Amidst the global coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival, taking place September 10–19, is tailoring to fit the moment.
Toronto International Film Festival
NAME OF FESTIVAL: Toronto International Film Festival
SINCE: 1976
WHERE: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
WEBSITE: www.tiff.net
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: TIFF is dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema to film lovers. Our vision is to lead the world in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image. What began as a ten-day film festival has grown to embrace programming 365 days a year. TIFF offers screenings, lectures, discussions, festivals, workshops, industry support and the chance to meet filmmakers from Canada and around the world.
Youtube Launches FREE We Are One: A Global Film Festival Partnering with Major Film Festivals
Tribeca is partnering with YouTube to launch We Are One: A Global Film Festival, a free 10-day digital film festival exclusively on YouTube.
TIFF Announces Top Ten Canadian Features and Shorts of 2019
TIFF revealed its Canada’s Top Ten list of features and short films of 2019. This year’s Top Ten list features three directorial debuts and four Indigenous filmmakers.
Hitler Comedy JOJO RABBIT Wins Top Prize at Toronto Intl Film Festival 2019. Complete List of Winners
Taika Waititi’s Jojo Rabbit starring Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, Rebel Wilson, won the top prize – the Grolsch People’s Choice Award at the 42nd Toronto International Film Festival.
MURMUR and HOW TO BUILD A GIRL Win FIPRESCI Prizes at Toronto Film Festival 2019
The FIPRESCI Prizes at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival were awarded to Heather Young for Murmur, and Coky Giedroyc for How to Build a Girl.
Pietro Marcello’s MARTIN EDEN Wins Toronto Film Fest’s 2019 Toronto Platform Prize
Pietro Marcello’s Martin Eden won the $20,000 CAD 2019 Toronto Platform Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Watch Trailer for Paula Hernandez’s THE SLEEPWALKERS World Premiering at Toronto Film Festival
Watch the trailer for the Argentinian film, The Sleepwalkers (Los Sonámbulos), directed by Paula Hernández, that will World Premiere at 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.
Thomas Heise’s Award-Winning Documentary HEIMAT IS A SPACE IN TIME Premieres at Toronto Film Festival
Thomas Heise’s Berlin Film Festival award winning documentary Heimat Is A Space in Time will make its North American Premiere at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.
Jamie Foxx, Antonio Banderas, Kerry Washington, Allison Janney Headline TIFF’s In Conversations With
The 2019 Toronto International Film Festival unveiled today its In Conversation With… lineup featuring five remarkable, multi-talented industry heavyweights.
New Films from Yorgos Lanthimos, Yona Rozenkier, Teemu Nikki Among Toronto Film Festival 2019 Short Cuts Lineup
The Toronto International Film Festival celebrates diversity with 35 international short films rounding out its Short Cuts lineup, including Nimic, a drama by Yorgos Lanthimos starring Matt Dillon.
Agnès Varda, Zacharias Kunuk, Javier Bardem Headline Toronto Film Festival’s Special Events Lineup
An irreplaceable filmmaker’s final feature, a look at the future of our seas, and a retelling of an important Inuk story are among Special Events at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.
Toronto International Film Festival to Spotlight Indigenous Filmmakers
The 2019 Toronto International Film Festival highlights the works of Indigenous filmmakers including Alanis Obomsawin (Abenaki), who comes to TIFF with Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger.
Director Mati Diop is First Recipient of TIFF’s Mary Pickford Award for Outstanding Female Talent
Director Mati Diop has received the honor of being the inaugural recipient of the Mary Pickford Award to be presented at the TIFF Tribute Gala at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.
Cinematographer Roger Deakins to Receive Variety Artisan Award at Toronto Film Festival
Academy Award-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins will be honored with the Variety Artisan Award at the TIFF Tribute Gala awards during the 44th Toronto International Film Festival.
Toronto Film Festival’s 2019 Wavelengths Program Lineup Highlights Politics and Artistic Experimentation
The Wavelengths program of the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival consists of 37 films, comprised of four programs of experimental short films, two curated pairings, and 10 features.
Toronto International Film Festival Rolls Out 2019 Contemporary World Cinema Lineup of Films from 48 Countries
The Toronto International Film Festival features a rich slate of films from 48 countries in the lineup for its 2019 Contemporary World Cinema.
Toronto International Film Festival Unveils 2019 Masters Lineup + World Premiere of Arturo Ripstein’s DEVIL BETWEEN THE LEGS
11 films set in Asia, Europe, North America, and Central America, including world premiere of Devil Between the Legs by Arturo Ripstein, will comprise the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival’s Masters program.
Toronto International Film Festival 2019 Adds New Gala and Special Presentation Films
Toronto International Film Festival announced the second set of films in the Gala and Special Presentations programs screening this September at the 44th edition of the Festival.
Joaquin Phoenix to Receive Actor Award at TIFF Tribute Gala at Toronto Film Festival
Joaquin Phoenix will be honored with the TIFF Tribute Actor Award at the TIFF Tribute Gala awards event, taking place during the Toronto International Film Festival.
Toronto International Film Festival 2019 Cinematheque Program to Feature Films in 35mm
The Cinematheque program at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival will feature select screenings in 35mm including Pablo Larraín’s No, and The Last Waltz directed by Martin Scorsese.
Toronto International Film Festival Showcases 10 Eclectic Films on 2019 Midnight Madness Lineup
Toronto International Film Festival announced the 10 eclectic films in 2019 Midnight Madness lineup including Isaac Nabwana’s gonzo action flick Crazy World, a celebration of the Ugandan film movement Wakaliwood.
Toronto International Film Festival Reveals Women Dominated 2019 Discovery Program Lineup
The revamped Discovery program at this year’s 2019 Toronto International Film Festival features a lineup of 37 films, with 54% of the selection directed by women.
Toronto International Film Festival Unveils 2019 Documentary Lineup, Films from Feras Fayyad, Bryce Dallas Howard, Alex Gibney
The Toronto International Film Festival unveiled its lineup of 25 documentary films. The program opens with the World Premiere of The Cave from director Feras Fayyad.
Toronto International Film Festival Unveils 2019 Platform Competition Lineup
The Toronto International Film Festival unveiled the 10 features – 40% are directed by women, that comprise the Platform competition for 2019.