TIFF DOCS

THE NINTH FLOOR

It began quietly enough, with a student protest against racism. But when riot police stormed the occupied ninth-floor computer room of the Hall Building at Sir George Williams University, it was clear that the turbulent 1960s had arrived.

Doc | 81 min | Mina Shum
NFB

SCREENING TIMES

Industry
Sept. 10, 2:00 PM | Scotiabank 10 (Scotiabank Theatre)
Sept. 15, 9:15 AM | Scotiabank 6 (Scotiabank Theatre)

Public
Sept. 12, 7:15 PM | Scotiabank 3 (Scotiabank Theatre)
Sept. 14, 2:00 PM | Cinema 4 (Paul and Leah Atkinson Family Cinema)

WAVE LENGTHS

INVENTION

This anthology depicts a world in which cinema does not exist, but is about to be invented. Over a period of 10 days, different moving image technologies are presented, installed, showcased and broadcast throughout a generic modern city.

Doc | 80 min | Mark Lewis
Black Story Films Inc. | NFB

SCREENING TIMES

Industry
Sept. 13, 11:30 AM | Scotiabank 6 (Scotiabank Theatre)

Public
Sept. 12, 5:00 PM | Jackman Hall (AGO)
Sept. 13, 9:15 PM | Cinema 4 (Paul and Leah Atkinson Family Cinema)

SHORT CUTS

ROCK THE BOX

DJ Rhiannon is one of the few female DJs who have “made it” in an industry controlled by men. Breaking into the electronic dance music DJ booth came down to a choice: use her sexuality and get noticed, or linger in the shadows.

Short | 10 min | Katherine Monk
NFB

SCREENING TIMES

Industry
Sept. 15, 9:00 AM | Scotiabank 5 (Scotiabank Theatre)

Public
Sept. 14, 6:45 PM | Cinema 3 (TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Sept. 19, 3:45 PM | Scotiabank 11 (Scotiabank Theatre)

BAM

A modern adaptation of the myth of Hercules, BAM tells the story of a young boxer struggling to negotiate between his shy, bookish nature and a divinely violent temper. Where does this rage come from? Is it psychological or environmental - or is it something altogether more primordial?

Short | 6 min | Howie Shia
NFB

SCREENING TIMES

Industry
Sept. 17, 11:15 AM | Scotiabank 5 (Scotiabank Theatre)

Public
Sept. 16, 10:00 PM | Scotiabank 13 (Scotiabank Theatre)
Sept. 20, 6:00 PM | Scotiabank 11 (Scotiabank Theatre)

QUIET ZONE

Combining elements of documentary, film essay and experimental film, Quiet Zone takes us deep into the world of those who suffer from electromagnetic hypersensitivity. These “wave refugees” have settled in West Virginia, in an area known as the National Radio Quiet Zone.

Short | 14 min | Karl Lemieux, David Bryant
NFB

OFFICIAL SELECTION
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
ROTTERDAM, 2015

OFFICIAL SELECTION
VIDEOEX FESTIVAL
ZURICH, 2015

OFFICIAL SELECTION
IMAGE FORUM FESTIVAL
TOKYO, 2015

SCREENING TIMES

Industry
Sept. 17, 8:45 AM | Scotiabank 5 (Scotiabank Theatre)

Public
Sept. 16, 6:45 PM | Scotiabank 14 (Scotiabank Theatre)
Sept. 20, 3:15 PM | Scotiabank 11 (Scotiabank Theatre)

MOBILIZE

Guided expertly by those who live on the land and driven by the pulse of the natural world, Mobilize takes us on an exhilarating journey from the far north to the urban south.

Short | 3 min | Caroline Monnet
NFB

SCREENING TIMES

Industry
Sept. 11, 9:15 AM | Scotiabank 5 (Scotiabank Theatre)

Public
Sept. 10, 9:00 PM | Scotiabank 14 (Scotiabank Theatre)
Sept. 18, 11:45 AM | Scotiabank 11 (Scotiabank Theatre)

CONTACT INFO

Sales
LORNE PRICE
Head, Sales & Digital Distribution
+1-514-951-6512
l.price@nfb.ca

 
LOUIS-CHARLES MIGNOT-GRENIER
Agent, Sales & Market Development Canada / Eastern Europe / Australia / New Zealand
+1 514-242-6264
l.grenier@nfb.ca

 

Festivals
ÉLISE LABBÉ
Head, Festivals & Audience Development
+1-514-773-4427
e.labbe@nfb.ca

Acquisitions
ACQUISITIONS MIA DESROCHES
Director, Distribution
+1-514-347-7706
m.desroches@nfb.ca