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2008 Toronto International Film Festival

Thursday September 4 - Saturday September 13, 2008
Various venues and theatres throughout Toronto


For More Information:
(416) 968-FILM


http://www.tiff08.ca


Toronto's biggest event of the year is set to take over the city from Thursday September 4th until Saturday September 13th.

Be sure to check out Experience Toronto's TIFF coverage in our 2008 Guide To The Toronto International Film Festival

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is the prestigious, publicly-attended film festival held each September in they city. Begining the Thursday night after Labour Day the festival last for ten day. Between 300-400 films are screened at approximately 23 screens in downtown Toronto venues. Although the Festival has begun to give more attention to mainstream Hollywood films, it still maintains its independent roots. It features retrospectives of national cinemas and individual directors, highlights of Canadian cinema, and a variety of African, South American, and Asian films.

The TIFF is truly among the top film festivals in the world. It is often noted that Toronto's film festival is second only to Cannes. Each year the city gains more world-wide recognition as more big name Hollywood stars pop up throughout the city to attend screenings and red carpet galas. TIFF, the world's largest festival open to the general public is also considered the premiere film festival in North America, from which the Oscars race begins.

The festival is centred around the Bay and Bloor area, but events during the 10 days are spread accross various venues accross the city.

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