#TIFF21: TIFF ANNOUNCE SIX NEW INDUSTRY CONFERENCE THEMES AND REIGNITION OF “SHARE HER JOURNEY” PROGRAM
TIFF announced today that this year's Festival will include conferences with six themes, in addition to the reigniting their SHARE HER JOURNEY Program.
The 2021 Conference comprises six distinct sections: Visionaries (formerly Master Classes), offers inspirational sessions with prominent individuals who are forging new creative and business pathways in the industry; Dialogues will take the shape of intimate conversations on craft between creators, including directors, actors, writers, ...
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#TIFF21: FIRST WAVE OF FILMS ANNOUNCED FOR 2021 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Best news all year! We're so excited to hear confirmed today a return to the in-person component at this Fall's Toronto International Film Festival. Along with that, the first wave of Films to screen at the Festival September 9-18, 2021 have been announced!
Denis Villeneuve's DUNE will headline the Festival with a special screening at the historic Cinesphere IMAX Theatre. Other high-profile films to debut at the Festival include: Le Bal des Folles, Belfast (Kenneth Branagh), Benediction ...
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#TIFF: TIFF PRESENTS “QUEER BECOMING” PROGRAMME AS PART OF PRIDE MONTH CELEBRATIONS
TIFF celebrates Pride month with a selection of Films and Conversations as part of their QUEER BECOMING Programme.
Overview:Queer Becoming challenges the commonly used “coming out” trope, and instead highlights a spectrum of powerful “coming into” stories that explore queer identity, queer community, or queer family. Through various tales of self-discovery — some whimsical, others heart-wrenching — these intersectional films demonstrate queer self-actualization at every ...
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#TIFF: TIFF NEXT WAVE 2021
TIFF NEXT WAVE 2021 kicks-off later this week, running Friday, February 12-15, 2021. Celebrating youth-oriented films and programming, the Festival adapts to a virtual format this year, allowing for safe, pyjama-comfort enjoyment right from home!
In addition to an In Conversation With... Finn Wolfhard, there also will be an Opening Night Party. The Young Creators Co-Lab which allows young Filmmakers a chance to connect with professional Filmmakers for tips. There also will be several new ...
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#TJFF: 2020 TORONTO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL ONLINE: FALL EDITION PREVIEW
The 28th annual TORONTO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL runs October 22-November 1, 2020. The Festival adapts to our current climate with a digital format this year with a wide range of Films to cater to all tastes with 50+ available films to watch, produced in Canada and abroad. TIFF '20 breakout hit SHIVA BABY will be screening at the Festival too in case you missed it at TIFF and INSIDE OUT! Other highlights include Eytan Fox-directed Drama, WHEN HITLER STOLE PINK RABBIT, an Adaptation of the ...
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#TIFF20: AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Female Filmmakers were front and center at TIFF '20 as the Festival closes-out and this year's Award winners are announced.
Here are the complete list of winners from this year's Festival:
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD - NOMADLAND dir. Chloé Zhao. The first runner up is One Night in Miami... dir. Regina King. The second runner up is Beans dir. Tracey Deer.
TIFF 2020 People’s Choice Documentary Award winner is Inconvenient Indian dir. Michelle ...
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#PRODUCTWATCH: 2020 ACURA ILX TECH A-SPEC | TIFF ’20 HIGHLIGHTS
I knew I'd be in for a treat being paired with the 2020 Acura ILX Tech A-Spec for the Toronto International Film Festival this year. And it never disappoints. The sleek and sporty ride in a stunning Apex Blue Pearl is pure power and style, but spacious enough and loaded with features to nail the marks in practicality.
The ILX Tech A-Spec is powered by a 2.4-litre, 16-valve, DOHC, i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine and 201 horsepower @ 6800 rpm. Premium Unleaded fuel is recommended.
There ...
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#TIFF20: “BRUISED”
By Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
DISCLAIMER: Bruised is screening as a work-in-progress at TIFF '20
Halle Berry makes her directorial debut with Bruised. It follows disgraced MMA fighter Jackie “Justice” (Halle Berry) who has been struggling to get by after losing an important match years ago. Since then, she’s been living with her Manager-Bboyfriend Desi (Adan Canto). One night, Desi tricks Jackie into an underground fight and ...
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#TIFF20: “THE TRUFFLE HUNTERS”
By David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
In the woods of the Piedmont region of Northern Italy, there are truffles buried in the Earth. The culinary delight is beloved by many, but few know how they reach our tables. The Truffle Hunters profiles a group of individuals who deal in the Truffle trade, from buying and selling, to the men and their dogs who find them.
The Truffle Hunters is a delight from start to finish. In a year that has literally been a dystopic nightmare for so many, it is ...
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#TIFF20: “GOOD JOE BELL”
By David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
Joe Bell (Mark Wahlberg) is a bit of a tough Dad. He loves his family, but he has a hard time showing it. When his son Jadin (Reid Miller) 'comes out' as gay, Joe is begrudgingly supportive of his decision but not at all subtle with his embarrassment. After Jadin faces an onslaught of relentless bullying at school, Joe decides to walk and speak to groups across America to raise awareness about bullying and the effects it can have on others.
Good Joe ...
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