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SEPT 5–15, 2019 #TIFF19
A Guide for
Industry
Professionals
A GUIDE FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
A Guide for Industry Professionals – 2019 1Contents Welcome to TIFF 2019
34 Festival Map Each year, we ensure that professionals are provided with the
opportunities, tools, and information they need to successfully
45 Industry Services
network and further their business and creative goals. Use this
56 Key Dates guide to familiarize yourself with the resources and services
available to you. See you soon!
6 Before the Festival
– The TIFF Industry team
Pg 6 Checklist
Pg 7 Registration
Pg 8 Screenings and Policies
Pg 9 Promotional Opportunities
Pg 10 Delegate Resources
11 During the Festival
Pg 11 Pass and Ticket Pickup
Pg 12 Delegate Resources
13 Industry Resources
14 FAQ & Information
15 Safety & Respect at TIFF
16 After the Festival
A Guide for Industry Professionals – 2019 2Festival Map YORKVILLE AVE.
AVENUE RD.
CUMB ERLAND ST.
30
SPADINA ST. G EORG E BAY BLOOR/YONGE
Press & Industry Screening Venue TIFF Bell Lightbox
BLOOR ST.
1 BATHURST
2 Scotiabank Theatre Festival Press Conference at the Gallery
MUSE UM
CHARLES ST.
Press Office
Public Screening Venues Private screenings
1 TIFF Bell Lightbox Event spaces
2 Scotiabank Theatre • Malaparte
WELLES LEY
3 Roy Thomson Hall • TIFF Founders’ Lounge WELLES LEY ST. EAST
4 Visa Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre • OLG Dream Deck
5 Glenn Gould Studio Bell Blue Room Members’ and
Filmmakers’ Lounge
6 Elgin Theatre
• Programming Office
7 Winter Garden Theatre QUEEN’S PARK COLL EG E
• Lounge COLLEGE ST.
8 Ryerson Theatre CARLTON ST. EAST
• Meeting space
9 Jackman Hall (Art Gallery of Ontario)
• Food & beverage service
Festival Hotel Partners
GERRARD ST. E AST
8
10
Official Host Hotel Hyatt Regency Toronto
10 Hyatt Regency
12 Fairmont Royal York • Industry registration ST. PATRICK DUNDAS
13 Hilton Toronto • Industry and guest pass pickup DUNDAS ST. WEST
UNI VERSI TY AVE.
14 Hotel Le Germain Toronto • Industry Protocol Office 9
MCCAUL ST.
YONGE ST.
15 InterContinental Toronto Centre • Industry Box Office 23
BAY ST.
16 Marriott Residence Inn Toronto Downtown • Business centre 6
7
17 Hotel X • Industry Cafe powered by IMDbPro OSGOODE QUEEN
QUEEN ST. WEST
18 One King West Hotel & Residence • Meeting spaces 21
SHERBOURNE ST.
RICHMOND ST. WEST
Ritz-Carlton Toronto • National Agency Stands
BATHURST ST.
19
SPAD INA AVE.
13
DUNCAN ST.
CH URCH ST.
2
JA RVI S ST.
PE TER ST.
Radisson Admiral Hotel Toronto-Harbourfront
JOHN ST.
20
ADELAIDE ST. WEST
Sheraton Centre Toronto 26
Glenn Gould Studio
21 31
10 1 4 ST. ANDREW KING
22 SoHo Metropolitan 5 FESTIVAL STREET KING ST. WEST
23 Super 8 Downtown Toronto
and Conference Centre 22
32
14 3
18 28
SIMCOE ST.
24 Novotel Toronto Centre Industry Conference 16 WE LLINGTON ST. WEST
19 29
25 Delta Toronto Doc Conference 5 12
ADE
FRONT ST. WEST UNION LAN
26 Hilton Garden Inn Happy Hours 15 THE
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24
27 Hotel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square 28
25
28 Toronto Marriott City Centre
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The Strathcona Hotel r Expre
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30 Kimpton Saint George
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31 The St. Regis Toronto U AY
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32 Bisha Hotel Toronto
F EST I VA L ST R E E T
20Industry Services
Before the Festival During the Festival After the Festival
• Advertising opportunities • Brokers’ Corner • Become a TIFF Member
• Cinando trial membership • Buyers’ Lounge • Use your Cinando trial membership
• Delegates List • Cinando trial membership • Use your Festival Scope Pro membership
• Hosting an event • Daily Festival updates • Connect with us
• Hotel bookings using our preferred rates • Industry Box Office • Join us for year-round Industry
• National Agency services • Industry Centre programming
• Onsite office bookings • Industry Conference • Sign up for monthly Industry Alerts
• Private screening rentals • Festival Village tours • Watch TIFF content online
• Professional development opportunities • Message Centre
• Pass registration • National Agency services
• Rights Territory Availability List • Networking events
• Schedule and program • Onsite business centre
• Visa, eTA, and accessibility support • Pass and ticket collection
• Press & Industry screenings
• Public screenings
• Onsite registration
• Digital Screening Library
Please visit our Industry Resources
page for more information.
A Guide for Industry Professionals – 2019 4Key Dates
May August
1 Public ticket packages go on sale to TIFF Members 14 Promotional advertising bookings deadline
• Early-bird registration opens 15 National Agency Stands announced
3
• Hotel bookings open 19 Rights List preview available
21 Filmmaker Lab application deadline (Canadian) 20 Official Film Schedule available
31 Advertising bookings open • Digital Programme Book published
23 • Online Industry registration closes
June • Digital Press & Industry Guide published
7 Filmmaker Lab application deadline (international) 30 Final version of Rights List available
12 Early-bird registration deadline
13 Public ticket packages go on sale to Visa cardholders September
• Late Festival film submission deadline 2 Single tickets go on sale to the public
14 • First window to pull tickets online for Premium,
• Festival films begin to be officially invited
Film Rep, and Buyers’ Pass holders
20 Public ticket packages on sale 3
• Onsite registration and pass pickup begins
• Telefilm Canada’s PITCH THIS! application deadline • Industry Box Office opens
21
• TIFF Rising Stars deadline 5–15 Toronto International Film Festival
27 Delegates List available 6–10 TIFF Industry Conference
• Second window to pull tickets online for Premium,
Film Rep, and Buyers’ Pass holders
9
• Doc Conference presented by
SHOWTIME® DOCUMENTARY FILMS
A Guide for Industry Professionals – 2019 5Before the Festival
Checklist
Registration Resources
Choose a pass type Set up access to Delegate Resources
Register for a pass Access six-month Cinando
trial membership
Travel Review Rights List
Check if you need a visa Subscribe to Industry Alerts
Check if you need an eTA Schedule meetings using our
Understand new Immigration, Delegates List
Refugees and Citizenship Canada
(IRCC) guidelines Festival
Book accommodation through Print registration details
hotels@tiff.net to get preferred rates Review Film and Conference Schedule
Arrange travel plans and flights Get familiar with our venues
Promotion
Explore advertising opportunities
Reserve an event space or private
screening
Discover our National Agency Stands
A Guide for Industry Professionals – 2019 6Registration
Pass registration Travel documents Accessibility support
Industry accreditation provides fluid access Foreign nationals who need a visa to TIFF is committed to delivering a more
to Festival screenings and Conference travel to Canada will need to provide inclusive experience for our audiences,
events. We offer six pass types to help you biometrics (fingerprints and a guests, and delegates. If you are an
design a Festival experience according photograph) at their Visa Application industry delegate, please indicate on
to your needs. Each pass, excluding the Centre when making an application. your registration form any accessibility
Day Pass, offers delegates access to the Please keep in mind this may add to the needs you may have. This could include
six-day Industry Conference, the Industry current processing times and costs. (but is not limited to) requests for
Centre, public screenings, Press & Industry Find out if you need a visitor visa here. mobility or accessibility support. If there
(P&I) screenings, networking events, the are any details that would help to make
Digital Screening Library, online Delegate Contact our Registration Team at your visit more comfortable please
Resources, and our Rights List. registration@tiff.net as soon as possible contact registration@tiff.net for further
if you require a letter of support for your information. Individuals attending publicly
visa application. Please note we can only should contact Customer Relations at
provide assistance to registered industry customerrelations@tiff.net.
professionals. Additionally, visa-exempt
foreign nationals travelling or transiting
through Canada by air may need an eTA.
Find out if you require an eTA or visa by
visiting the Government of Canada’s
website.
A Guide for Industry Professionals – 2019 7Screenings and Policies
Films in Official Selection will have at least one public screening and one P&I screening.
Public screenings Press & Industry screenings Digital Screening Library
• Public screenings are ticketed events. • Accreditation is required to access all • Available onsite at the Industry Centre
• If you have a pass that has advance Press & Industry screenings (excludes to all pass holders except those with
ticketing (Premium, Film Rep, and Day Pass holders). Day Passes.
Buyers’), you can get tickets online • Seating is first-come, first-served. • Hours of operation are as follows:
during our two ticketing windows, or • All schedules subject to change. September 5–7: 8am–8pm
onsite at our Industry Box Office. • Accreditation is non-transferable. September 8–13: 8am–6pm
• People holding these pass types September 14: 8am–12pm
will receive a detailed email from Priority Press & Industry September 15: CLOSED
registration@tiff.net in August outlining screenings
how to access advance tickets. • Priority Screenings are a benefit Private screenings
• All pass holders (excluding those with of Buyers’, Film Rep, and Priority • Access during the Festival is for Buyers’
Day Passes) can also Rush public Press passes. Pass holders, or by invitation only.
screenings or obtain same-day tickets • Premium Pass holders have • To book a private screening, contact
at any venue box office. secondary access. privatescreenings@tiff.net.
• Four of our theatres are assigned- • Films with Priority P&I screenings
seating venues. These venues include will also have at least one regular
Roy Thomson Hall, the Visa Screening P&I screening.
Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre,
and the Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres.
Tickets to these screenings will have a
designated seat number on them.
• Seating at all other venues is treated as
general admission.
A Guide for Industry Professionals – 2019 8Promotional Opportunities
Promotional opportunities on offer include National Agency Stands, private screenings, banners, and bag inserts.
National Agencies Advertising Private screenings
The Industry Centre welcomes National This year we’re offering more ways to Host a private screening at TIFF Bell
Agency Stands. These provide producers promote films than ever. Lightbox during the Festival.
and sales agents with a place to do Contact sales@tiff.net. Contact privatescreenings@tiff.net.
business from September 3 to 14.
Our Industry Resources page has a full Host an event
list of the countries with stands. Be at the centre of the action this Festival
and host your event, meeting, or private
Onsite office space reception at TIFF.
Companies may purchase office space
within the Industry Centre at the Hyatt Please contact events@tiff.net for
Regency Hotel. Contact hotels@tiff.net. information on the great spaces available
Please note that these spaces fill up quickly. at TIFF Bell Lightbox. If you wish to host
a cocktail party or dinner and need
assistance booking a venue, please
contact hospitality@tiff.net.
A Guide for Industry Professionals – 2019 9Delegate Resources
Delegates List Industry updates Programme Book and Schedule
This list provides details on all registered We will keep you updated on our exciting The Official Film Schedule and a digital
delegates attending TIFF 2019 and can be Industry activities prior to the start of the copy of the official Programme Book will
easily downloaded. Available online now. Festival. Make sure you’re subscribed! be available August 20.
Rights List Six-month trial membership Watch past events
This list includes all films in Official with Cinando Our video playlist houses an archive of
Selection at TIFF 2019. The downloadable Cinando is an online gateway to the film Industry Conference panels and initiatives
Excel document has each film’s director, industry. It offers access to contacts, at the Festival.
programme, run time, description, films, online screeners, projects in
international sales agency, and available development, and screening schedules Exclusive hotel rates
territories. A preview will be available on for TIFF and other major festivals and Delegates are eligible for preferred rates at
August 23, and the final version will go live markets. Please make sure to indicate on a wide range of hotels in and around Festival
on August 30. your registration form if you’d like to be Village. These are guaranteed to be lower
listed in Cinando. If you opt in, Cinando than regular hotel rates. With over 20 hotel
will email with information on activating partners, our team strives to help delegates
your account. find the best possible rates and locations.
Once you’ve registered, you will receive
a confirmation email with a link to our
discounted hotel options. Contact our hotels
team at hotels@tiff.net for more information.
A Guide for Industry Professionals – 2019 10During the Festival
Pass and Ticket Pickup
Collect your pass and tickets at the
Industry Centre, located on the mezzanine RICHMOND ST. W
level of the Hyatt Regency Hotel at
370 King Street West.
Industry Box Office Hours
of Operation
September 3–7: 8am–8pm ADELAIDE ST. W
September 8–13: 8am–6pm
September 14: 8am–12pm
WIDMER ST.
PETER ST.
JOHN ST.
Hilton Garden Inn
Downtown Toronto
Visa Screening Room
at the Princess of
Hyatt Regency Toronto TIFF Bell Lightbox Wales Theatre
KING ST. WEST
A Guide for Industry Professionals – 2019 11Delegate Resources
Registration Desk Industry Conference Networking events
We are here to help! For questions Running from September 6 to 10, Connect with other delegates at our
about accreditation, please see us at our Conference is an incomparable networking events during the Festival.
the Registration Desk or the Welcome professional development opportunity. Once available, check our Industry
Information Desk, located in the Industry Industry Conference events take place in Resources for a full schedule.
Centre at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. the Glenn Gould Studio.
Happy Hours
National Agencies Industry Lounge Industry Happy Hours offer delegates
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 d’oeuvres.
Agency Stands. Meet agencies, producers,
Happy Hours, and is a place for delegates Meet potential business partners from
and sales agents from different countries
to relax throughout the day. around the world. Happy Hours take place at
around the world.
the end of each day during the Conference.
Brokers’ Corner
Buyers’ Lounge
Our consultant provides assistance to
An exclusive space located in our main
filmmakers who don’t have sales agents.
Press & Industry screening venue (the
You must have a film in Official Selection
Scotiabank Theatre) where Buyers’ Pass
to be eligible for this service. Contact
holders can meet in a relaxing environment.
sales@tiff.net to make an appointment.
A Guide for Industry Professionals – 2019 12Industry Resources
Festival Village Tours Digital Screening Library Message Centre
Interested in learning more about the View a selection of Festival films that The Registration Desk provides a hub to
Festival and our 44-year history? aren’t a part of public or Press & Industry connect delegates. You can drop off mail
Join us for a walking tour of Festival Village screenings on the concourse level of for other delegates here. Only items with
with stops at Roy Thomson Hall, the the Industry Centre. A pass is required the name of the recipient can be accepted.
Visa Screening Room at the Princess of to gain entry. Only films that have given
Wales Theatre, the Industry Centre at the permission to be included in this service Daily Updates
Hyatt Regency Hotel, and more! will be accessible. Hours of operation are TIFF Industry updates provide up-to-date
as follows: information on our activities. Stay tuned
Meet our Festival Village Docents outside for information on Conference events and
the front doors of TIFF Bell Lightbox for September 5–7: 8am–8pm screenings.
the following tours: September 8–13: 8am–6pm
September 14: 8am–12pm
September 6: 2pm September 15: CLOSED
September 7: 12pm & 2pm
September 8: 12pm & 2pm
A Guide for Industry Professionals – 2019 13FAQ & Information
Still have questions? Ask us — we’re here Contact Us
to help! Visit the Information Desk or the
Industry
Registration Desk at the Industry Centre,
• Registration | registration@tiff.net |
or talk to a Volunteer.
416-934-5834
• Advertising and promotion |
FAQ sales@tiff.net | 416-599-8433 ext. 2707
Frequently Asked Questions are on • Talent Development | industry@tiff.net
the TIFF Industry website, under the
Accreditation tab. Accommodation and Event Rentals
• Private screenings |
privatescreenings@tiff.net
• Events at TIFF Bell Lightbox |
events@tiff.net | 416-934-3235
• Events outside TIFF Bell Lightbox |
hospitality@tiff.net
• Hotels | hotels@tiff.net |
416-599-8433 ext. 3226
Box Office
• Purchase tickets to public screenings |
1-888-258-8433
A Guide for Industry Professionals – 2019 14Safety & Respect at TIFF
A cornerstone of TIFF’s belief system is Speak up with confidence.
that everyone has the right to respect, as
Confidentially report wrongdoing or
well as fair and equitable treatment from
unethical conduct:
others. TIFF does not tolerate violence,
mistreatment, or harassment — verbal,
Online through a secure website, found at
physical, sexual, or otherwise — towards
tiff.net/code-of-conduct
staff, Volunteers, delegates, audience
members, or attendees at any of our
Phone TIFF’s dedicated toll-free number,
festivals, conferences, or events. Our staff
1-833-265-9835
and Volunteers are committed to ensuring
the best possible experience for all of our
Mail to P.O. Box 11017, Toronto, Ontario,
attendees. If the safety of our guests is in
M1E 1N0
question, we will take immediate steps to
ensure the matter is addressed.
Emergencies: Please call 911 immediately
A Guide for Industry Professionals – 2019 15After the Festival
Festival Scope Pro Participate in our survey Watch sessions online
An online platform for film professionals. We hope you come away from the We will have a selection of sessions from
This year’s films from the Discovery, Conference feeling inspired by our the TIFF Industry Conference available
Midnight Madness, Platform, TIFF Kids, guest speakers and discussions. online. You’ll find them on our Industry
and Wavelengths programmes will be Please participate in the survey to help YouTube page.
available after the Festival. Students are us make TIFF 2020 even better.
not eligible. Pass holders will receive a Live locally?
notification from Festival Scope Pro with Six-month trial membership Become a TIFF Member.
information on how to access their free with Cinando TIFF Members enjoy the very best in film
membership. Cinando is an online gateway to the film programming, exhibitions, special events,
industry. It offers access to contacts, and festivals, and help us deliver our
films, online screeners, projects in charitable mandate 365 days a year.
development, and screening schedules
for TIFF and major festivals and markets. Connect with us
You should have now received an email TIFF Industry
from Cinando with information on
@TIFF_Industry
activating your account.
A Guide for Industry Professionals – 2019 16The Industry team is dedicated to ensuring that professionals have an exceptional experience at the
Toronto International Film Festival. Please contact us at registration@tiff.net or +1 416-934-5834.
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