Ladies in Film & Television (LIFT), founded in 2009, is a Texas-based nonprofit creative industry organization that develops talent, creates opportunities, and builds platforms for independent filmmakers, content creators, youth, and entertainment professionals. Originally founded as Headline Mentors & Performing Arts and rebranded in 2019, LIFT has grown into a regional connector that helps bridge the gap between training, exposure, and real industry access.
At its core, LIFT is about creating spaces where creatives can learn, be seen, and move forward. Through programs such as workshops, screenings, mentorship, media training, youth development, networking events, and the Texas Indie Filmmaker Awards, LIFT supports both emerging and established voices while helping creatives strengthen their craft, expand their networks, and grow sustainable careers and businesses.
LIFT is especially committed to opening doors for underrepresented voices, but its work is broader than representation alone. The organization is building an infrastructure where storytelling, professional development, entrepreneurship, and community all meet. Whether through film education, industry recognition, partnership-building, or business support for creatives, LIFT exists to help people not just participate in the entertainment industry but navigate it with greater confidence, preparation, and visibility.
In short, LIFT is a creative development and opportunity hub that uses media, education, and industry programming to help diverse talent across Texas rise, connect, and thrive.
