Jimmy Lifton

Jimmy Lifton, a Detroit native, boasts over 30 years of experience in the music and entertainment industries.

With a remarkable career, Lifton has produced 18 feature films and earned prestigious awards such as 5 Golden Reel Awards and 2 Emmy Awards.

His diverse portfolio includes collaborations with renowned figures like Ray Bradbury and a solo artist stint at Atlantic Records.

Lifton ventured into the recording business with the founding of Orphan Records, a pioneering House Music label in the US, where he signed eight acts and managed various facets of their careers.

His music was recognized by Billboard Magazine as Best Independent Production Of The Year, and his solo work landed on top charts and music video rankings.

Transitioning into film production, he has successfully overseen the creation, distribution, and marketing of sixteen feature films.

Lifton excels in negotiating licensing contracts, managing revenue collection, and has held executive positions in prominent production and distribution film 'mini-studios'.

In 1996, Lifton co-founded Oracle Post, a THX post-production facility in Santa Monica, which has since expanded into a multi-location award-winning operation catering to major industry players like Fox, HBO, and Disney.

Currently serving as the President of LIMS, a specialized trade school for the film, television, and new media industry.

His specialties encompass feature film production, sound production, and expertise as a musician.

Educationally, Lifton studied Piano at the Royal Conservatory Of Music, University Of Toronto, and Berklee College Of Music.

He has held pivotal roles in various organizations including Lim College, Lifton Institute For Media Skills, Oracle Post, Triad Studios, Unity Studios, and others.