Directed by Jessica Bishopp, these gems of cinematic inspiration tell stories of making your own success.
Emily's 'CRSHD' screening at TIFF Next Wave!
10 February 2020
'CRSHD' is Emily's debut feature and premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival leading her to be listed as one of NY Times "9 filmmakers to have on your radar".
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.
"Are You Glad I’m Here is an actual masterclass in confronting Western prejudice and liberal simplicities."
01 February 2020
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.
Young New York directing duo re-imagine a magical first-date through dance.
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!
CASE STUDY: How the 'Lost Girls' social media campaign teased Bat for Lashes' new album.
06 January 2020
Together with Natasha Khan, we produced a social media campaign teasing her hotly anticipated fifth studio album with a fully formed parallel universe.
'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)
'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 Production: '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
'Limbo' a 20-minute true fiction short goes in production.
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.
PRESS: Too Hot To Miss - LBB talks to Danny Sangra.
11 October 2019
There’s no deep meaning. I watched A Charlie Brown Christmas and there’s a scene in the auditorium that made me want to place the cast in my version of a Charlie Brown school play.
Two Sangra x Lief films in 1.4 Awards!
10 October 2019
Vogue x Selfridges features in Flying High Commendable Commercials & War selected for Flying High Commendable Short Film at 1.4 AWARDS 2019
Directors Notes interviews Luo Jian on her short WDYK.
07 October 2019
A Woman Gives Birth to a Jellyfish in Luo Jian’s ‘What Do You Know About the Water and the Moon’