2012 ANNUAL REPORT MISSION 1 INTRODUCTION 2 LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR & CEO 3 Transforming the way people LETTER FROM THE CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS 4 TIFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP 5 see the world through film 2 MILESTONES 6–7 VISION Be the global centre 3 AUDIENCES 8 for film culture 4 FESTIVALS 12 PROFILE: XAVIER DOLAN, FILMMAKER 16 PROFILE: TATIANA MASLANY, TIFF RISING STAR 17 5 INDUSTRY 18 6 EXHIBITIONS 22 7 LEARNING 26 PROFILE: KATY FAHIMI-MANZARI, TIFF STAFF 29 8 DISCUSSION 30 9 COMMUNITY 34 10 VOLUNTEERS 38 PROFILE: PAT DOUGLAS, TIFF VOlunTEER 39 PROFILE: HugO THIBAULT, TIFF SPONSOR 40 11 SUPPOrtERS 41 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 42 TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX CAMPAIGN SuppORTERS 43–44 | TIFF ANNUAL SUPPORTERS 45–48 GOVERNMENT SuppORTERS & PARTNERS | CORPORATE SPONSORS 49 2 INTRODUCTION LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR & CEO 3 LETTER FROM THE CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS 4 TIFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP 5 MILESTONES 6–7 AUDIENCES 8 DIRECTOR 12 FESTIVALS PROFILE: XAVIER DOLAN, FILMMAKER 16 PROFILE: TATIANA MASLANY, TIFF RISING STAR 17 INDUSTRY 18 EXHIBITIONS 22 & CEO LEARNING 26 The immense success TIFF has achieved based learning. I anticipate premiering many producers to the next level of their careers. PROFILE: KATY FAHIMI-MANZARI, TIFF STAFF 29 in just 12 months is astounding. Opening works in the years ahead from the emerging Improvements to our online resources are TIFF Bell Lightbox has given us the essential talent fostered through these programmes. bringing TIFF interviews and Canadian film platform requisite for delivering the highest The ambition and accomplishments of TIFF history to anyone with internet access. DISCUSSION 30 curatorial and presentation standards to our Bell Lightbox have inspired innovations that In 2012, TIFF maintained and enhanced loyal audience. champion and celebrate film culture on a global its standing as a global leader in creative COMMUNITY 34 Providing a transformative cinematic experience scale. Our year-round home has mobilized the and cultural discovery, and reinforced its remains central to TIFF’s mission. The landmark depth and intensity of our film programmes, commitment to transforming the way our Robert Bresson touring retrospective galvanized exhibitions and industry activities in Toronto, audiences see the world through film. I look VOLUNTEERS 38 audiences to trace the influence that this and at the same time allowed us to project forward to sharing with you, a year from now, PROFILE: PAT DOUGLAS, TIFF VOlunTEER 39 French master wields to this day. The TIFF Kids TIFF experiences to filmmakers, audiences news of an even more successful 2013. PROFILE: HugO THIBAULT, TIFF SPONSOR 40 International Film Festival, TIFF Next Wave and researchers around the world. TIFF Film Festival, as well as our school and summer staged three world-class exhibitions in 2012, PIERS HANDLING SUPPOrtERS 41 programmes introduced children and teens and showcased its Guy Maddin installation STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 42 to new and unexpected adventures through to international acclaim. The new STUDIO Director & CEO, TIFF TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX CAMPAIGN SuppORTERS 43–44 | TIFF ANNUAL SUPPORTERS 45–48 GOVERNMENT SuppORTERS & PARTNERS | CORPORATE SPONSORS 49 cinema, filmmaking, performance, and play- industry programme guides Ontario-based 3 CHAIR, BOARD OF DIREctORS TIFF experienced tremendous growth in 2012. port remains stronger than ever for this signa- On behalf of the Board, I sincerely thank our The positive effects of TIFF Bell Lightbox ture tourism and cultural event. The Friends staff, supporters, and members. I hope you will continue to ripple through its Toronto of TIFF gala achieved huge success, with plans keep cheering TIFF on, as we continue our path neighbourhood. In the years ahead, the impact underway for a sequel in 2013. To celebrate toward setting new standards in the cinematic of TIFF’s industry, learning, community and the launch of the James Bond exhibition, the experience. mentoring programmes will continue to resonate organization hosted its first ever opening-night around the world. fundraiser — an extremely well-received event. PauL ATKINSON In 2012, we surpassed our goals in Attaining these milestones, and the many sponsorship, philanthropy and membership others that TIFF marked in 2012, comes from Chair, Board of Directors, TIFF revenue. Our membership rolls increased making the audience the focus of all that we do. by 20%. The Toronto International Film Staying true to that focus helps create the most Festival had the highest ticket sales in its 37- memorable experiences and inspires the richness year history. The public sector’s valued sup- and diversity in our programming. TIFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR DIREctORS Wade Oosterman Ex-OFFICIO FORMER CHAIRS Geetu Pathak (in order of service) Paul Atkinson Ian Bandeen Rod Phillips Slawko Klymkiw Helen Burstyn Wayne Purboo Martin P. Connell Barry Campbell VICE CHAIR Warren Spitz CO-FOUNDERS Colin D. Watson Linda Chu Constance L. Sugiyama , Lisa de Wilde Dusty Cohl Jonathan H. Slan Ellis Jacob CHAIR Jennifer Tory Henk Van der Kolk Allan Gregg David J. Kassie Mark Wellings Sidney M. Oland Bill Kurtin CHAIR EMERITUS Brendan Calder James Little FOUNDING CHAIR & FOUNDER Chetan Mathur Allen Karp Martin P. Connell William Marshall Deepa Mehta BOARD OF Shabin Mohamed As of December 31, 2012 TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP DIREctORS Margaret Harricks Mary Powers CABINET CAMPAIGN ENDOWMENT Paul Harricks Jeff Rayman Chair: John H. Tory COMMIttEE Joanne Henry Gary D. Reamey CABINET Paul Atkinson Barry Avrich Daniel H. C. Hung Kara Reed Bruce Batler Brendan Calder Michael Badham Dexter John Daniel Shap Julia Grant Barry Campbell Ian Bandeen Nick Katerinakis Mary Shechtman Richard W. Ivey Linda Chu David M. Berry Kenneth W. Lalonde Georgia Stamatakos Jan Innes Catherine Booth Shirley Lewchuk Greg Steers Allen Karp Andy Burgess Jeffrey S. Lyons Nick Stiliadis Bill Kurtin Michael Bratty Tania Maciver Rajesh Subramaniam Amit Monga Rudolph P. Bratty Samm McLeod Jay Switzer Justin Poy Irene Chu John McMullen Beverly Topping Walied Soliman Myrna Daniels Dr. Kenneth Montague Frank Walwyn Warren Spitz Anna Eliopoulos Bob Munroe Simon Williams Dan Tanenbaum Verlyn F. Francis Liza Murrell Hana Zalzal Constance Wansbrough Noah Godfrey Gilbert S. Palter James Zibarras John Young Paul Godfrey Eric Pertsch David Zitzerman W. Tyler Hand Nicolas Piquard 5 6 N JA MAR 9 MAR 10 TIFF Cinematheque’s major touring retrospective The Poetry Game of Thrones: The Exhibition opens in the HSBC Gallery, Spirited Away: The Films of Studio Ghibli begins its run. It of Precision: The Films of Robert Bresson makes its first stop at attracting more than 25,000 visitors over its 10-day run. goes on to become the highest-grossing programme in TIFF New York’s Film Forum. Cinematheque history. MILESTONES 10 10 14 IL Y Y R P A MA MA The TIFF Kids International Film Festival celebrates its 15th The first-ever TIFF Next Wave Film Festival kicks off its Bloor Hot Docs Cinema joins the Toronto International Film anniversary and introduces digiPlaySpace — an interactive opening night with Battle of the Scores, a high-school band Festival venue roster. multi-media playground for children. competition. 21 17 22 Y G NE JU AU MA The ninth annual Student Film Showcase spotlights budding TIFF presents First Peoples Cinema: 1500 Nations, One Tradi- The free exhibition X-Men Master: Gordon Smith launches filmmakers, with screenings in Toronto and Vancouver. tion, the largest film series of its kind in North America, accom- in the CIBC Canadian Film Gallery, and goes on to welcome panied by the landmark free exhibition Home on Native Land. over 27,000 visitors. 30 T 8 T T 6 T G AU SEP SEP TIFF Industry selects 16 participants for STUDIO, its first The 37th annual Toronto International Film Festival hosts 146 The very first Friends of TIFF fundraising gala takes place — MILESTONES year-round programme for Ontario-based content producers. World premieres — the most in its history. a volunteer-driven benefit to raise funds for year-round programmes at TIFF Bell Lightbox. C 4 CT 26 CT 12 CT E O O D TIFF Bits™, a series of 10 short films, highlights the breadth TIFF presents the North American premiere of Designing 007: Hosts Sarah Gadon and Don McKellar reveal the top 10 features and depth of programming supported by TIFF Members, Fifty Years of Bond Style, an exhibition organized by London’s and shorts selections for TIFF’s 12th annual Canada’s Top Ten. donors, sponsors and partners. Barbican Centre in partnership with EON Productions. 7 AUDIENCES 5 FILMS ARE MADE TO BE WatchED. The art of viewing films considers the quality and variety Bresson in 14 years, which boasted many sold-out in the experience, just as much as it considers the impact screenings. The programme travelled to several major film of the work itself. Without an audience, a film would be the institutions around the world and coincided with the proverbial one hand clapping; the tree falling in the forest. in-house publication of the anthology Robert Bresson From filmmaker retrospectives to genre-driven programmes, (Revised). A comprehensive collection of Studio Ghibli TIFF’s adept curation makes it possible for audiences to films reminded audiences why this influential studio digest and explore a broad spectrum of cinematic visions by is known as the Disney of Japan. Ghibli classics such contextualizing the film experience in an accessible way. as My Neighbor Totoro and Princess Mononoke made Amidst the ever-changing landscape of media this series the highest-grossing TIFF Cinematheque consumption, the power and authenticity of the programme to date. With the series Magnificent Obsession: in-cinema experience proves stronger than ever. Big stars, The Films of Werner Schroeter, TIFF introduced filmgoers bigger screens, and new works from provocative directors, to this visionary yet little-known New German Cinema emerging talent and global storytellers remain compelling director.