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The Fine Work of Academy Films

Over the years, we’ve had the pleasure of working with Academy Films and A+ on several projects with a slew of their talented directors like Martin de Thurah.

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Emily Kai Bock directs an Energy-Fueled Spot for Timberland

Timberland is active on the streets of Mexico City for a new spot directed by Epoch Films’ Emily Kai Bock.

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Location Guide: Day of the Dead in Mexico

November 1st marks the Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos), a holiday that is among the most popular in Mexico.

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Directors Through the Years: Part Two

It’s hard to talk about any project we’ve worked on without calling out the directors. They are at the center of every spot, music video, and film, and provide for the creative vision that catalyzes our whole team to work.

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Directors Through the Years: 11 Years of The Lift

A great director is the focal point for any project we work on. We’ve had the tremendous pleasure of working with many legends over the years, and fostering a director roster of our own that manages to command and convey the most beautiful creativity on the many projects that come our way.

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An Evolution in Design and Influence

Over the past 11 years, The Lift’s graphic presence has changed dramatically. The design elements of our identity have always been tied to Mexico, what we see around us, and how we impact our environment, and as times have changed, so have we.

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The Most Memorable On-Set Experiences, Part 2

In celebration of our anniversary on October 15th, we’re revisiting some of our favorite moments of the last 11 years.

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The Most Memorable On-Set Experiences, Part 1

In celebration of our anniversary on October 15th, we're revisiting some of our favorite moments of the last 11 years.

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11 Years of The Lift

October marks our anniversary month, with 11 years of servicing and producing projects in Mexico.

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Spot On: Rattling Stick’s Ivan Bird

Rattling Stick’s Ivan Bird is that brilliant still photographer turned director of photography turned director, which is reflected in his perfectly composed portfolio.

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The Art Director’s Take: An Interview with Hania Robledo

Hania Robledo is the Academy Award nominated Art Director behind such features as Frida, The Mask of Zorro, and Elysium.

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Bacardi’s Biggest Global Campaign to Date from Partizan’s Michel Gondry

“We Are the Night” out of BBDO New York kicks off the rum brand’s largest global ad campaign to date, and it was shot right here in Mexico City serviced by The Lift.

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Spend Independence Day at City Center

Mexico’s National Independence Day is right around the corner, and it’s the best time to find yourself at City Center.

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Rediscovering Diego Rivera

On a weekend in Mexico City, you can discover Rivera throughout the city from City Center to San Angel to Coyoacan.

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Get to know The Mill’s Felix Urquiza

We were lucky enough to meet Felix Urquiza, a Mexico City-born VFX artist on our latest shoot with Partizan.

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See you in London for the APA Show

We wanted to give a particular kudos to our friends who are among the most awarded at the APA Show, which we are honored to be sponsoring for the first time.