Interest: Biography
The Trotsky
Leon sets out to change the world, immediately butting heads with his new principal (Feore). Getting his apathetic peers to stand up to the school’s repressive administration proves more difficult than Leon first imagines, leading him to resort to some extreme and often hilarious tactics.
“The most genuine, authentic, legitimately funny teen movie since Heathers or John Hughes’ movies.” — Jane Stevenson, Sun Media
Director
Jacob Tierney
A prolific actor, writer, director and producer, Tierney has appeared in over 50 feature films and TV shows. His feature directorial debut was Twist, which was nominated for four Genies, winning one. He also wrote and directed The Trotsky (which won two Genies) and Good Neighbours, and directed Preggoland. He wrote and directed episodes of the hit series Letterkenny and Shoresy, and starred in both.
Writer
Jacob Tierney
Cast
Geneviève Bujold, Colm Feore, Saul Rubinek, Emily Hampshire, Jay Baruchel
Producer
Kevin Tierney
Genre
Comedy
Interests
Biography, Bullying, Social Justice & Politics, Strong Female Leads
Original Language
English
Louis Cyr: l’homme le plus fort du monde (Louis Cyr)
The top-grossing film of the year in Quebec, Louis Cyr won two Canadian Screen Awards and nine Jutra Awards, including Best Film.
Director
Daniel Roby
Roby’s feature film debut, La peau blanche, premiered at TIFF and went on to win the Canadian Screen Award for Best First Feature. His other films include Funkytown, Dans la brume, Target Number One, Chien & chat, and Louis Cyr, which swept the awards season with nine Jutras and two Canadian Screen Awards. He has also directed episodes of Versailles and La Faille.
Writer
Sylvain Guy
Cast
Rose-Maïté Erkoreka, Guillaume Cyr, Antoine Bertrand
Producers
Christian Larouche, Caroline Héroux
Genre
Drama
Interests
Biography, History, Sports
Original Language
French
West Wind: The Vision of Tom Thomson
A visually stunning and thought-provoking exploration of one of Canada’s most famous and beloved artists, this doc delves into Tom Thomson’s art and life — and his mysterious death.
Directors
Peter Raymont
Raymont has produced and directed over 100 documentaries, which have earned more than 50 international awards. His producing credits include West Wind: The Vision of Tom Thomson, Guantanamo’s Child: Omar Khadr and Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band. He also directed the doc Margaret Atwood: A Word after a Word after a Word is Power, and produced Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On, which premiered at TIFF 2022.
Cast
Christian Golec
Producers
Peter Raymont, Nancy Lang
Genre
Documentary
Interests
Arts and Culture, Biography, Environment, History
Original Language
English
River of My Dreams: A Portrait of Gordon Pinsent
Director
Brigitte Berman
Cast
Norman Jewison
Producers
Brigitte Berman, Daniel Pellerin, Victor Solnicki
Genre
Documentary
Interests
Arts and Culture, Biography, Female Filmmaker
Original Language
English
Strand, Under the Dark Cloth
Director
John Walker
Writer
Seaton Findlay
Producer
John Walker
Genre
Documentary
Interests
Arts and Culture, Biography, History
Original Language
English
Super Duper Alice Cooper
In this found-footage Dr. Jekyll–and–Mr. Hyde tale, the former is revealed as Vincent Furnier, a preacher’s son from Detroit, Michigan, who transforms into Alice Cooper, a veritable rock-and-roll legend.
Directors
Sam Dunn
Dunn is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, musician, anthropologist, and co-founder of Toronto-based production company Banger Films. Dunn’s co-directing credits include Metal: A Headbanger's Journey, Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage, and Iron Maiden: Flight 666. He also produced Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story, which won eight awards internationally including the DGC Special Jury Prize at Hot Docs and was named to TIFF’s Canada’s Top Ten.
Writers
Scot McFadyen, Reginald Harkema, Sam Dunn
Producers
Scot McFadyen, Sam Dunn
Genre
Documentary
Interests
Arts and Culture, Biography
Original Language
English
The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam
Filmmaker Ann Marie Fleming takes a tour around the world to investigate the incredible history of her great-grandfather, Long Tack Sam. As a world-renowned magician and acrobat, Long’s travels and exploits in the early 20th century had largely been forgotten. On a mission to uncover and restore his legacy, Fleming discovers all the barriers set in his path and the ways he overcame them on his way to becoming one of the most successful vaudeville acts of all time.
This whimsical and thought-provoking documentary offers an incredible insight into a forgotten icon from a fascinating era of theatrical history.
Director
Ann Marie Fleming
Fleming is a visual artist, filmmaker and writer who has animated over 20 films, including the shorts Stories Sarah Tells, Big Trees, A Short Film About Tegan & Sara, Question Period, and Old Dog. Her features include New Shoes, The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam, The French Guy, and Can I Get a Witness, which premiered at TIFF 2024. Fleming has won nearly 20 awards and nominations for her films, including 15 for Window Horses.
Writer
Ann Marie Fleming
Producers
Ann Marie Fleming, Svend-Erik Eriksen
Genre
Documentary
Interests
Arts and Culture, Asian Filmmaker, Biography, BIPOC Stories, Discrimination, Family Relationships, Female Filmmaker, Global Experiences, History
Original Language
English
Cree Code Talker
Director
Alexandra Lazarowich (Cree)
Producers
Alexandra Lazarowich (Cree), Cowboy Smithx (Blackfoot)
Genre
Documentary
Interests
Biography, BIPOC Stories, Female Filmmaker, History, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Language
English
Willie
Director
Laurence Mathieu-Leger
Cast
Willie O'Ree, Gary Bettman, Wayne Gretzky, Wayne Simmonds
Producers
Laurence Mathieu-Leger, Bryant McBride, Ted Leonsis
Genre
Documentary
Interests
Biography, BIPOC Stories, Female Filmmaker, History, Social Justice & Politics, Sports
Original Language
English
Transformer
Director
Michael Del Monte
Cast
Janae Marie Kroczaleski
Producers
Lyndon Hall, Tad Munnings
Genre
Documentary
Interests
Biography, LGBTQ2S+, Social Justice & Politics, Sports, Strong Female Leads
Original Language
English