Episode 63: Rendezvous With Madness

The 19th annual Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival will present films, open discussions, installations and various performances; all of which address issues surrounding mental illness and addiction.

November 4-12
TIFF Bell Lightbox, CAMH & Workman Arts (651 Dufferin St.)

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Episode 61: Brazil on Film

The 5th annual Brazilian Film and TV Festival of Toronto (BRAFFTv) will feature a vibrant lineup of shorts, features, documentaries and animated films. The festival will also include a workshop and a chance for Canadian film professionals to meet with their Brazilian counterparts.

Sept. 29 - Oct. 2
TIFF Bell Lighbox & Carlton Cinema

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Episode 56: CanCulture

Created by two GTA journalists, CanCulture is an online magazine that brings art and culture to Canadians. This new publication contains articles, features, comics, podcasts and much more.

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Episode 53: Youth Shorts

The 3rd annual Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival will present films by young adult filmmakers from the GTA; June 19, Innis Town Hall.

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Episode 50: Fashion Schematics

Now in its sixth year, [FAT] - Toronto Alternative Arts & Fashion Week reinterprets the notion of clothing. This year's edition will feature 50 runway collections, musical performances and film screenings; April 26-29.

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Episode 48: Moving Images

The Images Festival is the largest festival in North America for experimental and independent media. This year's edition will feature 100 films, 28 installations and seven live performances; March 31-April 9.

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Episode 47: Cinefranco

Cinefranco is English Canada's largest celebration of international Francophone cinema. This year's festival will showcase 27 features, seven documentaries and ten shorts; March 25-April 3.

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Episode 31: Toronto After Dark

For eight scary nights, the 5th annual Toronto After Dark Film Festival will present a vast array of horror, sci-fi, action and cult films; Aug. 13-20.

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Episode 29: Toronto Youth Shorts

The 2nd annual Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival will present films made by young adult filmmakers and video artists living in the GTA; July 14-17.

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Episode 25: From Russia with Film

The inaugural Toronto Russian Film Festival will celebrate post-Soviet cinema by featuring 11 Russian and Russian-language films; May 14-16

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Episode 23: Silver Screen L'Chaim

The 18th annual Toronto Jewish Film Festival will offer films that reflect Jewish identity and diversity with universal themes; April 17-25.

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Episode 20: Comedy Makes Everything Better

From Mar. 5-7, the 7th annual World of Comedy Film Festival will present a feast of hilarious films from around the planet. Along with making the audience laugh, this festival also encourages the notion that laughter can be a great way to heal our bodies and relieve stress.

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PS: In the episode, I said the WCFF runs from Mar. 3-7. It's actually Mar. 5-7. Apologies for the error.

Episode 12: Define Yourself

The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is Canada's premier showcase of contemporary Asian cinema. This year's festival will present 49 East/Southeast Asian films from 14 different countries. Artistic Director Heather Keung previews the event; November 11-15.

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