Programming

Displayed here is a partial list of LIFT programming and co-presentations going back to 2004. Entries are sorted by date, with the most recent first. The sub-menu provides a quick view of each program offered by LIFT and our calls for submissions.

 

NEW DIRECTIONS IN CINEMA presents: Elle Flanders & Christina Battle

Friday 27 January 2006 –

 The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto’s NEW DIRECTIONS IN CINEMA presents: Two innovative filmmakers in one evening:Bird On A Wire – projections by ELLE FLANDERS and music by Marilyn Lerner Memories of Moments From Here and There – selected works by CHRISTINA BATTLE    The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto’s NE”… more

NEW DIRECTIONS IN CINEMA presents: Christina Battle

Friday 27 January 2006 –

The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto’s NEW DIRECTIONS IN CINEMA presents:  MEMORIES OF MOMENTS FROM HERE AND THERESelected works by Christina Battle  Experimental filmmaker CHRISTINA BATTLE presents in the same evening “Memories of Moments From Here and There” — a series of recent works plus three new works projected in 16mm”… more

The Outsider: Sami van ingen

Friday 25 November 2005 –

NEW DIRECTIONS IN CINEMA & Pleasure Dome presents: INTROSPECTIVE VISION The Works of Sami van Ingen (In Person) A co-presentation with Pleasure Dome It is a great pleasure to welcome Sami van Ingen back to Toronto for a retrospective of his recent films during his artist residency at LIFT. Despite living in Finland, Sami van Ingen has deep root”… more

Introspective Vision: The Works of Sami van Ingen (In Person)

Friday 25 November 2005 –

A co-presentation with Pleasure Dome as part of our New Directions in Cinema Series   A co-presentation with Pleasure Dome as part of our New Directions in Cinema Series  It is a great pleasure to welcome Sami van Ingen back to Toronto for a retrospective of his recent films during his artist residency at LIFT. Despite living in Finland,”… more

(LIFT) Screenwriters Circle – November Meeting

Wednesday 30 November 2005 –

The LIFT Screenwriters Circle meets on the third Wednesday of each month to facilitate skill-sharing, supportive critique and moving member scripts from the page to the screen. The group is open to all LIFT members.  No experience is necessary, just a passion for words and images and a dream to one day see them on screen. Through monthly meeti”… more

NEW DIRECTIONS IN CINEMA presents: Films by Deirdre Logue

Friday 4 November 2005 –

 NEW DIRECTIONS IN CINEMA presents: Why Always Instead of Just Sometimes; selected works by Deirdre Logue    NEW DIRECTIONS IN CINEMA presents: Why Always Instead of Just Sometimes; selected works by Deirdre Logue  New Directions in Cinema is a screening series presented by LIFT showcasing long time members and their innovative”… more

Poetry Projections I

Friday 28 October 2005 –

POETRY PROJECTIONS I POETRY PROJECTIONS I 15 Poets. 15 Filmmakers. 15 Films. 15 Poems. Friday, October 28th, 2005 Starts at 7:00pm The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen Street West Admission $7 ($5 for LIFT Members) Featuring works by Poets + Filmmakers: Daniel David Moses + Adam Garnet Jones Paul Vermeersch + Allyson Mitchell Bill Bissett + Pete Dako Christ”… more

Why Always Instead Of Just Sometimes Films by Deirdre Logue

Friday 4 November 2005 –

LIFT presents an evening of short, finely textured 16 and 35mm films by filmmaker Deirdre Logue. Deirdre Logue has spent the past 15 years working on behalf of media artists by organizing independent film, video and new media festivals, by founding collectives and by participating in forums and symposiums on the future of independent artistic pract”… more

LIFT presents SHINE IT ON! 2005 – 12th Annual National Salon des Refusés and Annual Silent Auction

Tuesday 6 September 2005 –

An exciting line-up of generous donations are on offer at LIFT’s annual fundraising Silent Auction! This year’s auction items range from goods and services from Film Labs, to restaurant vouchers and Yoga class passes — there’s something for everyone. Thousands of dollars worth of film pre and post-production items along with a year’s worth of ticke”… more

LIFT OUT LOUD Shorts: Wednesday, September 7th, 2005

Wednesday 7 September 2005 –

September’s LIFT OUT LOUD two short scripts by William La Rochelle and Andrew Long  This month’s special guest moderator is JULIAN RITCHINGS, famed Toronto Actor.   September’s LIFT OUT LOUD two short scripts by William La Rochelle and Andrew Long  This month’s special guest moderator is JULIAN RITCHINGS, famed Toronto Actor.  M”… more