Directed by Jessica Bishopp, these gems of cinematic inspiration tell stories of making your own success.
'Rebuilding Lives' shortlisted for the Charity Film Awards.
19 February 2020
"It was a real privilege to work with phenomenal neuro survivors for my Stroke Association TV spot and I’d love 🚀🧠 if you could VOTE for 'Rebuilding Lives' at this link to help us win! 💓✨” Sodderland
P.S. Sensuous, exuberant.
Be sure to watch 'The Pale Horse', an Agatha Christie adaptation set in London ’61.
03 February 2020
Leonora Lonsdale's first mini-series premieres on BBC ONE this Sunday February 9th.
Noor Gharzeddine's "Are You Glad I’m Here is an actual masterclass in confronting Western prejudice and liberal simplicities"
01 February 2020
FIRST LOOK gives Five Stars for a thrilling debut feature by Lebanese-American filmmaker Noor Gharzeddine.
"A psylocybin-fuelled mirage" NOWNESS
31 January 2020
Embark on a psychedelic awakening with some incredible edibles directed by Elisha Smith Leverock.
It is so fitting that she is the first female director to win this category, as someone who founded Free The Work and fights tirelessly to ensure equal opportunities.
Elisha talks to SHOTS!
20 January 2020
"The power of the project comes through in her authenticity and her absolute respect for what Jon Gray does. Her fearlessness and tender point of view combine to create a piece of art that honors the past and respects the present."
From crack pipes to glass art, NOWNESS x Ghetto Gastro short soundtracked by Solange, directed by Elisha Smith-Leverock.
13 January 2020
‘Triple Beam Dream’ is a story of transformation and growth, igniting conversation on race, culture, class and inclusion.
Danny Sangra talks to LBB: My Creative Process.
10 January 2020
To work out his shots on Parlour Games, Sangra filmed everything with toys on his phone. You can now watch it here!
#LOVELIEF is a playground for an inspirational collective of friends that have a great deal to offer the world of brand content.
01 January 2020
Our friends can be YOUR friends. Click the tag #LOVELIEF at the bottom to uncover.
'Moffie' goes to America.
11 December 2019
Hermanus' film will be screened in the Queer Cinema Today & The Gayla category
After a remarkable festival run, including a debut & Queer Palm win in Cannes, 'The Orphan' is now available online exclusively on Vimeo.
09 December 2019
Carolina crafts a fascinating expression of gender fluidity through stunning cinematography and natural performances.
Triple nomination for 'Moffie' at BIFA 2019!
02 December 2019
Oliver Hermanus (best director) - Jack Sidey (best breakthrough producer) - Jamie D Ramsay (best cinematography)
CASE STUDY: How the 'Lost Girls' social media campaign teased Bat for Lashes' new album.
01 December 2019
Together with Natasha Khan, we produced a social media campaign teasing her hotly anticipated fifth studio album with a fully formed parallel universe.
Follow #DANNYSFILMDIARY
01 December 2019
Starting in January '16 Danny Sangra began listing all the films he watched each month.
'How to do an agency call' a guide by Margo Mars on FREE THE WORK
27 November 2019
Lief's Margo Mars breaks down ways she helps her clients prep for the call that could land them that game-changing gig.
This Woman's Work 🌹
26 November 2019
Remembering of Bat for Lashes live at London’s EartH 26-11-19 ...because last night deserves a proper write up.
In Development: 'Terrain' by Lily Baldwin
18 November 2019
A Docu-Dream about the common TERRAIN of our bodies.
Playboy 20Q for Alma Har'el.
17 November 2019
Q14: You were hesitant about being interviewed by PLAYBOY. Why?
'The Seas Between Us' premieres on Amazon Prime.
27 October 2019
Droga5 London teamed up with Lief to mark a 150 years since the hamburger became the city of Hamburg's tastiest world export through a feature length German arthouse film for Rustlers.
FASTCOMPANY amplifies FREETHEWORK's message: underrepresented creators are here, have always been here, and aren’t going anywhere.
18 October 2019
isn’t it time we caught up to reality? ⏰
FREE THE WORK 👁️ is now live!
17 October 2019
Floria Sigismondi, comedian Zainab Johnson, actor/activist Riz Ahmed, head of Amazon Studios Jen Salke, Karyn Kusama and Clarissa Cruz of Entertainment Weekly join Alma at the launch Party.
Crowdfund success for newest Lotje Sodderland film with Lief!
15 October 2019
'The Horse' a 20-minute true fiction short goes in production.
#LOVELIEF: Gabrielle Ledet is an inspiration. Truth.
14 October 2019
When I create, I create what’s on my mind and heart at that moment, no matter what it is.
PRESS: Film Daily features 'Parlour Games'
13 October 2019
To celebrate the release of Parlour Games, produced by indie film powerhouse Lief , we were delighted to sit down with the quintessentially British filmmaker and talk craft.
