rosie, Oh at Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival, we caught up with director Andy Koeger to uncover the secrets behind directing such a daring film…   Interview by Natalie Daniels 18/09/17 What inspired the story of Rosie, Oh? My girlfriend at the time Apple Xenos approached me with the idea. We […]

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