Film Reference Library

Film Reference Library

The Film Reference Library is dedicated to preserving Canadian cinema heritage and promoting cinema scholarship by collecting, preserving, and providing access to a comprehensive, non-circulating collection of reference resources, as well as film and archival materials — including the corporate archive for the Toronto International Film Festival.

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News

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Get an archival jolt! during our Supporter Appreciation Weekend

November 16, 2019, 1:30pm–3pm


!Toronto: A Non-linear and Generative Exploration of Toronto on Film

October 17, 2019 – February 29, 2020


Mark your calendars for UNESCO World Day for Audiovisual Heritage

October 20, 2019


Connect with Culture Days at the Film Reference Library!

September 28, 2019, 12pm–5pm


 

Hours and Location

The TIFF Film Reference Library accepts walk-in visitors.

If you would like to visit us while the Lightbox is closed, please call us at 416-934-3275 upon arrival to be let into the building.

If you would like an appointment, please contact libraryservices@tiff.net to book a time or request research assistance. We recommend booking at least two days in advance when possible, to ensure the requested materials can be made accessible.

The Library provides virtual reference services via our phone number below and via email.

Film Reference Library and CIBC Canadian Film Gallery

4th Floor, TIFF Lightbox
350 King Street West, Toronto
416-934-3275 | libraryservices@tiff.net

Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12pm–5pm
Wednesday
12pm–5pm
Thursday
12pm–7pm
Friday
12pm–7pm
Saturday
12pm–5pm

A proud affiliate member of the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF), the Film Reference Library is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and providing access to a comprehensive collection of materials – including 35mm films – to promote Canadian and international film scholarship.

Film Reference Library and CIBC Canadian Film Gallery
4th floor, TIFF Lightbox
Reitman Square, 350 King Street West, Toronto
416-934-3275 |