WORKMAN ARTS ANNOUNCES
22nd ANNUAL RENDEZVOUS WITH MADNESS FILM FESTIVAL
TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX: NOVEMBER 10 – 15, 2014

TICKETS ON SALE & RWM 2014 SCHEDULE @ Festival Website

The first and largest mental health film festival in the world, Rendezvous with Madness (RWM), presented by Workman Arts (WA), returns to the TIFF Bell Lightbox from November 10 – 15 for its 22nd edition. The six-day festival showcases over 20 programs of feature and short films, Snoozeland – a multi-media installation and a closing day symposium with a spotlight on mental health and substance use in sports.

The spotlight kicks off on Friday, November 14 with the Canadian Premiere of No No: A Dockumentary, about former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher, Dock Ellis. Producer, Mike Blizzard will be joined in a post-screening discussion by a panel including former executive-director of the Major League Baseball Players Association and current executive-director of the National Hockey League Players Association, Donald Fehr. On Saturday, November 15, our Mental Health, Substance Use and Sports Symposium begins with an intimate discussion with former NHL goalie, Clint Malarchuk that will be recorded as an episode of popular podcast, The Mental Illness Happy Hour with Paul Gilmartin. A book signing for Malarchuk’s new autobiography, The Crazy Game will take place after the conversation. We will then present the Canadian Premiere of Tapia, an incredibly moving documentary portrait of former boxing champion, Johnny Tapia, featuring the final interview he gave before his passing.

“This year’s RWM film line-up is extremely powerful. Many of the films are unflinchingly honest, bold and provocative. We are seeing more truthful reflections and authentic portrayals of individuals who live with a mental illness and/or addiction every year,” says Lisa Brown, Rendezvous with Madness Founder and Workman Arts Executive Artistic Director.

Each screening is followed by a panel discussion with artists, mental health professionals and people with lived mental health experience. RWM presents powerful, entertaining and compelling images of mental health from around the world. These diverse viewpoints capture the global discussion surrounding mental health and encourage the breakdown of stigma across many cultures.

Tickets are on now on sale and can be purchased by telephone between 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. at 416-599-TIFF(8433) or toll free at 1-888-599-8433, online at www.rendezvouswithmadness.com, or in-person at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, Reitman Square, 350 King Street West from 10a.m. – 10p.m.

• Festival Pass (tickets to all screenings): $70
• Opening Night Gala (Preshow Reception and Rocks in My Pockets): $30
• Opening Night Screening Only (Rocks in My Pockets): $15
• Saturday Symposium: Mental Health In Sports: $20
• Regular Programs: $12 (a limited number of Pay-What-You-Can

Tickets also available at the door for people on fixed incomes)
Ticket prices vary. Please check with schedule before purchasing.

“We’ve got a great line-up of films at Rendezvous this year. The first feature-length animated film about mental illness, world-class documentaries, and some incredible debut features,” says Jeff Wright, Program Manager of RWM. “I’m especially excited for the discussions that we’re going to have as part of our spotlight on mental illness and addiction in professional sports.”

For more specifics on the festival schedule and this press release please visit festival website