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French-Canadian Series Rencontres Premieres September 1st on Bell Fibe TV1
10 EPISODE SERIES EXPLORES TORONTO THROUGH THE EYES OF ITS FRANCOPHONE COMMUNITY RENCONTRES follows a French tourist exploring the city as he investigates the feeling of linguistic isolation that many Francophones feel throughout Canada in a “fish out of water”, single camera, Louie meets Lost in Translation, episodic dramedy. The series takes audiences through the much loved and often…
IMAGES FESTIVAL HOSTS ITS 30TH ANNUAL EDITION WITH INTERNATIONAL AND CANADIAN SPOTLIGHT
IMAGES FESTIVAL TO RUN FROM APRIL 20-27, 2017 TORONTO (March 23, 2017)- The 30th annual Images Festival takes place April 20- 27, 2017 across Toronto and will be attended by more than 25,000 people. Focusing on local, national and international contemporary moving image culture, Images Festival continues to present vanguard projects across cinematic, exhibition and…
Step back in time to the golden days of Hollywood
TORONTO’S IMMERSIVE “THE SECRET SESSIONS: THE MOVIE EXPERIENCE” RETURNS TORONTO (February 14, 2017) — THE SECRET SESSIONS: THE MOVIE EXPERIENCE heralds an allusion to the grand, golden days of Hollywood for their second edition and media-only preview on March 13, 2017. An immersive and secret fusion of film and live theatre, THE SECRET SESSIONS:…
Isaiah Washington Named 2017 Toronto Black Film Festival Ambassador
STAR TO ATTEND OPENING NIGHT AS GUEST SPEAKER ON DIVERSITY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 Toronto, ON (February 9, 2017) – The Fifth Annual Toronto Black Film Festival (#TBFF17) is proud to announce the attendance of ISAIAH WASHINGTON as a Guest Speaker at its Opening Night of February 15 at the Isabel Bader Theatre. The Fifth Annual…
5th Annual Toronto Black Film Festival To Showcase 40 Films From 20 Countries
TORONTO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL #TBFF17 TO SHOWCASE 40 FILMS FROM 20 COUNTRIES FIFTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL MARKS BLACK HISTORY MONTH, FEBRUARY 15-19, 2017 TORONTO (January 19, 2017) – The Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF), one of Canada’s premier festivals for black film, announces its full programming line-up with a focus on black global diversity. Returning…
Ghoulish Surprises in Store This Halloween! As Premium Horror Video Streaming Service ‘SHUDDER’ Backed By AMC Networks Launches in Canada
‘Horror cinema streaming platform Shudder has been a treat for enthusiasts seeking something more than the standard blockbuster fare…’ – Flavorwire ‘This library will almost be like having a horror film festival at your fingertips…’ – SlashFilm BEYOND THE WALLS – Coming Soon exclusively on SHUDDER TORONTO (October 20, 2016) – SHUDDER, the…
An uncensored and brutally honest look into the lives of five black men in Secrets of a Black Boy
Timely, bold and unflinchingly honest, Secrets of a Black Boy returns to Toronto November 10th-20th for a 14 show run.
ClutchPR seeks Intern Star
ClutchPR seeks Intern Star ClutchPR prides itself on creative, outside-of-the-box approach to PR and communications. As an agency, we emphasize personalized services for all clients. We are constantly evolving to tell a client’s story, build a brand or execute a killer event. We believe attention to detail is the key to success and as our…
REELWORLD 2016 HARNESSES THE POWER OF FILM AS A FORCE FOR SOCIAL GOOD
ANDREW FEINSTEIN, MARTY SYJUCO ATTEND REELWORLD FILM FESTIVAL TO SUPPORT ‘MEDIA FOR IMPACT’ REELWORLD 2016 HARNESSES THE POWER OF FILM AS A FORCE FOR SOCIAL GOOD TORONTO (September 21, 2016) – Reelworld Film Festival returns for its 16th year featuring critically acclaimed feature films, shorts, documentaries, virtual reality films, games and more — all…
TORONTO URBAN FILM FESTIVAL HOLDS 10th ANNIVERSARY AWARDS PARTY
TORONTO URBAN FILM FESTIVAL HOLDS 10th ANNIVERSARY AWARDS PARTY OVER $20,000 IN CASH AND PRIZES AWARDED TO FILMMAKERS AT GLADSTONE HOTEL AWARDS CEREMONY TORONTO (September 20, 2016) – Toronto Urban Film Festival (TUFF), North America’s largest commuter film festival, celebrated its successful 10th edition with an awards ceremony hosted at the Gladstone Hotel on Sunday…
OSCAR NOMINATED MUSICIANS’ PERSECUTION EXPLORED IN MALI BLUES
POLITICS AND CULTURE COLLIDE IN MALI BLUES DOCUMENTARY AT TIFF16 TORONTO (August 26, 2016) — A land imprisoned by Islamic extremism lays quiet as musicians flee from their homeland fearing torture and imprisonment in seasoned documentarian Lutz Gregor’s MALI BLUES. Gregor follows Oscar nominated musician Fatoumata Diawara as she returns home to perform her first concert in Mali since…
ClutchPR TIFF16 Slate
ClutchPR is proud to represent the following films WEREWOLF, GREEN WHITE GREEN, LITTLE WING and MALI BLUES for the TIFF16 season.Please see below for additional information on film details, screening schedules and talent attending. WEREWOLF (Canada, 80mins, World Premiere, Discovery) Directed by: Ashley McKenzie Starring: Andrew Gillis, Bhreagh MacNeil Language: English The debut feature film by award-winning…
OSCAR-NOMINATED DIRECTOR SELMA VILHUNEN PREMIERES FEATURE AT TIFF16
CAPTURING THE COMPLEXITIES OF BROKEN FAMILIES, LITTLE WING FLIES ONTO THE BIG SCREEN FOR WORLD PREMIERE TORONTO (August 23, 2016) — Official TIFF 2016 Selection and feature of the Discovery program, LITTLE WING is a trifecta of female power. The Finnish film, helmed by Academy Award-nominated writer and director Selma Vilhunen, stars Finnish popstar Paula…
REBELLIOUS FILM HAS WORLD PREMIERE AT TIFF16 ‘CITY TO CITY’ PROGRAM
GREEN WHITE GREEN REVOLUTIONIZES NOLLYWOOD, CREATING A NEW NARRATIVE IN THE NIGERIAN FILM INDUSTRY TORONTO (August 16, 2016) – Official TIFF 2016 Selection and feature of the City to City program, GREEN WHITE GREEN is a kaleidoscopic exploration of Nigeria’s history and evolution of violence, art and film told through the coming-of-age tale of aspiring artists…
North America’s First Subway Film Festival Celebrates 10 Years In Toronto
TORONTO URBAN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL LINEUP, ADDS NEW PROGRAM TO LAUNCH MILESTONE YEAR FROM SEPT 10 – 18 TORONTO (August 10, 2016) – Toronto Urban Film Festival (TUFF) takes over TTC platforms and screens with international films from September 10 – 18. This year marks the 10-year anniversary of North America’s first, largest and…
Ashkenaz Festival hosts its 11th biennial celebration at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre
— North America’s largest showcase of global Jewish performing arts and culture features world-renowned Abraham Inc., The Klezmatics and the Canadian Premiere of Yiddish-language Death of a Salesman, among over 250 international artists — — New food component features Zane Caplansky, Judy Perly and Michael Wex— The Ashkenaz Festival, North America’s premier festival of global Jewish music and culture returns…
MISAFF16 kicks off diversity rich fifth year with LGBT drama ALIGARH
Festival running August 4-7 highlights the next generation of stories from the South Asian and Middle Eastern diaspora TORONTO (July 13, 2016) – National Bank Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival presented by ZEE TV returns for its fifth year featuring 18 critically acclaimed shorts, feature films and documentaries showcasing the best of South Asian…
Turo shifts the Canadian insurance world into gear
The leading peer-to-peer car rental marketplace in North America adds La Capitale General Insurance and L’Unique General Insurance to its network of approved insurers MONTREAL (July 11, 2016) — Pioneering car rental marketplace Turo announced today that policyholders of La Capitale General Insurance, one of Quebec’s leading property and casualty insurers, and those of its…
Traditional and contemporary Filipino culture come to life at the 11th annual Kultura Filipino Arts Festival
Performances by world-renowned HATAW with food from Filipino-Toronto favourites TORONTO (July 5, 2016) – The Kultura Festival moves to Nathan Phillips Square August 5-7, 2016, bringing Toronto its 11th year of innovative programming. Kultura has captivated the Toronto public for a decade with its groundbreaking blend of traditional Filipino culture and modern diaspora movement. Headlining the festival…
The Dark Stranger lurks onto the big screen
How To Get Away With Murder’s Katie Findlay and legendary character actor Stephen McHattie star in Canadian horror film TORONTO (June 30, 2016) – Psychological thriller The Dark Stranger hits select theatres July 15, 2016. The film was directed by Canadian director Chris Trebilcock and shot on location in Toronto. Katie Findlay (“How to Get Away…
Parlour Salon Supports Save Our Scruff
Toronto’s pet-friendly salon celebrates with a summer event in support of Save Our Scruff TORONTO (June 10th, 2016) — Toronto’s beauty community and Leslieville locals joined Parlour Salon’s creative team at the salon’s Queen East location for Parlour’s Beach Retreat event on Thursday evening. Guests came with their dogs in tow to celebrate Parlour’s residence as one of Toronto’s only pet-friendly salons.…
Premier Wynne on-hand to announce new partnerships between Ontario and The Hebrew University
– Ontario and Israel are leaders in the life sciences field – – Wynne’s trip will provide opportunities for both regions to learn from each other and create new partnerships – TORONTO, May 18, 2016 /CNW/ – Premier Kathleen Wynne’s business mission to the Middle East from May 15-20 focused on strengthening ties and encouraging new academic…
The Smithsonian and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Team Up in Support of The Albert Einstein Foundation
TORONTO, May 17, 2016 /CNW/ – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is collaborating with the Smithsonian Institution around a variety of projects curated by the ALBERT EINSTEIN FOUNDATION. The Foundation leads a series of initiatives that celebrate Einstein’s legacy — and the promotion of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (collectively “STEM”). The collaboration will ignite interest…
Anderson Cooper and Bob Weir show support for Albert Einstein
– Anderson Cooper hosted and Bob Weir performed at the Second Annual Einstein Gala – – Winner of The Next Einstein Competition announced – TORONTO (May 16, 2016) — Anderson Cooper and Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir were in attendance last night at a star-studded gala in support of the Einstein Legacy Project. Cooper…
Exclusive World Premiere of The Infinite Flight of Days, May 2 at the 2016 Hot Docs Canadian International Film Festival
The documentary marks the first time a film directed by a Colombian woman will appear at the festival TORONTO (April 18, 2016) — With laughter, tears and an unbridled passion for life, eight women share stories of love, loss, and the wisdom of womanhood in THE INFINITE FLIGHT OF DAYS. Set in the colourful Colombian…
Research rock stars prove music’s healing abilities through Sounds of Science
Explore the music in medicine: Sounds of Science: Music, Technology, Medicine live at U of T TORONTO, April 6, 2016 – For the very first time a live audience will witness how music helps heal certain medical conditions. On Tuesday, May 3, the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto will host Sounds of Science:…
Exclusive World Premiere of THE PEARL OF AFRICA, at the 2016 Hot Docs Film Festival
– Groundbreaking film documents courageous battle and intimate love story of Cleopatra Kambugu, Uganda’s first transgender activist – April 19, 2016, TORONTO — THE PEARL OF AFRICA follows the story of Cleopatra Kambugu, a transgender woman living in Uganda, a country with some of the harshest anti-LGBTI laws in the world. Kambugu refuses to give…