“An intriguing inside look at one of the greatest Film Festivals in the world by one of the guys who started the whole thing.” – Norman Jewison

The book takes us behind the scenes and tells the secrets of the world’s best film festivals, including Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Sundance and many others. Film Festival Confidential is an all-access pass to the famous stars and parties, offering readers an irresistible mix of gossip, glamour and glitz.

William Marshall, founder of the Toronto Film Festival, takes us behind the scenes of TIFF and other major festivals, offering readers a mix of gossip, glamour, and tips about the Top Ten Festivals in the world. The Canadian film industry brings in $3.5 billion a year in production – where would it be without the Toronto Film Festival. What is the future of the industry in Canada? And how do you get into all those great parties?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
In 1976 Bill Marshall was the first director of the Toronto International Film Festival. Since 1980 he has been active on the Festival’s board as Chairman Emeritus. The Festival has achieved worldwide success and is ranked as one of the top three film festivals in the world. Bill Marshall lives in Toronto