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Move over, Sundance! Thousands of film-goers, industry folks, and press flock to Toronto each September for the largest public film festival in the world. Showcasing films from Canada and around the world for over 30 years, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is regarded by many as the most important annual event for the international film industry. With more than 300,000 public and industry admissions, the festival offers attendees a chance to experience innovative and independent cinema long before it (if ever) hits theaters. Past People's Choice Award Winners at TIFF include films that have gone on to wide acclaim, such as Zatoicha, Whale Rider, and American Beauty.

Toronto's diverse and discriminating taste for innovative film doesn't stop there. The in April is the place to see cutting-edge videos, shorts, and feature films from independent filmmakers. Also from April to early May, the brings over 100 documentaries to venues across Toronto. Another 100 films from over 16 countries celebrate the Jewish experience each May at the Inside Out Toronto Lesbian & Gay Film & Video Festival. With 30,000 attendees each year in May, the is the largest gay and lesbian film festival in Canada.

Details

• TIFF (www.tiff07.ca)
• Images Festival (http://www.imagesfestival.com)
• Hot Docs (http://www.hotdocs.ca)
• Toronto Jewish Film Festival (http://www.tjff.com)