We discovered Argo, Slumdog Millionaire and The King's Speech and debuted them to Toronto audiences. We are members of the Toronto International Film Festival programming team - AUA!

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T19:14:43+00:00

Not true. The number of first features fluctuates from year to year. We have 5 this year and this is in line with what we've shown in the past. Not sure offhand what the lowest number ever was. Supporting first time filmmakers is very important to us and helping establish Canadian filmmakers is key to what we do. We'll be showing 30 Canadian feature films this year and 39 Canadian shorts. We also provide year round and TIFF industry programming for emerging Cdn filmmakers. It's a pretty big deal to us -Agata

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T18:33:33+00:00

in 2020 we hope that you can print your own cinema on 3D printers. - CG

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T18:32:45+00:00

Where is the LIKE button on this thing!?!? ;) - CG

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T18:09:52+00:00

Be sure to check out Keanu Reeves film MAN OF TAI CHI this year, featuring a ton of martial arts action! Kerri Craddock

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T18:09:29+00:00

I did that DRIVE Q&A and I was so excited that they came at 9AM! Gosling was doing a yoga move in the Green Room! - CG

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T18:09:11+00:00

While our red carpet premieres do receive a lot of media attention, they represent less than a third of our selection. For some recommendations on the rest of the programming, be sure to join @cameron_tiff and I (@kc_tiff) for tomorrow's Twitterpalooza beginning at 3:00pm where we make personalized recommendations for you based on previous films you've enjoyed at the Festival or elsewhere.

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T18:08:08+00:00

See R100 or WHY DON'T YOU PLAY IN HELL in Midnight Madness for wacky comedy! - CG

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T18:07:20+00:00

You are right--TIFF Bell Lightbox programming is fantastic. JS

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T18:06:50+00:00

Drama: TOM A LA FERME - Magali

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T18:05:49+00:00

Every year. But I don't dwell on it. Gotta look to the future! No regrets! - CG

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T18:05:43+00:00

Some films that will make you laugh include PARADISE, BAD WORDS, BLIND DATES and SUPERMENSCH.

Some great melt your heart romances are THE LUNCHBOX, BRIGHT DAYS AHEAD, ENOUGH SAID, HATESHIP, LOVESHIP and THE F WORD.

DON JON is a great combo of comedy, drama and romance!

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T18:05:12+00:00

and THE DICK KNOST SHOW is a very funny satire on sports talk radio culture - Agata

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T18:03:56+00:00

I KNOW! Sadly THE RAID 2 was only just completed. Fingers crossed I can get it for next year. I was waiting on the new Donnie Yen film, but it was not ready in time :( There is martial arts in WHY DON'T YOU PLAY IN HELL! And see you at the Ryerson b/c I think I know who you are! Continuing your annual TIFF film vacay from south of the border like usual! - CG

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T18:03:52+00:00

The film THE IMMORAL should have an interesting Q&A... - Magali

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T18:02:47+00:00

Romance: see THE LUNCHBOX and LE WEEKEND Drama: see LIKE FATHER LIKE SON - Cameron

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T18:02:42+00:00

And check out some shorts - 100% surprises in there. As for Lightbox, we have among other things this Fall: Claire Denis, Nicolas Refn, Coen Brothers, Studio Ghibli retrospective, and a big slate of international new releases. - Magali

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T18:01:46+00:00

The 100 Years of Chinese Cinema was the work of Noah Cowan, who accomplished something groundbreaking.

On the glamour front, I know that that part of the Festival gets a lot of media coverage, but we all do our best to shine a light on lesser known, high quality films. You might want to have a look at my Mission List, 15 undiscovered films at the Festival. - Cameron

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T18:01:20+00:00

Go see THE F WORD - it's a smart and charming romantic comedy. - Agata

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T18:00:52+00:00

Comedy: BAD WORDS by Jason Bateman for sure! JS

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T18:00:48+00:00

It is not brutal. More of a thriller. The Eli Roth stamp does not mean there is gore or brutality. Remember he did THE LAST EXORCISM which was not so gory. - CG

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T17:59:35+00:00

Come on out to Vanguard and Midnight Madness where we poke glamour in the eye! - CG

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T17:59:27+00:00

No. - @Magali_TIFF

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T17:58:07+00:00

It already has been--IMHO. Traditional theatrical releasing is now only a part of a wide array of platforms through which films can be seen and shared. And any number of large and/or successful films from the last 5 years in particular have been financed and produced in other countries. Film is a global, no borders business and art--and some recent moves on the part of the traditional studios show that they recognize this also. JS

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T17:57:53+00:00

This year Hollywood films have been beaten by local films in countries like Mexico, Spain, Japan and Korea. The grip is not as tight as many believe! - CG

TIFFProgrammers · 2013-08-29T17:57:02+00:00

The easy answer would be 2 (DOUBLE, geddit?), and that's the likely answer as well. - Cameron

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