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First, there was SXSW. Then Sundance and Tribeca got in the game. Now TIFF is adding a television section to its upcoming lineup, marking another major film festival to put TV on the big screen.
Today the Toronto International Film Festival announced it’s adding a new section in 2015. Titled “Primetime,” the program will shine a spotlight on international, episodic storytelling. Six high-quality programs that demonstrate the strength of contemporary television coming from broadcasters, streaming services or independent filmmakers.
While television has been lurking around festivals for some time now — being sold at Cannes and advertised heavily at SXSW, among others — only recently did festivals start to include the big screen’s little brother in their actual lineups. The Primetime lineup will be released in the next few months and consist of public screenings paired with Q&A sessions featuring the shows’ creators.
TIFF runs from September 10-20, 2015.
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