VISION

The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto will be the primary community hub for film-related practices and will facilitate the sustainability and production of celluloid works on a local, national and international level.

MISSION

LIFT is a member-driven non-profit organization that provides affordable access to equipment, education and space for those who want to make films, out of a passion for, and commitment to, the practice of filmmaking on celluloid.

LIFT VALUES

- Diversity in all its manifestations, including race, language, gender, social class, age and level of experience as a filmmaker

- Affordable access to services and programs that minimize economic barriers to working in film

- The materiality and technology of working with celluloid as a medium

- Serving as a community hub for filmmakers

- Providing quality service to an engaged and participatory membership

GUIDING PRINCIPLE

LIFT has a market niche as Canada's foremost artist run centre for independent filmmakers wishing to create films on celluloid. It is a custodian of equipment and specialized knowledge of that medium. To ensure that emerging and established filmmakers have an opportunity to work with celluloid, LIFT offers a variety of programs (workshops, equipment rental, screenings etc) that empower filmmakers in that medium. LIFT also acknowledges the validity of other film technologies, such as digital and emerging hybrid media, and provides modest programs to filmmakers who wish to create on other media.