Category: Festival
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The 27th Reel Asian Film Festival Luncheon@The Shangri-La-Wed.,May 31, 2023
By Sally Warburton & Photography By Alex Lam Fire Horse Award Presentation Luncheon and Red Carpet at Shangri-La Hotel Toronto The Reel Asian International Film Festival will take place November 8 – 19, 2023 in Toronto, Canada Today was a celebratory event to present the 2023 Fire Horse Award. The return of the Fire Horse…
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The CFC Gala: Take 35 Celebrates 35 Years of Empowering Canadian Storytellers – and the 80s @ REBEL-Thurs.May 11th,2023
Friends of the CFC, started by famous director Canadian Norman Jewison, celebrated its 35th anniversary with an amazing fun-filled evening of 1980’s inspired fashion and iconic music while graciously raising funds for the upcoming generation of Canadian storytellers. The beautiful summer-like evening’s delicious hors d’oeuvres and dinner, catered by top-notch O&B, were accompanied by top-tier…
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Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie:@Hot Docs Film Festival 2023
Michael J. Fox is one of Canada’s most famous actors. Admired world wide. Starring in both the American sitcom TV series Family Ties and the Back to the Future Films in the 1980’s. Back to the Future being the biggest grossing film in 1985. So when Michael J. Fox announced in 1991 that he’d been…
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Hot Docs Festival: audience award winners announced + now streaming!
Hot Docs Wraps 2023 Edition; $208K Awarded to Festival Films & Pitch Projects Hot Docs Festival 2023 came to its close last night, bringing 214 films from 72 countries to audiences in Toronto cinemas. The 11-day festival featured 308 live screenings on nine screens at four venues across the city, with 235 live filmmaker Q&As,…
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A Young Korean Woman Navigates the Complexities of Modern Urban Solitude in ALONERS, a Thoughtful, Resonant Drama Premiering on VOD/Digital on 6/9 TRAILER
A YOUNG KOREAN WOMAN NAVIGATES THE COMPLEXITIESOF MODERN URBAN SOLITUDE IN A THOUGHTFUL AND RESONANT DRAMATHE FESTIVAL FAVORITE DIRECTORIAL DEBUT FROM HONG SEONG-EUN PREMIERES VIA VOD & DIGITALON JUNE 9, 2023“An introspective film, simultaneously gripping and melancholy but punctuated by moments of humor, Aloners is a stirring portrait of the cages we build for ourselves—and questions how and when…
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Toronto’s Festival of Beer 2023 presented by The Beer Store returns July 28 – 30th,2023-Artist lineup includes Ice Cube, Third Eye Blind, T-Pain and more with international and craft beers in three-day fun in the sun @Bandshell Park,Exhibition Place
Toronto’s Festival of Beer 2023 presented by The Beer Store returns July 28 – 30th— Artist lineup includes Ice Cube, Third Eye Blind, T-Pain and more with international and craft beers in three-day fun in the sun at Exhibition Place — Toronto, ON. Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Toronto’s Festival of Beer presented by The Beer Store, taking place July 28th – 30th at Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place, Toronto. This year’s must-see #TFOB2023 entertainment line-up includes American rap legend, filmmaker and actor, Ice…
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HONG KONG ACTIVIST/LEADER AND NOBEL PEACE PRIZE NOMINEENATHAN LAW WILL NOT BE ATTENDING THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE DOCUMENTARY “WHO’S AFRAID OF NATHAN LAW” AT HOT DOCS IN TORONTO TONIGHT, APRIL 30, 2023 DUE TO VISAS NOT BEING PROCESSED
PRODUCER ANDREW DUNCAN SPEAKS OUT ON THE SITUATION NATHAN LAW SPEAKS OUT VIA TWITTER TORONTO, ONTARIO – Producers of the new documentary WHO’S AFRAID OF NATHAN LAW have been informed that the subject of the film – Hong Kong activist/Nobel Peace Prize nominee Nathan Law – will not be able to travel from the UK…
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Artist Project@Better Living Centre-April 13th-16th,2023
The 2023 edition of the Artist Project once again began with the wonderful fun-filled Preview Night Party, full of amazing diverse art from emerging artists (with most artists on hand to joyfully aid in your enjoyment), fascinating Fashion Arts Toronto runway shows, delightful DJ sets, delicious food and libations plus a pop-up Fashion Arts Toronto…
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MÁ SÀI GÒN (MOTHER SAIGON) by Khoa Lê – In competition at VISIONS DU RÉEL and HOT DOCS
MÁ SÀI GÒN (MOTHER SAIGON) by Khoa Lê In competition at VISIONS DU RÉEL and HOT DOCS Credit © Danny Taillon Montreal, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 – Les Films du 3 Mars and Les Films de l’Autre are proud to announce that MÁ SÀI GÒN (MOTHER SAIGON), the second feature film directed by Khoa Lê, will be screening in competition in two…
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Hot Docs Unveils 30th-Anniversary Festival Program-APRIL 27- MAY 7, 2023&CELEBRATING A 30-YEAR DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE INNON-FICTION STORYTELLING
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, North America’s largest documentary festival, conference and market, will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, with the 2023 Festival taking place April 27 to May 7 in Toronto. From 2848 film submissions, this year’s slate will present 214 films from 72 countries in 13 programs and will feature 70 world and…
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Opening Night Gala for the 2023 Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival (MISAFF)-Thurs.,March 23rd,2023
By Alex Lam Canada’s leading South Asian Film Festival, MISAFF, celebrates its monumental 10th edition this March 23rd – March 26th, continuing its mission to feature and spotlight new voices in South Asian cinema.The festival will make its homecoming back at the Mississauga Living Arts Centre and the Cineplex Square One Cinemas showcasing 40 films,…
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Sommsation Wine Lounge Is A Sensation In Park City During Film Festivals!
SOMMSATION IS A SENSATION IN PARK CITY DURING FILM FESTIVALS Wine Experience Brand and Marketplace Fetes Filmmakers at Old Town Cellars and Zooz Cinema Center at Mustang Restaurant; Celebs from Will Forte to Rain Phoenix Visited Sommsation Lounger Will Forte and Elizabeth Mitchell at ALIENS ABDUCTED MY PARENTS AND NOW I FEEL KINDA LEFT OUT…
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IDS Toronto-Interior Design Show 2023- Preview- Moving Parts: Design For A Complex World, And The Opening Night Party-Thursday, January 19 to Sunday, January 22, 2023-MTCC
IDS Toronto, the much anticipated annual display of the ultimate in interior design, opened with a media preview of the new foray of Caesarstone into its innovative porcelain and natural materials, Miele’s amazing sustainable products, and much more from the many design-forward exhibitors. The Opening Night Party on Thursday, January 19, allowed party-goers the ability…
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RIDM’s 25th edition: Celebrating a quarter-century of encounters
RIDM’s 25th edition: Celebrating a quarter-century of encounters The Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM)’s 25th edition ended on November 27. After two pandemic years, this anniversary edition allowed audiences to enjoy the festival entirely on the big screen. Film enthusiasts and the documentary community once again had the opportunity to gather around 157 screenings, 3 listening sessions and 5 virtual reality…
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Slamdance Film Festival 2023 Slate of Incredible Feature Films
“Silent Love” Slamdance Competition Documentary Feature Film About the Film: “Silent Love” is an incredibly intimate documentary looking at the lives of two women in love and raising a pubescent teenager in a small Polish village. Aga plays the role of both mother and father to her teenage brother, Milosz, but there is something vital she isn’t telling…
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OSHEAGA 2023 | Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Rüfüs Du Sol to Headline Osheaga
The 16th edition of the OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Light is set to be a massive celebration with some of the top performers in music. From August 4 to 6, Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène will be the epicentre of live music bliss, as the headliners of Canada’s favourite music festival take the stage…
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Canadian International Fashion Film Festival (CANIFFF) 3 Days Of Festival Events & 21 Award Categories-November 28th to 30th, 2022
By Steph C. & Alex Lam THE DiRECTORS PARTY TIFF for the fashionistas? Canadian International Fashion Film Festival (CANIFFF) showcased the very best submissions from the international fashion films community for three days from November 28th to 30th in Toronto. An intimate and exclusive Directors’ Party kicked off the event at the majestic Eglinton Grand…
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A Palestinian Father is Forced to Find a Way Across the Border to His Injured Son in 200 METERS, Both a Family Drama and Frenetic Thriller, Premiering Theatrically on 11/18 and via VOD/Digital on 12/6Hi
WITH HIS INJURED SON IN AN ISRAELI HOSPITAL, A PALESTINIAN FATHER IS DENIED BORDER ENTRY AND TAKES MATTERS INTO HIS OWN HANDS IN A POIGNANT FILM BALANCING FAMILY DRAMA WITH FRENETIC THRILLSTHIS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FAVORITE PREMIERES THEATRICALLY AT QUAD CINEMA IN NYC ON NOVEMBER 18, 2022&WILL PREMIERE ON VOD & LEADING DIGITAL PLATFORMS ON DECEMBER 6, 2022 “A superb central…
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ImagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival and Opening Night October 18-23, 2022 – Toronto | Digital October – 24-30, 2022
By Sally Warburton Tuesday, October 18 was the first night of the annual ImagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival. The opening night event party was held at Ricarda’s on Peter Street in Toronto. A beautiful venue to welcome Indigenous filmmakers, people in the film industry, movie-goers and others who support Indigenous film and arts. The…
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Fashion Art Toronto announces details for Fall 2022 showcase Four-day fashion event to present runway collections from 30 designers
Toronto’s annual multi-arts fashion week Fashion Art Toronto announced it is taking over historic venue Parkdale Hall (1605 Queen St W.) for its upcoming four-day Fall event. The fashion-forward showcase will run from Thursday, November 10 through Sunday, November 13, and feature contemporary and experiential runway shows from 30 designers. “Fashion Art Toronto’s Fall event will share inspired collections from a…
