The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Primetime programme is scheduled to showcase 2022 seven compelling and thought-provoking television series from around the world including five World Premieres.
Besides series premieres, season premieres of established and beloved shows would be presented by TIFF. TIFF’s Industry Conference lineup’s return to the Glenn Gould Theatre would engage and inspire industry delegates with a highly curated slate of sessions and inspiring speakers from all over the world.
“TIFF recognizes serialized storytelling as one of the most groundbreaking creative mediums today…continues to attract top writers and directors globally…and the discoveries that will soon be the most talked about, “said Anita Lee, Chief Programming Officer, TIFF.
“There is something for everyone, and each series will be followed by an extended Q&A with the creative team,” said Geoff Macnaughton, Senior Director of Industry and Primetime Programmer, TIFF
PRIMETIME PROGRAMME
TIFF’s 2022 Primetime programme features compelling television series from Canada and around the world.
1899 Baran bo Odar, Jantje Friese | Germany, USA – World Premiere
Dear Mama Allen Hughes | USA – World Premiere
The Handmaid’s Tale (Season 5) Bruce Miller, Elisabeth Moss | USA – World Premiere
High School Clea DuVall, Laura Kittrell | USA, Canada – World Premiere
The Kingdom Exodus Lars von Trier | Denmark – North American Premiere
LIDO TV Lido Pimienta, Sean O’Neill | Canada – World Premiere
Mystery Road: Origin Dylan River | Australia – International Premiere
TIFF INDUSTRY CONFERENCE
Lee was reported saying that the curated five-day Conference in-person again provides the opportunity to hear directly from those setting the bar in the new global industry today.
Conversations between creators, champions, and moguls will present development opportunities for all in attendance — from emerging creators to experienced professionals, said Macnaughton.
VISIONARIES
Inspirational keynotes from distinguished industry leaders who are forging innovative new paths creatively and in business.
The Hollywood Reporter is the Media Partner.
Previously announced speakers include Efe Çakarel, founder and CEO of MUBI, as well as Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton. Additions include:
- Tyler Perry — Writer, director, producer, playwright, actor, and studio owner Tyler Perry discusses his latest film, A Jazzman’s Blues, and his wide-spanning career while embodying the core attributes of a visionary in the entertainment industry today.
- S.S. Rajamouli — TIFF welcomes S.S. Rajamouli, director of the recent global success RRR, to discuss Telugu cinema, the notion of art versus commerce,
DIALOGUES
Rich and lively discussions on craft among creators, including directors, writers, and showrunners. Variety is the Media Partner. Dialogues sessions are supported by Ontario Creates. Dialogues speakers will be announced soon on tiff.net/industry.
PERSPECTIVES
A wide range of expert panellists would provide timely and thought-provoking conversations and will speak on various aspects of the current state and the future of the industry. In addition to the previously announced “The Future of Awards” panel, talks will include:
- “The Future of Exhibition” focuses on studio relations, streaming wars, and box office outlook as theatres reopen at full capacity and the industry faces a “new normal.”
- The “Narrative Sovereignty” panellists Nyla Innuksuk (director of Slash/Back), Darlene Naponse (director of Stellar), Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (director and actor; Stellar, Night Raiders, Blood Quantum), and Sonya Ballantyne (filmmaker and genre enthusiast) will join moderator Bird Runningwater (producer) to explore how Indigenous-made genre films are contributing to the diversification of the sector, while also finding new global audiences for Indigenous stories.
CONNECTIONS
Emerging and mid-career filmmakers would be provided with the opportunity to interact directly with industry leaders and acquire practical insight to help their projects and expand their understanding of the industry.
Generously sponsored by Tecnológico de Monterrey, TIFF Connections series sessions confirmed include:
- “Academy 365” with Bill Kramer (CEO, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences) and newly named President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Janet Yang
- “Pathways from Shorts to First Features”
- “Breaking in and Moving Forward”
- “The ReFrame ReSource” presented by ReFrame
- “How To Access Telefilm Funding” presented by Telefilm
MICROSESSIONS
New technologies and new ways of doing business would be showcased by curated partner discussions. Confirmed sessions to date include:
- “Being Seen: Directives for Creating Authentic and Inclusive Content” presented by Telefilm Canada and the Black Screen Office
- “Greening your Mind: The Role of Agencies in Creating a More Eco-Responsible Industry” presented by Telefilm Canada
- “All Welcome: Increasing the Accessibility of Events in the Film Industry” presented by Telefilm Canada
- “Powering Entertainment” presented by TikTok
- “Let’s Talk Future of Cinema Technology” presented by Christie
- “Underrepresented to Unstoppable: More Voices Need More Opportunities in Film” presented by UPS.
SPOTLIGHTS
Spotlighting global talent, incentives, co-production opportunities, and pitching sessions. Sessions will include:
- “Do It the Spanish Way! Spain–Canada Coproduction Forum” presented by ICEX and ICAA
- “Indigenous Filmmakers at TIFF” presented by the Indigenous Screen Office
- “Renewal of the Canada–France Co-Production Treaty” presented by Telefilm Canada and The French Embassy in Canada
- “The Big Pitch” presented by Caribbean Tales Media Group
- “Cents and Sensibility: Making Meaningful Change in the World of Film Financing” presented by Breaking Through the Lens
TIFF’s Press & Industry via Twitter account would announce additional sessions over the coming weeks. Full session pitches will be available online.
Documentary-focused sessions will be announced at a later date.
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