The documentary film Your Tomorrow, written, produced and directed by Ali Weinstein, which will have its world premiere at the upcoming 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), has been acquired by Blue Ice Docs for release in Canada.
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Ali Weinstein’s TIFF Bound Documentary ‘Your Tomorrow’ Acquired by Blue Ice Docs for Release in Canada
Winter Swimmers at Ontario Place (Photo: screengrab / cinematographer Andrew Moir)
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20 New Films incl. Megalopolis, Dahomey, Queer Added to 49th Toronto Film Festival
Dahomey © Les Films du Bal – Fanta Sy 20 additional titles including the Gala screenings of Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis and the World Premiere of Nick Hamm’s William Tell have been added to the Official Selection of the 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival taking place September 5–15, 2024. In total, there are 278 films on the slate for this year’s Festival.
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Cate Blanchett, Zoe Saldaña, Steven Soderbergh Among Toronto Film Festival Speakers and Conference Panels
Cate Blanchett, Zoe Saldaña, Steven Soderbergh (courtesy TIFF) Toronto International Film Festival has presented a snapshot of this year’s public and Industry programming including the popular In Conversation With… series, TIFF Industry Conference panels, and events designed to inspire and spark future collaborations. The 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival will take place September 5–15, 2024.
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John Carpenter Presents Jamie Lee Curtis with Honorary Degree at AFI Conservatory Commencement
(L-R) Jamie Lee Curtis and John Carpenter attend the AFI Commencement – Class of 2024 at TCL Chinese Theatre on August 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AFI) American Film Institute (AFI) conferred a Doctorate of Fine Arts degree honoris causa for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image upon Jamie Lee Curtis during the AFI Conservatory’s Class of 2024 commencement ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
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‘The Girl on The Milk Carton’ – First Look at Oxygen Documentary on Jonelle Matthews | Trailer
The Girl on The Milk Carton (screenshot / Oxygen) Oxygen unveiled the first look trailer for ‘The Girl on The Milk Carton, a true-crime documentary on the tragic story of Jonelle Matthews, a 12-year-old girl who disappeared in 1984, becoming one of the first missing children to be featured in the Missing Children Milk-carton Program.
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Edgar San Juan’s ‘Casi el Paraíso’ to Open 16th Hola México Film Festival
Casi El Paraiso by Edgar San Juan Hola México Film Festival, the biggest Mexican Film Festival outside of Mexico will hold it’s 16th annual edition of the festival during Hispanic Heritage Month on September 20-27, 2024.
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‘Unstoppable’ First Look Photos – Jharrel Jerome, Jennifer Lopez Star in Anthony Robles’ Biopic
Jharrel Jerome (Anthony Robles) in Unstoppable (Amazon MGM Studios) Here are the first look images for Unstoppable, the inspiring biopic drama on NCAA Champion wrestler Anthony Robles, starring Jharrel Jerome, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña with Don Cheadle and Jennifer Lopez.
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‘Eureka’ – Viggo Mortensen and Chiara Mastroianni Star in Genre Bending Film on Indigenous Experience | Trailer
Eureka (Film Movement) Film Movement revealed the official trailer for Eureka, the drama film starring three times Oscar nominee Viggo Mortensen, that explores the experience of indigenous people and the impact of colonialism in the western world.
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‘The Paragon’ – A Hit-and-run Victim Seeks Revenge in New Zealand Fantasy Film by Michael Duignan | Trailer
Florence Noble and Benedict Wall in The Paragon(Doppelgänger Releasing) Doppelgänger Releasing debuted the official trailer for ‘The Paragon’, the New Zealand fantasy/comedy film tells the bizarre story of a hit-and-run victim who’s on a mission to find the driver who hit him and somehow discovers a new psychic power along the ride.
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Toronto Film Festival Announces 2024 Short Cuts and Primetime Lineups – Alfonso Cuarón’s Disclaimer and More
Disclaimer by Alfonso Cuarón (Apple TV+) Toronto International Film Festival announced the Short Cuts and Primetime programs for the 49th edition of the festival taking place September 5–15, 2024.
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‘Gary’ – Peacock Documentary Dives into the Tragic Life of Child Actor Gary Coleman | Trailer
Gary (screenshot/Peacock) Peacock revealed the official trailer for Gary, a new documentary on the life of one of the most iconic child actors of all time, Gary Coleman. Star of the TV sitcom ‘Diff’rent Strokes’, Coleman became an influential figure in the world of child acting since the age of 10. Despite the success, Coleman struggled with depression, health problems, and financial problems throughout his life.
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‘A Halloween Feast’ – Lynn Lowry Stars as a Psychopathic Mother in Guile Branco’s Horror Comedy Film | Trailer
A Halloween Feast. (Sheldon Botler) Breaking Glass Pictures revealed the official trailer for A Halloween Fest, the horror/comedy film starring horror veteran actress Lynn Lowry (The Crazies, Shivers). Directed by Guile Branco (who also stars in the film), ‘A Halloween Feast’ blends the horror and comedy genre, telling the story of a family dealing with their deranged psychopathic mother.