| AmbiguousBliss |
Judging by the "Messed up Movies" thread, I'd say that TOTA's are generally appreciative of good flicks.
So for those of you who are interested, it could very well be a good idea to check out this festival, featuring "the best and most interesting documentaries from Canada and around the world." :)
"Hot Docs started out as an industry-only fest in the early '90s but now makes a serious effort to bring in the general public. This year Hot Docs will run for 10 days, and will screen approximately 100 documentaries from Canada, the U.S. and overseas. True to its industry roots, Hot Docs continues to host meetings and symposiums for media buyers, producers and directors.
This years festival is divided into seven programs:
1. International Showcase: Features Toronto premieres of acclaimed and evocative documentaries from around the world.
2. Canadian Spectrum: Showcasing the finest documentaries cut on home soil. With more than hundreds of submissions, competition is fierce for the 34 available spots.
3. Spotlight on UK: Our attention is directed to life across the big pond (Atlantic) in this presentation of 13 documentaries from the UK.
4. Nick Broomfield Retrospective: Distinguished British filmmaker Nick Broomfield returns to screen four of his most popular films.
5. Made in...Taiwan: Hot Doc's newest feature aim to highlight a series of films with a specific geographical focus. Taiwan is this year's subject of investigation.
6. RealKids, RealTeens: A Hot Docs program that looks at the trials and tribualtions from youngsters across the globe.
7. Focus On...Shelley Saywell: Saywell is an award-winning filmmaker known for attention to international issues and human rights. This special presentation features six of her films.
Hot Doc Venues
The Royal Cinema (608 College Street, between Clinton and Grace): April 26 - May 4
The Bloor Cinema (506 Bloor Street West, at Bathurst): April 25 - May 2
Innis Town Hall (2 Sussex Avenue, one block south of St. George and Bloor): May 3 & May 4
The ROM Theatre (100 Queen's Park, at Avenue Road and Bloor): May 3
Uptown Theatre (764 Yonge Street, at Bloor) May 4
Ticket Information
Single screenings $10
Festival Pass $60
DayRunner pass $60
Note: All late-night screenings (shows at 11 p.m. or later) are free.
Daytime screenings (before 6 p.m.) are free for seniors and students.
Advance Ticket Sales Box Office:
512 Bloor Street West at Bathurst (inside Sonic Boom Records)
Toronto, ON
Phone Orders: (416) 516-3320
Fax Orders: (416) 516-1822
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday, April 1 through Sunday, May 4
Monday - Friday: 11am - 7pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 5pm" *
* Hot Docs |
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