The Lift-Off Global Network Filmmaker Sessions are part of the broader Lift-Off Global Network, an international film festival founded in 2010 and headquartered at Pinewood Studios, UK. The "Filmmaker Sessions" specifically refer to monthly online showcases designed to screen a collection of independent short and feature films from new voices globally. These sessions aim to provide screening opportunities for all submitters and offer an entry point into the Lift-Off Global Network, with films judged by an official panel and receiving audience scores. Winners from these sessions are shortlisted for the annual Lift-Off Season Awards, which screen at Pinewood Studios. The network also offers career development resources, including fee waivers to other Lift-Off festivals, opportunities for representation at international film markets, and access to film jobs.