Toronto International Film Festival

There is one week remaining to apply for the 2024 Jeffrey and Sandra Lyons Canadian Film Scholarship, which supports the development of scholarship or research-creation that activates the archive of the Film Reference Library, deepens knowledge about Canadian film and media, and strengthens the relationship between cultural and academic institutions in pursuit of knowledge mobilization. Find full scholarship information and application details online through TIFF’s Career Centre – Applications are due November 15 at 5pm. https://lnkd.in/gTDAhYN #scholarshipopportunity #researchcreation #culturalpreservation #canadianfilm

Immerse yourself in cinematic excitement this holiday season at TIFF Lightbox. As Toronto’s premiere destination for arts and culture, we invite you to enjoy our festive event packages  curated by our Cinematheque programming team. Feel the excitement of movie night alongside your clients, colleagues, and stakeholders with fresh popcorn, bespoke cocktail receptions, and catering by our trusted Hospitality Partners — including Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, Peter & Paul’s, and Revol Events. Experience the power of film and create lasting impressions with your most valued guests. Get in touch at events@tiff.net to secure your exclusive holiday experience, and learn more about the event spaces available in TIFF Lightbox at tiff.net/events

“We are honoured to have partnered on NO DRAMA with Universal, Jordan Peele, and Monkeypaw Productions for this groundbreaking inaugural program, celebrating the next wave of visionary storytelling. This collaboration marks a significant step in TIFF’s commitment to fostering bold and diverse voices in cinema, and we look forward to witnessing the impact these films will have on audiences worldwide.” –Cameron Bailey, CEO Announcing the five filmmakers selected for the inaugural Monkeypaw Productions NO DRAMA initiative, powered by TIFF & NBCUniversal Filmmakers Project: Chandler Crump, Charlie Dennis, Helena Hawkes, Jared Leaf and Ariel Zengotita. From the mind of Jordan Peele, this global initiative is aimed at cultivating breakout talent, empowering these five filmmakers to produce proofs of concept or short films, with the goal of developing them into full-length projects. This group will each receive a $50K USD grant to produce their projects, as well as creative and production networking support. These projects will screen outside of Official Selection at #TIFF50 next September. Read more about the NO DRAMA initiative: https://lnkd.in/e9irn5Tp

"I've never met someone like Jamie Lee Curtis... There's one Jamie Lee Curtis, and she's so powerful in her presence and so incredible." Culinary media personality and Emmy Award–winning writer, producer, and actor Matty Matheson joined us in TIFF's Studio 9 to discuss his experience working with Jamie Lee Curtis on THE BEAR, after the actress praised him last month at #TIFF24. Watch more Studio 9 interviews with directors, actors, screenwriters, producers, and more on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ece_8kyE

With awards season fast approaching, The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced their #GothamAwards nominations, featuring thirteen #TIFF24 Official Selection titles, including Halina Reijn’s BABYGIRL, Payal Kapadia’s ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT, and Brady Corbet’s THE BRUTALIST. Sean Baker’s ANORA, which had its Canadian Premiere at the Festival, led the pack with four nominations. Also among the nominations are several titles which were part of #TIFF23’s Official Selection, including Greg Kwedar’s SING SING, Agnieszka Holland’s GREEN BORDER, and Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s EVIL DOES NOT EXIST. https://lnkd.in/e36KgkWs

TIFF’s national film outreach programme, Film Circuit, just wrapped a tour of Ontario and British Columbia, supported by Ontario Arts Council | Conseil des arts de l'Ontario, screening Anthony Shim’s #TIFF22 Platform Prize–winning RICEBOY SLEEPS. Actor Ethan Hwang took part in the tour, introducing the film and participating in Q&A sessions with audiences at the Bruce County Museum in Southampton, ON, and Kay Meek Arts Centre in West Vancouver and Raven’s Cry Theatre in Sechelt, BC. Learn more about Film Circuit, including how to start a group in your community, at https://lnkd.in/eS44ayAz

“I wanted to use this storytelling and platforms for that, like filmmaking, like documentary-making… to be able to help young people and women to reflect on the world as they see it.” At the #TIFF24 Industry Conference, Nobel Peace Prize winner and activist Malala Yousafzai discusses telling her story through documentary and how the medium fuels her activism. Watch Yousafzai’s full Conference discussion, where she discussed her debut project as executive producer, Sue Kim’s THE LAST OF THE SEA WOMEN, how she continues to amplify underrepresented narratives, and more on the TIFF Originals YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/dWDScJ9K

Last night, TIFF Industry and Directors Guild of Canada - Ontario welcomed key Toronto-based members of the production team behind the FX series WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS for a special screening and panel discussion. Showrunner Paul Simms, Production Designer Shayne Fox, Costume Designer Laura Montgomery, and Stunt Coordinator and Director Tig Fong dove into the show’s multi-year journey, the development process behind the sixth and final season, and the production of the series in Ontario. This Case Study event was free for TIFF Industry Members as part of our monthly Industry membership programming. 📸 CL Becker Photography

TIFF is currently hiring for the position of Senior Coordinator, Loyalty & Engagement to lead the execution of mass-market Membership and Fundraising marketing campaigns to support the department’s revenue targets, as well as contributing to cross-team stewardship of TIFF Members and donors. All applications must be submitted online through TIFF’s Career Centre by November 8. https://lnkd.in/gTDAhYN #hiring #careers #membershipmarketing #fundraisingcampaign #customerservice #torontoarts

TIFF’s Visitor Experience team is hiring for a number of roles to provide quality customer service to patrons of TIFF Lightbox. ☕️ Concessions Stand Lead – Varda 🍿 Concessions Attendant 🎟️ Usher All applications must be submitted online through TIFF’s Career Centre by October 28. https://lnkd.in/gTDAhYN #hiring #careers #customerservicejobs #concessions #toronto