TIFF market aims to strengthen Canada’s film industry

TIFF The Market opens in Toronto with fresh support for Canadian film deals. See how TIFF and Ottawa are boosting opportunities as U.S. tensions rise.

The Toronto International Film Festival opened TIFF: The Market with a ribboncutting ceremony on Saturday in Toronto. The event is designed for film professionals to buy and sell productions. According to CBC, TIFF and the federal government are working to support Canada’s film industry as tensions with the United States continue to rise. The market is part of a broader effort to create more opportunities for Canadian projects and industry players in a challenging crossborder environment.