Sydney is an ideal destination for indie filmmakers eager to break into Australia’s commercial mainstream. As a vibrant cultural hub, the city celebrates diversity and fosters unique voices. Whether it’s showcasing homegrown talent or discovering international gems, Lift-Off is dedicated to finding the filmmakers and screenwriters of tomorrow!
𝐒𝐲𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐭-𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐩𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫.
The launchpad for filmmakers from Australia, Asia-Pacific, and around the world! Building a better chance for all filmmakers to find global audiences and further their careers within the film industry. In this leg of The Season, Lift-Off Global Network showcases outstanding filmmaking talents. Over the course of a two-week event featuring online screenings and networking opportunities, Sydney Lift-Off culminates with final screenings at the renowned Pinewood Studios in the UK. If you’re an Australian filmmaker aiming to break into the European and UK film, television, and screening networks, participating in Sydney Lift-Off is an invaluable opportunity!
🎥 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡
All selected films are screened online during the festival month, allowing a global audience to view and engage with the content.
🌆 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 & 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠
During the festival, filmmakers can participate in focus group screenings, and networking pitching events where they pitch their projects and network with industry professionals.
🎟️𝐉𝐮𝐫𝐲 & 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝
Both a jury and the online audience vote for the top films, determining which films move forward to the Network Round.
💬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 (𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝)
Films that advance to this stage receive valuable audience feedback and have the chance to be seen by more decision-makers and professionals in the industry.
🏆 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝
From the Network Round, top films are chosen as Season Award Nominees, showcasing the best of the best from all participating films.
🎬 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐬
Season Award Nominees are then screened at the prestigious John Barry Theatre in Pinewood Studios, offering further exposure to key industry players.
🏅 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐭-𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲
At the grand finale, the Season Awards Event, the winning films are screened, and the filmmakers are awarded the coveted Lift-Off Trophy, marking the peak of the festival journey.
For more information, visit Lift-Off Global Network
