Disney Animator, Andrew Chesworth

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Interview with Industry: Disney Animator, Andrew Chesworth Andrew Chesworth, previously working at design studio Make, now works as an animator for Disney Studios. He has worked on films such as Wreck-it Ralph, Frozen, Zootopia and most recently Moana, as well as many others. Andrew is a fantastic example of someone who has worked his way […]

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Sam Weston, Producer at Mutiny Media

Posted on Camera Department

Lift-Off caught up with Sam Weston and Mutiny Media, to discuss 360/VR production and his advice to the next generation film makers. Mutiny Media is a revolutionary production company born out of a desire to make beautiful engaging VR & digital content for all. They are a production company providing crew, equipment and post production […]

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The Importance of Production Design

Posted on Art Department

Production design is the gold dust that allows the audience to escape into the magical world of a film.  A production designer creates the style and look of a film through the costume, sets, props and location choices, enabling us to dive into an alternate reality. Production design should keep the audience visually bound. This […]

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Look back in History: Film and Fashion

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A Look back in the history of Film and Fashion  The film and fashion industry are known to be finely sewn together; the film industry sits alongside fashion houses, which dictate our styles and wardrobe choices. In the 1920s -1930s Hollywood’s popularity grew, meaning screen actors became role models in society. The public’s attention was […]

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Right Between Your Ears: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

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After its brilliant success at Los Angeles Lift-Off earlier this year,  we are honoured to be screening feature documentary “Right Between Your Ears” once more at Sydney Lift-Off! We interviewed director producer Sheila Marshall and neuroscientist producer Kris De Meyer, for some behind-the-scenes details on this not-to-be-missed film…   30/08/17 Interview by Claire Richardson and […]

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