#FIRSTLOOK: TELEFILM CANADA AND THE TALENT FUND WELCOME 17 NEW TEAMS TO TALENT TO WATCH PROGRAM

Telefilm Canada and the Talent Fund are pleased to welcome 17 new film teams through the Talent to Watch Program with an investment of $3.45 million. The new selection of first-feature films from across the country highlights the dynamic and distinctive storytellers from different regions, markets and communities.

“The Talent to Watch Program continues to be a driving force for discovering the remarkable talent that thrives within our country,” Julie Roy, Executive Director and CEO of Telefilm Canada. “This year’s teams represent the voices of both the present and future of Canada, and we are excited to see their bold imagination brought to life in every frame. We are proud to champion the next generation of storytellers as they enrich our creative economy.”

“Through the Talent Fund, we get to empower the next generation of storytellers that shape the stories we see on screen,” Sandi Treliving, Chair of the Talent Fund Advisory Committee. “We’re so thankful to our generous donors – from Vancouver to Regina, Toronto to Halifax – whose steadfast contributions ensure that the Talent Fund can continue its vital mission: investing in the future of Canadian and Indigenous filmmakers.”

Here are the projects selected under the streams of the Talent to Watch Program:

Indigenous Stream

Under this stream, all key members of the creative team must be Indigenous.

Houseboat (science fiction / fantasy)

Director and screenwriter: Jerry Wolf

Producer: Adeline Bird

Province: Ontario

Language: English

Industry Partner Stream

For projects that are recommended by a designated industry partner. 

Danse Laurence! (documentary)

Director and screenwriter: Laura Marroquin-Éthier

Producer: Francesca Rubartelli Barcenas

Province: Quebec

Language: French

Partner organization: National Institute of Image and Sound (INIS)

EXP (drama)

Director: Ted Sakowsky

Screenwriter: Ed Sakowsky

Producers:  Momo Daud and Katarzyna Anielak

Executive Producer: Joseph Sindaha

Province: Ontario

Language: English

Partner organization: York University

Meat (science fiction/fantasy)

Director: Ryan Steel

Screenwriters: Ryan Steel and Sean Henderson

Producer: Sean Maheux Galway

Province: Manitoba

Language: English

Partner organization: Winnipeg Film Group

Festival Selection Stream

For emerging filmmakers who have directed a short film that was selected at a recognized film festival. 

Hair Or No Hair (drama)

Director and screenwriter: Janessa St. Pierre

Producer: Mariam Barry

Province: British Columbia

Language: English

Hue & Cry (drama-comedy)

Director and screenwriter: Maziyar Khatam

Producers: Tyler Mason and Anya Chirkova

Executive Producer: Guy Maddin

Province: Ontario

Language: English

Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream

Under this stream, all key members of the creative team must be Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, women, gender-diverse individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, persons with disabilities; and/or members of an Official Language Minority Community.

Alice (documentary)

Director and screenwriter: Mélissa Savoie-Soulières

Producer: Sophie Gagnon-Bergeron

Province: Quebec

Language: French

Cette Terre m’appellera Maître (documentary)

Director, screenwriter and producer: Katia Café-Fébrissy

Executive Producer: Alexandrine Torres de Figueiredo

Province: Ontario

Language: French and Creole

Civilian (documentary)

Director and producer: Raya Hamdan

Screenwriters: Mazin Almusharaf and Raya Hamdan

Province: Ontario

Language: English and Sudanese Arabic

External Neighbours (science fiction/fantasy)

Director and screenwriter: Anna Maguire

Producers: Erin Carter and Anna Maguire

Executive Producers: Anaëlle Béglet, Jeanne-Marie Poulain – Art et essai

Province: Ontario

Language: English

Fios da Terra (documentary)

Director and screenwriter: Kayla Fragman

Producer: Amélie Tremblay

Executive Producer: Dominique Dussault

Province: Quebec

Language: Portuguese (Azorean dialect), French and English

Homewrecker (drama)

Director: Simon Paluck

Screenwriter: Caleb Harwood

Producer: Graeme D. Blyth

Province: Ontario

Language: English

Les Priants (documentary)

Director and screenwriter: Martine Gignac

Producer: Evelyne Lafleur Guy

Province: Quebec

Language: French

MARCHEUSES (documentary)

Director and screenwriter: Carlos Cortés

Producers: Hippolyte de Chanlaire and Nathalie Guérard

Province: Quebec

Language: French, English and Algonquin

Puddy Tat (drama)

Director and screenwriter: Kaytlyn Turner

Producers: Kyla Ferrier and Kevin Dong

Province: Alberta

Language: English

Requiem For A Sad Girl (thriller)

Director and screenwriter: Maude Michaud

Producers: Jen Viens and Maude Michaud

Executive Producer: Philip Kalin-Hadju

Province: Quebec

Language: English

Uninvited (documentary)

Director and screenwriter: Rose Katché

Producer: Mérédith Gonzalez-Bayard

Province: Quebec

Language: French and English

Telefilm received a high volume of applications under the Talent to Watch Program for the fiscal year 2024-2025, with 150 projects assessed representing nearly $35 million in funding requests.

Statistics on all films funded in the year will be released once all funding decisions have been made.

An advisory committee of external and internal representatives assessed the projects and made recommendations to Telefilm. The decision-making process considered Telefilm’s goal of fostering a diversity of voices in the industry, ensuring that Telefilm funds a balanced portfolio of productions that reflect a variety of genres, budgets and company sizes, regions of the country and points of view. Names of selection committee members will be published on the Project Financing Advisory Committees webpage once all funding decisions have been made.     

Quotes from past Talent to Watch recipients:

Receiving anchor financing from the Talent Fund for my debut feature film, In Flames – was absolutely transformational. The fund recognizes the challenges faced by early-stage creators, and empowers them to take risks on projects that might otherwise never see the light of day. In Flames went on to be the first film from the Talent Fund to be selected at Cannes, and later won the Canadian Screen Award for Best First Feature. This journey began with the Talent Fund believing in the film, and I hope will continue to be the place for generations to come – where the first spark for Canadian filmmakers is ignited! – Zarrar Kahn

Being a Talent to Watch recipient has easily been the most significant leap forward in my filmmaking journey. The Talent Fund funding my first feature film DO I KNOW YOU FROM SOMEWHERE? allowed me to make a film I’m incredibly proud of, but also allowed me to create something that has opened doors for me in this industry. I’m so excited for what the future holds and Talent to Watch has been a crucial first step in what I hope to be a long and accomplished career. – Arianna Martinez

The Talent Fund has helped me considerably in moving to the next level of my career; it has also strengthened my voice and shown my abilities as a director. – Jason Karman

About Telefilm Canada   

As a Partner of Choice, Telefilm Canada is a Crown corporation dedicated to the success of Canada’s audiovisual industry, fostering access and excellence by delivering programs that support cultural resonance and audience engagement. With a lens of equity, inclusivity and sustainability, Telefilm bolsters dynamic companies and a range of creative talent at home and around the world. Telefilm also makes recommendations regarding the certification of audiovisual coproduction treaties to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, and administers the programs of the Canada Media Fund. Launched in 2012, the Talent Fund raises private donations which principally support emerging talent. Visit telefilm.ca and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/Telefilm_Canada and on Facebook at facebook.com/telefilmcanada.   

About the Talent Fund  

The Talent Fund is a national donation initiative dedicated to the impact and longevity of first-time filmmakers’ careers from across Canada. Igniting career paths in cinema, the Talent Fund invests in emerging talent and provides support to build their professional portfolios, fosters community and knowledge-sharing through professional mentorship, and prioritizes emerging creators from historically underrepresented communities. Funds raised are invested in Telefilm Canada’s Talent to Watch program – a career accelerator and launchpad – which helps the next generation of storytellers contribute to a thriving Canadian film industry. Since 2012, the Fund has supported over 199 film projects, brought to life by more than 400 emerging artists (writers, producers, and directors) and has financed films that have earned over 200 awards worldwide. Individual donors, family foundations, corporations and sponsors invest in the Talent Fund as they believe in the power of storytelling through film, and the impact this program has on the careers of emerging artists. To learn more about the Talent Fund or to make a donation, visit thetalentfund.ca   

#BOXOFFICE: “JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX” REPEATS FRANCHISE SUCCESS

JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX debuts atop the Box Office this weekend with $37 million for Warner Bros. Critics weren’t pleased with this latest effort re-teaming Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix for a 33% score on the Tomatometer. By contrast 2019’s JOKER debuted in top spot with $96 million.

Second goes to last week’s #1 film THE WILD ROBOT with $19.5 million from 3,997 theatres, a two week total of $64 million for Universal Pictures.

Third is BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE with $11.4 million for Warner Bros., a tally of $266 million domestically since it opened early September.

In fourth is TRANSFORMERS ONE with $5.5 million, a run of $47.4 million for Paramount Pictures over three weeks.

Rounding out the Top Five is SPEAK NO EVIL, a total $32 million over four weekends for Universal Pictures.

#FOOD: BRUCE X BEAST: THE THREE WITCHES FEAST

A memorable dining experience awaits in Stratford, Ontario for those of you looking for something delicious and fun this Halloween!

Bruce x Beast: The Three Witches Feast is hosted by Nick Benninger in collaboration with Chef Nate Middleton and Scott Vivian—the duo behind Toronto’s beloved Beast Pizza. The evening promises culinary indulgence, starting with canapés and a complimentary beverage in the Haunted Garden. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the talented chefs and hear the whimsical stories behind each dish, guided by their hosts and the evening’s Maitre d’, Scott Vivian.

Attendees will enjoy a multi-course meal featuring rich, seasonal flavours infused with a hint of Halloween magic. Whether it’s rain or moonlight, The Bruce Hotel looks forward to welcoming everyone to an unforgettable night!

When: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Where: The Restaurant at The Bruce Hotel – 89 Parkview Drive Stratford, ON N5A 4R5

Tickets: $180 per ticket, available here.

Attire: Halloween attire

#FIRSTLOOK: MUBI ACQUIRES TIFF ’24 SELECTION “QUEER”

MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company, has acquired Queer (based on the novel by William S. Burroughs) directed by Luca Guadagnino (Challengers, Call Me By Your Name), following its World Premiere in Competition at this year’s Venice International Film Festival and North American premiere at TIFF. MUBI has taken all rights in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Latin America, Germany, Austria, Benelux, Spain, Turkey and India and additionally all rights excluding theatrical in Italy.

This month Queer will have its US Premiere in the Spotlight Gala slot at the New York Film Festival and its UK Premiere as a Special Presentation at the BFI London Film Festival.

MUBI will announce their release plans shortly.

The film stars Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Academy-Award® nominee Lesley Manville, Jason Schwartzman, Henrique Zaga, Omar Apollo, Andra Ursuta, Andres Duprat, Ariel Shulman, Drew Droege, Michael Borremans, David Lowery, Lisandro Alonso and Colin Bates.

Queer is written by Justin Kuritzkes (Challengers), with music from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (Challengers, The Killer, Bones and All, Mank), cinematography from Sayombhu Mukdeeprom (Challengers, Call Me By Your Name, Suspiria), edited by Marco Costa (Challengers, Bones and All) and costume design from J.W. Anderson (Challengers).

1950. William Lee, an American expat in Mexico City, spends his days almost entirely alone, except for a few contacts with other members of the small American community. His encounter with Eugene Allerton, an expat former soldier, new to the city, shows him, for the first time, that it might be finally possible to establish an intimate connection with somebody.

Queer was produced by Fremantle, Fremantle North America, Lorenzo Mieli for The Apartment, a Fremantle Group Company, and Luca Guadagnino for his Frenesy Film Company, in collaboration with Cinecittà and Frame by Frame. Fremantle Group financed the film.

The Veterans brokered the deal with MUBI.

Recent and upcoming MUBI Releases include Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance, Andrea Arnold’s Bird, Magnus von Horn’s The Girl with the Needle, Levan Akin’s Crossing, Chris Andrews’ Bring Them Down, Mati Diop’s Dahomey, Kevin Macdonald’s High & Low – John Galliano, Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, Wim Wenders’ Perfect Days, Aki Kaurismäki’s Fallen Leaves, Molly Manning Walker’s How to Have Sex, Ira Sachs’ Passages, Pedro Almodovar’s Strange Way of Life, Park Chan-wook’s Decision to Leave, Charlotte Wells’ Aftersun, Lukas Dhont’s Close, Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person in the World and Céline Sciamma’s Petite Maman.

#NEWMUSIC: COLDPLAY’S NEW ALBUM “MOON MUSIC” NOW OUT

Coldplay’s highly-anticipated tenth album, Moon Music has landed in stores and on streaming services today. The album can be purchased / downloaded / streamed here.

Moon Music, which was produced by Max Martin, contains August’s iTunes chart-topping single WE PRAY – with Little Simz, Burna Boy, Elyanna & TINI – and June’s double MTV VMAs-nominated single feelslikeimfallinginlove, which reached Number 1 on both the UK’s airplay chart and the Official Big Top 40. A third single, All My Love, is released alongside the album, with a video filmed at a Las Vegas karaoke bar premiering later today.

Chris Martin recently posted a video offering some insight into the album, saying: “I think what this album is about is a response to struggling with all the conflict within oneself, within myself, and also all the conflict outside, and working out what the best response is. And I think what Moon Music is trying to say is maybe love is the best response.”

Moon Music was given its worldwide premiere on Monday at the Moon Saloon in Moon, Wisconsin, followed by a worldwide listening event in cinemas on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The band will celebrate the release of the album with a performance on tomorrow night’s Saturday Night Live, followed by a special concert on Monday for Sirius XM at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY. They will then perform live on the TODAY Plaza for NBC’s TODAY Show on Monday.

NEW FORMATS AND NEW SUSTAINABILITY STANDARDS

In tandem with Coldplay’s ground-breaking sustainability measures on their current world tour – which has so far produced 59% less CO2e emissions than their previous stadium tour – the band have gone to great lengths to make the physical release of Moon Music as sustainable as possible.

This is the world’s first album released as a 140g EcoRecord rPET LP, with each copy made from 9 recycled PET-plastic bottles recovered from post-consumer waste.

Additionally, the band have collaborated with long-time partners The Ocean Cleanup to create an additional format: the Notebook Edition LP. The rPET for this edition comprises 70% river plastic, intercepted by The Ocean Cleanup from the Rio Las Vacas, Guatemala, and prevented from reaching the Gulf of Honduras and the Atlantic Ocean.

The standard CD editions of Moon Music will be the world’s first to be released on EcoCD, created from 90% recycled polycarbonate, sourced from post-consumer waste streams.

In an effort to reduce waste, the first edition run of Moon Music (both EcoRecord LP and EcoCD) will be strictly limited and produced at a higher specification than any future editions. All First Edition EcoRecord LP products will be individually numbered.

Moon Music is Coldplay’s first album since 2021’s Music Of The Spheres, which spawned the US Number One single with BTS, My Universe, and was nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards. Music Of The Spheres has accumulated more than four billion streams.

#FIRSTLOOK: “OUT OF MY MIND” ARRIVES NOVEMBER 22, 2024 on DISNEY+

Today, Disney+ revealed the trailer and key art for “Out of My Mind” in partnership with World Cerebral Palsy Day, a global movement celebrated on Oct. 6. “Out of My Mind,” a Disney Original movie based on the bestselling novel by Sharon M. Draper, premiered earlier this year at Sundance Film Festival and arrives Nov. 22, 2024 on Disney+.

Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates. When a young educator notices her student’s untapped potential and Melody starts to participate in mainstream education, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it.

The film stars newcomer Phoebe-Rae Taylor as Melody, alongside acclaimed actors Rosemarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby, Michael Chernus, Courtney Taylor and Judith Light. Jennifer Aniston portrays Melody’s inner voice.

“Out of My Mind,” from Disney Branded Television, is produced by Big Beach LLC, Participant Films, LLC and EveryWhere Studios LLC. The film is produced by Academy Award® nominee Peter Saraf, Robert Kessel, Dan Angel and Michael B. Clark; Amber Sealey (“No Man of God”) directs from an adapted screenplay written by Daniel Stiepleman (Humanitas Prize winner for “On the Basis of Sex”); executive producers are Jeff Skoll, Eddie Rubin, Leah Holzer, Tom Mazza, David Calvert Jones, Brian Gott and Alex Turtletaub. Film consultants include Richard Ellenson, Thomas Ellenson, Lawrence Carter-Long and the disability-led nonprofit organization RespectAbility.

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#FIRSTLOOK: 2024 TORONTO CHINESE FILM FESTIVAL RUNS OCTOBER 7-11, 2024

The very first edition of the Toronto Chinese Film Festival is taking place from October 7 to 11, 2024 at The Chinese Cultural Center of Greater Toronto in Scarborough. TCFF aims to bridge cultural divides over five nights, celebrating more than just Chinese filmmaking. It is a commitment to nurturing future talent and making Chinese cinema accessible to all in Toronto and beyond.

Imagine the opening night of the festival: a gathering place for dreamers, where the air buzzes with anticipation and the promise of discovery. The Toronto Chinese Film Festival (TCFF) is not just about viewing films; it’s about experiencing the pulsating heart of Chinese culture and creativity. Our short film competition, which culminates in the Audience Choice Award with a $5,000 cash prize, is not merely a contest; it is a celebration of vision and passion. It invites filmmakers to dream big and audiences to be moved, challenged, and inspired.

Films to premiere at the Festival this year include Zhang YiMou‘s ARTICLE 20:

SUCCESSOR also premieres at the Festival:

Doors open at 4:30PM each evening. To learn more about attending TCFF film screenings, cultural activities, and more by heading to their ticket information page.

#FIRSTLOOK: “ALI WONG: SINGLE LADY” SPECIAL

Arriving October 8, 2024 on Netflix, ALI WONG: SINGLE LADY promises big laughs as the funnywoman tackles head-on dating again post-divorce.

Synopsis: Ali Wong opens up about post-divorce life and the quest for love in her new original comedy special, Single Lady. The special was filmed at The Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, CA as part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2024 and will premiere on October 8, 2024 only on Netflix.
Director: Ali Wong
Executive Producers: Ali Wong, John Irwin

Single Lady was filmed at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, CA as part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest this past spring.

This marks Ali’s fourth original comedy special on Netflix, including Ali Wong: Don Wong, Ali Wong: Baby Cobra and Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife.

Ali Wong directs and serves as Executive Producer, alongside John Irwin.

Ali can also be seen on Netflix in her Emmy winning performance in the drama series BEEF, alongside the comedy film Always Be My Maybe. She also lends her voice to Netflix’s Ask the StoryBots, Ada Twist, Scientist, Emmy winning adult animated comedy Big Mouth, and the upcoming series Jentry Chau vs. the Underworld.

#FIRSTLOOK: CINEPLEX ANNOUNCES HALLOWEEN 2024 LINEUP

From creepy classics to new nightmares, Cineplex has genre fans covered with a spooktacular Halloween lineup. Kicking off with the 50th anniversary of Tobe Hooper’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre and the late, great Shelley Duvall’s final film, The Forest Hills, Cineplex will also screen the 40th anniversary of Wes Craven’s timeless slasher A Nightmare on Elm Street, the 20th anniversary of the zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead, the 10th anniversary of the supernatural horror It Follows, before wrapping up Halloweekend with the 65th anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock’s gripping North by Northwest.

Continuing to honour the master of suspense, Cineplex will present additional Hitchcock classics with the 70th anniversaries of Dial M for Murder and Rear Window on the big screen throughout Noirvember, as well as the 75th anniversary of Orson Welles’ memorable performance in The Third Man.

See below for a full list of titles, synopses and showtimes. Tickets are available on Cineplex.com, the Cineplex App and in-theatres. Stay up to date by following Cineplex on Instagram (@cineplexmovies), on X (@cineplexmovies) and like on Facebook (@Cineplex).

50th Anniversary
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Select screenings from Oct. 4 – Oct. 10
Tickets on sale now

50 years ago, five youths on a weekend getaway in the Texas countryside fell prey to a butcher in a mask made of human skin and his cannibalistic family, and horror cinema would never be the same. Violent, confrontational, and shockingly realistic, director Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre terrified audiences in a way never thought possible when it was unleashed on a politically and socially tumultuous America in 1974.

The Forest Hills (2024)
Select showings from Oct. 4 – Oct. 10
Tickets on sale now

Rico (Chiko Mendez) descends into madness in the Catskill mountains. Fueled by fear and isolation, as well as struggling with a strained relationship with Mama (Shelley Duvall), Rico attempts to find solace in his friendship with Billy (Edward Furlong), in an attempt to fight his demons.

40th Anniversary
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Select showings from Oct. 11 – Oct. 17
Tickets on sale now

The original A Nightmare on Elm Street from 1984! Several people are hunted by a cruel serial killer who kills his victims in their dreams. When the survivors are trying to find the reason for being chosen, the murderer won’t lose any chance to kill them as soon as they fall asleep.

20th Anniversary
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Select showings from Oct. 18 – Oct. 24
Tickets on sale now

Shaun’s life is stuck in a rut. He’s a twenty nine year old who lives with his two best friends Ed and Pete. Shaun’s girlfriend Liz is sick of the same old, boring nights down their local pub. So when Shaun breaks his promise to organize a special anniversary meal for them both, Liz decides to break it off with him. Unfortunately for Shaun ‘the dead’ have risen in London and soon a full Zombie apocalypse has exploded onto the streets.

10th anniversary
It Follows (2014)
Select showings from Oct. 25 – Oct. 31
Tickets on sale now

For 19-year-old Jay (Maika Monroe), the fall should be about school, boys and weekends at the lake. Yet after a seemingly innocent sexual encounter she suddenly finds herself plagued by nightmarish visions; she can’t shake the sensation that someone, or something, is following her.

65th Anniversary
North by Northwest (1959)
Select Screenings from Nov. 1 – Nov. 7
Tickets on sale soon

While leaving New York’s Plaza Hotel, advertising executive Roger Thornhill (Cary Grant) has the misfortune of standing just as the name “George Kaplan” is paged–starting a lethal case of mistaken identity and a nonstop game of cat and mouse as he is pursued across North America by espionage agents trying to kill him–and by police who suspect him of murder.

70th Anniversary
Rear Window (1954)
Select Screenings from Nov. 8 – 14
Tickets on sale soon

The story of a recuperating news photographer who believes he has witnessed a murder. Confined to a wheelchair after an accident, he spends his time watching the occupants of neighbouring apartments through a telephoto lens and binoculars and becomes convinced that a murder has taken place.

70th Anniversary
Dial M for Murder (1954)
Select Screenings from Nov. 15 – 21
Tickets on sale soon

Ex-tennis pro Tony Wendice (Ray Milland) wants to have his wealthy wife, Margot (Grace Kelly), murdered so he can get his hands on her inheritance. When he discovers her affair with Mark Halliday (Robert Cummings), he comes up with the perfect plan to kill her.