LIFT’s Operations and Facilities Protocols – February 2023
Friday, February 3, 2023
Dear Members and Community,
Happy New Year. We hope that 2023 is a productive year as we slowly pull ourselves out of the COVID-19 pandemic’s long tail. We’re excited about all the new members’ projects that have already begun and thank you for continuing to use our services for your work.
LIFT is now fully open to the public again. Our front door will be open on most days during our daytime hours (pending staffing levels). Access for workshops and the technical department continue to be through the side door under the awning on Gladstone Avenue.
As of February 2023, LIFT continues to ask that you follow two simple COVID-19 protocols to continue to keep our staff and each other safe:
1. Postpone your visit to LIFT if you have any symptoms of contagious illness.
2. Continue to wear a mask inside all areas of LIFT (common areas, edit suites, washrooms, etc.)
LIFT supports and represents a broad cross-section of people who have and continue to be affected by COVID-19. We hope to do our part to make our facility as inclusive and accessible as we can to everyone so we ask our community members to continue to wear masks to ensure the health and safety of staff, fellow members, workshop instructors and participants.
Masks that you can bring to wear include cloth, PPE or N95 / KN95 / KF94 masks that cover both your mouth and nose at all times.
MEMBERSHIP
Non-renting and renting levels of memberships are available for purchase, both renewals and new applications.
Keep in mind that new Production and Production Student memberships require a reference check, which takes approximately ten (10) business days. This reference check was always part of LIFT’s membership process for many years before the start of COVID-19.
All membership renewals and new applications can be done via the online membership portal at https://lift.ca/lift-membership and payment options include PayPal, Credit Card or VISA Debit card. We do not accept cheques for membership, or any other type of LIFT products and services.
For any membership related inquiries, please email membership@lift.on.ca
LIFT STORE
– Store items are available for purchase via the online store at https://lift.ca/store
– Current individual members can log on to the site with their members password to get discounted prices (Email tech@lift.on.ca if you don’t have a password).
– LIFT Store is open for walk-ins from 11am-4pm, Mondays through Fridays, excluding Holidays.
– Masks must be worn at all times while visiting the LIFT premises in accordance with our guidelines.
For any store related inquiries, please email tech@lift.on.ca
MOBILE EQUIPMENT RENTALS
– Please review our updated rental policy before contacting the Technical Department.
– Only current Production and Production Student members can rent equipment.
– Masks must be worn at all times while visiting the LIFT premises in accordance with our guidelines.
– Same-day equipment bookings are possible, if the day’s schedule allows, and are subject to equipment availability. Booking in advance is highly recommended
For any production equipment inquiries, please email tech@lift.on.ca
POST-PRODUCTION FACILITIES RENTALS
– Facilities are available for rent for Production and Production Student members only.
– Non-members are allowed to join the renting member in the rental facilities. (eg. Editor, Colourist, etc.). The LIFT member is liable for all equipment.
– Masks must be worn at all times while visiting the LIFT premises in accordance with our guidelines.
– Air purifiers with HEPA filters will be in facility spaces that have a booking.
– No eating inside the facilities. Drinks allowed, but are to be kept off the tables.
– UVC treatment and surface disinfection is performed, if deemed necessary, by staff.
For any facilities inquiries, please email tech@lift.on.ca
WORKSHOPS
– Our Winter 2023 continues with a hybrid model of online and in-person workshops.
– Please see https://lift.ca/workshop-registration for workshop description and location.
– Entrance to our workshops is through the side door with the awning (on Gladstone Avenue).
– Masks must be worn during all indoor workshops to maintain expectations that were agreed upon when participants registered for the workshops.
– Depending on the workshop, outside teaching may be incorporated (weather permitting).
– Large air purifiers with HEPA filters will be in working rooms related to workshops.
– No eating inside the facility. Drinks allowed (must be kept on the ground in the digital classroom and off the computer desks).
– UVC treatment and surface disinfection are performed after each workshop.
For any workshop related inquiries, please email workshops@lift.on.ca
CONTACT
LIFT’s Office and Technical Department hours are Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm ET.
The LIFT Store hours are Monday to Friday, 11:00am to 4:00pm ET.
For any other additional matters, feel free to email staff:
https://lift.ca/contact-lift-2
Sincerely,
Chris Kennedy
Executive Director