Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival 2024
Network Round Features
Monday 2nd December - Sunday 8th December
1. Detour
Director: Tim Shaughnessy
Writers: Alma Kaplan, Laura Bygum
Producer: Pernille Kristiansen
Country of Origin: Denmark
Synopsis: When Oliver learns that his girlfriend, who disappeared without notice 7 months ago, has appeared on the other side of the country, he decides to leave immediately in search of answers and perhaps to save their relationship. The only problem is that he has to look after his no-bullshit 8-year-old brother, whom he then has to force along on the trip./em>
2. Cooked
Director/Writer/Producer: Cameron Utiger
Country of Origin: Australia
Synopsis: After finishing their final HSC exam, Ethan and his best mates commemorate their final night out together. Set in their hometown of Newcastle, the group celebrate, immersing themselves in the chaotic traditions of a teenage Aussie 18th. As the night unfolds, the boy's friendship is tested as inevitably, nothing goes to plan.
3. Canvas of Oceans
Writers/Producers: Johnson Raela, Alice Lolohea, Sean Mantesso, Gabriella Marchant
Country of Origin: Australia
Synopsis: Canvas of Oceans explores the world’s largest celebration of Pacific culture. From the team behind The Pacific, Alice Lolohea and Johnson Raela are in Hawai’i for the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC).
4. Dwarf Story
Director: Riccardo Servini
Producer: Sophie Harmer, Nick Taussig
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Synopsis: In DWARF STORY, we join three extraordinary young people from around the world (from America, Britain and Australia) - and the clinical geneticist who has led the development and application of the drug - as they reveal how their lives have been affected by the treatment.
5. Waiting Room
Director: Amy Elizabeth Parry
Producer: Danielle Redford
Country of Origin: Australia
Synopsis: "Waiting Room" follows Australian singer/songwiter Emma Dean as she navigates her fourth round of IVF at the same time as she launches "Shape Of A Girl", an album drawn from her infertility journey.
