WIFT-T Reception @ TIFF 2011

Thursday, August 25, 2011

WIFT-T and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) have teamed-up for WIFT-T’s annual reception during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

The much-anticipated event will take place Wednesday September 14, 6pm – 10pm, at Pinewood Toronto Studios, 225 Commissioners Street, Toronto.

Complimentary shuttle service (from downtown Toronto) and complimentary parking at the venue is available. Details will be provided to all registered guests.

The WIFT-T Reception @ TIFF is designed to celebrate the spirit and creativity of Toronto’s screen-based media community. Close to 800 guests will be in attendance, including WIFT-T members and partners, visiting filmmakers, and CBC personalities. The Art of Sound will honour the creative application of all aspects of sound in screen-based media works. The event also features the presentation of the Deluxe Producer Internship.

Check out the 2010 photo gallery for images from last year’s whimsical soiree.

Performances By

Magneta Lane

Three bewitching young Canadian women, Lexi Valentine, Nadia King, and French, collaborated their talents to produce some of the most respected indie rock music that exists today. Their sound displays courage, strength, confidence, and a bit of sarcasm, but a uniqueness that the world has never seen before. Since being discovered, Magneta Lane has been unstoppable touring in Canada, the U.S., parts of Europe and Japan. They’ve also shared the stage with some notable names in music, such as K-os, The Stills, Sloan, Stellastarr and Silversun Pickups.

In My Coma

In My Coma is the brainchild of vocalist/songwriter/guitarist Jasper James. Though Jasper has spent the last several years in southern Ontario, Canada, the foundation of his musical creativity rests in his English heritage. Born in Guildford, a small city south of London, England, Jasper grew up listening to the popular British bands of the 80s, thanks to his father’s passion for the music. IMC’s music combines the energy and loudness of modern rock with the dark and melodic characteristics of Brit-pop.

The Antiheroes

Dynamic hip hop duo The Antiheroes consists of Sha Prince and Flex, emcees from the GTA whose unstoppable lyricism and classic vibe pay homage to the genre’s golden era—with a uniquely modern twist. Fresh beats, catchy samples and effortless wordplay have earned them a growing fanbase that spans Canada, the U.S., Europe and the Netherlands. The much-anticipated debut album, This Is FreeDumb, drops September 23—but guests will have the exclusive chance to pick it up at the event.

Amanda Martinez

Lush vocals meet raw flamenco rhythms, vibrant Afro-Cuban beats, and the colorful resonance of Mexican folk music: this is the sound of Amanda Martinez captivating audiences around the globe. Following performances at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Toronto’s Koerner Hall, the Montreal Jazz Festival, and New York’s Blue Note club, Amanda is quickly garnering international acclaim. Her trademark warm vocals and melodies rich with Mexican and South African heritage have made hers the sought-after voice for Putumayo’s Bossa Nova Around the World.

The DoneFors

The DoneFors’ Award Winning Album (independent, 2011) showcases this incomparable band in shining form, exploring such themes as false heroes, small town woes, political cost and memories lost. The release will be celebrated at The Dakota Tavern on September 22. Elements of rock, pop, folk, jazz, world music and country create The DoneFors’ signature sound, which they’ve coined Canadiana Vanguard—a musical expression that stretches boundaries and stays rooted in an instrument’s organic sound.

Ready, Set, Bid!

Bring your A-game (and your cheque book!) and be ready to bid on incredible silent auction items in support of the Foundation for Women in Film & Television – Toronto.

Packages & items include:

Adobe 5.5 Creative Suite Master Collection Software for MAC OS
Fashionista Package – including a $250 Vaughan Mills gift card, Swarovski Crystal necklace by JFG Designs and subscription to Flare Magazine
City & Culture Package – including a one-night stay and breakfast for two at the Metropolitan Hotel and two tickets for a performance during the 2011-12 season at Massey Hall or Roy Thompson Hall
You Earned It! Package – including a gift certificate for two women to enjoy Body Blitz Spa Therapeutic Waters and a KORRES gift basket of homeopathic skin care products
PLUS Cashmere Stole by Marlowe
MAC Cosmetics Gift Set
And signed sports swag and game tickets; tickets to opera, theatre and concerts; gift certificates for Toronto’s top restaurants and spas; and so much more!

Registration Closed

The 2011 WIFT-T Reception @ TIFF is at capacity and we are no longer accepting new registration forms. Forms that have already been received are being processed; we appreciate your patience in waiting for confirmation.

If you are registered currently and are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can give your ticket to the next member in line.

The WIFT-T Reception @ TIFF is a members-only event. Invitations are non-transferable. All attendees must be 19 years of age or older. Tickets and member registration will not be available at the door on the night of the event.

For membership and registration inquiries, contact:
Jocelyn Geddie
WIFT-T Membership & Administration Manager
416.322.3430 ext. 224
jgeddie@wift.com

Media Accreditation

Media access to the WIFT-T Reception @ TIFF will be granted only to those accredited by WIFT-T, for the purpose of reporting on the event for established media outlets. To apply, please complete the Accreditation Request Form.

You may be asked to provide samples of recently published magazine or website pieces, and/or analytical information on viewers, subscribers or listeners if you represent a website, blog or radio show. Requests received after Friday September 9 may not be considered. WIFT-T reserves the right to limit the number of editors/writers from a single outlet.

For media inquiries, contact:
Katy Swailes
WIFT-T Communications Officer
416.322.3430 ext. 226
kswailes@wift.com