Pooja Vishal Sharma, Producer and Writer; Jitank Singh Gurjar, Director; and Shelly Sharma, Cinematographer BY RENU MEHTA, TORONTO: In Search of The Sky, a film by Jitank Singh Gurjar, was presented at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) that tells the story of an elderly couple living in abject poverty in rural India. They work […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
THE TEACHER’S LOUNGE AT TIFF IS A THRILLER
BY MANSI. M, Toronto: The Teacher’s Lounge, a thriller, was presented at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The story revolves around a teacher, Carla (Leonie Benesch), who comes to teach at a German school only to get caught in a web of issues around recent thefts. She does not agree with the procedure of finding […]
THE WORLD IS FAMILY – A PERSONAL AND POLITICAL JOURNEY
BY RENU MEHTA, TORONTO: The World is Family at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is Anand Patwardhan’s most personal film where he chronicles his parents’ lives as he goes down memory lane to discover their journey interspersed with his politically connected family. The film is about family values, humanity, love as well as political influence. […]
Bollywood greats and local talent to perform at the Free Annual Vibrant Brampton Festival
BY STAFF REPORTER, BRAMPTON: Downtown Brampton is all set to come alive to the sights and sounds of South Asian culture with Vibrant Brampton on July 21 and 22. Organized by the non-profit group Arts and Culture Initiative of South Asia (ACISA), the 8th annual Vibrant Brampton Festival presented by TD Bankwill bring a fun-filled […]
Volunteer Organization arranges a day out to mix and mingle
BY RENU MEHTA, MARKHAM: The Canadian Intercultural Association of Community Development (CIACD) organized a day of fun and games for seniors on Yoga day. More than 150 men and women converged at the Milliken District Park to celebrate on June 21. The event entitled Picnic in the Park began at 11 am where outdoor festivities […]
THERE IS A STORY EVERYWHERE YOU GO IN INDIA, SAYS SHEKHAR KAPUR
By Renu Mehta Toronto: I go to India to get stories, says Director Shekhar Kapur on September 8, speaking at the launch event of the India pavilion at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 8. “Everywhere you turn in India, there is a story. It’s provocative,” he says. “I may not make that […]
TIFF Cinematheque to Celebrate the centenary of legendary Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray -August 4-27
By Renu Mehta, Toronto As part of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) summer lineup, TIFF Cinematheque is celebrating the centenary of legendary Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray from August 4-27. The showcase of ten films will be presented exploring life and struggle in post-independence India, including Charulata and Nayak, along with films from Ray’s parallel cinema contemporaries, like Mani Kaul’s Siddheshwari and […]
