Event Categories: Town Hall

Bleeding Edge & Pleasure Dome presents: Victim of Circumstance and Other Films by Kalil Haddad

Pleasure Dome is pleased to present a screening of works by Toronto-based filmmaker Kalil Haddad, co-presented by Bleeding Edge. Featuring the world premiere of Haddad’s brand new film Victim of Circumstance (2024). Programme: Kalil Haddad, Muscle Monsters, 4:39, 2023 Kalil Haddad, Honeypot, 3:42, 2021 Kalil Haddad, The Boys of Summer, 5:22, 2021 Kalil Haddad, His Smell, 13:54, 2023 Kalil Haddad, Tiger Eats a Baby,… Continue Reading Bleeding Edge & Pleasure Dome presents: Victim of Circumstance and Other Films by Kalil Haddad

Toronto Latin American Film Festival presents: The Espanglish Generation – Opening Night!

  The Espanglish Generation is a compelling full-length documentary that captures the essence of what it means to be a Canadian/Latin American born after 1990. This generation, fondly referred to as “Espanglish,” navigates the rich, complex tapestry of dual heritage, interweaving the vibrant cultures of their Latin roots with their Canadian upbringing. The documentary delves deep… Continue Reading Toronto Latin American Film Festival presents: The Espanglish Generation – Opening Night!

Rotman Documentary Insights presents “Layered Lives: Gender Identities in Focus”

Event Synopsis: Join us for Layered Lives: Gender Identities in Focus, a powerful screening of short films that brings to life the complex intersections of gender with other key aspects of identity, such as culture, race, disability, and indigeneity. These films provide an opportunity to move beyond theoretical discussions and to connect with the lived experiences… Continue Reading Rotman Documentary Insights presents “Layered Lives: Gender Identities in Focus”

The Cyrus International Film Festival

he Cyrus International Film Festival, located in the heart of Toronto, celebrates the city’s renowned multiculturalism. Toronto, often cited as one of the most diverse metropolises globally, is home to a large and vibrant Iranian community, making it an ideal location for showcasing Persian and Middle Eastern cinema. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is home… Continue Reading The Cyrus International Film Festival

Peggy Book Launch

Join us on October 10 to celebrate the life and work of Innis alumna Rebecca Godfrey (1967-2022) and to launch her instant-bestselling novel, Peggy. Following a reading from Peggy, an esteemed panel will discuss Peggy Guggenheim and the ways authors and artists can excavate women’s stories through literary and historical fiction. Panelists include writers Doretta Lau and Rosemary Sullivan and AGO Associate Curator of… Continue Reading Peggy Book Launch

Film Screening of Susan Solomon’s Afterwards

Speakers Susan Solomon (University of Toronto) Description Film Screening of Susan Solomon’s Afterwards  Followed by discussion and Q&A with Susan Solomon (University of Toronto) Date: Tuesday, October 8 at 7PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Location: Innis College Town Hall, University of Toronto 2 Sussex Avenue (entrance on St. George Street) Afterwards/ Après Coup Description: Three orphans of the 1942 deportation of… Continue Reading Film Screening of Susan Solomon’s Afterwards