The Toronto International Film Festival might have fewer Hollywood stars on the carpet this year as the actor and writers strikes continue. But during a pre-festival event on Thursday announcing this year’s Canadian films, homegrown talent were front and centre — an exciting prospect for the festival organizers, programmers and talent.
“The great news is that Canadian films and filmmakers always have a prominent place at our festival. But I think this year they’ll be even more prominent,” TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey said during an interview with CBC News.
“They’ll emerge more to a wider range of people who are seeking out
