Film

TIFF 2011: How Deepa Mehta got Salman Rushdie to adapt Midnight’s Children

The Canadian director and the legendary novelist on Monday recount their page-to-screen collaboration at the Toronto International Film Festival.

TIFF 2011: Canuck directors talk bold Quebec films and DIY spirit

Bessai, Veninger, Falardeau and Grbovic are joined by Deepa Mehta in a TIFF industry panel exploring Canada’s rich filmmaking culture.

TIFF 2011: Michael Dowse’s Goon sells to Magnolia/Magnet stateside

The Jay Baruchel-starring hockey comedy is the first Canadian film to sell at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.

Playback’s Fall 2011 issue is out!

The latest issue of Playback’s quarterly print magazine is now available online.

TIFF 2011: Spurlock, Broomfield talk digital distribution

Directors Morgan Spurlock and Nick Broomfield (pictured) kicked off TIFF’s third annual Doc Conference this morning, with a discussion centered on the financial and creative challenges facing modern-day documentary filmmakers.

TIFF 2011: Costume designers talk characters and challenges

Costume designers for Goon, Splice and Videodrome reveal in a TIFF industry panel how they help filmmakers achieve their vision.

Canada at TIFF: Inside the fest with Karen Bruce

For each of the festival’s 11 days, TIFF’s director of Canadian Initiatives shares her tips, news and top TIFF picks.

TIFF 2011: Catching up with… producer Ted Hope

A video interview with prolific independent producer Ted Hope.

TIFF 2011: Seth Rogen aims to make more films in Canada

The Vancouver native told a TIFF press conference Sunday that he prefers Vancouver and Toronto to Albuquerque and Pittsburgh.

TIFF 2011: Myriad Pictures gets into Knife Fight

Kirk D’Amico’s shingle to sell the Rob Lowe-starring political comedy outside of North America.

Playback 2011 Canadian Film and TV Hall of Fame: Frederic Back

The iconic animator is celebrated for his achievements in filmmaking and environmental activism.

Canada at TIFF: Bruce’s Sunday picks

Karen Bruce, director of Canadian Initiatives at TIFF, shares her film and programming picks for Sunday, Sept. 11.