TIFF Kids Industry

Our two-day programme is designed to engage, inform, and inspire creators of children’s screen content, through conversations with leading industry experts. This opportunity for the children’s entertainment industry will feature sessions that elevate content creation, while exploring the ever-shifting business landscape.

Pass Benefits

Online Delegate Resources

Delegates’ Guide
A detailed list of all registered industry delegates attending the 2018 TIFF Kids International Film Festival. The contact information has been agreed upon by the delegate.

Delegate Search
A tool that allows registered industry delegates to locate the contact information of fellow attendees.

Edit Profile
Allows registered industry professionals to update their contact information. All updates will be visible in the Delegates’ Guide two business days after they are made.

TIFF Kids Festival Industry Guide
A digital copy of the same book that delegates will receive in their delegate bags upon picking up their passes. It features a breakdown of the industry programming panels, speakers, and schedule. Available in late February.

TIFF Kids Festival Rights List
A list of all the films playing at the 2018 TIFF Kids International Film Festival, featuring additional information such as the director, runtime, programme, and film tags/keywords to describe the film. If applicable, the international sales agency representing the film, sales agent contact information, and the available territories are also listed.

Industry Screening Library

This is an ideal location for TIFF Kids Pass holders to catch up on any screenings they may have missed. Please note: not all films in the Official Selection are guaranteed to be available in the library.

March 8–16
Location: NBCUniversal Learning Studio C, 3rd floor, TIFF Bell Lightbox
Hours of Operation: March 8-9: 10am - 6pm,
March 10-16: 10am - 4pm

Industry Forum

March 8 and 9
Designed to inspire and engage creators of children’s cinema, television, and games, the two-day Forum will feature a diverse group of guest speakers from around the world, ranging from filmmakers, writers, and animators, to researchers, interactive producers, and funders. Delegates can experience intimate roundtable talks, workshops, masterclasses, and panel discussions with influential figures.

digiPlaySpace

All passholders are entitled to secure one ticket per cohort to digiPlaySpace during public hours from March 8 to 18. These tickets can be secured onsite at our box office during the festival. Learn more about our award-winning digiPlaySpace exhibition.

Industry Lounge

The Industry Lounge is a place where all passholders can relax between screenings and programming events. It’s also an ideal location to hold meetings with fellow attendees and network with other delegates.

March 8 and 9
Location: Bell Blue Room, 3rd floor, TIFF Bell Lightbox
Hours of Operation: 9am– 3:30pm

Industry Cocktail

The Industry Cocktail is an event where all passholders can unwind in a relaxed setting and meet with fellow industry professionals. All passholders will receive an evite to RSVP for the event. All evites are non-transferable and admit one.

Pass Pick Up

TIFF Kids Industry Pass holders can start picking up their passes as of March 8 at our Industry Pass Pick-up desk or the box office at TIFF Bell Lightbox. Please check the dates for each below.

Onsite Pass Pick-up Desk
Date: March 8 and 9 only
Time: 8:30am to 5pm
Location: 3rd floor of TIFF Bell Lightbox, outside of Cinema 4

Box Office
Date: March 10–18
Time: 10am–10pm
Location: Steve & Rashmi Gupta Box Office at TIFF Bell Lightbox

All Dialogue and Foundations sessions are accessible on a first come, first served basis. Please arrive early to gain entry.