Once late March comes, those of us living in the T-Dot and who love film know that film festival season is here. Having work commitments means that I have to use my time wisely and narrow down my list of films to see. It also means I have to be realistic about which film festival I can attend. So here I am, pen in hand, making lists. Yes, I get a little “nerdy” about film festivals. I like to make lists of the films I really want to see, want to write about and those “maybes” that can wait till the last minute; in case I have time.
This month, I’m organising myself for the Toronto Jewish Film Festival (TJFF), Sprockets – Toronto Internation Film Festival for Children and Hot Docs, Canadian International Documentary Festival. TJFF runs from April 17th to the 25th at various venues in the city. Sprockets also runs from April 17th to the 23rd. Their screenings take place at the Cineplex Odeon Sheppard and Canada Square Cinemas. Hot Docs’ run is from April 29th to May 9th in venues around downtown Toronto.
I am not quite done with my lists of films yet but here are some that have piqued my interest…
TJFF – I’m hoping to attend the following events/screeenings.
Paul Buhle Talk — “Jews and Comic Art” – This is a FREE event
Heart of Stone (pictured below)
Sprockets – I am a kid at heart and always love the shorts programme. What sounds good?
U (pictured below)
Bhutto (pictured below)
As I mentioned, these are but very short lists. In the next few days, I hope to have more for you. Check out the links attached for more information on the films, tickets and schedules.
*Images courtesy of GAT and Sprockets.