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 TIFF 2022: September 8–18
The 476th Toronto International Film Festival runs September 8–18, 2021. in Canada's most vibrant and exciting metropolis, it has become one of the most important film events on the festival calendar.
Showcasing more than 300 films and hosting industryites from around the world, Toronto can "make or break" films looking for international distribution and a chance at Oscar gold. From glitzy red carpet premieres to challenging art films to cutting edge new media, the Festival offers something for every taste.
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The Toronto International Film Festival® is delighted to announce today the 2022 selection for Discovery, Midnight Madness, and Wavelengths programmes. This robust lineup features 54 titles from filmmakers representing 26 countries.
“For TIFF audiences in the know, the Discovery, Midnight Madness and Wavelengths programmes are where you’re rewarded for taking risks and being adventurous,” offered Anita Lee, Chief Programming Officer, TIFF. “Whether it’s t...
The cast of Michael Grandage’s My Policeman — Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, Gina McKee, Linus Roache, David Dawson, and Rupert Everett — are the first-ever film ensemble to receive this honour
Photo credit: Courtesy of Prime Video
Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF, is delighted to announce that the ensemble cast of My Policeman — Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, Gina McKee, Linus Roache, David Dawson, and Rupert Everett — will be honoured with the TIFF Tribute Award for ...
Working Title and Netflix’s deeply moving film, directed and written by Sally El Hosaini and co-written by multi-award-winner Jack Thorne, follows the journey from war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics. The Swimmers will open the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday, September 8.
Photo credit: Laura Radford/Netflix
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TIFF is excited and honoured to announce that Steven Spielberg’s first ever appearance at the Festival will take place this September with the World Premiere of his new film, The Fabelmans, at the 47th edition of TIFF.
A deeply personal portrait of 20th Century American childhood, The Fabelmans is a coming-of-age story about a young man’s discovery of a shattering family secret and an exploration of the power of movies to help us see the truth about each other and oursel...
TIFF celebrates Steve Gravestock's outstanding contribution to Cinematheque and Festival programming as he announces his retirement from the organization
TIFF is proud to celebrate and acknowledge the extraordinary career and contribution of TIFF Senior Programmer Steve Gravestock, who has decided to retire from TIFF at the end of 2022. For 25 years, Steve revolutionized curation for TIFF Cinematheque audiences, developed generations of Nordic film lovers, and championed Canadian fi...
TIFF revealed today that five new film curators are joining its programming team. The new programmers are some of the most sought-after and vital voices in the industry, and women continue to comprise 50% of the programming team.TIFF also announced details of the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, taking place September 8–18. TIFF’s 47th edition will feature 11 days of the best that the international film community has to offer, while spotlighting and championing the Canadia...
Credit Luis Mora
The Board of Directors of the Toronto International Film Festival® (TIFF) today announced the appointment of Cameron Bailey to the role of CEO. A veteran of TIFF, Bailey leads the organization into a new chapter with an immediate focus on building a Toronto International Film Festival for the future while offering audiences a transformative TIFF experience all year round. Bailey’s new position comes on the heels of the announcement of Jeffrey Remedios, Chair...
TIFF announces new Board members Mary DePaoli, Danis Goulet, Allen Lau, Devorah Lithwick and Laurie May
Board members Ellis Jacob, Wade Oosterman and Shabin Mohamed depart as well as Francis Shen, Frank Kollmar and Geoff Beattie
The Board of Directors for the Toronto International Film Festival® (TIFF) today announced the appointment of Jeffrey Remedios, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Canada, as Chair of TIFF’s Board, replacing long-standing member Jennifer T...
By Claus Mueller
The 46th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) was held from September 9 – 18.
The program consisted of close to 200 exceptional Canadian and international films in its official selections alongside renowned industry conferences. TIFF adopted a hybrid format this year, combining online screenings of the productions and in- person theatrical exposure in numerous Ontario venues. Through TIFF Bell Lightbox and Bell Digital Talks platforms,...
The Toronto International Film Festival® has announced its award recipients for the 46th edition of the Festival, which concluded tonight with screenings of Zhang Yimou’s One Second at the Visa Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre and Roy Thomson Hall.
“2021 brought an exceptional selection of films that excited Festival audiences around the world,” said Joana Vicente and Cameron Bailey, TIFF Co-Heads. “Our lineup showcased beloved auteurs alongsid...
The Toronto International Film Festival, alongside the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) and the Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema (NETPAC), announced award winners for work screened at TIFF 2021.
“We are thrilled to announce that Anatolian Leopard has received the 2021 FIPRESCI Jury Award,” said Diana Sanchez, Senior Director, Film, TIFF. “Every year we are amazed at the creativity and audaciousness of the filmmakers in our l...
Meet the 2021 TIFF Rising Stars: eight upcoming actors selected as standout performers from films in TIFF’s Official Selection. We will hear the next generation of acting talent give their thoughts on the film industry, share their experiences working on their latest projects, and discuss what’s next in their careers. The 46th Toronto International Film Festival runs September 9 to 18, 2021
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Thank you for joining us for the 46th Toronto International Film Festival on September 9–18, 2021.
The awards were revealed this saturday september18th
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
Belfast, dir. Kenneth Branagh
PEOPLE’S CHOICE DOCUMENTARY AWARD
The Rescue, dirs. E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin
PEOPLE’s CHOICE MIDNIGHT MADNESS AWARD
Titane, dir. Julia Ducournau
TIFF TRIBUTE ACTOR AWARDS
Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye...
Denis Villeneuve
The team behind DUNE in conversation with TIFF following its premiere at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival. Denis Villeneuve’s much-anticipated retelling of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic stars Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, and Zendaya. The 46th Toronto International Film Festival runs September 9 to 18, 2021.
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The newly created Every Story fund will provide ongoing resources and programming for diverse voices
The Toronto International Film Festival® today announced Every Story, a fund to support and celebrate film’s under-represented voices and audiences. This fund represents a tangible commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in film and expands upon TIFF’s integrated initiative in support of women in film, Share Her Journey. Through this fund, TIFF is ...
Joana Vicente and Cameron Bailey, Co-Heads of TIFF, announced today that cinematographer Ari Wegner will be honoured with the TIFF Variety Artisan Award at this year’s TIFF Tribute Awards. The award recognizes a distinguished creative who has excelled at their craft and made an outstanding contribution to cinema and entertainment. For the second straight year, the TIFF Tribute Awards will be broadcast on Saturday, September 18 at 7pm ET/PT, 8pm AT on CTV and everywhere CTV content ca...
ALL MY PUNY SORROWS
TIFF 2021
With Director: Michael McGowan
Michael McGowan
Michael McGowan’s touching adaptation of Miriam Toews’ beloved novel about two sisters boasts a fine cast led by Alison Pill and Sarah Gadon.
Michael is a Toronto-born writer and director for film and television. His feature films Saint Ralph (04), One Week (08), Score: A Hockey Musical (10), and Still Mine (12) all played the Festival. ...
THE ODD-JOB MEN
TIFF 2021
With Director: Neus Ballús
Photo by By Guillem Medina - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
INTERVIEW by Emmanuel Itier
Q: So, where did this idea about this unique movie come from?
Neus: The inspiration for this film comes from my step-father who is a plumber. He always told me about his strange stories that happened with some of his customers. I found them very weird and very revealing about human relationship. He has access to...
TERRORIZERS
TIFF 2021
IN CONVERSATION with Director: Wi Ding Ho
By Emmanuel Itier
Q: What was the inspiration for this film and what were your intentions making it?
Wi: I’m a filmmaker and I like telling engaging stories. So many movies are so linear today. But when you read a book there is a notion of going back and forth. I wanted to try to do something not linear, not predictable, not necessarily structured with a 3 acts construction and an obvious protago...
Arclight Films’ chairman Gary Hamilton announced today the company has locked distribution deals in key international territories in all media for the comedy-drama Queen Bees, starring Ellen Burstyn, Jane Curtin, Loretta Devine, Ann-Margret and James Caan.
Directed by Michael Lembeck and written by Donald Martin, Arclight Films has sold the rights to Queen Bees to MGM for the territories of Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Iceland, UK, Middle East, Gree...
Join TIFF's Joana Vicente and Cameron Bailey plus ETALK's Tyrone Edwards and Chloe Wilde to learn how to make the most of your Festival experience this September 9–18. For more: https://tiff.net/how-to-festival-2021
The Tony Award–winning musical Dear Evan Hansen was the Opening Night Gala Presentation at the 46th Toronto International Film Festival ® and screened Thursday, September 9 at Roy Thomson Hall.
Additional screenings of Dear Evan Hansen will take place at t...
Additional Conference speakers & Industry Selects titles announced for the 46th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival® announced today its Talent Development programmes, including TIFF Filmmaker Lab, TIFF Talent Accelerator, TIFF Rising Stars, and the TIFF Micki Moore Residency, as well as the recently confirmed Media Inclusion Initiative participants.
“Removing barriers for creators, storytellers, and performers so ...
Third annual TIFF Tribute Awards airs on CTV Saturday, Sept. 18 at 7 pm/8atl
TIFF People’s Choice Award and Platform Prize winners to be announced LIVE during one-hour event on CTV and streamed to global audiences by Variety
Joana Vicente and Cameron Bailey, Co-Heads of TIFF, announced today that six-time Grammy Award–winning music icon and activist Dionne Warwick will be honoured at the TIFF Tribute Awards with the Special Tribute Award, and that Night Raiders director ...
Rounding out the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival lineup are the audience-pleasing In Conversation With… series, and unique and inspiring Special Events. Packed with emotion and cultural significance, these events will offer audiences a wide range of experiences. Also announced today is TIFF’s Platform Prize Jury for 2021 and TIFF Industry Selects, a curated selection of 22 global films beyond the Official Selection that are available for sale at this year’s Festival...
“VIOLET”
TIFF 2021
With Director: Justine Bateman
Interview by Emmanuel Itier
Q: Where did the idea come from and the genesis for this unique picture?
Justine: I wrote this script in 2011 and during these years I had made a lot of “fear based” decisions, just enough to feel I wasn’t being myself. When I work through that I realized a few things. If I thoughts about the fears as if somebody else was saying them to me instead of being my own,...
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