TIFF: The Market Welcomes Global Buyers for Inaugural Edition
The Toronto Film Festival has announced that over 130 buyers from 49 countries will be attending the inaugural edition of its market, known as TIFF: The Market. The market is scheduled to take place from September 10 to 16. Among the buyers confirmed to attend are Picturehouse, Tanweer, Cineart, Bona Film Group, Metropolitan Film Export, Tobis, Eagle Pictures, and A Contracorriente.
The market team received recommendations for 200 buyers from sales agencies and funding bodies worldwide to enhance acquisitions during the seven-day market. The focus is on providing a robust contingency of buyers to meet the demands of sellers globally. Efforts include offering quality meeting spaces for buyers and sellers, market screenings to showcase projects at various stages of development, and inviting buyers of series and innovative content.
The market team is dedicated to enhancing the experience for buyers, with initiatives such as reducing the price of buyer passes, improving hotel discounts for accredited buyers, and expanding access to completed films and acquisition-ready packages. The market is funded by the Canadian government with a CAD23 million investment and supported by Telefilm Canada.
Buyers from various regions, including Asia, Latin America, North America, Central America/Caribbean, Middle East/Africa, Europe, and Oceania, will be attending TIFF: The Market. The list includes both first-time attendees and those returning after several years, representing a diverse range of companies and territories.
In conclusion, the Toronto Film Festival's market, TIFF: The Market, is set to host a diverse group of buyers from around the world, providing a platform for acquisitions and networking opportunities. With a focus on enhancing the buyer experience and facilitating connections between buyers and sellers, the market aims to drive successful deals and collaborations in the global film industry.