#TIFF: JORDAN PEELE’S MONKEYPAW PRODUCTIONS PARTNERS WITH UNIVERSAL FILMMAKERS PROJECT AND TIFF FOR “NO DRAMA”
Monkeypaw Productions, in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival® (TIFF) and the Universal Filmmakers Project, today announced that entry submissions have opened for NO DRAMA, a new initiative aimed at cultivating breakout filmmakers. Up to six writer-directors will be chosen to create short films with the goal of developing them into full-length projects with Monkeypaw and Universal Pictures.
From the mind of Jordan Peele, NO DRAMA asks filmmakers, “What’s your ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “QUEEN OF MY DREAMS” TO BE RELEASED IN CANADA BY CINEPLEX PICTURES
Canadian distributor Cineplex Pictures, has announced a partnership with Shut up & Colour Pictures to distribute The Queen of My Dreams - the debut film by Canadian writer and director Fawzia Mirza. The announcement was made today by Cineplex Pictures and marks the company’s first deal out of TIFF '23.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWLvgMbWQF0
The Queen of My Dreams stars Amrit Kaur (The Sex Lives of College Girls), Nimra Bucha (Ms. Marvel), and Hamza Haq (Transplant), ...
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#TIFF: CANADA’S TOP TEN KICKS OFF JANUARY 25, 2024
TIFF’s 23rd edition of Canada’s Top Ten, presented by new partner MUBI, will kick off on Thursday, January 25, 2024 with Canada’s Top Ten Industry Forum, bringing the most prominent discussions to the TIFF Lightbox stage, including an in-depth discussion on accessibility in the industry, a follow-up to last year’s discussion on Bill C-11 in which industry members will hear directly from the broadcasters, and a panel with key industry leaders in the streaming space.
In conjunction ...
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#TIFF: TIFF UNVEIL 2023 CANADA’S TOP TEN
TIFF is proud to reveal the 23rd edition of Canada’s Top Ten, presented by new partner MUBI — an exciting selection curated by TIFF’s programmers in collaboration with their counterparts from across Canada. From January 25 to 28, 2024 film enthusiasts can immerse themselves in this year’s outstanding lineup at TIFF Bell Lightbox. The 2023 feature film roster showcases cinematic gems hailing from British Columbia, Alberta, Nunavut, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec. Noteworthy this year ...
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#TIFF: TIFF ANNOUNCE 70MM CLASSICS SCREENINGS THIS HOLIDAY
Today, TIFF is proud to unveil a full programming slate of the most anticipated New Releases, rare retrospectives, and holiday classics coming to the TIFF Bell Lightbox this December.
From the Collection returns with Member-exclusive 35mm screenings of The Piano and Dust in the Wind with TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey. Reviving a beloved TIFF tradition, Magnificent 70mm presents a slate of rare 70mm prints this holiday season including favourites like Boogie Nights, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and this ...
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#TIFF: TIFF ANNOUNCE RETURN OF NATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM “FILM CIRCUIT”
TIFF is thrilled to reintroduce its national film outreach programme, Film Circuit, now one full year into its relaunch with an exciting slate of Festival favourites coming to venues across the country in 2024. Continuing its rich tradition of bringing the best of Canadian and international films and artists to communities across the nation, Film Circuit has expanded its outreach to 100+ locations since relaunching in 2022, after a two-year hiatus. The programme offers transformative ...
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#TIFF: TIFF ANNOUNCE NOVEMBER 2023 PROGRAMMING
TIFF is delighted to unveil an extensive lineup of programming for the month of November, bringing an exhilarating close to the vibrant autumn season of events. Alongside captivating retrospectives from TIFF Cinematheque, TIFF’s Public Programming team presents a diverse range of engaging activities. As part of the new From the Collection series – the first monthly TIFF series exclusive for our Members – TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey will host a screening of Krzysztof Kieslowski’s Three ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: OFFICIAL TRAILER: “LAWMEN: BASS REEVES”
Paramount+ today debuted the teaser trailer for the highly anticipated original series LAWMEN: BASS REEVES, which will premiere exclusively on the service with two episodes on Sunday, November 5 in Canada, the U.S., and all Paramount+ international markets. The anthology series stars executive producer and Emmy Award nominee David Oyelowo, Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, Forrest Goodluck, Canadians Barry Pepper & Honorary Oscar recipient Donald Sutherland, and Emmy Award nominee ...
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#TIFF23: “SMUGGLERS” REVIEW
By David Baldwin
South Korea, circa the 1970s. The shellfish game is not what it used to be in the seaside town of Guncheon. Choon-ja (Kim Hye-soo), Jin-sook (Yum Jung-ah) and their band of haenyeo (female free divers) are running out of options and turn to smuggling a plethora of goods in order to make ends meet. Two years after a turbulent episode, Choon-ja has a run-in with Sergeant Kwon (Zo In-sung), the nation’s smuggling king. He initially plans to kill her but relents when she ...
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#TIFF23: “ALICE & JACK” REVIEW
By Mr. Will Wong
Premiering as part of TIFF's Primetime Programme dedicated to Television, Channel 4's ALICE & JACK stars Andrea Riseborough and Domhnall Gleeson as two lovers who meet online and despite not having much in common initially, the sparks fly.
Alice however, is cold and adamant that Jack should never call her again, though they both cannot stop thinking about one another. This goes off and on for several years and amidst the gaps, Jack is forced to move on with his ...
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