Mira Nair, two episodes of whose six-part television series 'A Suitable Boy' will close the 45th Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday, received the Jeff Skoll Award for Impact Media on Monday evening at a remotely conducted TIFF Tribute Awards ceremony. 
 
The presentation of the award to Nair was initiated by Tabu, star of 'A Suitable Boy' as well as the director's critically acclaimed 2006 drama 'The Namesake'. 
 
The actor said, "When Mira Nair was a kid, she asked herself, can art change the world? She has proven it can." 
And in doing so, the filmmaker has, Tabu added, set "the very highest standards of cinema." 
 
Nair was one of six recipients of the TIFF Tribute Awards alongside octogenarian actor Sir Anthony Hopkins, Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet, Chinese-American filmmaker Chloe Zhao (whose Venice Golden Lion-winning 'Nomadland' is one of the highlights of TIFF 2020), indigenous Canadian director Tracey Deer and musician Terence Blanchard. 
 
In her acceptance speech, Mira Nair said, "When I work, it feels like fun, so I really want to thank the Toronto International Film Festival for giving me an award to have my fun and to be part of the extraordinary privilege of being able to make cinema." 
 
Nair, who divides her time between homes in New York City, Kampala and New Delhi, added, "I have often said if we don't tell our own stories no one else will. But it doesn't stop there. In telling these stories, I have also discovered the power of listening, of the possibility of making bridges, the possibility of translation, of being porous." 
 
"The award tells me," Nair said, "that my art and my films have actually made change. That is such a beautiful feeling." 
The filmmaker signed off by saying, "I accept the award in honour of all the stories that held the idiosyncratic, the unseen, the unspoken, the unsaid, and the baffling. Here's to them and they happen everywhere in the world." 
 
The TIFF Tribute Awards is an annual fundraiser held as part of the festival that is regarded as "one of the most important launching pads for cinema" and a bellwether for the Oscars. The awards honour the film industry's outstanding contributors and their achievements. 
 
Sir Anthony Hopkins's TIFF Tribute Actor Award was presented by Olivia Colman, his on-screen daughter in the film 'The Father', which is part of the festival programme. 
Accepting his award, the 82-year-old actor said, "I am astonished that I am still in work at my age."

Mira Nair, two episodes of whose six-part television series 'A Suitable Boy' will close the 45th Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday, received the Jeff Skoll Award for Impact Media on Monday evening at a remotely conducted TIFF Tribute Awards ceremony.

Mira Nair, two episodes of whose six-part television series 'A Suitable Boy' will close the 45th Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday, received the Jeff Skoll Award for Impact Media on Monday evening at a remotely conducted TIFF Tribute Awards ceremony. The presentation of the award to Nair was initiated by Tabu, star of 'A Suitable Boy' as well as the director's critically acclaimed 2006 drama 'The Namesake'. The actor said, "When Mira Nair was a kid, she asked herself, can art change the world? She has proven it can." And in doing so, the filmmaker has, Tabu added, set "the very highest standards of cinema." Nair was one of six recipients of the TIFF Tribute Awards alongside octogenarian actor Sir Anthony Hopkins, Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet, Chinese-American filmmaker Chloe Zhao (whose Venice Golden Lion-winning 'Nomadland' is one of the highlights of TIFF 2020), indigenous Canadian director Tracey Deer and musician Terence Blanchard. In her acceptance speech, Mira Nair said, "When I work, it feels like fun, so I really want to thank the Toronto International Film Festival for giving me an award to have my fun and to be part of the extraordinary privilege of being able to make cinema." Nair, who divides her time between homes in New York City, Kampala and New Delhi, added, "I have often said if we don't tell our own stories no one else will. But it doesn't stop there. In telling these stories, I have also discovered the power of listening, of the possibility of making bridges, the possibility of translation, of being porous." "The award tells me," Nair said, "that my art and my films have actually made change. That is such a beautiful feeling." The filmmaker signed off by saying, "I accept the award in honour of all the stories that held the idiosyncratic, the unseen, the unspoken, the unsaid, and the baffling. Here's to them and they happen everywhere in the world." The TIFF Tribute Awards is an annual fundraiser held as part of the festival that is regarded as "one of the most important launching pads for cinema" and a bellwether for the Oscars. The awards honour the film industry's outstanding contributors and their achievements. Sir Anthony Hopkins's TIFF Tribute Actor Award was presented by Olivia Colman, his on-screen daughter in the film 'The Father', which is part of the festival programme. Accepting his award, the 82-year-old actor said, "I am astonished that I am still in work at my age."

Mira Nair wins TIFF Tribute award, says important to tell our own stories

Toronto Film Festival 2020: 9 movies to watch at this year's festival

The Toronto Film Festival has new plans for this year’s edition, given there are many restrictions owing to the pandemic.&nbsp;

Running from September 10-19 this year, TIFF will not only have digital screenings but also drive-in and open-air screenings of selected films for the viewers.

The indoor movie theatres will run on reduced capacity.

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The organisers also announced that TIFF’s Bell Digital Cinema platform for general public screening of movies selected for the 2020 edition will be geo-blocked for Canada.

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TIFF co-heads Cameron Bailey and Joana Vicente, having already signaled a hybrid offering of digital and in-person screenings for their September event, revealed plans to show the public around 50 programmed films at five locations in the city.

In a statement, the festival said, "At the drive-ins and open-air cinema, audiences can expect the same high-quality viewing experience as in past years.”

The open air cinema screenings will cost two people $38.00 for a ‘lawn pod’.

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The Toronto Film Festival has new plans for this year’s edition, given there are many restrictions owing to the pandemic. Running from September 10-19 this year, TIFF will not only have digital screenings but also drive-in and open-air screenings of selected films for the viewers.

The Toronto Film Festival has new plans for this year’s edition, given there are many restrictions owing to the pandemic. Running from September 10-19 this year, TIFF will not only have digital screenings but also drive-in and open-air screenings of selected films for the viewers. The indoor movie theatres will run on reduced capacity. Toronto Film Festival: Priyanka Chopra, Anurag Kashyap, Nicole Kidman among ambassadors for a downsized edition The organisers also announced that TIFF’s Bell Digital Cinema platform for general public screening of movies selected for the 2020 edition will be geo-blocked for Canada. 'Kaithi', 'Jersey' and others to screen at International Indian Toronto Film Festival TIFF co-heads Cameron Bailey and Joana Vicente, having already signaled a hybrid offering of digital and in-person screenings for their September event, revealed plans to show the public around 50 programmed films at five locations in the city. In a statement, the festival said, "At the drive-ins and open-air cinema, audiences can expect the same high-quality viewing experience as in past years.” The open air cinema screenings will cost two people $38.00 for a ‘lawn pod’. Toronto Film Festival 2020: Kate Winslet to receive Tribute Actor Award

Toronto Film Festival 2020 to feature drive-in, open-air screenings

Another feather in her cap! Actor Kate Winslet will receive the Tribute Actor Award during the 2020 Toronto Film Festival on September 15. 
 
The Oscar-winning actor will receive the honour during the virtual gala following her latest film, Francis Lee's 'Ammonite'. In the flick, she played fossil hunter Mary Anning alongside Saoirse Ronan and is booked for Toronto's reimagined 43rd edition in September.&nbsp;

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"Kate's brilliant and compelling onscreen presence continues to captivate, entertain and inspire audiences and actors alike," The news agency&nbsp;cited statement of Joana Vicente, executive director and co-head of the Toronto festival.

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Last year, the inaugural TIFF Tribute Gala honoured Meryl Streep, Taika Waititi, Mati Diop, and Joaquin Phoenix.In the coming weeks, the festival organisers will further unveil other 2020 TIFF Tribute Award honorees, and how audiences can experience the virtual ceremony.

Another feather in her cap! Actor Kate Winslet will receive the Tribute Actor Award during the 2020 Toronto Film Festival on September 15. The Oscar-winning actor will receive the honour during the virtual gala following her latest film, Francis Lee's 'Ammonite'.

Another feather in her cap! Actor Kate Winslet will receive the Tribute Actor Award during the 2020 Toronto Film Festival on September 15. The Oscar-winning actor will receive the honour during the virtual gala following her latest film, Francis Lee's 'Ammonite'. In the flick, she played fossil hunter Mary Anning alongside Saoirse Ronan and is booked for Toronto's reimagined 43rd edition in September. Also read: Michael Jackson's ex-manager awarded $3 million in court settlement "Kate's brilliant and compelling onscreen presence continues to captivate, entertain and inspire audiences and actors alike," The news agency cited statement of Joana Vicente, executive director and co-head of the Toronto festival. Also read: Michelle Obama's podcast at Spotify to debut at July 29 Last year, the inaugural TIFF Tribute Gala honoured Meryl Streep, Taika Waititi, Mati Diop, and Joaquin Phoenix.In the coming weeks, the festival organisers will further unveil other 2020 TIFF Tribute Award honorees, and how audiences can experience the virtual ceremony.

Toronto Film Festival 2020: Kate Winslet to receive Tribute Actor Award

Bollywood stars Priyanka Chopra and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap have been invited as the ambassadors for this year's Toronto International Film festival. The two are part of 50 other celebrities who have been invited for a toned-down version of TIFF 2020. 
 
The festival, slated to run from September 10 to September 19, will be opting for digital screenings and virtual red carpets for the first time due to the coronavirus pandemic, making it "tailored to fit the moment". 
 
Chopra and Kashyap will join Oscar winners and celebrated international names including filmmakers Martin Scorsese, Alfonso Cuaron, Taika Waititi, Ava DuVernay, Rian Johnson, Denis Villeneuve, and actors Nicole Kidman, Nadine Labaki, Riz Ahmed, Isabelle Huppert, Zhang Ziyi to help TIFF deliver a strong gala this year, the organisers said in a press statement. 
 
In its 45th edition, the festival plans to screen 50 films during its first five days in physical theatres keeping in mind the social distancing norms. 
 
Physical screenings will need approval from the health authorities of the city as it is dependent on the province's reopening framework to ensure that festival venues and workplaces practice, meet, and exceed public health guidelines. 
Festival-goers can also opt for drive-ins to experience cinema. 
 
For the first time in its history, TIFF will launch a digital platform for the festival, hoping to connect with audiences beyond Toronto by hosting digital screenings, as well as numerous talks and special events. 
 
"We could never have anticipated the global seismic changes we would be facing in 2020. We tapped into the original spirit of the Festival from when it began in 1976 as our guiding light. The distilled edition of TIFF 2020 reflects a deep love of film, passion for our loyal audiences, commitment to the industry, and a whole lot of heart," said Joana Vicente, executive director and co-head, TIFF. 
 
'Ammonite', directed by Francis Lee (UK); 'Another Round', from director Thomas Vinterberg (Denmark); 'Bruised', the debut film from director Halle Berry (US); 'Concrete Cowboys' by filmmaker Ricky Staub (US); 'Fauna', from director Nicolas Pereda (Mexico/Canada); 'Good Joe Bell' by director Reinaldo Marcus Green (US); 'Spring Blossom', the debut film by director Suzanne Lindon (France); and 'True Mothers' by director Naomi Kawase (Japan) are among the festival line-up. 
 
The festival's annual TIFF Tribute Awards event, which acknowledges and celebrates outstanding contributors in the film industry, is going virtual this year as well. 
 
Screenings for the press and industry will also move online.

A number of international cultural events, including Cannes and Tribeca film festivals, had to be cancelled this year due to the pandemic.

Bollywood stars Priyanka Chopra and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap have been invited as the ambassadors for this year's Toronto International Film festival. The two are part of 50 other celebrities who have been invited for a toned-down version of TIFF 2020.

Bollywood stars Priyanka Chopra and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap have been invited as the ambassadors for this year's Toronto International Film festival. The two are part of 50 other celebrities who have been invited for a toned-down version of TIFF 2020. The festival, slated to run from September 10 to September 19, will be opting for digital screenings and virtual red carpets for the first time due to the coronavirus pandemic, making it "tailored to fit the moment". Chopra and Kashyap will join Oscar winners and celebrated international names including filmmakers Martin Scorsese, Alfonso Cuaron, Taika Waititi, Ava DuVernay, Rian Johnson, Denis Villeneuve, and actors Nicole Kidman, Nadine Labaki, Riz Ahmed, Isabelle Huppert, Zhang Ziyi to help TIFF deliver a strong gala this year, the organisers said in a press statement. In its 45th edition, the festival plans to screen 50 films during its first five days in physical theatres keeping in mind the social distancing norms. Physical screenings will need approval from the health authorities of the city as it is dependent on the province's reopening framework to ensure that festival venues and workplaces practice, meet, and exceed public health guidelines. Festival-goers can also opt for drive-ins to experience cinema. For the first time in its history, TIFF will launch a digital platform for the festival, hoping to connect with audiences beyond Toronto by hosting digital screenings, as well as numerous talks and special events. "We could never have anticipated the global seismic changes we would be facing in 2020. We tapped into the original spirit of the Festival from when it began in 1976 as our guiding light. The distilled edition of TIFF 2020 reflects a deep love of film, passion for our loyal audiences, commitment to the industry, and a whole lot of heart," said Joana Vicente, executive director and co-head, TIFF. 'Ammonite', directed by Francis Lee (UK); 'Another Round', from director Thomas Vinterberg (Denmark); 'Bruised', the debut film from director Halle Berry (US); 'Concrete Cowboys' by filmmaker Ricky Staub (US); 'Fauna', from director Nicolas Pereda (Mexico/Canada); 'Good Joe Bell' by director Reinaldo Marcus Green (US); 'Spring Blossom', the debut film by director Suzanne Lindon (France); and 'True Mothers' by director Naomi Kawase (Japan) are among the festival line-up. The festival's annual TIFF Tribute Awards event, which acknowledges and celebrates outstanding contributors in the film industry, is going virtual this year as well. Screenings for the press and industry will also move online. A number of international cultural events, including Cannes and Tribeca film festivals, had to be cancelled this year due to the pandemic.

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Mira Nair wins TIFF Tribute award, says important to tell our own stories

Toronto Film Festival 2020: 9 movies to watch at this year's festival

Toronto Film Festival 2020 to feature drive-in, open-air screenings

Toronto Film Festival 2020: Kate Winslet to receive Tribute Actor Award

Toronto Film Festival: Priyanka Chopra, Anurag Kashyap, Nicole Kidman among ambassadors for a downsized edition