TIFF announces Athens as focus of City to City program
FILMTIFF artistic director Cameron Bailey and international programmer Dimitri Eipides said in a conference call the 10 yet-to-be-selected films will be contemporary works.
Berkshire takes Canadian rights to How to Make Money Selling Drugs doc
FILMAnd BFIdeas Productions has inked a deal with U.S. distributor Women Make Movies to release its Canadian female soldier documentary Sisters in Arms south of the border (How to Make Money pictured).
Xavier Dolan adds Gus Van Sant as Laurence Anyways exec producer
FILMThe credit comes ahead of the U.S. release of the Quebec director’s third film (pictured) in the U.S. market by Breaking Glass Pictures.
TIFF unveils Canada’s Top 10 for 2012
FILMSelected by a panel of industry professionals, the films, including Cosmopolis, Goon (pictured) and Stories We Tell will screen Jan. 4 to 13 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto.
D Films takes Canadian rights to TIFF title Blancanieves
FILMThe indie distributor will release Spain’s contender for the best foreign language film category at the upcoming Academy Awards.
TIFF sets dates for 2013
FILMNext year’s festival will take place from Sept. 5 to Sept. 15, 2013.
New trend in TIFF directors getting Hollywood representation
FILMToronto has long been a gateway into the U.S. market. Now that means a possible signing with a Los Angeles talent agency.
eOne takes Brian De Palma’s Passion for North America
FILMThe Canadian distributor plans an early 2013 release for the thriller that bowed in Venice and was close to a deal with IFC Films in Toronto.
TIFF12: The documentary wrap
FILMHere’s a wrap-up of all of the key documentary news from the event’s 11 days, from the red carpets and parties, to the directors and the deal-making.
Inside the surge of U.S. buying activity at TIFF12
FILMTIFF senior manager of sales and industry office Justin Cutler (pictured) analyzes the 30% increase in sales stateside and how films with the “DIY” approach like Much Ado About Nothing were an audience hit.
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