When was the first TIFF?
1976
How might the fact that so many members of the public attend the TIFF be important for the success of a movie?
That means the barometer for a film’s popularity can be spread out more broadly
How many 'sections' of films are there at TIFF?
14
Which film festival prize had the most 'Best Foreign Film Nominations'?
Cannes Palm d'Or
When the writer says 'That is huge', what does the word 'that' refer to?
An estimated 280,000 attendees show up,
What advantage does TIFF seem to have over the Cannes festival?
TIFF entered the top tier partly by beginning to premiere major films, or by giving them their first major public screening.
What are 'Midnight Madness' films?
genre films (mostly horror and thrillers) that open at midnight and play again the following day
Why might the Cannes film festival be considered 'the most prestigious festival'?
It has more than 30 years of existence on TIFF.
Why does TIFF's 'People's Choice Award' seem to lead to so many Oscar awards?
Because filmgoers vote on the Grolsch People’s Choice Award