News from TIFF, what to expect in Toronto

The Toronto International Film Festival® announced additional experts and bold new partnerships to join the TIFF Industry programme today. The stellar lineup at the Glenn Gould Studio and Vimeo Industry Convergence Centre (250 Front Street West), home of the Festival Industry Conference, promises to impress and inspire delegates with an unrivalled experience for film industry professionals.

 

TIFF® announced today the lineup of special guests and events that will enhance the in-cinema experience and complement the upcoming exhibition celebrating the life and work of legendary film auteur Stanley Kubrick. Stanley Kubrick will make its Canadian premiere at TIFF Bell Lightbox on October 31, 2014 until January 25, 2015. More than a decade has passed since Kubrick was honoured with a retrospective in Toronto, and the exhibition will be accompanied by the comprehensive look at his oeuvre, Stanley Kubrick: A Cinematic Odyssey. Throughout the run of the retrospective several esteemed guests, scholars and Kubrick collaborators will introduce a number of screenings and explore the themes and continued influence of Kubrick's work.

 

Starting September 19, TIFF Bell Lightbox features an incredible programming lineup, including a highly anticipated Stanley Kubrick exhibition, filmmaker retrospectives, free screenings and new releases of the best of contemporary international cinema.

 

The Toronto International Film Festival® has dedicated one day of its 2014 edition to a celebration of the charismatic, wise-cracking, comedic genius of living legend Bill Murray. September 5 is Bill Murray Day and includes free public screenings of three comedy classics Stripes, Groundhog Day and Ghostbusters, leading up to the world premiere of the latest Murray-starrer, Theodore Melfi's St. Vincent. Though the Festival cannot Groundhog Day the Bill Murray Day, a contest will be held to reward Murray fans who attend all three free screenings. But, really, everyone is a winner on Bill Murray Day.

 

The Toronto International Film Festival® invites audiences to step into the unparalleled experience of its Mavericks programme, featuring intimate conversations with leaders in the film world and beyond. Offering engaging, in-depth discussions and revealing anecdotes about their latest projects, this year's prestigious lineup of special guests includes filmmakers David Thorpe, Julie Taymor, Antoine Fuqua and Jon Stewart; actors Robert Duvall, Denzel Washington, Reese Witherspoon, Richard Gere and Juliette Binoche; and journalists Maziar Bahari and Dan Savage.

 

The Toronto International Film Festival® highlights 39 first and second feature films made by exceptional filmmakers from Canada and around the world in the Discovery programme. The lineup showcases brave films representing diverse perspectives and global voices from Pakistan, Vietnam, Kurdistan, Kenya, Ukraine, Brazil, Spain and more.

 

The Toronto International Film Festival® presents an international selection of family-friendly films as part of this year's TIFF Kids programme. From touching family dramas to visually dazzling adventures, this year's lineup will captivate film lovers of all ages. The programme boasts the world premiere of Oscar-nominated director Tomm Moore's second feature and performances from Sam Worthington and Brendan Gleeson.

 

The Toronto International Film Festival® today announced additional film titles in the Special Presentations, TIFF Docs, Contemporary World Cinema, Vanguard and Masters programmes. Titles include: a very personal Roger Waters concert documentary, co-directed by Waters; the latest film from the iconic Studio Ghibli, along with a documentary that takes audiences behind the curtain of the famed Japanese animation studio; James Franco's adaptation of The Sound and the Fury; and the latest from master filmmakers Raoul Peck and Nuri Bilge Ceylan.

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The 39th Toronto International Film Festival® attracts an unparalleled roster of celebrated film talent during the 11-day event, running September 4 to 14, 2014. Filmmakers expected to present their world premieres in Toronto include: Noah Baumbach, Mia Hansen-Løve, Alan Rickman, Chris Rock, Ning Hao, Philippe Falardeau, Susanne Bier, Oren Moverman, Michael Winterbottom, Ruba Nadda, Antoine Fuqua, Alanis Obomsawin, Peter Ho-Sun Chan, Christian Petzold, Isabel Coixet, Sophie Barthes, Bent Hamer, Lone Scherfig and Roger Waters.

 

The Toronto International Film Festival® goes beyond the cinema with this year's new Festival Street initiative. From September 4 to 7, King Street West between Peter and University Streets will be transformed into a pedestrian promenade featuring art works across multiple disciplines, pop-up performances, a music stage, food trucks, relaxed seating areas, and much more. Everyone is welcome to take a stroll and refuel with drinks or a quick bite, enjoy art installations by notable artists, kick up their heels to live music, and even play fun games.

 

The TIFF Next Wave and Manifesto initiatives at the Toronto International Film Festival® are developed to maximize the Festival experience with selections customized for fans of youth-driven and urban arts-focused films. The TIFF Next Wave committee of young film enthusiasts hand-pick Festival films that will resonate with their peers, while the Manifesto organization lends their expertise to identifying strong film representations of urban arts and culture.

 

The Toronto International Film Festival® is pleased to announce the awards celebrating cinematic excellence in the upcoming 2014 Festival lineup.

 

 

 

The Toronto International Film Festival® today announced details for the Asian Film Summit, which takes place during the 2014 Festival on Tuesday, September 9 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto. The Summit, now in its third year, is an initiative of TIFF's Industry Office and is a key element of TIFF's ongoing commitment to build bridges between Asia and the West, and features an international guest list of industry experts and programming that explores the East-West relationship.

 

TIFF Industry provides delegates with an opportunity to partake in a wealth of knowledge, to experience and learn about exciting new advancements from leaders in the art and business of cinema during the 39th Toronto International Film Festival®.