Toronto LIFT-OFF FILM FESTIVAL returns to cut through the trials of a global pandemic by serving up a treasure trove of independent film, delivered and available to enjoy from the safety and comfort of your own home.
In traditional Lift-Off fashion, we bring true independent film from emerging artists around the globe, connecting the Canadian and international markets. Our aim to maximise artist's connection with audience, and provide an experimental platform for indie creatives to help nurture voices and launch careers.
A mixture of new voices, headliner feature narratives and trendsetting, genre bending shorts; for the first time in Lift-Off's history, we bring you a programme of online-only content with our partners Vimeo OnDemand.
TORONTO LIFT-OFF FILM FESTIVAL 2020, STARTS SATURDAY 1st AUGUST.
Saturday 1st August - Monday 31st August
FINALISTS
See the Finalists| 2nd - 16th September
Featuring the shorts that scored highly during the first round, the Network round is the final round judged exclusively by the Lift-Off Network: members, jury and internal judges.
See the Finalist| 2nd - 16th September
Showcasing the features that scored highly during the first round, the Network round is the final round judged exclusively by the Lift-Off Network: members, jury and internal judges.
SHORT FILM
Tickets Here | 1st - 31st August
INNOVATORS showcases content of a vast range of genre, style and unique flair. Featuring a mixture of festival and filmmaker veterans
Tickets Here | 1st - 31st August
Conceptual storytelling mixed with experiments in genre, style and narrative, PIONEERS provides filmmakers with a platform to connect with audiences and the wider industry.
Tickets Here | 1st - 31st August
Featuring short film content of a variety of genres and forms, EMERGING TALENT brings you work from new and daring voices
CONNECTION BETWEEN AUDIENCE AND CREATIVE IS KEY, after all, a film is not realised until it is connected with its audience. This is the last and first vital step in a creative's journey.
As with all Lift-Off screenings, the audience plays a vital role; festival participants will be asked to vote for their favourite projects.
FEATURE FILM
Tickets Here | 1st - 31st August
TRENDSETTERS contains feature films from both new and existing talent. A collection that is exciting as it is diverse.
EVENTS
SUBSCRIBE | 1st - 31st August
Filmmaker roundtables, Q&As, and programme highlights brought to you throughout the festival live from Lift-Off's YouTube channel. Click the link to subscribe and receive notifications.
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