Festivals

TIFF 2011: Henk Van der Kolk to launch Panama film fest

The TIFF co-founder is part of a consortium holding an inaugural International Film Festival of Panama in April 2012.

TIFF 2011: Union Pictures and Angel Entertainment partner

The two producers will step up their efforts to produce and release Canadian films at home and abroad.

TIFF 2011: Brit producer Jeremy Thomas praises Canadian film biz

The coproducer of David Cronenberg’s A Dangerous Method says Canada has a “healthy business.”

TIFF 2011: Breakaway stars talk ‘India’s national game’

Fest presser reveals the origins of the Indo-Canadian movie about a young man and a family immigrating to Toronto from India and looking to fit in.

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: Bravo! fetes shorts for breakfast

Photos from Bravo!FACT’s breakfast Friday morning, celebrating the 11 funded shorts set to screen at the festival.

TIFF 2011: eOne inks distribution deals for Hooligans, Devil’s Bridge

The Canadian indie will release the footie pic and horror feature overseas.

TIFF 2011: Andre Rouleau takes 2011 CMPA producer’s prize

The Quebec producer won $10,000 for producing three pictures in TIFF this year: Goon, Breakaway and Starbuck.

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: Pink Ribbons Inc. takes corporate cause marketing to task

The NFB documentary by Quebec director Lea Pool has a stark message: pink ribbons don’t shrink tumors and corporations are cashing in on breast cancer.

TIFF 2011: How Canada’s bank robber film stole into the festival

Writer and director Nathan Morlando tells Playback about creating his debut feature, Edwin Boyd, and the decision to cast actor Scott Speedman in the lead role.

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 picks.