Lightbox tour

The new Lightbox centre has been under construction for over three years. Although we were able to visit the two new restaurants inside, before it's completion (O&B Canteen and Luma), Lightbox officially opened on Sunday, September 12th. We were very happy to take part in an advance tour, followed by a celebration of the film festival's 35th anniversary.

Here are some snapshots...
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[cinema seats by Quinette Gallay; cake by Madeleines]

The new facility earned some mentions in the American press...

• Festivals Grow Up, New York Times
• Toronto Film Festival's new home, Chicago Tribune
  
• Toronto gets a film & arts museum, Los Angeles Times
  

– and here are some highlights from local sources...

• TIFF Bell Lightbox took centre-stage
• Exploration of TIFF Bell Lightbox
  


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If you haven't visited Lightbox yet — see what's playing, check out free exhibits, grab a bite, or have dinner — it's the destination for cinema in the city.

See you at the next fest!
TOfilmfest
#TIFF10

PS.
K'naan was in concert for the Lightbox opening, at King & John — here's his wrap-up performance of Wavin' Flag...



PPS.
Update/cont'd: Lightbox tour, pt.2