Celebrating Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)’s 50th anniversary with a record 17 films and series in official selection from India, South Asia and South Asian Diaspora. There are eight films and series from India, four South Asian films beyond India, and five Diaspora films

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What could be a better way to celebrate the Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) 50th anniversary, than with a record 17 films and series in official selection from India, South Asia and Diaspora? In 2024, 11 films were selected, and in 2023, 14 films were selected from India, South Asia and Diaspora. Competition is fierce: in 2024, about 280 films and series were selected from over 8,000 submissions. The selection is also significant, as TIFF both flags off the awards season (Oscars, Golden Globes), and is an important gateway to the North American market. 

What could be a better way to celebrate the Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) 50th anniversary, than with a record 17 films and series in official selection from India, South Asia and Diaspora? In 2024, 11 films were selected, and in 2023, 14 films were selected from India, South Asia and........

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