MEDIENBOARD AND TIFF ANNOUNCE NEW RESIDENCY EXCHANGE PROGRAM

A new German-Canadian Residency Exchange program was announced in September at TIFF. The program, which will begin in 2017, will offer one German and one Canadian filmmaker the opportunity to live, work and find inspiration in two countries. The initiative is a collaboration between the Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg and the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The international exchange will expand the creative reach and opportunities for the participants of Medienboard’s Artist-in-Residence program in Berlin and TIFF’s Len Blum Residency in Toronto.

“We are delighted to be working with TIFF to offer our Artist-in-Residence the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the Canadian and North American film industry,” said Kirsten Niehuus, CEO, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg. “Both Berlin and Toronto are significant cities in the industry, with established film professionals that are able to share their experience and knowledge with the next generation of filmmakers.”

“Providing filmmakers with opportunities to inspire and develop their craft lies at the heart of TIFF’s talent development programs,” said Kathleen Drumm, Director, TIFF Industry. “Collaborating with Medienboard on this exchange opens important international doors for participants. It also provides a great way for TIFF to expand its international remit by providing a home for outstanding German talent here at TIFF Bell Lightbox.”