TIFF24: The 49th Toronto International Film Festival did not Disappoint!

 Year after year, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) offers something for everyone, and this year was no exception. The selection of films was outstanding, including some that are sure to make noise during awards season, first-time filmmakers making a splash, established actors delivering some of their best work, and

Film Reviewer Keith Whittier Talks TIFF24 with Festival CEO Cameron Bailey

 The 2024 instalment of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is a week away. Once again, Ottawa Life Magazine will have full coverage of the 11-day festival. In keeping with tradition, I had the chance to speak once again with festival CEO Cameron Bailey, who joined TIFF in 1990 as

The Canadian Film ‘I Don’t Know Who You Are’ (TIFF) and its Star Mark Clennon

 Synopsis: A man is the victim of a traumatic event, and he tries to get the resources he needs to heal from the event. Director: M.H. Murray Stars: Mark Clennon, Anthony Diaz, Nat Patricia Manuel One of the great things about the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is that they

TIFF Movies to Keep an Eye Out for in 2024

 The 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) showcased several top movies that have already been released, such as American Fiction, The Zone of Interest, Fair Play and The Holdovers (and more), but here are six films to keep your eyes open for that will be in theatres this year. Daddio,

Cameron Bailey remains passionate about films and their power to inspire.  

 We are just days away from my favourite month of the year, September. Specific things make September my favourite month of the year, and we kick it off with the 47th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Canadian and International films coupled with special events, celebrity appearances, and an

Interview with Canadian writer/filmmaker Danis Goulet

 Cree/Métis filmmaker, Danis Goulet, is showing no signs of slowing down. Her film Night Raiders was a success at the Toronto International Film Festival and she was recognized as a TIFF Tribute Award winner. We recently had the opportunity to sit down with her and talk about her recent accolades.

TIFF 2020 delivers in a time of adversity

 The filmmakers, actors, and the general public who participated in the 45th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) all agree that it was a huge success. There are a lot of businesses that have had to learn to pivot and come up with a ‘Plan B’ to survive in our current

Interview with the Senior Director of TIFF — Diana Sanchez

 Every year I have the pleasure of kicking off our coverage of the Toronto International Film Festival by interviewing someone from TIFF’s programming team. Previously, I have spoken to the former CEO, Piers Handling, the current Co-Head and Executive Director, Cameron Bailey and this year I had the opportunity to speak

TIFF’s Hidden Gems

 Tell me if you’ve heard this one before . . . ‘Keith Whittier loves September’! I really do. It’s by far my favourite month of the year. Spend five minutes with me, and I’ll tell you! One of the reasons for that is the Toronto International Film Festival. Here at

The Toronto International Film Festival delivers again

 Photo: JoJo Rabbit (credit: TIFF) The 44th Toronto International Film Festival is in the books and my withdrawal has settled in. It is somewhat challenging going from watching five movies a day to three to four a week. The festival has something for everyone. Whether you want to see stars,

Behind the Red Carpet at TIFF

 Photo credit: TIFF/Jeremy Chan One of the wonderful aspects of being accredited at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is the access to red carpet events. The stars get dropped off, take some pictures, sign autographs for adoring fans, and then their publicists usher them through a press line where wonderful

TIFF 2018: Film spotlight continued

 Photos courtesy of TIFF TIFF 2018 has come to a close and I can’t wait to give you my thoughts on the greatest film festival in the world. Before we do that however, here I have reviewed some of the final films I saw at the festival. You can expect

TIFF 2018: Film Spotlight

 The Toronto International Film Festival has been a whirlwind so far and it is only halfway through. I am trying to see as many movies as my body can handle but also taking in different occasions open to the press such as red carpet events and press conferences. Having media

OLM’s Most Anticipated Movies at TIFF

 The Toronto International Film Festival starts today and I know of many people from Ottawa who are making the trip down the 401 to see some films. Let us say you decide to go, what should you see? Here are my 10 picks in alphabetical order of the ‘Must See’ films

TIFF Returns to Ottawa

 Has it been a year already? Approximately a year ago The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) came to Ottawa where it showcased films that were recognized as the best Canadian films of the year or as it’s affectionately known, Canada’s Top Ten Film Festival. If you have read anything I

YAS! Youth Art Symposium

 The Ottawa Art Gallery invites young people to join and lead the conversation on making art more accessible to youth. During the three-day event funded by Ontario 150, participants will have the opportunity to connect with people in the arts to discuss what they want from their museums and public

TIFF 2017, A Movie Fan’s Look Back

 The hangover is just about over. It lasted longer than expected. Of course I am referring to my hangover from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Over 11 days I saw 50 films and came back to Ottawa with the hopes of reviewing all of these films immediately. Unfortunately, the

Ottawa Life at TIFF – Festival Survival Tips

 Ottawa Life Magazine's resident film buff Keith Whittier is on the scene as our correspondent for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). He's been there for a few days and has come up with some festival survival tips! I have been going to the Toronto International Film Festival for many

TIFF Comes to Ottawa

 Spoiler Alert: I love movies. I see about three a week and some people may find that to be a lot but it’s nothing compared to my schedule in September. Every year I descend upon the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and see about 35 – 40 movies in 11

Guantanamo’s Child: Omar Khadr

 Focusing on one of Canada’s most controversial cases, Guantanamo’s Child is a documentary which tells the story of Omar Khadr, a Toronto-born Canadian citizen who was captured in Afghanistan by American forces in 2002 and convicted of war crimes at the age of 15. After spending a decade behind bars