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Festivals
Berkshire takes Canadian rights to How to Make Money Selling Drugs doc
And 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
The 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
Selected 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
The indie distributor will release Spain’s contender for the best foreign language film category at the upcoming Academy Awards.
TIFF sets dates for 2013
Next year’s festival will take place from Sept. 5 to Sept. 15, 2013.
New trend in TIFF directors getting Hollywood representation
Toronto 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
The 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
Here’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
TIFF 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.
VVS Films acquires Spring Breakers for Canada
The Canadian distributor emerges from TIFF with the Harmony Korine indie (pictured) and two more titles, Alexandre Aja’s Horns and David Grovic’s Motel, on its domestic release slate.
Mongrel acquires Marilyn for Canada
Distributor Mongrel Media has acquired all Canadian rights for Liz Garbus’s TIFF hit Love, Marilyn (pictured), after being wowed by the doc during the Toronto festival.
TIFF12: Totting up the value of Toronto for Canadian filmmakers
Winnipeg’s Sean Garrity says getting the “official-selection-Toronto-wreath” can boost a film’s sales and audience appeal.
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