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Call for Entries – Inside Out LBGT Film Festival

Call for Entries – Inside Out LBGT Film Festival

In 1991, Inside Out celebrated its first film and video festival with a small community of people who yearned to see film and video created by and about lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people. Over the next two decades, the Festival grew in scope as well as attendance, becoming the largest event of its […]

REEL ASIAN ANNOUNCES 2014 AWARD WINNERS

REEL ASIAN ANNOUNCES 2014 AWARD WINNERS

The 18th annual edition of the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, presented by National Bank came to a close after 11 days in downtown Toronto, North York and Richmond Hill and announces the award winners of its juried feature and short film prizes including this year’s So You Think You Can Pitch? competition. As […]

TIFF Names September 5th Bill Murray Day

TIFF Names September 5th Bill Murray Day

“Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together… mass hysteria!” — Dr. Peter Venkman, Ghostbusters Special FREE screenings of Ghostbusters, Stripes and Groundhog Day and the world premiere of St. Vincent TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival® has dedicated one day of its 2014 edition to a celebration of the charismatic, wise-cracking, comedic genius of […]

Hot Docs Announces 19 Projects Set for Forum

Hot Docs Announces 19 Projects Set for Forum

from vkpr Hot Docs is pleased to announce the 19 projects that will be presented during this year’s Hot Docs Forum. Recognized as North America’s essential market for the international documentary community, the Hot Docs Forum will take place the mornings of April 30 and May 1 during the 2014 edition of Hot Docs, April […]

Planet in Focus Enviromental Film Festival 2013 Wrap Up

Planet in Focus Enviromental Film Festival 2013 Wrap Up

It’s a wrap! The 14th annual Planet in Focus Environmental Film Festival concluded today with a formal awards presentation at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto where Colonel Chris Hadfield accepted this year’s International Eco-Hero Award via live videoconference. Seven awards were presented to Canadian and International filmmakers before the Closing Night screening of Enrico […]

Reel Asian Wraps its 17th Annual Festival

Reel Asian Wraps its 17th Annual Festival

from vkpr The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, presented by National Bank came to a close on Saturday, November 16 after 12 days of film screenings, parties, panels and networking events and completing its 17th annual edition in Toronto and Richmond Hill. As Canada’s largest pan-Asian film festival, Reel Asian continues to fuel growing […]

Hot Docs’ Economic Impact Reported at $29.9-Million

Hot Docs’ Economic Impact Reported at $29.9-Million

from vkpr.ca Hot Docs’ first-ever economic impact study has revealed a total impact of $29.9-million on Ontario’s GDP, reflecting the event’s tremendous value to both Toronto and the province. The study, which was conducted around Hot Docs’ 2013 festival, conference and market and associated year-round operation, reported $5.1-million in attendee expenditure at the Festival, and […]

2013 NXNE Wrap UP

2013 NXNE Wrap UP

from flip-publicity The 19th year of NXNE (North by Northeast) was the biggest, most dynamic, and most successful festival yet, with more artists, new Comedy and Art components and 20% more fans attending overall. NXNE is now half the size of its sister festival SXSW and is poised for further growth in 2014 – the […]

Call for Entries – Annual CaribbeanTales Toronto Film Showcase

Call for Entries – Annual <em>CaribbeanTales</em> Toronto Film Showcase

from planet3 Celebrate an explosion of films from the Caribbean Diaspora, with interactive workshops, screenings and networking sessions. September 4 – 15 2013 CaribbeanTales, produced in partnership with Harbourfront Centre, is accepting submissions until June 30, 2013 for its 2013 Film Showcase. The Caribbean is coming to voice in Film. An explosion of talent in […]