Lift-Off Global Network Filmmaker Session 9 refers to a specific online showcase within the broader Lift-Off Global Network, an international film festival and support platform for independent filmmakers. The Lift-Off Global Network was founded in 2010 and is headquartered at Pinewood Studios, UK. The Filmmaker Sessions are monthly online showcases dedicated to screening a collection of globally submitted independent short and feature films from new voices. Participating films are eligible for Audience Choice Awards and winners are shortlisted for the annual Lift-Off Season Awards, which are celebrated at Pinewood Studios.