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Toronto
Barry Jenkins
Oscar Winning Movies
Toronto International Film Festival
See The World
International Film Festival
Light Art
Film Festival
Interview
Barry Jenkins on Moonlight
Oscar–winning director Barry Jenkins joined us in the TIFF '23 Interview Suite to discuss his lighting choices on Moonlight and the films that helped to influence these decisions.
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Acclaimed director Lulu Wang joined us in the #TIFF23 Interview Suite to discuss identity, perspective, and how her debut feature The Farewell (Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin, Zhao Shuzhen) influenced her new series Expats (Nicole Kidman, Sarayu Blue, Ji-young Yoo, Brian Tee).
Brian Tee
The Farewell
Nicole Kidman
New Series
Lulu Wang on The Farewell and Expats
Acclaimed director Lulu Wang joined us in the #TIFF23 Interview Suite to discuss identity, perspective, and how her debut feature The Farewell (Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin, Zhao Shuzhen) influenced her new series Expats (Nicole Kidman, Sarayu Blue, Ji-young Yoo, Brian Tee).
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Heat Al Pacino
Val Kilmer
Al Pacino
Behind The Scenes
Heat
Director Michael Mann on Heat
Director Michael Mann (Collateral, Thief, Manhunter) reflects on what influenced his crime thriller Heat (Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer and more) and what he did behind the scenes to give audiences an authentic experience.
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Guy Maddin
Ernst Lubitsch
The Shop Around The Corner
Shop Around The Corner
Film Inspiration
The Director
Guy Maddin Unpacks The Lubitsch Touch
Canadian filmmaker Guy Maddin explains the significance of Ernst Lubitsch’s movies, such as The Shop Around The Corner and Ninotchka, and the impact of the director’s signature cinematic style, known as “The Lubitsch Touch.”
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Bryan Lee O Malley
Bryan Lee
The Muppets
Tony Hawk
Pop Culture References
Scott Pilgrim
Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski at TIFF for Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off writers and co-showrunners Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski discuss the pop culture references that viewers of the new animated series might notice including Tony Hawk’s Skater Pro and The Muppets Movie.
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Billy Luther joined us in the #TIFF23 Interview Suite to reflect on his narrative feature debut, Frybread Face and Me, executive produced by Taika Waititi, and how he wanted to tell authentic stories of the young kids in the Navajo Nation.
Navajo
Navajo Nation
Taika Waititi
The Young
To Tell
The Originals
Billy Luther at TIFF ‘23 for Frybread Face and Me
Billy Luther joined us in the #TIFF23 Interview Suite to reflect on his narrative feature debut, Frybread Face and Me, executive produced by Taika Waititi, and how he wanted to tell authentic stories of the young kids in the Navajo Nation.
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Viola Desmond
Ava Duvernay
Work Goals
Adaptation
Open Up
Ava DuVernay at TIFF '23 for Origin
“In this film, we’re not seeking agreement… we’re seeking engagement – allow yourself to open up and encounter other ideas. That’s the goal.” Writer-director Ava DuVernay and producer Paul Garnes reflect on the production of DuVernay’s inspired adaptation, Origin, and engaging with the audience through the film. TIFF is honouring #ViolaDesmondDay with a special presentation of ORIGIN, featuring an in-person conversation with DuVernay, as the inaugural screening in the Viola Desmond Cinema.
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Awkwafina Crazy Rich Asians
Film Quiz
Crazy Rich Asians
Crazy Rich
Comedy Film
Turning Red
Sandra Oh
Academy Award
Jessica Yu at TIFF ‘23 for Quiz Lady
The Academy Award–winning director Jessica Yu (Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O’Brien) discusses what drew her to work on the comedy film Quiz Lady, the stories women of colour have to tell, and working with Sandra Oh (Turning Red) and Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians).
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The Before Trilogy
Before Trilogy
Krzysztof Kieslowski
Julie Delpy
Ethan Hawke
Three Color
Julie Delpy on director Krzysztof Kieślowski
Julie Delpy, filmmaker and star of the Before Trilogy (co-starring Ethan Hawke), reminisces about working with director Krzysztof Kieślowski and shares how he supported her in early in her career.
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Willie Nelson
Sylvester Stallone
Working Late
Thom Zimny at TIFF ‘23 for Sly, the new Sylvester Stallone film
Thom Zimny joined us in the #TIFF23 Interview Suite to discuss his latest work, SLY and shared what he learned while working with the legendary artist, Sylvester Stallone.
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The Adam Project
Shawn Levy
Adam Project
The Light We Cannot See
Anthony Doerr
Cheaper By The Dozen
Night At The Museum
Shawn Levy and Anthony Doerr at TIFF '23 for All the Light We Cannot See
Award-winning director Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum, The Adam Project, Cheaper by the Dozen) and Pulitzer–winning author Anthony Doerr joined us in Studio 9 to discuss their approach to adapting the compelling and emotional novel to the screen for All the Light We Cannot See.
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Colman Domingo
The Story
Festival
George C. Rustin at TIFF ‘23 for Rustin
George C. Wolfe joined us in the #TIFF23 Interview Suite to discuss the story behind his latest film, RUSTIN, and Colman Domingo’s joyous performance.
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Get A Life
People Laughing
To Create
Sasha Leigh Henry at TIFF '23 for Bria Mack Gets a Life
Sasha Leigh Henry reflects on what inspired her to create Bria Mack Gets a Life, how Blacm women aren't often credited for their contributions to culture, and how she just wants to make people laugh.
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Humour
Chris Evans
Pain Hustlers
Catherine O Hara
Catherine O'hara
The Balance
David Yates at TIFF '23 for Pain Hustlers
Pain Hustlers director David Yates reflects on how they achieved the balance of humour and real-life tragedy in his latest film, starring Emily Blunt, Chris Evans, and Catherine O’Hara.