Unofficial Hot List from TIFF Showcases Angelina Jolie, Sydney Sweeney, and Chris Evans in Spotlight Roles
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Shines with a Diverse Lineup of Anticipated Films
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is gearing up for an exciting event next year, positioning itself as a go-to destination for finished films, particularly mainstream English-language fare without domestic distribution. Here are some of the most anticipated films that will be showcased at TIFF.
Steven Soderbergh's The Christophers Makes its Debut
Director Steven Soderbergh brings his latest film, The Christophers, to TIFF without a distributor. The pseudo-family dramedy is about the estranged relatives of a famous artist (Ian McKellen) enlisting the help of a struggling artist (Michaela Coel) to steal and complete the artist's unfinished works. The film also stars James Corden, Jessica Gunning, and features CAA Media Finance handling sales.
A Contemporary Adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet
Aneil Karia directs a contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare's classic, Hamlet. Set in a wealthy British-Indian family, Riz Ahmed takes on the iconic role. WME Independent and CAA Media Finance are handling sales for Hamlet.
Action-Thriller Sierra Madre Set to Be a Hot Commercial Play
Justin Chadwick directs the action-thriller Sierra Madre, starring Kiefer Sutherland. The film is positioned as a hot commercial play in Toronto with Highland Film Group handling sales.
Palestinian Auteur Annemarie Jacir's Palestine 36
Palestinian auteur Annemarie Jacir's film Palestine 36 is a sweeping historical drama set during the 1936 Arab revolt against British rule. With a stellar international cast and strong awards potential, it is set to be one of the most talked-about titles of the festival. mk2 Films/Lucky Number is handling sales for Palestine 36.
Maude Apatow's Semi-Autobiographical *Poetic License
Maude Apatow, the star of Euphoria, is directing her feature directorial debut, Poetic License, a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age tale set in the world of spoken-word poetry. August Night is handling sales for Poetic License.
Other Notable Mentions
I SWEAR, directed by Kirk Jones, is a heartfelt big-screen treatment of the true-life story of Tourette's syndrome campaigner John Davidson. The cast includes Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson, and Peter Mullan.
David Mackenzie directs FUZE, a high-concept heist movie about a gang of criminals taking advantage of a chaotic situation in central London.
COUTURE promises a mix of psychological suspense and couture spectacle, appealing to both prestige distributors and crossover audiences. Alice Winocour directs the fashion-world thriller shot between New York and Paris.
Tuner is a heist thriller directed by Daniel Roher. Elevation is set for Canadian release, and a package of top sales agents is attached, making it one of TIFF's hottest commercial prospects.
Glenrothan, Brian Cox's feature directorial debut, is a Highland-set family drama about two estranged brothers. The film has a cast mixing prestige U.K. talent and Hollywood names, making it likely to connect with buyers seeking character-driven crowd-pleasers with international appeal.
The film Just Play Dead* is a pulpy thriller directed by Gary Fleder, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Green. It has the potential to attract both streamers and theatrical buyers.
Mile End Kicks is a comedy-drama directed by Chandler Levack, starring Barbie Ferreira. XYZ Films is handling sales for the film.
Youngblood is an on-ice drama directed by Hubert Davis. With its mix of sports energy and social critique, it could skate into the same inspirational-commercial sweet spot that made Coach Carter and Friday Night Lights distributor favorites.
David MichoΜd directs CHRISTY, a gritty sports biopic about real-life boxer Christy Martin.
Nic Pizzolatto directs EASY'S WALTZ, a drama with a touch of music about a Las Vegas lounge singer getting another chance at the big time. The cast includes Vince Vaughn, Al Pacino, Kate Mara, Simon Rex, Mary Steenburgen, and Shania Twain.
Sacrifice is a U.K.-Greek co-production directed by Romain Gavras. It promises more combustible imagery and political firepower, making it one of Toronto's most watched acquisition titles.
Stay Tuned for More
As the official TIFF Market's release date is not specified in the provided search results, festivalgoers can look forward to more exciting announcements in the coming months. With such a diverse and captivating lineup of films, TIFF 2023 is sure to be an unforgettable event.
