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lizfarahadi
She had always wanted to make films but never knew how so with an unstoppable drive she started seeking out filmmakers, got herself on as many sets as possible and like a sponge absorbed everything around her. She started putting her own projects together, projects she wrote and produced. She then produced, wrote & starred in the Award Winning short film, Love And Other Stuff, & co-produced and starred in the Award Winning short film, Losing Grace which she also picked up Awards for her performance.
Producing important films is her calling, a need to tell stories that matter
She currently has her first feature film in development. This is a crucial feature film that looks at Domestic Abuse and the varying manifestations this takes, including financial control.
She is also the Founder & Director of The Soho London Independent Film Festival. A festival that supports all genres but has a particular interest in films that could make a difference. There is a specific award for films with a social and environmental message, films that matter.
In 2021 she created the series The SohoLIFF Spotlights which promotes Industry Professionals and provides insights and support to people in the industry. This has proved enormously successful and is ongoing.
She Champions using Film to shine a light on the disenfranchised & is delighted that alongside her own journey she can support other Filmmakers through The SohoLIFF and through the films she makes giving a voice to those who have been marginalised.
Her commitment to female-driven narrative is relentless and draws from a tumultuous past.
Reviews
Mind-Set (2022)
You have to watch this, its fabulous. British Cinema at its best.
This film made me laugh out loud and then ripped my heart out. Beautifully constructed story that has you completely invested right the way through. The performances were outstanding. I truly cared about what happened to Paul and Lucy, they were so well cast. Everyone was actually. This is a film that I kept thinking about long after I had watched it and I urge everyone to see this as it is a brilliant film. Excellent direction, gorgeously shot, really well written story and mesmerising performances. Loved it so much.