More than 150 guest speakers will take the stage including Glenn Close, Cassian Elwes, Armie Hammer, Mary Harron, Armando Iannucci, Franklin Leonard, Morgan Spurlock, Syrinthia Studer, Graham Taylor and Larry Wilmore.

The six-day conference, which runs September 8-13, will incite provocative discussions and inspire innovative strategies for creative and business leadership. It will feature a range of curated programmes, which brings emphasis to different elements of industry debate including Master Classes, Guardian TIFF Talks, Dialogues and our Connections and Foundations series. 

 

Amazon Video Direct Sponsored Session

Amazon Video Direct gives video providers a self-service program to reach Amazon customers. This session will discuss the changing independent film di...

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BREAKFAST AT TIFF: Canada meets Latin America and Spain

Canada meets Latin America and Spain in this breakfast for producers, hosted by Telefilm Canada.  ...

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BREAKFAST AT TIFF: CaribbeanTales Incubator - The Big Pitch! presented by FLOW

Presented by CaribbeanTales, participants of the renowned world-class CaribbeanTales Incubator program will pitch to working industry entertainment pr...

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BREAKFAST AT TIFF: Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the South Africa-Canada Coproduction Treaty

Hosted by NFVF, this breakfast celebrates the long-standing relationship between South Africa and Canada, as well as the South African films in Offici...

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BREAKFAST AT TIFF: Celebrating National Agencies

Hosted by TIFF. ...

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BREAKFAST AT TIFF: Chile & Brazil bi-lateral coproduction agreement with Canada

Co-production opportunities between Chile, Brazil, and Canada are the focus of this breakfast for Canadian directors, producers, and stakeholders.  ...

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BREAKFAST AT TIFF: Discover the Finnish 25% cash rebate

Hosted by Finland Film Commission, this breakfast will focus on the new 25% cash rebate production incentive for producers interested in filming in Fi...

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BREAKFAST AT TIFF: Doing Business with Germany

Doing business with Germany is the focus of this breakfast for industry professionals, hosted by German Films....

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BREAKFAST AT TIFF: New Zealand Celebrates Indigenous Filmmakers at TIFF

Hosted by the New Zealand Film Commission and co-presented by Canada Media Fund, this breakfast will celebrate Indigenous filmmakers from around the w...

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Buyer's Lounge

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CMPA Indiescreen Awards

The CMPA Indiescreen Awards recognize the vision, entrepreneurship, and passion of Canadian independent producers. The Established Producer Award cele...

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CONNECTIONS Co-Productions 1

Cinema is boundless; expand your horizons and your borders. This networking session is geared towards resourceful producers who are looking for tools ...

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CONNECTIONS Co-Productions 2

Cinema is boundless; expand your horizons and your borders. This networking session is geared towards resourceful producers who are looking for tools ...

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CONNECTIONS Documentary A

We are delighted to be able to present this networking event as part of TIFF’s Doc Conference. Delegates will have the opportunity to meet with 6 lead...

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CONNECTIONS Documentary B

We are delighted to be able to present this networking event as part of TIFF’s Doc Conference. Delegates will have the opportunity to meet with 6 lead...

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CONNECTIONS New Technology & Immersive Storytelling

Is multi-sensory technology more science than art or more art than science? Come meet the creators, business leaders, and disruptors of the technologi...

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CONNECTIONS Primetime 1

Long gone are the days when screen size delineated quality. The best and brightest are turning to television to produce original, compelling cinematic...

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CONNECTIONS Primetime 2

Long gone are the days when screen size delineated quality. The best and brightest are turning to television to produce original, compelling cinematic...

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CONNECTIONS Short Cuts 1

Snapchat shorts, viral videos, and Vimeo’s Short of the Week. The hunger for pint-sized content with colossal bite has never been greater. Learn how t...

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CONNECTIONS Short Cuts 2

Snapchat shorts, viral videos, and Vimeo’s Short of the Week. The hunger for pint-sized content with colossal bite has never been greater. Learn how t...

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DIALOGUES 2001: An Immersive Odyssey

As Mel Brooks wrote, “When will then be now?” From Ray Bradbury and Steven Spielberg to the Wachowskis, these visionaries have inspired generations of...

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DIALOGUES 3 for 30: From Words to Screen

Hosted by The Black List’s Franklin Leonard and Kate Hagen, three screenwriters each present an anatomy of a scene in their Festival film, exploring t...

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DIALOGUES At the Table

Join us for a seat at the table with executives and leaders for a candid conversation examining the importance of bringing more diverse perspectives t...

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DIALOGUES Behind the Scenes

Whether you're an emerging or seasoned filmmaker, carving each film's creative path is an ongoing journey. Join the creative teams behind Unicorn Stor...

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DIALOGUES Building Canada's Indigenous Screen Office

Meet Danis Goulet, Valerie Creighton and Marcia Nickerson, the architects of Canada's Indigenous Screen Office, who employed a vertical approach to cr...

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DIALOGUES Directing Actors and Actors Directing

Whether you’re a director directing actors, an actor directing actors, or a director directing non-actors, in the medium of short film there is no roo...

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DIALOGUES Eve of Disruption

From content creation to distribution, every aspect of the entertainment industry is undergoing an unprecedented change. What content are we going to ...

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DIALOGUES Maximizing Your Short's Impact

You've completed your short film, and now you’re trying to get it seen. But between sales, distribution, self-distribution, online options, and submit...

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Doc Conference/

DOC CONFERENCE Beating the Odds: How to Build a Sustainable Creative Career

Are you rethinking your career strategy - or in need of one? This presentation will help documentary filmmakers increase their chances of building sus...

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Doc Conference/

DOC CONFERENCE Maverick: Anjali Nayar

There are critical conversations happening today in the documentary community about appropriation. Canadian-Indian filmmaker Anjali Nayar (Gun Runners...

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DOC CONFERENCE Maverick: Brett Morgen

In his new film, Jane, director Brett Morgen (Cobain: Montage of Heck, Crossfire Hurricane, Chicago 10) dives into an extraordinary visual record of J...

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Doc Conference/

DOC CONFERENCE Maverick: Denis Côté

Denis Côté (Curling, Ta peau si lisse) is one of Canada’s most accomplished, versatile, and consistently surprising filmmakers, alternating between bi...

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DOC CONFERENCE Maverick: Sam Pollard

In his new film, Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me, director Sam Pollard (Slavery by Another Name, Eyes on the Prize II) draws upon rich archives and...

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DOC CONFERENCE Mavericks: Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady

In their newest film, One of Us, directors Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady turn their lens on the Hasidic community of New York City, capturing the lives...

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Doc Conference/

DOC CONFERENCE Morgan Spurlock Presents Cultureshock

Cultureshock is a new documentary series from A&E, Warrior Poets, and Entertainment Weekly that looks at the untold stories behind watershed moments i...

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DOC CONFERENCE Private Investment in Documentary: How and Why?

Geralyn Dreyfous is a producer and investor whose credits include Born into Brothels, The Invisible War, and The Square. She is the co-founder of Impa...

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FOUNDATIONS Border Patrol

With NAFTA under negotiation, US and Canadian producers face new challenges. How do politics impact our industry, productions, and sustainability? Thi...

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FOUNDATIONS License to Trill

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Your project is on a budget. But you won’t let limited funds get in the way of the Tarantinoesque soundtrack you have your heart set on. What are your...

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FOUNDATIONS Paradigm Lost: Realizing Original Stories

Archetypes, tropes, clichés, and predictable endings. It’s no easy feat to rise above the paradigms and the tried-tested-and-true formulas. But these ...

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FOUNDATIONS Talk to Me: The Director/Cinematographer Relationship

Films depend on a reliable crew committed to executing the creator’s vision. But how do you effectively translate your vision into terms and examples ...

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FOUNDATIONS Talk to Me: The Director/Editor Relationship

Films depend on a reliable crew committed to executing the creator’s vision. But how do you effectively translate your vision into terms and examples ...

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FOUNDATIONS Writer's Work: Honing Your Original Voice

Calling all scriptwriters! Authenticity and original voices are invaluable and in demand. How do you turn a script that is unique and genuine into som...

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INDUSTRY CLOSING COCKTAIL

Cap off six days of discussion with complimentary drinks, and forge connections that will last until TIFF 2018....

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INDUSTRY HAPPY HOUR Co-presented by D'Alessio Law Group

Catch up on the day’s events over complimentary drinks, sponsored by D’Alessio Law Group. Connect with filmmakers, producers, and potential business p...

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INDUSTRY HAPPY HOUR Presented by Adobe®

Catch up on the day’s events over complimentary drinks, sponsored by Adobe®. Connect with filmmakers, producers, and potential business partners from ...

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INDUSTRY HAPPY HOUR Presented by Amazon Video Direct

Catch up on the day’s events over complimentary drinks, sponsored by Amazon Video Direct. Connect with filmmakers, producers, and potential business p...

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INDUSTRY HAPPY HOUR Presented by SHOWTIME® DOCUMENTARY FILMS

Catch up on the day’s documentary discussions over complimentary drinks, sponsored by SHOWTIME® DOCUMENTARY FILMS. Connect with filmmakers, producers,...

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INDUSTRY HAPPY HOUR Presented by Telefilm Canada

Catch up on the day’s events over complimentary drinks, presented by Telefilm Canada. Connect with filmmakers, producers, and potential business partn...

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MASTER CLASS Aaron Sorkin

Our 2017 Industry Conference kicks-off with an extraordinary Masterclass with Aaron Sorkin! The legendary Academy award-winning screenwriter, producer...

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MASTER CLASS Armando Iannucci

BAFTA - and Emmy award-winning legend Armando Iannucci has written, produced, and directed some of the most influential comedic work in radio, televis...

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MASTER CLASS Bong Joon Ho

Join us for a rare and illuminating journey into the cinematic world of one of South Korea's most versatile writer-directors, Bong Joon Ho! A true cin...

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MASTER CLASS Larry Wilmore

From his humble beginnings as a young stand-up comic to his gig roasting President Barack Obama at the 2016 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Larry ...

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MASTER CLASS Mary Harron

Director, writer, former music journalist - Mary Harron has always had her finger on the pulse. Having split her time in her formative years between L...

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MICROSESSIONS Adobe®: The Art of the Edit

See this panel of editors working across genres - from feature films to episodic series and up-and-coming indie films - as they discuss their editing ...

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MICROSESSIONS Ontario College of Trades

Learn the tricks of the trade in this microsession dedicated to finding your best crew. Join the Ontario College of Trades and some of Ontario's best ...

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MOGULS Anna Serner

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She’s determined, she’s feisty, she’s funny, and she’s Swedish! Anna Serner is the visionary leader of the Swedish Film Institute, and she’s intent on...

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MOGULS Cassian Elwes

Cassian Elwes, producer and former co-head of WIlliam Morris, loves making films. With an impeccable eye for talent and creative business acumen, Elwe...

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Podcast Slot

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TELEFILM CANADA PITCH THIS!

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Telefilm Canada PITCH THIS! returns for its 18th consecutive year at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. Six teams of talented emerging fil...

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TELEFILM CANADA'S TALENT TO WATCH Canada's Class of 2017: Powered by Creativity

Canadian directors with distinctive low-budget films at TIFF 2017 discuss the art of filmmaking powered by creativity, collaboration… and not much cas...

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TELEFILM CANADA'S TALENT TO WATCH Going International: What to Know Before You Go!

Your energy is high, your project is great, your bags are packed… Now what? What kind of business plan will spark interest and inspire confidence? How...

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TELEFILM CANADA'S TALENT TO WATCH In the Director Chair: Lady Boss

The worldwide film community has been challenged on gender discrimination, studies report on the imbalanced statistics behind the camera, public agenc...

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THE GUARDIAN TIFF TALKS Call Me By Your Name

The Guardian’s east coast arts editor Ben Lee sits down with director Luca Guadagnino and lead actors Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet, to discuss ...

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THE GUARDIAN TIFF TALKS Glenn Close

Six-time Academy Award nominee Glenn Close has built a remarkable body of work spanning decades, genres, and generations, from The Big Chill to Albert...

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THE GUARDIAN TIFF TALKS Working Title Films: Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner

With 12 Academy Awards and over 100 films to the company’s name, it's clear the secret to producing critically acclaimed box-office hits and emblems o...

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TIFF LONG TAKE LIVE Louis C.K.

Our chart-topping podcast TIFF Long Take goes live for the first time as hosts Rob Kraszewski and Geoff Macnaughton sit down with the iconic comedian,...