LIFT Newcomer Filmmentor Program 2024 Presentations
LIFT NEWCOMER FILMMENTOR 2024 PROGRAM PRESENTATION
Toronto, January 21, 2025—The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto’s (LIFT) is pleased to welcome the newcomer filmmakers from our Newcomer Filmmentor 2024 Program to do a small presentation of their works in progress. We will get to see how their projects developed over the past year and get an idea of their future plans.
This was our fourth iteration of the Newcomer Filmmentor program since 2017. The project began when we became aware of an increased interest from newcomers who were either looking to translate their film experiences into a Canadian context or looking to transition into filmmaking. We look forward to sharing the results from the 2024 program.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
LIFT Main Classroom
1137 Dupont Street
Presentations run from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
FREE for LIFT Members and non-members.
However, space is limited to 30 spaces so please register in advance via our online system.
2024 Newcomer Filmmentor pairings:
Documentary: Peter Oke (mentee) and Maya Annik Bedward (mentor)
Experimental: Zahra Ahooei (mentee) and Faraz Anoushahpour (mentor)
Narrative: Amir Ghabosi (mentee) and Martin Edralin (mentor)
Full details about the 2024 program can be found in the announcement from last year.
News about the call for the next Newcomer Filmmentor Program will be launched in the coming months.
The 2024 mentorship program was made possible by our Lead Funder, the RBC Foundation’s Emerging Artists Grant, and our Supporting Funder, Ontario Creates.
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Thank you also to the support of filmmakers Richard Fung, John Greyson and Ali Kazimi who have directed the proceeds for their film “Rex vs Singh” towards supporting this project in 2024 and in subsequent years.
RBC recognizes the struggle many artists go through to gain the recognition they need to become successful in their practice. Since 2007, the RBC Emerging Artists has been supporting organizations that provide the best opportunity to advance an artist’s career trajectory in genres such as visual arts, music, theatre, dance, literature and film. https://www.rbc.com
Ontario Creates is an agency of the provincial government whose mandate is to be a catalyst for economic development, investment and collaboration in Ontario’s creative industries including the music, book, magazine, film, television and interactive digital media sectors, both domestically and internationally. https://www.ontariocreates.ca
The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT) is Canada’s foremost artist-run production and education organization dedicated to celebrating excellence in the moving image. LIFT exists to provide support and encouragement for independent filmmakers and artists through affordable access to production, post-production and exhibition equipment; professional and creative development; workshops and courses; commissioning and exhibitions; artist residencies; and a variety of other services. LIFT is supported by its membership, Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Ontario Arts Foundation, the Government of Ontario and the Toronto Arts Council. https://lift.ca
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For additional information please see https://lift.ca or email Education and Outreach Administrator Iman Abbaro at iabbaro@lift.ca
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Starting: Thursday 23 January 2025 18:00
Non Members: Free
Members: Free
Location:
Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT)
1137 Dupont Street
Toronto Ontario