Toronto International Film Festival a Guide for Industry Professionals CONTENTS

Toronto International Film Festival A Guide for Industry Professionals CONTENTS

Pg 3 Welcome

Pg 4 Festival Village Map

Pg 5 Industry Services

Pg 6 Key Dates

Pg 7 Before the Festival — checklist

Pg 8 Registration

Pg 9 Screenings

Pg 10 Accommodation and Travel

Pg 11 Promotional Opportunities

Pg 12 Industry Resources

Pg 13 During the Festival — Pass and Ticket Pickup

Pg 14 Industry Resources

Pg 16 FAQ and Information

Pg 17 After the Festival

2 WELCOME TO TIFF 2016

We are looking forward to seeing you in September. Each year, TIFF Industry ensures that professionals are provided with the opportunities, tools and information you need to successfully network and further your business and creative goals.

As a registered delegate, you will enjoy screening access, conference programming, easy-to-use services, and friendly support. Take a look inside and familiarize yourself with the resources and services available to you. See you soon!

—TIFF Industry Team

3 Ryerson Theatre HOSPITALITY PARTNERS 11 43 Gerrard Street East Bathurst Spadina St. George Bay Yo nge/Bloor FESTIVAL 38 Blowfish 7 Scotiabank Theatre 668 King Street West Bloor St. W. Bloor St. E. Bathurst St Chur 4 259 Richmond Street West Spadina Buonanotte

39 ch St VILLAGE TIFF Bell Lightbox 19 Mercer Street 37 2

Reitman Square, 350 King Street West Av Museum

Byblos . e. Visa Screening Room, Elgin Theatre 40 11 Duncan Street . N PRESS & INDUSTRY VENUES 12 189 Yonge Street 8 Canteen TIFF Industry Centre 1 Winter Garden Theatre 2 TIFF Bell Lightbox, 1st floor W E Hyatt Regency 13 189 Yonge Street 350 King Street West 370 King Street West S • Business Centre Dog & Bear 41 58 • Brokers Corner 1100 Queen Street West PARTNER HOTELS • Credential Printing Office 41 The Everleigh • Food & Beverage Hyatt Regency Official Host Hotel 42 1 580 King Street West Queen St. W. Wellesley Wellesley St. E.

• Industry Pass Pickup 370 King Street West Abell St . Lisgar St . Dovercourt rd . Figo • Information Desk Chelsea Toronto 43 • Industry Registration 14 295 Adelaide Street West 33 Gerrard Street West Sudbury St. • Message Centre The Hoxton Delta Toronto 44 • Meeting Space 69 Bathurst Street • National Agency Stands 15 75 Lower Simcoe Street Luma 20 • Press & Industry Box Office Doubletree by Hilton Toronto Downtown 2 TIFF Bell Lightbox, 2nd floor • Protocol Office 16 108 Chestnut Street CollegeCollege SStt. Queen’s Park College Carlton St. Bay St 350 King Street West Univ Yo • Press & Industry Screening Library 56

Fairmont Royal York ng • TIFF Talents Lounge Maison Mercer er 17 100 Front Street West 45 e St sity 2 TIFF Bell Lightbox 15 Mercer Street . Reitman Square, 350 King Street West Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown King St. W. . Malaparte Av 18 92 Peter Street • Festival Programming Office 2 TIFF Bell Lightbox, 5th floor N e. • Media Lounge (3rd Floor) Hilton Toronto 350 King Street West Gerrard St. • Press Conferences in the HSBC Gallery 19 145 Richmond Street West 14 11 • Press Office (3rd Floor) 46 Marben • Press Pass Pickup (3rd Floor) Holiday Inn Toronto 488 Wellington Street West 20 30 Carlton Street • Private Screenings Momofuku Toronto 47 • Breakfast @ TIFF (Luma Restaurant) Intercontinental Toronto Centre 190 University Avenue 21 225 Front Street West Dundas St. W. St. Patrick Dundas Dundas St. E. 3 Glenn Gould Studio and Parts & Labour CBC Conference Centre 48 9 Le Germain Toronto Mercer 507 Queen Street West 16 250 Front Street West 22 30 Mercer Street Patria 35 • Doc Conference 49 • Happy Hours Le Germain Toronto Maple Leaf Square 478 King Street West 12 23 75 Bremner Boulevard • Industry Conference Portland Variety 13 • Industry Lounge 50 Novotel Toronto Centre 587 King Street West Queen St. W. Osgoode Queen Queen St. E. John St Simcoe St Yo 24 48 Pe Scotiabank Theatre 45 The Esplanade 32

The Shore Club rk St 4 51 ter St 259 Richmond Street West Omni King Edward Hotel 155 Wellington Street West 40 25

• Buyers’ Lounge .

37 King Street East .

Richmond St. W. . Richmond St. E. • Press and Industry Screenings The Spoke Club 52 . One King West Hotel & Residencies 600 King Street West 4 19 31 Varda 26 1 King Street West 47 5 Storys Building 301 Adelaide Street West 53 Radisson Admiral Toronto Harbourfront 11 Duncan Street Adelaide St. W. Adelaide St. E. • Filmmaker's Lounge 5 43 27 249 Queen’s Quay West 18 42 • Food & Beverage Weslodge 57 53 54 52 54 49 1 2 6 • Guest Pass Pickup Renaissance Toronto Downtown 480 King Street West 28 38King St. W. FESTIVAL STREET St. Andrew King King St. E.

• Lounge & Meeting Space Blue Jays Wa y 1 Blue Jays Way 50 22 39 55 10 26 25 Residence Inn Toronto Downtown 44 45 36 33 29 255 Wellington Street West PUBLIC BOX OFFICES 46 PRESS & INDUSTRY SCREENING VENUES Wellington St. W. Wellington St. E. Metro Centre 51 Princess of Wales Theatre The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto 55 29 30 34 6 30 181 Wellington Street West 225 King Street West 300 King Street West 28 3 17 Shangri-La Hotel Toronto Front St. W. Front St. E. Scotiabank Theatre 31 188 University Avenue Union 4 WAVELENGTHS INSTALLATIONS 21 259 Richmond Street West Sheraton Centre Toronto 24 Albert Serra 23 32 123 Queen Street West 56 Singularity PUBLIC SCREENING VENUES SoHo Metropolitan 99 Sudbury 15 33 318 Wellington Street West 99 Sudbury Street 3 Glenn Gould Studio at CBC 250 Front Street West The Strathcona Hotel Ana Mendieta 34 57 Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema 60 York Street Silueta Series Lake Shore Blvd./Gardiner Expressway 7 Contact Gallery 506 Bloor Street West Super 8 Downtown 35 80 Spadina Avenue, suite 205 222 Spadina Avenue Isabel Bader Theatre Cyprien Gaillard 8 Thompson Toronto 2 27 93 Charles Street West Nightlife 36 550 Wellington Street West Queens Quay Jackman Hall, Art Gallery of Ontario TIFF Bell Lightbox 9 Windsor Arms Hotel 317 Dundas Street West 350 King Street West 37 18 St. Thomas Street Sharon Lockhart 6 Princess of Wales Theatre 58 300 King Street West Rudzienko Gallery TPW 10 Roy Thomson Hall 170 Saint Helens Avenue 60 Simcoe Street Bloor/Danforth Line Yonge/University/Spadina Line Union Subway Station MAP IS NOT TO SCALE INDUSTRY SERVICES

Before the Festival During the Festival After the Festival ▶ Advertising opportunities ▶ Brokers Corner ▶ Become a TIFF member ▶ Cinando trial membership ▶ Buyers Lounge ▶ Cinando trial membership ▶ Delegate profiles ▶ Cinando trial membership ▶ Connect with us via social media ▶ Delegate resources ▶ Daily Festival updates ▶ Festival Scope Pro membership ▶ Hosting an event ▶ Industry Box Office ▶ Industry programming year-round ▶ Hotels ▶ Industry Centre ▶ Sign-up for our monthly Industry ▶ National agency services ▶ Industry Conference Alerts to stay informed on our latest news ▶ Networking assistance ▶ Industry Tours ▶ Visit our exhibitions ▶ Onsite office bookings ▶ Message Centre ▶ Watch TIFF content online ▶ Private screening rentals ▶ National Agency services ▶ Professional development ▶ Networking Events ▶ Registration ▶ Onsite Business Centre Please visit our Industry Resources ▶ Rights List ▶ Pass and ticket collection ▶ Schedule and program information ▶ Press and industry screenings ▶ Space rentals ▶ Public screenings ▶ Trave l ▶ Onsite Registration for those ▶ Visa and accessibility support not yet registered ▶ Rights List ▶ Screening Library

5 KEY DATES

May August 5 Early bird registration opens 15 Last day to buy advertising 5 Hotel bookings open 23 Official film schedule released 5 Advertising booking available 23 National Agency stands announced 25 Digital Programme Book published June 26 Online Industry registration closes 14 Early bird registration deadline 30 Rights List preview available 20 Talent Lab deadline 21 Delegates Guide (Industry Resources) September 21 Edit your profile (Industry Resources) 2 Rights List final version 24 Rising Stars deadline 4 Public single tickets on sale 27 PITCH THIS! deadline 6 Industry Box Office opens 8-18 Toronto International Film Festival July 9-15 Industry Conference 11 Private screenings booking requests open 15 Films begin to be officially invited 18 Public ticket packages on sale to TIFF Members 22 Public ticket packages on sale to Visa cardholders 27 Public ticket packages on sale to public

6 BEFORE THE FESTIVAL CHECKLIST

□ Register for a pass □ Review Film and □ Check if you need a visa Conference Schedule

□ Book accommodation □ Get familiar with our venues

□ Arrange your travel plans □ Download our app □ Explore advertising opportunities □ Reserve event space □ Discover our National Agency Stands □ Set up Cinando 6-month trial account □ Review Rights List □ Subscribe to Industry alerts □ Schedule meetings □ Print registration details □ Print business cards □ Bring ID

7 BEFORE THE FESTIVAL REGISTRATION

Pass registration Accessibility support TIFF Industry passes provide fluid access If you have any accessibility concerns, to Festival screenings and Conference please contact us at [email protected] events. We offer six Industry pass for further information about support. types to help you design your Festival experience according to your needs.

Each pass, except for the Doc Conference Pass (one-day), offers delegates access to the seven-day Industry Conference, Industry Centre, networking events, Screening Library, online Delegate resources, Rights List, Public Screenings, and Press & Industry screenings (P&I).

Visa support Depending on your country of origin, you may require a Visa. If so, we’re here to help at [email protected]. Make sure to register early, as we can only provide assistance to registered professionals. Find out what travel documentation is needed for entry by visiting the Government of Canada’s website. 8 BEFORE THE FESTIVAL SCREENINGS

There are over 400 films in the Official Selection. Most will have at least one public screening and one P&I screening.

Ticketed events Pass-accessible events Priority Press & Public Screenings Press & Industry screenings Industry Screenings ▶ ▶ Public and Combined screenings are Only accessible to accredited industry ▶ Priority Screenings are a benefit of ticketed events professionals (except Doc Conference our Buyer, Film Rep, and Priority ▶ Click here for more information on passholders) Press Passes public tickets ▶ Digital Screening Library Premium Pass holders have ▶ If you have a pass that has a daily secondary access ▶ The Digital Screening Library is ticket allotment (Premium Pass, ▶ available onsite for delegates at the Historically, only between seven and Film Rep Pass and Buyers Pass), Industry Centre nine each year you can acquire these on-site at our ▶ Priority P&I screenings will also have Industry Box Office ▶ Open from 9am–7pm September 8–17 at least one regular P&I screening Private screenings ▶ Access during the Festival is by invitation only ▶ To book a private screening, contact [email protected]

99 BEFORE THE FESTIVAL ACCOMMODATION AND TRAVEL

Exclusive hotel rates Flight deals Delegates are eligible for preferred rates Delegates may take advantage of a at a wide range of hotels in and around promotional code on bookings with our Festival Village. These are guaranteed Air Canada and Porter Airline. Further to be lower than regular hotel rates. With details are provided in your Accreditation over 20 hotel partners, our team strives Confirmation email. to help delegates find the best possible rates and locations. Please contact our hotels team at [email protected] for more information and for access to our online booking link.

Travel Whether you’re arriving by air, train, car, taxi, bike, or foot, we’ve got your travel information covered. Please check our Industry Resources for more information.

10 BEFORE THE FESTIVAL PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

We have a range of promotional opportunities on offer, both in and around the Industry Centre. These include National Agency stands, private screenings, banners, and bag inserts.

National Agencies Advertising Private screenings The Industry Centre houses National This year we’re offering more ways to Host a private screening at TIFF Bell Agency stands. These provide national promote films than ever. Please contact Lightbox during the Festival. Please producers and sales agents with a place [email protected]. contact [email protected]. to do business while in Toronto. Please visit our industry resources for a full list Host an event of the countries with stands in 2016. Be at the center of the action this Festival and host your event, meeting, or Onsite office space private reception at TIFF. Please contact Companies may purchase office space [email protected] for more information on within the Industry Centre in the Hyatt the great spaces available at TIFF Bell Regency hotel. Contact [email protected] Lightbox, and Artscape Sandbox. If you for information. Please note that these want to host a cocktail party or dinner, spaces quickly fill up and may already be and need assistance booking a venue, sold-out. contact [email protected].

11 BEFORE THE FESTIVAL INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Delegates Guide Cinando six-month trial Watch past events This provides details on all registered membership Our YouTube playlist houses an archive delegates attending TIFF, and can be Cinando is an online gateway to the film of Industry Conference panels and easily downloaded. Check out the industry. It offers access to contacts, initiatives at the Festival. list here. films, online screeners, projects in development, and screening schedules Rights List for TIFF and major festivals and markets. The Rights List includes all films in Cinando will email with information on Official Selection at TIFF 2016. The activating your account. downloadable excel document includes each film’s director, programme, runtime, Programme Book and description, international sales agency, schedule and available territories. A preview is Official Film Schedule for The Festival available on August 30, and the final goes is released on August 23. A digital copy live on September 2. of the official Programme Book will be available on August 25. Check out the Industry updates TIFF 2016 Official Schedule. We will keep you updated on our Industry activities, prior to the start of the Festival.

12 DURING THE FESTIVAL YOU’VE ARRIVED, NOW WHAT?

Pass and ticket pickup Collect these at the Industry Centre, located on the mezzanine level of the Hyatt Regency hotel.

Hours of Operation September 6–16 (9am–7pm) VARDA LOUNGE September 17 (9am–12pm) September 18 (closed)

Guest Pass accreditation New this year, pickup is now located at Varda filmmaker lounge (301 Adelaide Street West) September 8–17 (8:30am–6pm)

Industry Box Office Hyatt Regency Hotel (370 King Street West) September 6–16 (8am–7pm) Sept 17 (8am–noon)

13 DURING THE FESTIVAL INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Registration Desk Industry Conference Networking events We are here to help! For questions Running from September 9 to 15, Connect with other delegates at our about accreditation, please see us our Conference is an incomparable networking events during the Festival. at the Registration Desk or the professional development opportunity. Check our Industry Resources for a Welcome Information Desk. Located Industry Conference events will take full schedule. in the Industry Center at the Hyatt place in the Glenn Gould Studio. Regency hotel. Happy Hours Industry Lounge Industry Happy Hours offer delegates National Agencies Located in the Glenn Gould Studio, the a chance to relax and unwind with The Industry Centre houses national Industry Lounge is host to our Industry complimentary drinks and hors agency stands. You’ll find agencies, Happy Hours, and is a place for delegates d’oeuvres. Meet potential business producers, and sales agents from to relax or catch up on emails throughout partners from around the world. These different countries around the world. the day. take place at the end of each day during the Conference. Buyers Lounge An exclusive space located in our main Brokers’ Corner Press & Industry screening venue (the Our consultant provides assistance to Scotiabank Theatre) where Buyers filmmakers who don’t have sales agents. Pass holders can meet in a relaxing You must have a film in Official Selection environment. to be eligible for this service. Contact [email protected] to make an appointment.

14 DURING THE FESTIVAL INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Industry tours Message Centre Our tour provides invaluable information The Registration Desk provides a hub to to help you get the most out of your connect delegates. Correspond by mail Festival experience. Gain interesting with other delegates. Only items with Festival history along the way. Meet in the name and mailbox number of the the Glenn Gould Lobby on September 8 recipient can be accepted. or 9 at 12pm. TIFF Festival app Business Centre Browse films, create your own Registered delegates may print, custom schedule, and check out daily fax, photocopy, and send business- Festival highlights. related material. Daily updates Digital Screening Library TIFF Industry updates provide up- The TIFF Digital Screening Library is a to-date information on our Industry service for delegates to view a selection activities. Stay tuned for information of Festival films outside of the Public and on Conference events, screenings, and Press & Industry screenings. You need other activities. your pass to gain entry. Open September 8–17 from 9am–7pm on the concourse level of the Industry Centre. Please note only films that have given permission will be accessible. 15 DURING THE FESTIVAL STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Ask Us – we’re here to help! Utilize TIFF Volunteers, the Welcome Information desk, or visit us on-site at the Registration Desk on the mezzanine level of the Industry Centre.

FAQ Our Frequently Asked Questions are on the TIFF website under the Industry tab.

Box Office ▶ Hotline | 1-888-599-8433

16 AFTER THE FESTIVAL

Festival Scope Cinando six-month Live locally? Become a Festival Scope Pro is an online platform Cinando is an online gateway to the film TIFF Member for film professionals. This year’s industry. It offers access to contacts, TIFF Members enjoy the very best in film films from the Discovery, Vanguard, films, online screeners, projects in programming, exhibitions, special events Midnight Madness, Platform, TIFF Kids, development, and screening schedules and festivals, and help us deliver our and Wavelengths programmes will be for TIFF and major festivals and markets. charitable mandate, 365 days a year. available after the Festival. Students are You should have now received an email not eligible for this membership. Pass from Cinando with information on Connect with us holders will receive notification from activating your account. Festival Scope Pro with information on � TIFF Industry how to access their free membership. Watch sessions online � @TIFF_Industry We will have a selection of sessions from � @tiff_industry Participate in our survey the TIFF Conference available online. � tiffnet We hope you come away feeling inspired Catch up on any sessions you missed on by our slate of guest speakers and our Industry Youtube page. discussions at our Conference. Please participate in our survey to help us make Visit our exhibitions TIFF 2017 even better. As part of our mission to transform the way people see the world, through film, TIFF Bell Lightbox produces exhibitions throughout the year.

17 The Industry team is dedicated to ensuring that professionals have an exceptional experience at the

Toronto International Film Festival. Please contact us at [email protected] or +1 416-934-5834.

We look forward to welcoming you in September.