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Legendary Director Brian DePalma & More Join Toronto Film Festival's Platform Jury
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 25, 2016


The Toronto International Film Festival® today announced the jury for Platform, the programme that champions directors' cinema from around the world.

Musical-Themed LA LA LAND & More Set for 2016 Toronto Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 26, 2016


It was announced today that The 41st edition of the Toronto International Film Festival will open with THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN.

Taylor Kitsch Hits the Stage at TIFF's Top Ten Event in L.A. Today
by Movies News Desk - Jul 30, 2015


TIFF announced that Canadian actor Taylor Kitsch will be featured in a special 'In Conversation With...' event hosted by Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of the Toronto International Film Festival, tonight, July 30 in Los Angeles.

Taylor Kitsch to Hit the Stage at TIFF's Top Ten Event in L.A., 7/30
by Movies News Desk - Jul 28, 2015


TIFF announced today that Canadian actor Taylor Kitsch will be featured in a special "In Conversation With…" event hosted by Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of the Toronto International Film Festival, on July 30 in Los Angeles. This event is part of the international tour of TIFF's Canada's Top Ten Film Festival, and is presented in partnership with Film Independent at LACMA. Established by TIFF in 2001, the Canada's Top Ten Film Festival celebrates and promotes contemporary Canadian cinema and raises awareness of Canadian achievements in film.

TIFF to Mark 40th Anniversary with Slate of Free Programming
by Movies News Desk - Jul 8, 2015


Piers Handling, Director & CEO of TIFF, tonight announced special programming taking place during the 2015 summer and fall seasons in celebration of the organization's 40th anniversary. The announcements were made at a free community party held in David Pecaut Square in downtown Toronto, prior to this season's first TIFF in the Park event, a screening of the 1992 Toronto International Film Festival People's Choice Award-winner Strictly Ballroom.

Photo Coverage: On the TIFF Red Carpet for THE JUDGE
by Walter McBride - Sep 5, 2014


The Toronto International Film Festival is in full swing, continuing through September 14, 2014. A total of 393 films are scheduled to be shown, including 143 world premieres. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the red carpet arrivals for THE JUDGE.

Toronto International Film Festival Lineup Announced
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2014


Piers Handling, CEO and Director of TIFF, and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of the Toronto International Film Festival, announced the first round of titles premiering in the Galas and Special Presentations programmes of the 39th Toronto International Film Festival®.

Experimental Documentary Essay THE END OF TIME Opens in NYC Today
by Movies News Desk - Nov 29, 2013


Peter Mettler's enthralling new film The End of Time combines elements of documentary, essay, and experimental cinema to create a tour de force that challenges our conception of time — and perhaps the very fabric of our existence.

Experimental Documentary Essay THE END OF TIME Opens in NYC, 11/29
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 12, 2013


Peter Mettler's enthralling new film The End of Time combines elements of documentary, essay, and experimental cinema to create a tour de force that challenges our conception of time — and perhaps the very fabric of our existence.

Photo Coverage: THE FIFTH ESTATE's TIFF Stage Presentation
by Walter McBride - Sep 6, 2013


The Toronto International Film Festival just kicked off in Toronto, Ontario, where it runs through September 15. Check out photos from the stage presentation for The Fifth Estate below!

Photo Coverage: 'The Cronenberg Project' TIFF Photo Call
by Walter McBride - Sep 5, 2013


The Toronto International Film Festival just kicked off in Toronto, Ontario, where it runs through September 15. Check out photos from the photo cal for The Cronenberg Project below!

Cast of THE BIG CHILL Head to TIFF for 30-Year Reunion
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 25, 2013


To celebrate the The Big Chill's 30th anniversary, TIFF is hosting a reunion of its own for the cast and crew as part of this year's Toronto International Film Festival.

Harvey Weinstein to Emcee Closing Night of Toronto Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 13, 2012


The Toronto International Film Festival today announced additional details for the TIFF Asian Film Summit, including an international guest list of notable industry experts and specialists as well as programming that explores the relationship between East and West. Harvey Weinstein, Co-Chairman of The Weinstein Company, will act as master of ceremonies for the closing banquet.

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