The great news is that Canadian films and filmmakers always have a prominent place at our festival. At the same time, I think as related to Canadian cinema, we're really, really excited. Canadian movies at this year's TIFFTIFF Chief Programming Officer Anita Lee speaks during a presentation of the festival's Canadian films on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto. Photo: (CBC) / Jenna BenchetritChristian Sparkes's The King Tide will screen in the festival's Platform section, which spotlights director-led cinema. A Montrealer based in Toronto, Jenna holds a master's degree in journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University.
