The 2018 Toronto International Film Festival took place from September 6 to September 16 in Toronto. Here are the 2018 winners of the festival’s awards, which were announced on September 16 at an awards-ceremony brunch:
The jury was comprised of Jury President Lesley Chow (Australia), Andrés Nazarala (Chile), Astrid Jansen (Belgium), Pierre Pageau (Canada), James Slotek (Canada), and Viswanath Subrahmanyan (India).
Jury remarks: “Ash Mayfair’s debut feature The Third Wife signalled the emergence of a young female director-writer whose aesthetic sensibilities, cinematic language, and extraordinary ability to illuminate the past for contemporary audiences augur well for the future of Vietnamese and world cinema.”
Jury remarks: “Bai Xue’s storytelling in her debut film The Crossing shattered cinematic boundaries to create an original visual language that propelled her protagonist’s emotional crossing into adulthood as she crossed the physical boundaries of Hong Kong into mainland China.”
The jury, selected from the Network for the Promotion of Asian Pacific Cinema, comprised of Vilsoni Hereniko (Fiji), Meng Xie (China), and Gülin Üstün (Turkey).
Honourable Mention: The jury awarded a special mention to Jérémy Comte’s Fauve for its confident visual storytelling and moving performances from the child actors.
The award offers a $10,000 cash prize, made possible by IWC Schaffhausen.
Honourable Mentions: Anette Sidor’s Fuck You, for its acutely observed study of teenage sexuality, and to Emma de Swaef and Marc James Roels’s This Magnificent Cake!, for the spectacular level of animation and the surreal humour it uses to explore its complex colonial subject matter.
The award offers a $10,000 cash prize, made possible by IWC Schaffhausen.
The jury was comprised of Claire Diao, Molly McGlynn, and Michael Pearce.
CANADIAN FILM JURY AWARDS
CITY OF TORONTO AWARD FOR BEST CANADIAN FIRST FEATURE FILM
The following is a press release from the Toronto International Film Festival:
Back for its fifth installment, the excitement and fun of the Toronto International Film Festival pours out from the theatres onto Festival Street and all the way up to the rooftop of TIFF Bell Lightbox. On opening weekend, September 6 to 9, King Street West between Peter Street and University Avenue will transform into the TIFF street party.
“The excitement of Festival is something we want to share with the entire city,” said Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of TIFF. “Festival Street is where everyone can enjoy and experience the excitement of the Festival and its celebration of film. Free screenings, great musical performances, and the impactful Share Her Journey Rally are just some of the highlights you can expect — and we invite everyone to join us.”
SHARE HER JOURNEY RALLY
Stand up for change with TIFF on the morning of Saturday, September 8 for the Share Her Journey Rally. All who want to see and be part of real change in the film industry are invited to join the action down on John Street at the Slaight Music Stage at 10am. With the support of partners ReFrame, TIME’S UP , and #AfterMeToo, we will hear from thought leaders and inspirational guests including:
– Dr. Stacy L. Smith , Founder and Director of the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, the leading global think tank studying issues of inequality in entertainment;
– Amanda Brugel , actor;
– Keri Putnam , Executive Director of Sundance Institute;
– Mia Kirshner , actor, and co-founder of #AfterMeToo;
– Amma Asante , filmmaker (“Belle,” “United Kingdom” and “Where Hands Touch”)
– Cathy Schulman , President, Welle Entertainment;
– Nandita Das , filmmaker (“Firaaq,” “Manto”) and actor;
– Zavia Forrest, TIFF Next Wave Committee member
The unforgettable morning will begin and wrap up with performances by Molly Johnson and Shakura S’Aida. RSVP at shareherjourney.org/rally to join the event.
MORE MOVIES AND MUSIC FOR FREE
The beating heart of Festival Street is the people of Toronto — and to say thank you to our great community, TIFF has partnered with the TTC once again to express some of that gratitude. Through this partnership, TIFF and the TTC are helping film fans get even more access to great movies for FREE. Street teams are set to distribute free Festival and TIFF Bell Lightbox tickets, culminating in a special TTC Free Screening at Roy Thomson Hall on September 9. This Festival event is open to all TTC riders — just bring your Metropass or PRESTO card for entry!*
There is something for everyone to participate in on Festival Street. This year, in honour of some of the film industry’s trailblazing women, audiences are invited to catch a free, 30th-anniversary screening of Penny Marshall’s classic “Big,” starring Tom Hanks as a kid who wishes he was grown up. Attendees can also listen to great music from Kayla Diamond and other up-and-coming talent on the Slaight Music Stage. For full lineup details, visit tiff.net.
Visitors are also welcome to grab a drink at one of the extended patios, sample delicious treats from an array of food trucks, and have fun with the many engaging partner activations. Last year, Festival Street saw 150,000 visitors in its four days and was a driving force behind increased revenue for local businesses.
*Free tickets can be reserved online, while quantities last. The TTC Free Screening may be Rushed. Tickets will be issued to the Rush line approximately 10 minutes before the start of the screening based on availability. There is a limit of one ticket per person with proof of a Metropass or PRESTO Card. Please arrive as soon as possible to join the Rush line.
REFINERY29 FESTIVAL ROOFTOP
Festival Street reaches new heights this year with the introduction of the Refinery29 Festival Rooftop, an intimate and interactive space that offers exciting and new Festival experiences, combined with an unmissable after-party on the top floor of TIFF Bell Lightbox. At the event, you can:
– Enter the whirlwind of Festival with a clear mind and a sense of calm thanks to MISFITSTUDIO’s movement session The Calm Before the Storm: A Mindful Festival Kickoff . Stretch next to talent including Amanda Crew ( “Freaks,” “Silicon Valley”) and hear advice from a panel of lifestyle experts and guests from the film world;
– Check out a live taping of Refinery29’s popular Facebook Live pop culture and entertainment show “The Mention” with a spotlight on the film “Life Itself”;
– Celebrate homegrown talent at Toronto on the Rise , an intimate panel and meet-and-greet with some of the city’s brightest up-and-coming stars, including Stephan James ( “If Beale Street Could Talk,” “Homecoming” ), Shamier Anderson ( “Destroyer” ), Lamar Johnson ( “The Hate U Give” ) , Jess Salgueiro ( “Workin’ Moms,” “MOUTHPIECE” ) and Mouna Traoré ( “In Contempt,” “American Gods” ), hosted by eTalk’s Traci Melchor;
– Take part in an interactive panel and workshop on The Magic of Movie Makeup , where attendees can learn makeup tips for everyday use from celebrity makeup artist Lucky Bromhead ( “Schitt’s Creek” ) and listen to insider tricks for special effects from prosthetic makeup masters Jordan Samuel (“The Shape of Water,” “Crimson Peak,” “Pacific Rim”) and Sean Sansom ( “The Shape of Water,” “IT,” “Carrie”). All audience participants will receive a L ’Oréal Paris gift at the end of the session.
At nightfall, TIFF Bell Lightbox’s rooftop will play host to the Official TIFF After-Party, presented by nightlife legends 1 OAK and in partnership with Oliver & Bonacini.
Tickets for rooftop events will go on sale to TIFF Members starting August 23 (by level). Non-Members may purchase tickets starting September 3, based on availability.
The 43rd Toronto International Film Festival runs from September 6 to 16, 2018.
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TIFF is a charitable cultural organization whose mission is to transform the way people see the world through film. An international leader in film culture, TIFF projects include the annual Toronto International Film Festival in September; TIFF Bell Lightbox, which features five cinemas, major exhibitions, and learning and entertainment facilities; and innovative national distribution program Film Circuit. The organization generates an annual economic impact of $189 million CAD. TIFF Bell Lightbox is generously supported by contributors including Founding Sponsor Bell, the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, the City of Toronto, the Reitman family (Ivan Reitman, Agi Mandel and Susan Michaels), The Daniels Corporation and RBC. For more information, visit tiff.net. The Toronto International Film Festival is generously supported by Lead Sponsor Bell, Major Sponsors RBC, L ’Oréal Paris, and Visa, and Major Supporters the Government of Ontario, Telefilm Canada and the City of Toronto. Share Her Journey is supported by the RBC Foundation, Betty-Ann Heggie, Aurora, Anne-Marie Canning, Jennifer Tory, Micki Moore & Lonard Simpson, Nespresso, Erika Olde-Coggin/Black Bicycle Entertainment, Sara & Graeme Thomson, and over 1,000 individual donors. Slaight Music Stage is generously supported by the Slaight Family Foundation. The Refinery29 Festival Rooftop is presented by Refinery29. The 1 OAK Lounge is presented by 1 OAK and Oliver & Bonacini. The 1 OAK Lounge is sponsored by Ciroc. Toronto on the Rise is free for public audiences compliments of Lotto Max.
The following are press releases from the Toronto International Film Festival:
TIFF announced today that the World Premiere of “Outlaw King,” David Mackenzie’s anticipated period drama chronicling the rise of 14th-century Scottish hero Robert the Bruce, will be the Opening Night Gala Presentation for the 43rd Toronto International Film Festival ® on Thursday, September 6, at Roy Thomson Hall.
This epic David-versus-Goliath tale reunites award-winning director David Mackenzie ( “Starred Up,” “Young Adam”) with his “Hell or High Water” actor Chris Pine, who takes on the starring role of the legendary Scottish king who leads a band of outlaws to reclaim the throne from the clutches of the English crown and its army. The film also stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Florence Pugh, and Billy Howle.
“TIFF’s Opening Night Film, ‘Outlaw King,’ tells a powerful story that is rich in drama, excitement, romance, and adventure,” said Piers Handling, Director & CEO of TIFF. “Audiences are promised a thrilling journey back in time, as David Mackenzie masterfully unwraps history with taut dramatic flare and brings to life the true story of Scottish hero Robert the Bruce. Gripping performances led by Chris Pine and Aaron Taylor-Johnson make this a classic, entertaining, and action-packed Festival opener.
“Thank you, TIFF , for welcoming our film into the world. The Festival is the perfect launch pad for our realistic epic, and we are delighted to be the first Scottish film ever to open Toronto,” said director David Mackenzie. “I cannot imagine a better place to have our World Premiere. Scotland and Canada’s histories are bound together, forged in the crucible of the struggles of history, bringing this day an affinity and sensibility that I hope will translate to a profound, visceral, and riotously entertaining experience. We have an amazing cast and crew working at the top of their game, and we are really looking forward to spreading some Scottish goodwill on the great city of Toronto.”
“Outlaw King” follows the untold, true story of Robert the Bruce, who transforms from defeated nobleman to outlaw hero during the oppressive occupation of medieval Scotland by Edward I of England. Despite grave consequences, Robert seizes the Scottish crown and rallies an impassioned group of men to fight back against the mighty army of the tyrannical King and his volatile son, the Prince of Wales.
Filmed in Scotland, the project was made with the full support of Creative Scotland and the Scottish government. The film opens in select theatres and launches globally on Netflix November 9, 2018.
The 43rd Toronto International Film Festival runs from September 6 to 16, 2018.
For film synopses, cast lists, images, and more information, see tiff.net/galas.
Laura Dern and Kristen Stewart in “Jeremiah Terminator LeRoy” (Photo courtesy of TIFF)
The Toronto International Festival announced today that the World Premiere of “Jeremiah Terminator LeRoy” will close this year’s Festival. From director Justin Kelly, “Jeremiah Terminator LeRoy” is based on one of the most famous literary gambits in American history. Adapted from the memoir “Girl Boy Girl: How I Became JT LeRoy” by Savannah Knoop, the film promises a boundary-breaking Closing Night Gala bursting with intrigue.
“With ‘Jeremiah Terminator LeRoy,’ Justin Kelly brings to the screen a truly unbelievable story that captivated a nation,” said Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of TIFF. “The storytelling is powerful and the characters are vivid, really evoking the idea that you have to see it to believe it.”
“I am beyond honored that my film ‘Jeremiah Terminator LeRoy’ will premiere at TIFF as the Closing Night Film,” said Justin Kelly, director of “Jeremiah Terminator LeRoy.” “I can’t wait for people to see the fascinating true story behind JT LeRoy, brought to life via incredible performances by a total dream cast.”
This captivating true story goes beyond the headlines to reveal the most compelling literary hoax of our generation. Laura Albert (Laura Dern) is an author who writes under a fictionalized persona, a disenfranchised young queer man named JT LeRoy. When her debut novel becomes a bestseller and JT becomes the darling of the literary world, she comes up with a unique solution to preserve her anonymity while giving life to her nom-de-plume. Enter her boyfriend’s androgynous sister, Savannah Knoop (Kristen Stewart), who connects with Laura’s punk, feminist, outsider universe and agrees to be JT in the public eye. Together, they embark on a wild ride of double lives, infiltrating the Hollywood and literary elite — and discovering who they are in the process.
“Jeremiah Terminator LeRoy” is a film by Elevated Films, The Fyzz Facility, Ingenious Media, Aquarius Content, Fortitude International, Sobini Films, Thirty Three Productions, LBI Entertainment, and Buffalo Gal Pictures. It is produced by Patrick Walmsley, Julie Yorn, Thor Bradwell, Gary Pearl, Cassian Elwes, Giri Tharan, Mark Amin, and Dave Hansen. It stars Kristen Stewart, Laura Dern, Diane Kruger, Jim Sturgess, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Courtney Love, James Jagger, and Dave Brown.
The 43rd Toronto International Film Festival runs from September 6 to 16, 2018.
For film synopses, cast lists, images, and more information, see tiff.net/galas.
The Toronto International Film Festival ® today unveiled its second batch of titles premiering in the Gala and Special Presentations programmes in September. Four Gala Presentations and 22 Special Presentations have been added to the selection of titles already announced. “We’re rounding out the lineup of Galas and Special Presentations with some of the most exciting films of the year,” said Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of TIFF. “Audiences won’t want to miss these premieres from a mix of newcomers and global heavyweights.” This second announcement brings the total for Galas and Special Presentations to 44 World Premieres, 9 International Premieres, 12 North American Premieres and 11 Canadian Premieres.
The 43rd Toronto International Film Festival runs from September 6 to 16, 2018.
The Toronto International Film Festival ® today unveiled its second batch of titles premiering in the Gala and Special Presentations programmes in September. Four Gala Presentations and 22 Special Presentations have been added to the selection of titles already announced. “We’re rounding out the lineup of Galas and Special Presentations with some of the most exciting films of the year,” said Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of TIFF. “Audiences won’t want to miss these premieres from a mix of newcomers and global heavyweights.”
This second announcement brings the total for Galas and Special Presentations to 44 World Premieres, 9 International Premieres, 12 North American Premieres and 11 Canadian Premieres.
The 43rd Toronto International Film Festival runs from September 6 to 16, 2018.
GALAS 2018
Green Book
Peter Farrelly | USA
World Premiere
* Closing Night Film *
Jeremiah Terminator LeRoy
Justin Kelly | Canada/USA/United Kingdom
World Premiere
The Lie
Veena Sud | Canada
World Premiere
*Opening Night Film *
Outlaw King
David Mackenzie | USA/United Kingdom
World Premiere
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2018
22 July
Paul Greengrass | Norway/Iceland
North American Premiere
American Woman
Jake Scott | USA
World Premiere
Baby ( Bao Bei Er )
Liu Jie | China
World Premiere
Boy Erased
Joel Edgerton | USA
International Premiere
Driven
Nick Hamm | Puerto Rico/United Kingdom/USA
North American Premiere
Duelles (Mothers’ Instinct)
Olivier Masset-Depasse | Belgium/France
World Premiere
A Faithful Man ( L ‘homme fidèle )
Louis Garrel | France
World Premiere
Gloria Bell
Sebastián Lelio | USA/Chile
World Premiere
Hold the Dark
Jeremy Saulnier | USA
World Premiere
Kursk
Thomas Vinterberg | Belgium/Luxembourg
World Premiere
Legend of the Demon Cat – Director’s Cut
Chen Kaige | China/Japan
World Premiere
Mid90s
Jonah Hill | USA
World Premiere
A Million Little Pieces
Sam Taylor-Johnson | USA
World Premiere
Never Look Away ( Werk ohne Autor )
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck | Germany
North American Premiere
The Quietude ( La Quietud )
Pablo Trapero | Argentina
North American Premiere
Skin
Guy Nattiv | USA
World Premiere
Teen Spirit
Max Minghella | USA
World Premiere
Tell It to the Bees
Annabel Jankel | United Kingdom
World Premiere
Viper Club
Maryam Keshavarz | USA
World Premiere
Vision
Naomi Kawase | Japan/France
International Premiere
Vita & Virginia
Chanya Button | United Kingdom/Ireland
World Premiere
Wild Rose
Tom Harper | United Kingdom
World Premiere
For film synopses, cast lists, images, and more information, see tiff.net/galas and tiff.net/specialpresentations
Festival tickets go on sale September 3 at 10am (TIFF Member pre-sale September 1 from 10am to 4pm). Buy tickets online at tiff.net , by phone at 416.599.TIFF or 1.888.599.8433, or in person at a box office. See box office locations and hours at tiff.net/tickets .
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The Toronto International Film Festival is generously supported by Lead Sponsor Bell, Major Sponsors RBC, L ’Oréal Paris, and Visa, and our Major Supporters the Government of Ontario, Telefilm Canada, and the City of Toronto.
This film is eligible for the Grolsch People’s Choice Award. Vote for your favourite films at tiff.net/vote .
The Gala programme is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts .
August 21, 2018 UPDATE:
The Toronto International Film Festival ® today announced two new films that will premiere as part of the Special Presentations programme in September. The World Premiere of Neil Jordan’s “Greta” and the North American Premiere of Brady Corbet’s “Vox Lux” will cap off the Festival’s Special Presentations and bring the total for the programme up to 24 titles.
“These are two films that explore nuanced narratives with exceptional leading women,” said Kerri Craddock, Director of Festival Programming at TIFF. “‘Greta’ and ‘Vox Lux’ both offer strong directorial visions, rich performances, and engaging stories. They complete the package of the Special Presentations programme.”
Neil Jordan’s “Greta” tells the story of a young New York woman named Frances (Chloë Grace Moretz) who strikes up an unlikely friendship with an enigmatic widow named Greta (Isabelle Huppert). The older woman’s motives are gradually revealed to be sinister and the film quickly descends into an exploration of loneliness, obsession, and manipulation. “Greta,” co-written by Jordan and Ray Wright, also stars Colm Feore, Maika Monroe, and Stephen Rea.
In musical drama “Vox Lux,” Brady Corbet’s second feature as writer-director tracks its heroine’s path from childhood tragedy to a life of fame and fortune. Starring Natalie Portman and Jude Law, the film begins with teenage sisters Celeste (Raffey Cassidy) and Eleanor (Stacy Martin) who survive a violent incident that changes their lives. The film is both a riveting character study and a perceptive survey of the cultural shifts that have shaped a generation.
A scene from “The Predator” (Photo by Kimberley French)
The following is a press release from the Toronto International Film Festival:
Midnight Madness has just announced its explosive lineup of films for the 43rd Toronto International Film Festival ® . Screening to an audience of die-hard film fans every evening at 11:59pm, this year’s programme features 10 quintessential genre movies that are guaranteed to either terrorize or mesmerize.
“This year’s Midnight Madness slate promises another idiosyncratic confluence of established and emerging genre filmmakers,” said Peter Kuplowsky, Midnight Madness Programmer. “To complement some of the buzziest provocations on the festival circuit, I have sought to curate an eccentric array of World Premieres that demonstrate the dexterity of genre cinema as a canvas for both sublime satisfaction and stunning subversion. That includes the section’s two much-anticipated sequels, “The Predator” and “Halloween,” each of which boldly and brilliantly builds upon its mythic iconography to thrilling and surprising effect.”
Kuplowsky continues to put his fearless stamp on the programme, starting with the opening film: the World Premiere of Shane Black’s “The Predator,” the director’s reinvention of the iconic film series. The lineup will also feature the highly anticipated World Premiere of “Halloween,” directed by David Gordon Green and starring Jamie Lee Curtis. The programme closes with the North American Premiere of “Diamantino,” Gabriel Abrantes and Daniel Schmidt’s bizarre, genre-bending film that fascinated audiences at Cannes earlier this year. Midnight Madness will also present the North American Premiere of the electrifying Gaspar Noé ’s “Climax.”
The films in this year’s lineup will feature strong performances by actors such as legendary Italian star Monica Bellucci, who plays the queen of a demonic underworld in the World Premiere of “Nekrotronic,” directed by Kiah Roache-Turner. Other films include Peter Strickland’s highly anticipated “In Fabric,” which follows the life of a cursed dress, and the International Premiere of “Assassination Nation,” directed by Sam Levinson.
Additional World Premieres from this year’s selection will include Emma Tammi’s “The Wind”; “The Standoff at Sparrow Creek,” directed by Henry Dunham; and Vasan Bala’s “The Man Who Feels No Pain,” the first Indian film ever selected for the Midnight Madness programme.
The 43rd Toronto International Film Festival runs from September 6 to 16, 2018.
Films screening as part of the Midnight Madness programme include:
Assassination Nation
Sam Levinson | USA
International Premiere
Climax
Gaspar Noé | France
North American Premiere
* Midnight Madness Closing Film *
Diamantino
Gabriel Abrantes, Daniel Schmidt | Portugal/France/Brazil
North American Premiere
Halloween
David Gordon Green | USA
World Premiere
In Fabric
Peter Strickland | UK
World Premiere
The Man Who Feels No Pain
Vasan Bala | India
World Premiere
Nekrotronic
Kiah Roache-Turner | Australia
World Premiere
* Midnight Madness Opening Film *
The Predator
Shane Black | USA
World Premiere
The Standoff at Sparrow Creek
Henry Dunham | USA
World Premiere
The Wind
Emma Tammi | USA
World Premiere
For film synopses, cast lists, images, and more information, see tiff.net/midnightmadness. Festival ticket packages start at $105. Purchase packages online at tiff.net/tickets, or by phone (416.599.TIFF)
Quincy Jones in “Quincy” (Photo courtesy of Netflix)
The following is a press release from the Toronto International Film Festival:
The Toronto International Film Festival’s ® 2018 documentary programme presents its lineup of 27 feature-length non-fiction films, representing 19 countries. The TIFF Docs selection will open with the World Premiere of Michael Moore’s “Fahrenheit 11/9,” a radical and humorous look at the United States under Donald Trump. Other World Premieres include Rashida Jones and Alan Hicks’ “Quincy,” profiling musical icon Quincy Jones; Victoria Stone and Mark Deeble’s “The Elephant Queen,” narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor, tracing the epic journey of an elephant herd; Billy Corben’s “Screwball,” a true-crime comedy on doping in Major League Baseball; and Maxim Pozdorovkin’s “The Truth About Killer Robots,” investigating the lethal consequences of automation. The TIFF Docs programme is made possible through the generous sponsorship of A&E IndieFilms.
“TIFF Docs contains multiple titles poised to become the next non-fiction hits after a summer of box-office breakouts,” said TIFF Docs Programmer Thom Powers. “Beyond the well-known directors in the lineup, look out for newer talents that will take audiences by surprise.”
One-third of this year’s doc features are directed or co-directed by female filmmakers including TIFF Docs closing film, Margarethe von Trotta’s Searching for Ingmar Bergman , which offers a multi-faceted look at the Swedish auteur’s life 100 years after his birth. Women creators, trailblazers, and the #MeToo movement are also examined within the lineup: Naziha Arebi’s “Freedom Fields,” about a Libyan women’s football team; Alex Holmes’ “Maiden” recounts the story of the first all-women sailing crew in the “Whitbread Round the World Race” (now the Volvo Ocean Race), skippered by Tracy Edwards; and Tom Volf’s “Maria by Callas,” narrated by Joyce DiDonato, profiles one of the major icons of the 20th century.
Grand adventures are at the heart of several docs in the selection. E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin’s “Free Solo” captures Alex Honnold’s unprecedented climb of El Capitan without safety ropes; Andrey Paounov’s “Walking on Water” documents the artist Christo’s project The Floating Piers ; John Chester’s “The Biggest Little Farm” chronicles an eight-year struggle to run a family farm; and Shannon Service and Jeffrey Waldron’s “Ghost Fleet” captures a nail-biting rescue of fishermen enslaved at sea.
After directing last year’s Festival opener “Borg vs McEnroe,” Janus Metz teams with Sine Plambech for the World Premiere of “Heartbound,” a longitudinal study 10 years in the making about the trend of Thai women marrying Danish men. And several documentaries represent eclectic perspectives told from around the world, including: Rithy Panh’s “Graves Without a Name,” on the legacy of Cambodia’s genocide; Jawad Rhalib’s “When Arabs Danced,” on Muslim performers pushing boundaries; James Longley’s “Angels Are Made of Light,” about a group of Afghan children and their teachers; and Frederick Wiseman’s “Monrovia, Indiana,” about a small town in America’s Midwest.
The 43rd Toronto International Film Festival runs from September 6 to 16, 2018.
Films screening as part of the TIFF Docs programme include:
American Dharma
Errol Morris | USA/United Kingdom
North American Premiere
Angels Are Made of Light
James Longley | USA/Denmark/Norway
Canadian Premiere
The Biggest Little Farm
John Chester | USA
International Premiere
Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes
Alexis Bloom | USA
World Premiere
The Elephant Queen
Victoria Stone, Mark Deeble | United Kingdom/Kenya
World Premiere
* TIFF Docs Opening Film * Fahrenheit 11/9
Michael Moore | USA
World Premiere
Free Solo
E. Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin | USA
International Premiere
The following is a press release from the Toronto International Film Festival:
The Toronto International Film Festival ® unveiled today the 12 feature films that comprise the Platform lineup for 2018, marking a year rich in distinct voices and assured directorial efforts that address difficult subject matters unflinchingly. Ranging from period pieces to police dramas, and even incorporating elements of sci-fi, the films in this year’s lineup also stand out for the variety of genres they explore and the number of complex contemporary anxieties they consider.
“This year’s Platform selection stands out for the assured and precise directing on display,” said TIFF Director & CEO Piers Handling. “We are thrilled to present a slate that perfectly embodies the essence of the programme with so many risk-taking, challenging, and, at times, formally inventive titles that are the result of audacious directors making bold choices.”
The programme’s lineup for 2018 includes four features (30%) directed or co-directed by women, and seven titles that feature strong women in leading roles. Hailing from the Americas, Europe, and Asia, all but two of the titles will be making their World Premiere at the Festival. Caroline Poggi & Jonathan Vinel’s “Jessica Forever” is the standout feature directorial debut in the programme.
Now in its fourth year, Platform is the Toronto International Film Festival’s juried programme that champions risk-taking, with a lineup of up to 12 works with high artistic merit and a bold directorial vision. A three-person jury selects the winner of the Toronto Platform Prize, an award of $25,000 CAD made possible by Air France, which will be presented to the best film in the lineup at the Awards Ceremony on the last day of the Festival.
Previous titles that have screened as part of the programme include Armando Iannucci’s “The Death of Stalin” (2017), Warwick Thornton’s “Sweet Country” (2017), Pablo Larraín’s “Jackie” (2016), Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight” (2016), and Eva Husson’s “Bang Gang” (2015).
The Platform programme is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Air France.
Films screening as part of the Platform programme include:
“Angelo”
Markus Schleinzer | Austria/Luxembourg
World Premiere
“Cities of Last Things”
Ho Wi Ding | Taiwan/China/USA/France
World Premiere
“Destroyer”
Karyn Kusama | USA
International Premiere
Platform Opening Film
“Donnybrook”
Tim Sutton | USA
World Premiere
“The Good Girls ( Las niñas bien)”
Alejandra Márquez Abella | Mexico
World Premiere
“Her Smell”
Alex Ross Perry | USA
World Premiere
“The Innocent”
Simon Jaquemet | Switzerland/Germany
World Premiere
Platform Closing Film
“Jessica Forever”
Caroline Poggi, Jonathan Vinel | France
World Premiere
“Mademoiselle de Joncquières”
Emmanuel Mouret | France
World Premiere
“Out of Blue”
Carol Morley | UK
World Premiere
“The River”
Emir Baigazin | Kazakhstan/Poland/Norway
North American Premiere
“Rojo”
Benjamín Naishtat | Argentina/Brazil/France/Netherlands/Germany
World Premiere
For film synopses, cast lists, images and more information see tiff.net/platform Festival ticket packages start at $105. Purchase packages online at tiff.net/tickets, by phone (416.599.TIFF or 1.888.599.8433), or in person at TIFF Bell Lightbox until August 13 while quantities last. TIFF prefers Visa. Social Media: @TIFF_NET #TIFF18 Facebook.com/TIFF
About TIFF
TIFF is a charitable cultural organization whose mission is to transform the way people see the world through film. An international leader in film culture, TIFF projects include the annual Toronto International Film Festival in September; TIFF Bell Lightbox, which features five cinemas, major exhibitions, and learning and entertainment facilities; and innovative national distribution program Film Circuit. The organization generates an annual economic impact of $189 million CAD.
TIFF Bell Lightbox is generously supported by contributors including Founding Sponsor Bell, the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, the City of Toronto, the Reitman family (Ivan Reitman, Agi Mandel and Susan Michaels), The Daniels Corporation and RBC. For more information, visit tiff.net.
The Toronto International Film Festival is supported by Lead Sponsor Bell, Major Sponsors, RBC, L’Oréal Paris, and Visa, and Major Supporters the Government of Ontario, Telefilm Canada, and the City of Toronto.
The Platform programme is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Air France.
The Toronto International Film Festival ® today revealed Xavier Dolan’s “The Death and Life of John F. Donovan” will have its World Premiere at the Festival this September. The surprise announcement was made at TIFF’s Canadian press conference, held at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto. The Death and Life of John F. Donovan follows the story of a young actor (Jacob Tremblay) as he reminisces on the letters he once shared with an American TV star (Kit Harington), who passed away a decade earlier, and the impact those letters had on both their lives. The film also stars Natalie Portman, Ben Schnetzer, Susan Sarandon, Jared Keeso, Kathy Bates, Thandie Newton, Emily Hampshire, and former TIFF Rising Star Sarah Gadon.
“In only a few short years, Xavier Dolan has drawn film lovers all over the world into his personal vision,” said Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of TIFF. “That vision and his remarkable skill as a filmmaker are on full display in his English-language debut. We are honoured to premiere it in Toronto.”
“The Death and Life of John F. Donovan” will screen as part of the Special Presentations programme. The 43rd Toronto International Film Festival runs from September 6 to 16, 2018. For film synopses, cast lists, images, and more information, see tiff.net/tiff. Festival ticket packages start at $105. Purchase packages online at tiff.net/tickets, by phone (416.599.TIFF or 1.888.599.8433), or in person at TIFF Bell Lightbox until August 13, while quantities last. TIFF prefers Visa.
The following is a press release from the Toronto International Film Festival:
Piers Handling, CEO and Director of TIFF, and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of TIFF, today unveiled the first round of titles premiering in the Gala and Special Presentation programmes of the 43rd Toronto International Film Festival.
Of the 17 Galas and 30 Special Presentations, this first announcement includes 21 World Premieres, 7 International Premieres, 8 North American Premieres and 11 Canadian Premieres. The selection announced today includes 13 features directed by women.
“We have an exceptional selection of films this year that will excite Festival audiences from all walks of life,” said Handling. “Today’s lineup showcases beloved auteurs alongside fresh voices in filmmaking, including numerous female powerhouses. The sweeping range in cinematic storytelling from around the world is a testament to the uniqueness of the films that are being made.”
“Every September we invite the whole film world to Toronto, one of the most diverse, movie-mad cities in the world. I’m thrilled that we’ve been able to put together a lineup of Galas and Special Presentations that reflects Toronto’s spirit of inclusive, passionate engagement with film. We can’t wait to unveil these films for our audience.”
This year, the Gala and Special Presentations programmes will include films by Claire Denis, Steve McQueen, Alfonso Cuarón, Barry Jenkins, Nicole Holofcener, Patricia Rozema, Damien Chazelle, Elizabeth Chomko, Zhang Yimou, Bradley Cooper, Nadine Labaki, Anurag Kashyap, Amma Asante, Matteo Garrone, Eva Husson, Jason Reitman, Lee Chang-dong, Keith Behrman, George Tillman, Jr., Olivier Assayas, and Jiang Wen.
More Festival films, including additional Gala and Special Presentations selections, will be announced in the coming weeks. Next up: the Canadian lineup, which will be unveiled on August 1 at 10am ET.
The Toronto International Film Festival took place from September 7 to September 17, 2017. Here is the list of this year’s TIFF award winners:
People’s Choice Awards
The Grolsch People’s Choice Award Winner: Martin McDonagh’s “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” First runner-up: Craig Gillespie’s “I, Tonya” Second runner-up: Luca Guadagnino’s “Call Me By Your Name”
The Grolsch People’s Choice Midnight Madness Award Winner: Joseph Kahn’s “Bodied” First runner-up: James Franco’s “The Disaster Artist” Second runner-up: Craig Zahler’s “Brawl in Cell Block 99”
The Grolsch People’s Choice Documentary Award Winner: Agnès Varda and JR’s “Faces Places” First runner-up: Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas De Pencier’s “Long Time Running” Second runner-up: Morgan Spurlock’s “Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!”
International Jury Awards
Toronto Platform Prize Presented by Air France
Warwick Thornton’s “Sweet Country”
The Prizes of the International Federation of Film Critics (Fipreci Prizes) Winner – Discovery: Sadaf Foroughi’s “Ava” Winner – Special Presentations: Manuel Martín Cuenca’s “The Motive (El Autor)”
Netpac Award Winner: Huang Hsin-Yao’s The Great Buddha+
Short Film Jury Awards
IWC Short Cuts Award for Best Canadian Short Film Winner: Marc-Antoine Lemire’s Pre-Drink
IWC Short Cuts Award for Best Short Film Winner: Niki Lindroth von Bahr’s The Burden (Min Börda)
Canadian Film Jury Awards
City of Toronto Award for Best Canadian Film Winner: Wayne Wapeemukwa’s “Luk’ Luk’l”
Canada Goose Award for Best Canadian Feature Film Winner: Robin Aubert’s “Les Affamés”
The 42nd Annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) takes place at various locations in Toronto from September 7 to September 17, 2017. Here are some photos and videos from the event:
“Suburbicon”
Karimah Westbrook, George Clooney,, Julianne Moore, Matt Damon and producer Grant Heslov at the Toronto International Film Festival press conference for “Suburbicon,” at TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
George Clooney at the Toronto International Film Festival press conference for “Suburbicon,” at TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Julianne Moore and Matt Damon at the Toronto International Film Festival press conference for “Suburbicon,” at TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Grant Heslov and Director George Clooney at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Suburbicon” at the Princess of Wales Theater in Toronto on September 9, 2017 (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Julianne Moore at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Suburbicon” at the Princess of Wales Theater in Toronto on September 9, 2017 (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Karimah Westbrook at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Suburbicon” at the Princess of Wales Theater in Toronto on September 9, 2017 (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
George Clooney at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Suburbicon” at the Princess of Wales Theater in Toronto on September 9, 2017 (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
George Clooney, Paramount Pictures chairman/CEO Jim Gianopulos, Noah Jupe and Julianne Moore at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Suburbicon” at the Princess of Wales Theater in Toronto on September 9, 2017 (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Alex Hassell at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Suburbicon” at the Princess of Wales Theater in Toronto on September 9, 2017 (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
“mother!”
Jennifer Lawrence and producer Ari Handel at the Toronto International Film Festival press conference for “mother!” at TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Darren Aronofsky at the ‘mother!’ press conference during the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival held at TIFF Bell Lightbox on September 10, 2017 in Toronto, Canada.
Darren Aronofsky, Jennifer Lawrence, Ari Handel and Scott Franklin at the Toronto International Film Festival press conference for “mother!” at TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Jennifer Lawrence at the Toronto International Film Festival press conference for “mother!”TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “mother!” at the Princess of Wales Theater in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Ed Harris at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “mother!” at the Princess of Wales Theater in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Javier Bardem and Paramount Pictures chairman/CEO Jim Gianopulos at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “mother!” at the Princess of Wales Theater in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Ed Harris at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “mother!” at the Princess of Wales Theater in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Jennifer Lawrence and Paramount Pictures chairman/CEO Jim Gianopulos at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “mother!” at the Princess of Wales Theater in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
“Battle of the Sexes”
Steve Carell and Emma Stone at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Battle of the Sexes” at Ryerson Theatre in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Battle of the Sexes” at Ryerson Theatre in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Sarah Silverman at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Battle of the Sexes” at Ryerson Theatre in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Billie Jean King at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Battle of the Sexes” at Ryerson Theatre in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Elisabeth Shue, Steve Carell, Emma Stone, Valerie Faris, Billie Jean King, Jonathan Dayton, Alan Cumming, Sarah Silverman, Austin Stowell, Jessica McNamee, Andrea Riseborough, Bill Pullman, Martha MacIsaac, and Natalie Morales at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Battle of the Sexes” at Ryerson Theatre in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Stephen Gilula, Andrea Riseborough, David Greenbaum, Nancy Utley, and Matthew Greenfield at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Battle of the Sexes” at Ryerson Theatre in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Alan Cumming at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Battle of the Sexes” at Ryerson Theatre in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Natalie Morales at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Battle of the Sexes” at Ryerson Theatre in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
James Mackay at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Battle of the Sexes” at Ryerson Theatre in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Austin Stowell at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Battle of the Sexes” at Ryerson Theatre in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Elisabeth Shue at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Battle of the Sexes” at Ryerson Theatre in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Bill Pullman at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Battle of the Sexes” at Ryerson Theatre in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Fox Searchlight’s TIFF Party
Emma Stone, Sally Hawkins and Octavia Spencer at Fox Searchlight’s Toronto Film Festival Party at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Frances McDormand, Guillermo Del Toro and Octavia Spencer at Fox Searchlight’s Toronto Film Festival Party at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Octavia Spencer, Zachary Quinto and Sarah Silverman at Fox Searchlight’s Toronto Film Festival Party at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Sam Rockwell at Fox Searchlight’s Toronto Film Festival Party at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Billie Jean King and Bill Pullman at Fox Searchlight’s Toronto Film Festival Party at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Andrea Riseborough at Fox Searchlight’s Toronto Film Festival Party at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz at Fox Searchlight’s Toronto Film Festival Party at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton at Fox Searchlight’s Toronto Film Festival Party at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Martin McDonagh and Guillermo del Toro at Fox Searchlight’s Toronto Film Festival Party at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Jessica McNamee at Fox Searchlight’s Toronto Film Festival Party at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
James Mackay at Fox Searchlight’s Toronto Film Festival Party at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
DJ Michelle Pesce at Fox Searchlight’s Toronto Film Festival Party at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Martha MacIsaac at Fox Searchlight’s Toronto Film Festival Party at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Elisabeth Shue and Fox Searchlight VP of Publicity Melissa Holloway at Fox Searchlight’s Toronto Film Festival Party at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Fox Searchlight Pictures presidents Nancy Utley and Claudia Lewis at Fox Searchlight’s Toronto Film Festival Party at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight Pictures)
“Mudbound”
Garrett Hedlund, Mary J. Blige, Jason Mitchell, Dee Rees, Rob Morgan, Netflix’s Scott Stuber, and Jason Clarke at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere after-party for “Mudbound” (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix)
Jason Mitchell and Virgil Williams at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere after-party for “Mudbound” (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix)
Kim Roth, Charles D. King and Poppy Hanks at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Mudbound” at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto on September 12, 2017 (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix)
Carey Mulligan at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Mudbound” at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto on September 12, 2017 (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix)
Dee Rees and Kim Wayans at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Mudbound” at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto on September 12, 2017 (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix)
Virgil Williams at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Mudbound” at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto on September 12, 2017 (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix)
Rob Morgan at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Mudbound” at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto on September 12, 2017 (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix)
Garrett Hedlund and Roots Canada CEO Michael Budman at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere after-party for “Mudbound” (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix)
Mary J. Blige at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Mudbound” at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto on September 12, 2017 (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix)
“The Mountain Between Us”
Kate Winslet at the Toronto International Film Festival.premiere of “The Mountain Between Us” at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Eric Charbonneau)
Idris Elba, Kate Winslet, Beau Bridges and director Hany Abu-Assad at the Toronto International Film Festival.premiere of “The Mountain Between Us” at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Eric Charbonneau)
Sabrina Dhowre and Idris Elba at the Toronto International Film Festival.premiere of “The Mountain Between Us” at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Eric Charbonneau)
Wendy Treece Bridges and Beau Bridges at the Toronto International Film Festival.premiere of “The Mountain Between Us” at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Eric Charbonneau)
Idris Elba and Kate Winslet at the Toronto International Film Festival.premiere of “The Mountain Between Us” at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Eric Charbonneau)
Kate Winslet at the Toronto International Film Festival.premiere of “The Mountain Between Us” at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Eric Charbonneau)
Grey Goose Vodka events
Jessica Chastain at the “Molly’s Game” premiere part, hosted by Grey Goose Vodka, at the Citizen in Toronto on September 8, 2017 (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Grey Goose)
Colin Farrell, writer/director Yorgos Lanthimos and Nicole Kidman at “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” premiere party hosted By Grey Goose Vodka, at Soho House in Toronto on September 9, 2017 (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Grey Goose)
Idris Elba at the “Molly’s Game” premiere part, hosted by Grey Goose Vodka, at the Citizen in Toronto on September 8, 2017 (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Grey Goose)
Director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, writer/executive producer Michael Mitnick, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon and Nicholas Hoult at Grey Goose’s Cocktails and Conversation event for “The Current War” in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Eric Charbonneau)
Alessandro Nivola, director Sebastián Lelio, Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams at Grey Goose’s Cocktails and Conversation event for “Disobedience” in Toronto on September 11, 2017 (Photo by Eric Charbonneau)
Writer/producer Steven Knight, Michael Greyeyes, director Susanna White and Jessica Chastain at Grey Goose’s Cocktails and Conversation event for “Woman Walks Ahead” in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Eric Charbonneau)
Ellen Page and Kate Mara at the “My Days of Mercy” premiere party, hosted by Grey Goose Vodka, at Soho House in Toronto on September 11, 2017 (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Grey Goose)
Nicholas Hoult, Michael Shannon and Benedict Cumberbatch at Grey Goose’s Cocktails and Conversation event for “The Current War” in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Eric Charbonneau)
Judi Dench at the “Victoria and Abdul” premiere party, hosted by Grey Goose Vodka, at Soho House in Toronto on September 10, 2017 (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Grey Goose)
Tatiana Maslany and Jake Gyllenhaal at the “Stronger” premiere party, hosted by Grey Goose Vodka, at Soho House in Toronto on September 8, 2017 (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Grey Goose)
Zachary Quinto at the eOne party, hosted by Grey Goose Vodka, at Soho House in Toronto on September 8, 2017 (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Grey Goose)
Miranda Richardson at the “Stronger” premiere party, hosted by Grey Goose Vodka, at Soho House in Toronto on September 8, 2017 (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Grey Goose)
Judy Greer at the eOne party, hosted by Grey Goose Vodka, at Soho House in Toronto on September 8, 2017 (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Grey Goose)
Writer/director/producer Fatih Akin and Diane Kruger at Grey Goose’s Cocktails and Conversation event for “Disobedience” in Toronto on September 12, 2017 (Photo by Eric Charbonneau)
Bella Heathcote and Luke Evansat the “Professor Marston and the Wonder Women” premiere party, hosted by Grey Goose Vodka, at Soho House in Toronto on September 12, 2017 (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Grey Goose)
