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TIFF Bell Lightbox
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Entertainment District, Toronto
"Tim Burton exhibit is a must - amazing"(2 Tips)
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"Feels very pretentious, having recently gone for a film there."(2 Tips)
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Jeff SanFebruary 23, 2017I was here for a special film screening of Amélie and the following day for the 2017 oscar nominated short films, beautiful theatre overall!
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Festival Village walking tours depart from the TIFF Bell Lightbox. Tours run daily at 12:30pm and 5:30pm from September 6th- 11th, and last approx. one hour. Free with any film ticket, stub, or pass!
Now that the penny is being phased out, drop off your coins to our donation boxes to support initiatives like TIFF Kids, TIFF Next Wave, Pocket Fund, Special Delivery & Reel Comfort.
Brad BakelmunDecember 16, 2012Films as they're meant to be seen. From Chinatown to Melancholia, each print I've seen has been crisp and bright. No hair/scratches; pristine sound. Film is an art form, and Lightbox is its gallery.
Stop by Luma on the second floor for a great place to grab a drink or a snack after a movie. Excellent atmosphere and food, and quieter than the ground floor.
The Ritz-CarltonMarch 10, 2016Take in a movie at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. Don’t forget to visit the retail store to pick yourself up a souvenir in advance of the next Toronto International Film Festival.
The best cinéma in Toronto, especially if you like independent movies and a glass of wine to go along with it
Christian PetrozzaSeptember 10, 2014fantastic place 2 c films from around the world, classics, filmmaker talks & cinema history exhibits.During TIFF it is plentiful w/excitement & screenings, clearly toronto's entertainment hub!- I love the Blackberry Lounge. Grab a glass of wine, hook your laptop up and crunch out some work while people watching on King St. P.S. This place is wired beautifully!
- The Ritz-CarltonApril 7, 2017Experience the digiPlaySpace at the Bell TIFF Lightbox until April 23rd. A wonderful change to play with robots, learn about coding and other digital technology for the young and young at heart.
- Take a free 45-minute guided tour of TIFF Bell Lightbox. Every Sat & Sun at 11am & 1pm. Meet next to the elevators on the main floor. First come, first served.
Natasha VendittiMarch 2, 2014This place takes a "movie date" to a whole new level. Cute location & building, and the Kijiji cafe adds a little pizzazz!
Mark CroneNovember 3, 2014Great lunch menu in the Canteen. Wifi too. The Sweet Potato Fries from the Appetizer Menu are amazing!
Two restaurants on the premises makes it a good place to meet people before or after a show.
Always have interesting films and they host the Inside Out LGBT Film Festival every May so they either love the gays or love our money but either is fine with me.
DeniseDecember 1, 2012Check out the display of artifacts from the archaeological excavation of the first Toronto General Hospital. It's on the 4th floor in the lobby of the Film Library.
Dale Vander WoudeSeptember 22, 2014I am Dale Vander Woude. I have visited TIFF many times. I don't think that it is a bad place to go. I enjoyed there with my friends.
Niloo RavaeiNovember 8, 2014yes it's overrated and overpriced but its the only place of its kind and a definite must for anyone with filmic and/or cultural tendencies
AmayaAugust 6, 2014You can't really beat Sunday brunch on the patio after church, followed up by a matinee.
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Chris ONovember 17, 2015Good second floor space for renting out for large meetings plus theatre for presentations.
Deb LewisMarch 6, 2013A fresh new venue that is perfect when you need a theatre and party space. From the lobbies to the malaparte they are all fresh and new
Fernando Rebel SAugust 10, 2014Fancy place to see movies before hit the cinemas , save some cash by buying in groups or combos
Akinbode OguntuyiFebruary 12, 2016Enjoyed the ambience of the theatre, and the staff are super friendly.
Kunaal AryaNovember 5, 2016The staff is Prettttty f'in pretentious. But i guess i shouldve expected that- The Ritz-CarltonSeptember 6, 2011Dedicated to the love of film, The Toronto International Film Festival has been a staple of the festival world since 1976, and has grown to become a forum enjoyed by over 500,000 people, worldwide.
- The Canadian Film Gallery located on the 4th floor is open to the public for free. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am-7:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm-6:00 pm, closed Monday.
Toronto Entertainment DistrictJanuary 21, 2011The Canadian Film Gallery located on the 4th floor is open to the public for free. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am–7:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm–6:00 pm, closed Monday.- The Ritz-CarltonSeptember 6, 2011Be certain to visit the Film Reference Library. It houses the world's most extensive English language collection of Canadian film-related material.
charlotteDecember 29, 2013The upstairs bar is good for people-watching over king street with a cocktail.
Andrew GurudataNovember 10, 2012There are two unmarked washrooms hidden behind the escalators on the main floor. Handy if the ones upstairs are busy.
Javier EspinozaFebruary 27, 2011If you have kids make sure to go to the 3rd floor. Stop-motion stations, green room shoot. Great entertainment 4 every1- The Film Reference Library is a valuable resource for scholars, filmmakers & the general public. The extensive collection of materials make it a rich source for everything cinema!
Afifa AzaSeptember 17, 2010must must walk on the red carpet and watch the huge display on the wall when u sit in your seat close your eyes and imagine....
State-of-the-art building. Great movie screenings all year long, regardless of the TIFF.
Alexandre FafardDecember 9, 2011Easy going, good food, great service, not stuffy, cool crowd. Careful with the falling window :P
Their film series showcases are always great, like that time they showed a bunch of Nicholas Cage films
- Aren D.February 6, 2011Feels very pretentious, having recently gone for a film there. Beware of ageism, members-only elitism. Enjoy the decent food and phone chargers in the BB Lounge, however.
Dave GoodmanMarch 18, 2012Getting my picture taken on the Iron Throne (+ a free DVD thrown in) - freakin' cool. Finding out there's a Miyazaki film fest (+ tons of Ghibli goodness at the gift shop): friggin' awesome.
Make sure you order tickets online and pick up at the willcall window. Just in case there are lineups
Travel + LeisureJuly 20, 2012The monolithic $191 million headquarters of the Toronto International Film Festival, held each September, is at the heart of downtown.
Ontario TravelSeptember 29, 2011Check out TIFF's great year round programming - from favourite movies like an American Tail to classic Hitchcock films, TIFF Bell Lightbox has something for everyone!
There's a phone charging station on the 2nd floor near the concession stand
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