BY ROHAN RAI, TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: The Toronto International Film festival (TIFF) that took place from September 4-14 this year announced the award winning films in an awards ceremony held in Toronto. TIFF announced 12 awards, including the Platform Award, TIFF’s only juried competition, and the coveted People’s Choice Awards presented by Rogers. This year’s […]
Lillith Fair: Building a Mystery receives a standing ovation from the audience
Pic courtesy TIFF BY MANSI M., TORONTO: Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery, directed by Ally Pankiw, is a powerful and uplifting documentary that chronicles the rise of one of the most groundbreaking music festivals in history, an unapologetically all-women lineup that defied industry norms and reshaped the cultural landscape. At a time when commercial radio […]
THE COST OF HEAVAN EXPLORES GREED, AMBITION AND DESPERATION
Picture courtesy TIFF BY MANSI M., TORONTO: Mathieu Denis’ The Cost of Heaven is a gripping exploration of identity, ambition, and the quiet desperation that simmers beneath the surface of an ordinary life. At the heart of the film is Nacer Belkacem (played by Samir Guesmi), a seemingly average man with a modest job, a […]
HOMEBOUND AWARDED SECOND RUNNER UP FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD AT TIFF
Picture – courtesy TIFF BY ROHAN RAI, TORONTO: Homebound, the latest feature from acclaimed director Neeraj Ghaywan, made a powerful impression at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film, starring Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa along with Janhvi Kapoor, earned the distinction of Second Runner-Up for the prestigious International People’s Choice Award presented […]
HOMEBOUND NARRATES A STORY OF DISCRIMINATION AND DESPAIR
BY RENU MEHTA, TORONTO: The red carpet gala screening of Homebound won over audiences at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where it premiered at Roy Thomson Hall. Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and executive produced by Martin Scorsese, offers a powerful look at the collision between youthful ambition and stark social realities. Set in […]
TIFF ANNOUNCES THE 2025 FILM AWARDS
BY ROHAN RAI, TORONTO: The Toronto International Film festival (TIFF) that took place from September 4-14 this year announced the award winning films in an awards ceremony held in Toronto. TIFF announced 12 awards, including the Platform Award, TIFF’s only juried competition, and the coveted People’s Choice Awards presented by Rogers. This year’s awards include two […]
We wanted to tell his personal story, says actor Pratik Gandhi who played the role of Mahatma Gandhi in Web Series
Picture by Renu Mehta BY RENU MEHTA, TORONTO: Creators Hansal Mehta and Sameer Nair saw a powerful story in the life of civil rights leader Mohandas Gandhi and decided to turn it into a major TV series. The first two episodes of Gandhi directed by Hansal Mehta were showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival […]
TIFF announces its final seven Tribute Award honourees
Image Credit: Courtesy of Creative Artists Agency (CAA) BY MANSI M, TORONTO: The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced the award winners for the seventh annual TIFF Tribute awards. Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF, shared the final list of honourees for the fundraising gala that celebrates outstanding contributions to cinema. Award-winning actor, producer, […]
SOUTH ASIAN FILMS AT TIFF 2025
BY RENU MEHTA, TORONTO: The Toronto International Film festival (TIFF) takes place this year from September 4-14, 2025. TIFF 2025 is bringing a vibrant lineup of South Asian and South Asian–related films that span genres, countries, and communities. Here are some standout titles to look out for: These films reflect a wide spectrum of South […]
THE FREEDOM OF FIERRO PRESENTED AT TIFF
BY MANSI M., TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, TORONTO: The Freedom of Fierro directed by Santiago Esteinou was presented at the Toronto International Film festival in Toronto in September. Fierro’s story first came to light in 2014 in a documentary called The Freedom of Fierro Review: A Story of Isolation. This documentary prompted lawyers to reopen […]
