Cameron Bailey rises to TIFF prominence, appointed co-head
Apr 20, 2018, at 02:24 pm
Toronto, Apr 19 (IBNS): The TIFF board of directors today appointed Cameron Bailey to the newly created position of artistic director & co-head of TIFF.
Apr 17, 2018, at 08:38 am
Toronto, Apri 17 (IBNS) With a splash of Bollywood dance and song numbers and a strong message of women empowerment, the International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA 2018) was flagged off at the Living Arts Centre, Mississauga on April 12, offering to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) cine-lovers a choice of over 150 films and 50-plus events to feast on from May 10 to 21.
Jaya Ahsan unveils teaser of her upcoming movie Debi
Apr 16, 2018, at 01:33 am
Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS): Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan, who is equally popular in India, on Sunday unveiled the teaser of her new movie Debi.
First poster of Jaya Ahsan's Debi released
Apr 12, 2018, at 10:05 pm
Kolkata/Dhaka, Apr 12 (IBNS): First look poster of upcoming Bengali movie, which is likely to be released both in India and Bangladesh, Debi has been released by its makers.
Festival of Contemporary Mexican Films Inaugurated in Chennai
Mar 28, 2018, at 01:39 am
Chennai, Mar 27 (IBNS): Five Mexican films screening free to the public at Alliance Francaise of Chennai in a three-day festival.
New trailer of Majid Majidi's 'Beyond The Clouds' released
Mar 26, 2018, at 10:19 pm
Mumbai, Mar 26 (IBNS): New trailer of renowned Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi's 'Beyond The Clouds' has been released.
TIFF's youngest film fans select their top picks from the 2018 Kids International Film Festival
Mar 21, 2018, at 07:24 pm
Toronto, Mar 21 (IBNS): The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced the winners of 2018 TIFF Kids International Film Festival.
Oscar 2018: The Shape Of Water gets best picture award
Mar 05, 2018, at 03:53 pm
Los Angeles, Mar 5 (IBNS): Guillermo del Toro directorial film The Shape Of Water has won the best picture award in the 90th Oscar Academy Awards, which was held in Los Angeles on Sunday.
TIFF appoints Andréa Grau as Vice President, Public Relations and Corporate Affairs
Feb 02, 2018, at 04:04 am
Toronto, Feb 1 (IBNS): Piers Handling, Director and CEO of TIFF, has announced the appointment of Andréa Grau to the role of Vice President, Public Relations and Corporate Affairs, effective from Feb 5, 2018.
French rock star Johnny Hallyday passes away
Dec 06, 2017, at 03:09 pm
Paris, Dec 6 (IBNS): Leaving his fans teary-eyed, popular French singer Johnny Hallyday has passed away, his family confirmed on Wednesday.
Multi award winning feature film POOR AGNES to premiere in India
Nov 29, 2017, at 10:57 pm
Toronto/New Delhi, Nov 29 (IBNS): Multi award winning feature film POOR AGNES will premiere at the Delhi International Film Festival in New Delhi on Dec. 5.
Academy Award winner Craig Mann conducts Master Class at IFFI 2017
Nov 23, 2017, at 02:06 am
Goa, Nov 22 (IBNS): Academy Award and BAFTA winning sound recordist and mixer Craig Mann on Wednesday conducted a special Master Class at the 48th International Film Festival of India.
The Morocco Connection at 23rd KIFF
Nov 16, 2017, at 05:13 pm
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): The Cinema of Morocco which features under the section Contemporary Moroccan Cinema has proved to be perhaps the biggest draw of the 23rd Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) at Nandan 2.
The Cinema of Thailand – Focus on Pen-ek Ratanaruang
Nov 16, 2017, at 05:08 pm
Tokyo, Nov 16 (IBNS): Few of us know whether cinema even exists in Thailand. But it does and the tribute this year, being paid to the “Titan of Thailand Cinema” namely, Pen-ek Ratanaruang through a retrospective of six of his films bears evidence that he is certainly a microcosm of what the cinema of Thailand represents and reflects.
23rd KIFF: Cinema for children and adults
Nov 14, 2017, at 05:15 am
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): Today is Children’s Day. Every Year, KIFF includes a section for children under the label of Children’s Screenings, Sometimes these films apply more to adult audiences because they have a social agenda
Sixth annual evolution Mallorca International Film Festival announces juried awards
Nov 14, 2017, at 03:42 am
Palma de Mallorca, Nov 13 (IBNS): Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival on Monday announced special artist awards and the feature film and short film recipients of this year's jury awards.
KIFF brings 12 Indian National Award winning films
Nov 12, 2017, at 05:42 am
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IBNS): Cinebuffs of Kolkata and West Bengal will have an opportunity to view 12 Indian films that have won the National Awards in 2016 under different categories and in different languages in the 23rd Kolkata International Film Festival, inaugurated on Friday.
Short film Lal Phite’ (Red Ribbon) premieres at 23rd KIFF after success in USA
Nov 11, 2017, at 08:47 pm
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IBNS) After its overseas success in Houston and Los Angeles, self-taught film maker Sabyasachi Dey’s Bengali short film Lal Phite (Red Ribbon) - which bagged the prestigious Gold Remi Winner for the most original dramatic short at the 50th World-Fest Houston International Film Festival this year - will mark its Indian premiere Saturday at the 23rd International Kolkata Film Festival at Nandan III.
Originality is the focus of 23rd Kolkata International Film Festival
Nov 11, 2017, at 07:47 pm
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IBNS) The 23rd Kolkata International Film Festival, which is underway now, has opened several new windows to cinema one does not get to see even at film festivals, not to talk of theatrical screenings. One of these is a selection of some films in rare Indian languages that we know little or nothing about.
Sixth Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival announces line-up screenings and events
Oct 05, 2017, at 04:37 am
Palma de Mallorca, Oct 4 (IBNS): Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival, has announced its line-up of screenings and events for the festival's sixth edition.
TIFF wins top honour at Leading Culture Destinations award
Oct 01, 2017, at 06:56 am
Toronto, Sep 30 (IBNS): The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has been announced as the winner of the Best Soft Power Cultural Organisation award.
After social media troll over leaked image, Pakistani celebs extends support to Mahira Khan
Sep 23, 2017, at 10:32 pm
Islamabad, Sept 23 (IBNS): Several Pakistani celebrities came down to support actress Mahira Khan who faced social media trolls following a leaked photograph recently.
I want to tell positive stories: Village Rockstars director Rima Das
Sep 21, 2017, at 08:31 pm
Just two movies old, director Rima Das is one for the future, reckon veteran film critics. Her movie Village Rockstars garnered lavish praise at the recently concluded Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and has been hailed as the best Indian film of 2017. IBNS Canada's Suman Das and Sudipto Maity find out what makes the filmmaker from Assam, whose first film was ‘Antardrishti’ (Man with the Binoculars, 2016), tick. Excerpts:
Toronto International Film Festival announces 2017 award winners
Sep 18, 2017, at 06:12 am
Toronto, Sep 17 (IBNS): The Toronto International Film Festival announced its award winners at the closing ceremony on Sunday.
Script helped Mark and Vinnie say yes to Human Traces
Sep 17, 2017, at 05:37 pm
Hobbit actor Mark Mitchinson and newbie Vinnie Bennett share a few things in common. For a start, they both starred in the Kiwi psychological thriller Human Traces. However, both the actors hail the script of the film as the deciding factor for them to give the nod. IBNS Canada's Suman Das and Sudipto Maity catch the two together at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where the duo was busy promoting the movie.
The trick is knowing the script inside out: Nic Gorman
Sep 14, 2017, at 11:08 pm
One of the movies wowing the audience at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is Human Traces, a Kiwi psychological thriller by debut director Nic Gorman. IBNS Canada's Suman Das and Sudipto Maity catch up with the author turned filmmaker for an exclusive chat. Human Traces stars Mark Mitchinson, Sophie Henderson alongside Vinnie Bennett, a young, up-and-coming actor who has been named as one of four international actors in the 2017 TIFF Rising Stars programme.
Matt Damon was always the first choice for Suburbicon: George Clooney
Sep 12, 2017, at 08:45 pm
George Clooney is not only a champion actor, a Hollywood sex symbol and a movie maker but a noted humanitarian too, advocating rights. IBNS Canada's Suman Das aided by Sudipto Maity catch up with the Hollywood megastar at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where he is busy promoting his new directional venture Suburbicon.
Neon and 30West land domestic rights to Craig Gillespie's standout dark comedy "I, TONYA"
Sep 12, 2017, at 06:34 am
Toronto, Sep 11 (IBNS): In one of the most high-profile sales of Toronto International Film Festival, NEON and 30WEST announced that they have landed domestic rights to Craig Gillespie’s much talked about dark comedy, I, TONYA, which premiered here on Friday to both critical and audience acclaim.
Priyanka Chopra attends Toronto International Film Festival Soiree
Sep 07, 2017, at 07:42 pm
Ontario, Sept 7 (IBNS): Continuing her journey in global film festivals, Indian actress Priyanka Chopra attended the Toronto International Film Festival Soiree on Wednesday.
Human Traces to premiere in 2017 TIFF
Sep 07, 2017, at 05:56 am
Toronto, Sep 6 (IBNS): Clay Epstein’s Film Mode Entertainment announced the 2017 TIFF North American Premiere of Human Traces on Sunday.