Many thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival. It was great to see so many filmmakers and film enthusiasts filling the screenings in support of both local and international indie films. The judges' votes have been counted and added to the audience's feedback. Huge congratulations to the filmmakers who screened with us, who all did themselves proud. All Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival winners will receive complimentary screenings at future Lift-Off Film Festivals. A special well done to the following films.
Photos from the event can be seen on the Toronto Lift-Off Facebook Page.
Festival Winners
Best Feature Live Action Narrative
(next screening with Lift-Off in Los Angeles)
The Best of All Worlds
Dir. Adrian Goiginger
Synopsis: A kid´s true story of his life in the unusual world of his heroin addict mother and their love of each other.
Best Short Live Action Narrative
(next screening with Lift-Off in Los Angeles)
The Noise of the Light
Dir. Valentin Petit
Synopsis: Pablo and Marius make a disturbing discovery about their childhood friend Lou: she appears to be able to synthesise into sound the light she is exposed to. But as she soon becomes an instrument of their musical experiences, her gift turns into a sort of curse…
Special Mentions
Special Mention
(next screening with Lift-Off in Los Angeles)
The Transfer
Dir. Michael Grudsky
Synopsis: Erez, an Israeli commissioned officer, and two other soldiers have been ordered to transfer a prisoner to Megiddo prison. Along the way, a conflict arises that forces the young officer to surpass himself in order to solve the situation.
Officially Selected Screenplays
Season Award Nominations
The Lift-Off Season Awards is an annual event which celebrates the very best of indie film. Following each Lift-Off film festival, films which have excelled in their respective category are nominated and invited to attend the prestigious Lift-Off Season Awards, culminating at the end of the Lift-Off season. Click here for more information about the Lift-Off Season Awards.
The Best of All Worlds
Directed by
Adrian Goiginger
The Noise of the Light
Edited by
Maxime Caro
Best Feature Live Action Narrative
Best Post-Production