Toronto International Film Festival
Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite is no stranger to the festival circuit. Back in 2013, her documentary Blackfish made an auspicious debut at the Sundance Film Festival, arguably being the most impactful project to come out of that year’s stellar lineup, profoundly influencing public...
When a movie first comes in contact with an audience, strange things can happen. Take, for instance, the case of "Dolemite," Rudy Ray Moore's classic 1975 Blaxploitation film.
A shambling, cheaply made, mostly non-professional production seemed surely headed for the dustbin before a...
The Toronto International Film Festival® celebrates diversity with 35 international short films rounding out its Short Cuts lineup. These titles represent over 30 countries with over 20 different languages.
“We’re thrilled to be able to showcase amazing work from the huge and diverse...
Director Mati Diop has been named the inaugural recipient of the Toronto International Film Festival’s Mary Pickford Award supported by MGM. The honor, to be presented at the TIFF Tribute Gala on Monday, September 9, is named in honour of Toronto native Mary Pickford and recognizes an emerging...
The 2019 Toronto International Film Festival® unveiled the lineup for its 2019 Contemporary World Cinema (CWC) program. The rich slate of titles from 48 countries features a wide range of thought-provoking stories that delve into cultural issues and social struggles in poetic and captivating...
The second set of selections has been set in the Gala and Special Presentations programs screening this September at the 44th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, which runs from Sept. 5-15.
These films round out the Gala and Special Presentations programs for a total of 20...
The Toronto International Film Festival® documentary program reveals its lineup of 25 non-fiction works, including 18 World Premieres with representation from 18 countries. The films cover many high-profile figures, both famous and infamous—including Truman Capote, Merce Cunningham, Ron Howard,...
The Toronto International Film Festival has unveiled the 10 features that comprise the Platform competition for 2019, a year rich in perspectives, genres, and exceptional performances by newcomers as well as established actors. Ranging from first-time feature directors to veterans at turning...
Director Barry Avrich’s new documentary David Foster: Off the Record will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, followed by a special tribute to Foster.
For the film, Avrich (The Last Mogul, Prosecuting Evil: The Extraordinary World of Ben...
An origin story about the Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix, a Mr. Rogers biopic with Tom Hanks and a film about strippers scamming Wall Street bankers with Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B are among the films premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.
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