The Host and the Cloud

Monday, May 20 at 7:00pm

TIFF and the Art Gallery of Ontario present this special screening of acclaimed contemporary artist Pierre Huyghe's film/performance project, which follows a group of actors through a series of fragmented narratives, improvised scenes, and fantastical visions within Paris' Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires.

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TIFF Next Wave Presents: Jump Cuts Young Filmmakers Showcase

Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00pm

Now in its twelfth year, the high-school division of our popular Jump Cuts competition provides a high-profile showcase for the year's best films by students grades 9–12.

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Student Film Showcase

Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00pm

TIFF's annual spotlight on the best new short films by post-secondary students from across the country gives Canada's emerging young filmmakers a chance to show their work and participate in career-building workshops and panel discussions with industry professionals.

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Doors Open Toronto

May 25 – 26

TIFF Bell Lightbox is delighted to participate in the City of Toronto initiative that invites visitors to explore properties around their city. TIFF highlights the Film Reference Library, the finest resource of film and film-related materials in the country.

Salome: Two Perspectives

Sunday, May 26   1pm – 3:30pm

The Canadian Opera Company’s Opera Connect concludes its inaugural season with a transatlantic discussion about Richard Strauss’ groundbreaking opera Salome. CBC Radio’s Brent Bambury is joined by celebrated Canadian filmmaker and Salome director Atom Egoyan, as well as Norwegian stage director Stefan Herheim via video-link from Oslo. The two directors share their approaches to this storied, erotic opera which shocked audiences and critics at its premiere. FREE tickets will be distributed at the door one half hour before the event on a first-come, first-served basis.