With all sessions taking place at Glenn Gould Studio, this year's Industry Conference will bring together a diverse group of voices and perspectives, allowing film fanatics to find their favorites and learn about different statures of the industry.
“This year’s event offers something for everyone, whether you are an emerging creator or experienced producer, and its scale and curation supports our growing industry attendance,” said Geoff Macnaughton, Senior Director, Industry and Theatrical.
With guest speakers like Spike Lee (25th Hour, Chi-Raq), Lulu Wang (The Farewell, Posthumous), Ladj Ly (Les Misérables, Athena), and Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shape of Water), the star-studded Industry Conference will covering many different cultures and aspects of film.
Within the visionaries conference, the conversation will follow individuals who continue to develop creative and business-led roads throughout the industry. The dialogues conference speaks on the art and craft of storytelling, with screen-based creators and industry professionals including directors, producers, and series creators. From the perspectives conference, the focus will fall on the current state and future of the film industry.
“Our Industry Conference aims to be a pivotal platform for thought-provoking discussions by industry leaders,” said Anita Lee, TIFF's Chief Programming Officer. “The sessions and speakers reflect our commitment to diverse perspectives and creative exploration towards sparking innovation within the industry.”
Check out some of the guest speakers and panel members below.
Visionaries:
Spike Lee
Ladj Ly
Guillermo del Toro
See-Saw Films
Nadine Labaki
Lucy Walker
Anand Patwardhan
Dialogues:
The Dead Don’t Hurt with Viggo Mortenson, Regina Solórzano, and Jeremy Thomas
Feature Film Development with Sara Rastogi (Hoorae Media) and Kate Oh (Monkeypaw Productions)
Directors Nora El Hourch (Sisterhood) and Katja Gauriloff (Je’vida)
Producers Toufik Ayadi and Christopher Barral (Les Indésirables) and Farhana Bhula (How to Have Sex)
Short Cuts to First Features with Fawiza Mirza and Andria Wilson Mirza (The Queen of My Dreams), Zarrar Kahn and Anam Abbas (In Flames)
What is the Documentary Marketplace Today?
Perspectives:
AI and Film: Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Responsibility
The Current Landscape of International Series Production
Celebrating the Cinema of the Korean Diaspora
On African Cinemas and its Industries
Seize Control of Your Distribution
DOC’s "Getting Real" Report
~Ireland Fidale