BY MANSI M, TORONTO: The World premiere screening of 4K restoration AWARA at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) commemorates the 100th anniversary of director Raj Kapoor’s birth in 1924. The film saw its birth in 1951 and Raj Kapoor directs and stars in this recently restored Bollywood classic, which threads messages of socialist reform […]
CATE BLANCHETT WEARS SPOONS TO TIFF
BY RENU MEHTA, TORONTO: Award winning actor Cate Blanchett was greeted with thunderous applause as she arrived at the Royal Alexandra theatre for her film Disclaimer on September 9. Wearing spoons on her black pants suit outfit at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), she certainly strangely stood out. Blanchett was accompanied with Five-time Academy […]
MARKHAM TALENT OPEN CASTING CALL SHOWCASE SET FOR SEPTEMBER 20
BY ROHAN RAI, TORONTO: The Markham Talent Open Casting Call in partnership with the Markham Arts Council (MAC) is thrilled to announce the 2024 Showcase and Awards Ceremony taking place at the prestigious Flato Markham theatre on September 20. This exciting event will feature leading talents from the preliminaries and semi-finals open casting call, presenting […]
SOUTH ASIAN FILMS AT TIFF 2024
BY RENU MEHTA TORONTO: The 49th edition of the Toronto International Film festival (TIFF) runs September 5-15 this year. Several South Asian films will be showcased at this prestigious festival including the World Gala premier of Superboys of Malegaon directed by Reema Kagti and produced by Zoya Akhtar. Masala – Sept. 6 at 7 […]
ANGELINA JOLIE TO BE HONOURED WITH THE TIFF TRIBUTE AWARD IN IMPACT MEDIA
BY ROHAN RAI, TORONTO: Angelina Jolie, the multi-hyphenate Academy Award–winning actor, Tony Award–winning producer, writer, director, and humanitarian with the TIFF Tribute Award in Impact Media is to be honoured at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Jolie will be honoured at the 2024 TIFF Tribute Awards on Sunday, September 8, at Fairmont Royal York Hotel and […]
VANCOUVER QUEER FILM FESTIVAL TO SHOWCASE 97 PROJECTS FROM 25 COUNTRIES THIS SEPTEMBER
BY ROHAN RAI, VANCOUVER, BC: The Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) has announced select highlights from their 36th annual festival lineup. From September 11-22, 2024, audiences can catch 97 films from 25 countries, with 28 features, 5 series debuts, 64 short films, 8 world premieres, 3 international premieres, 6 North American premieres, and 28 Canadian […]
CATE BLANCHETT TO BE HONOURED AT TIFF 2024
BY ROHAN RAI, TORONTO: Renowned Australian actor and producer Cate Blanchett will be honoured at the 2024 TIFF Tribute Awards as the recipient of the TIFF Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award. Blanchett will also participate in an In Conversation With… event, offering audiences an intimate look into the two-time Academy Award winner’s illustrious career. A trailblazer in advocating for greater representation and […]
GLIMPSES FROM MARKHAM TALENT OPEN CASTING CALL – SEMI FINALS-JUNE 22-23, 2024
MARKHAM, ON: JUNE 27, 2024: The 2nd season of the Markham Talent Open Casting Call, presented by Green City Communities, showcased their semi-finals in the city of Markham where a diverse array of performing artists competed for the finals. Two full days with over 150 performing artists, including actors, models, singers, dancers, and freestylers, recognized […]
MARKHAM TALENT ANNOUNCES PERFORMING ARTISTS SEMI-FINAL WINNERS
BY ROHAN RAI, MARKHAM: The 2nd season of the Markham Talent Open Casting Call, presented by Green City Communities, showcased their semi-finals in the city of Markham where a diverse array of performing artists competed for the finals. Two full days with over 150 performing artists, including actors, models, singers, dancers, and freestylers, recognized exceptional […]
TORONTO, FROM A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
BY MANSI M., TORONTO: Toronto pulsates with energy, boasting diverse neighborhoods, each with its own distinctive charm. Exploring these neighborhoods is a must, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of the city. Thanks to Toronto’s multiculturalism, food festivals reign supreme, drawing crowds to events like Taste of Danforth, Momo Fest, Taste of Little Italy, […]
