Latest Toronto International Film Festival Stories
Man of letters, cinema and conviction TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2012 /CNW/ - The National Film Board of Canada (NFB), Groupe Média TFO and Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) have organized an evening in tribute to Jacques Bensimon that will take place on Monday, December 3, at 6 p.m. at the Bell Blue Room of the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto. The event will also provide an opportunity to present his book, Agadir, un paradis dérobé, posthumously published by Editions...
TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2012 /CNW/ - Each year, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Awards recognize the talent and the creativity of esteemed Canadian and international artists who have distinguished themselves through the richness and the diversity of their work. For 37 years, TIFF has played a vital role in showcasing Canada and Canadian films to international audiences and bringing some of the most exciting new cinema that the world has to offer to Canadian audiences....
Birks celebrates Canadian women in film at an event held in partnership with Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto and Telefilm Canada TORONTO, Sept. 10, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Birks, Canada's leading prestige jeweller since 1879, celebrated the talent and accomplishments of seven Canadian women in film yesterday at an event held in partnership with Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto and Telefilm Canada. Among a crowd of 300 and more guests, among them industry members and Toronto influencers,...
TORONTO, Sept. 5, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - As Lead Sponsor of the Toronto International Film Festival, Bell today announced a tribute to the art of Canadian filmmaking at this year's Festival. Featuring live and augmented cinema inspired installations by some of Canada's leading street artists and interactive modules showcasing the best of Canadian film, Bell invites both festivalgoers and the general public to share in the experience. "TIFF is a premier international film festival...
TORONTO, Sept. 5, 2012 /CNW/ - RBC and the Toronto International Film Festival® today announced the winners of the 2012 RBC Emerging Filmmakers Competition. The films were reviewed by an esteemed panel of producers, directors and executives and the winning filmmakers have been awarded the following: NATIONAL WINNER: $15,000 Jordan Canning - (St. John's, Newfoundland) SECONDS - A man's life flashes before his eyes as he chokes to death on a piece of meat. HONOURABLE MENTION:...
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (http://www.myprgenie.com) -- Nikki Beach Worldwide, the global luxury lifestyle brand that introduced the world to the ultimate beach club concept, is thrilled to announce its return to Toronto with a pop-up location during the 37th Annual Toronto International Film Festival. From September 6th through September 11th, 2012, Nikki Beach will take residence on the rooftop patio of The Spoke Club, the prestigious venue located on...
NEW YORK, NY, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Today, the Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) announced Adam Bowers as the winner of the 2011 RBC Emerging Visions Director Prize, an extension of the RBC Emerging Visions program. The RBC Emerging Visions program is a collaborative symposium between RBC, IFP, and Film Society of Lincoln Center. Adam Bowers (New Low) will be awarded a cash prize and the opportunity to direct a trailer campaign for RBC....
Bono, Edge, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Madonna Events Streamed To Major Media Outlets WATERLOO, ON, Sept. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Dejero, creator of the award-winning 4G/3G/WiFi wireless live television transmission solution: Dejero LIVE+, announced today that The Canadian Press used Dejero LIVE+ to stream a number of red carpet events at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to major media outlets. TIFF is an international leader in film culture that draws worldwide...
With the Toronto International Film Festival underway, BELLOSOUND and iWatchz are teamed up to provide live performances and free swag to Four Seasons Hotel Toronto and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Toronto event guests. (PRWEB) September 09, 2011 iWatchz, creator of luxury iPod nano watch bands, is pleased to announce that they are teaming up with Daniel Buckman of BELLOSOUND during the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Throughout the festival, from September 8th-18th, Daniel...
TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Just as movies are no longer delivered to theaters on celluloid, a new web- and mobile based service aims to provide a 21st century solution for Hollywood to test nascent film and television projects, while giving fans an unprecedented opportunity to be part of the green-light process. FilmFunds launches today at the Toronto International Film Festival® as an official sponsor, providing exhibiting filmmakers gratis research and marketing services....
