Synopsis
Join us for a full day of fascinating conversations with some of the festival’s most thought-provoking filmmakers, diving into their creative process and unpacking how they do what they do—and why. Insightful, frank and funny, these sessions will reveal the behind-the-scenes stories of many of TIFF’s must-see films. DGC Visionaries is where the industry and the audience come together. One place. One time. Uniquely free and open to the public. No passes or tickets required. Hosted by the Directors Guild of Canada.
Session 1 - 10:00-11:00am
Helen Shaver, Below
Moderator, Heather Hawthorn Doyle
Session 2 - 11:30-12:30
Mila Aung-Thwin, The Ultra Runner Sean Menard, Run Terry Run Carol Nguyen, Still Night, Burning House Matthew Rankin, Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney Moderator, Francine Zuckerman
Session 3 - 1:00-2:00
Marie Clements, How We Stand Vinnie Karetak, In Alaska Alexandra Lazarowich, Turtle Island Rap Cody Lightning, Smudge the Blades Moderator, Danis Goulet
Session 4 - 2:30-3:30
Mina Shum, Whatcha Want Gessica Geneus, Marie Madeleine Deepa Mehta, Moderator
Session 5 - 4:00-5:00
Michael Dowse, The Stunt Driver Ron Murphy, Back in Black Alexandre Franchi, L’Autre Rodrigo Barriusso, Neverman Michael Kennedy, Moderator