- 48th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) began on 7 September in Canada.
- India will actively participate in the 48th TIFF, which will run from September 7 to September 17, and highlight its talent, content, and entertainment industry.
- The official Indian delegation participating in TIFF will be led by Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary (Films), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
TIFF
- Established in 1976, TIFF is one of the world’s most prestigious and largest publicly attended film festivals. It takes place annually in September in Toronto, Canada.
- It is headquartered at the TIFF Bell Lightbox Cultural Center in downtown Toronto.
- The People’s Choice Award at TIFF, determined by audience voting, is considered a strong predictor of success during awards season, including the Academy Awards.
- Past recipients of the People’s Choice Award include Oscar-winning films such as “Life Is Beautiful,” “American Beauty,” “Slumdog Millionaire,” and “Nomadland.”
- In 2022, the festival took place from 8 to 18 September, with Cameron Bailey as executive director.