We're excited to announce Amir Khoshnevis as the recipient of the Designer-in-Residence, Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT) Career Launcher!

 

Amir Khoshnevis is a graphic design student currently pursuing his bachelor's at OCAD University. He was on the path to become a programmer when he shifted tographic design as his goals for contributing to art and culture was not gettingfulfilled in CS. Intrigued by systems and language amir is making strides topredicate his practice on the intersection of code, design and interactivity.

Website: www.amirnevis.13-8.world

 

The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT) is an artist-run charitable organization dedicated to facilitating excellence in the moving image through media arts education and production resources. LIFT exists to provide support and encouragement for independent filmmakers and artists through affordable access to production, post-production and exhibition equipment; professional and creative development; workshops and courses; commissioning and exhibitions; artist residencies; and a variety of other services. LIFT offers over 150 workshops per year covering all elements of filmmaking, as well as numerous youth and community education programs. 

Learn more about our Career Launchers at: https://careerlaunchers.format.com 

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