TIFF 2023

CANADA RETURNS TO TIFF

WITH PROJECTS A-PLENTY

SEPTEMBER 7 TO 17

Canada Pavilion | Canada Stand No. P4.C8

11 days, over 50 Canadian productions and countless events and conferences.

The Toronto International Film Festival is back for its 48th edition, ready to spotlight Canadian and international cinema with its exciting programme and its Industry Conference. 

Be part of key discussions with industry leaders by attending one of Telefilm Canada’s panels, with topics ranging from international film financing to sustainability. 

Curious about how to access Telefilm Canada financing? Come to our connections event and get the inside scoop on the financing request submission process and the best practices to follow. 

Discover Canada’s full programming at TIFF 2023! 

Follow Telefilm Canada on social media for the latest on Canadian talent at the festival and check back for more updates! 

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Canadian cinema sparkles at TIFF 2023

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Julie Roy 
Executive Director & CEO 

Francesca Accinelli 
Vice President, Promotion, Communication and International  
Relations  

René Bourdages 
Vice President, Cultural Portfolio Management

Mehernaz Lentin 
National Director, Feature Film -English Market

Marie-France Godbout 
National Director, Feature Film  –French Market

Peggy Lainis 
Regional Feature Film Executive –English Market -Quebec Region 

Melissa Amer 
Acting, Regional Feature Film Executive – 
Ontario and Nunavut Region

Christine Saucerotte 
Interim Deputy Director, Business Affairs

Julie Blondin 
National Director, Business Affairs and Coproduction

Marielle Poupelin 
Specialist, International Business Development

Adriana Chartrand 
Lead, Indigenous Initiatives and  
Content Analyst
 

Fabrice Ravier 
Initiatives Inclusion Advisor and  
Investment Analyst

Lucie Meynial 
Analyst, Coproduction

Kajsa Erickson 
Development Manager, Talent Fund  

Melanie Hartley 
Director, National and International Promotion Programs 

Savine Wong 
Acting, Deputy Director, National Promotions   

Elisa Suppa 
Senior Advisor, Corporate Projects and  
Research 

Jill Samson 
Deputy Director, Portfolio Management – CMFPA  

Shelley Coultish 
Deputy Director, Portfolio Management – CMFPA

Erika Loyola
Advisor, Event planning and programming

Myriam Blais
Advisor, Event planning and programming

Andréanne Leblanc 
Acting, Director Communications

Brian Mullen 
Advisor, Public Relations

Joyce Richards 
Advisor, Public Relations -English Market

Sandrine Couture 
Advisor, Digital Communication  
and Promotion

Sarah Lezmy 
Advisor, Public Relations – 
French Market