Posts Tagged ‘Piers Handling’

‘Score: A Hockey Musical’ named opening film for TIFF 2010

‘Score: A Hockey Musical’ named opening film for TIFF 2010

By W. Andrew Powell • Jul 19th, 2010 • Category: Theatre & Events, Toronto International Film Festival

Canada may have an unhealthy record with the Stanley Cup over the past few decades, but hockey dreams are at least coming true for the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival.

During a special press conference at the Hockey Hall of Fame last week, TIFF CEO and director Piers Handling and co-director Cameron Bailey announced that Michael McGowan‘s Score: A Hockey Musical will make its world premier as the opening night gala film for this year’s 35th annual festival.


‘Creation’ will open 2009 TIFF

‘Creation’ will open 2009 TIFF

By W. Andrew Powell • Jul 18th, 2009 • Category: Features, Theatre & Events, Toronto International Film Festival

Early this week the Toronto International Film Festival announced details for some of this year’s gala and special presentations that will appear at the annual event in September. During the press conference, TIFF CEO and director Piers Handling, and festival co-director Cameron Bailey also revealed details for the opening night film, which ended up being a big surprise for long-time festival fans.


Government rolls out $3M for 2009 TIFF

Government rolls out $3M for 2009 TIFF

By W. Andrew Powell • Apr 28th, 2009 • Category: Features, Theatre & Events, Toronto International Film Festival

Roll out the red carpets, film lovers around the world are going to get an invitation to Toronto this year. That’s thanks to a $3 million grant from the Government of Canada to help promote the 34th annual Toronto International Film Festival.