Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF, is delighted to announce that Academy awardâwinning actor, womenâs rights activist, and entrepreneur Patricia Arquette will receive the TIFF Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award presented by Bulgari during the 48th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival. Arquette is the final honouree to be announced ahead of the 2023 TIFF Tribute Awards, taking place Sunday, September 10 at Fairmont Royal York Hotel, presented by Bulgari.
The TIFF Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award, presented by Bulgari, recognizes a woman who is a leader in the film industry and has made a positive impact on women throughout their career. The award is inspired by TIFFâs Share Her Journey initiative, created to address gender parity in the film industry, to champion women at every stage of their creative journey, and to shine a spotlight on women creators making a significant difference in the industry. Academy awardâwinning actor Michelle Yeoh was honoured at last yearâs Awards.
âWe take great pride in recognizing Patricia Arquetteâs remarkable contributions both in front of and behind the camera, as exemplified by the Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award and the premiere of her directorial debut, Gonzo Girl, at the Festival,â said Bailey. âBeing one of Hollywoodâs most audacious talents, Patricia consistently challenges conventions and elevates the discourse on salary equity for women through her influential platform.â
Her career has spanned genres and decades in film and television, from her breakout role in Tony Scottâs True Romance, to her memorable performances in Tim Burtonâs Ed Wood, David Lynchâs Lost Highway, and Richard Linklaterâs Boyhood. Arquette returns to the Festival with her directorial debut Gonzo Girl, starring Willem Dafoe and Camila Morrone, based on Cheryl Della Pietraâs semi-autobiographical novel chronicling her time as Hunter S. Thompsonâs personal assistant.
The Tribute Awards gala is TIFFâs largest annual fundraiser, having raised $1.3 million in 2022, and is presented by Bulgari, sharing their commitment to arts and culture along with TIFF. This year, the Tribute Awards gala will support the Viola Desmond Cinema campaign, which was launched through the Every Story Fund in 2022. For more information, visit tiff.net/tribute.
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