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\nTIFF: The Market to run September 1016, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n
WEBWIRE<\/a><\/span><\/span> \u2013 Friday, May 16, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Today in Cannes, TIFF announced eight additions to its new globalAdvisory Committee<\/strong>forTIFF: The Market<\/strong>taking placeSeptember 1016, 2026<\/strong>.Moses Babatope<\/strong>of The Nile Media Entertainment Group,Michael Barker<\/strong>of Sony Pictures Classics,Arianna Bocco<\/strong>of MUBI,Janet Brown<\/strong>of BBC Studios, producerDiana Bustamante Escobar<\/strong>,Vicki Dobbs Beck<\/strong>of Lucasfilm and ILM,Jeongin Hong<\/strong>of Megabox, andLaura Michalchyshyn<\/strong>of Blue Ant Studios join previously announced members Niv Fichman, Vincent Maraval, Jrme Paillard, Noah Segal, Monique Simard, Roeg Sutherland, and Kerry Swanson.<\/p>\n \nWere designing TIFF: The Market to meet the fast-changing needs of the global screen industries, saidCameron Bailey, Chief Executive Officer<\/strong>. We plan to grow the power of screen storytellers by bringing dealmakers, talent, and audiences together in a new, much bigger way.<\/p>\n \nTIFFsChief Programming Officer, Anita Lee<\/strong>, added, As momentum continues to build for TIFF: The Markets launch, we have gathered together experts across all parts of the screen industries. Their extensive global knowledge and experience will be invaluable in helping us shape and deliver a best-in-class event that will support the industry of today and for the future.<\/p>\n \nCommittee members announced to date, in alphabetical order, are:<\/p>\n Moses Babatope (Nigeria)<\/strong> Michael Barker (United States)<\/strong> Arianna Bocco (United States)<\/strong> Janet Brown (United States)<\/strong> Diana Bustamante Escobar (Colombia)<\/strong> Vicki Dobbs Beck (United States)<\/strong> Niv Fichman (Canada)<\/strong> Jeongin Hong (South Korea)<\/strong> Vincent Maraval (France)<\/strong> Laura Michalchyshyn (Canada)<\/strong> Jrme Paillard (France)<\/strong> Noah Segal (Canada)<\/strong> Monique Simard (Canada)<\/strong> Roeg Sutherland (United States)<\/strong> Kerry Swanson (Canada)<\/strong> \nTIFF: The Market, funded by the Government of Canada with a landmark $23M CAD investment and supported by Telefilm Canada, will expand TIFFs scope of offerings and reinforce its role as a global entertainment industry leader in screen-based storytelling while fostering sustainable growth for the industry worldwide. Aligned with the Festival, TIFF: The Market will foster the buying and selling of screen-based projects, intellectual property, plus immersive and innovative content across all platforms, elevating Canadian and international talent while driving global distribution and sales.<\/p>\n \nThe 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, will run September 414, 2025. For more information, visit tiff.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n NOTE: Bios and headshots for the committee members can bedownloaded HERE<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n ####<\/p>\n About TIFF<\/strong> TIFF is generously supported by Festival Presenting Sponsor Rogers Communications.<\/p>\n \nTIFF is generously supported by Major Sponsors RBC and Visa, and Major Supporters: the Government of Canada, Government of Ontario, and City of Toronto.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n ( Press Release Image: https:\/\/photos.webwire.com\/prmedia\/6\/338519\/338519-1.jpg<\/a> )<\/p>\n WebWireID338519<\/p>\n This news content was configured by WebWire editorial staff. Linking is permitted.<\/p>\n News Release Distribution and Press Release Distribution Services<\/a> Provided by WebWire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nFounder & CEO, The Nile Media Entertainment Group<\/p>\n
\nCo-President and Co-Founder, Sony Pictures Classics<\/p>\n
\nHead of Global Distribution, MUBI<\/p>\n
\nPresident, Global Content Sales, BBC Studios<\/p>\n
\nFilmmaker\/Producer<\/p>\n
\nVP, Immersive Content, Lucasfilm & ILM<\/p>\n
\nFounder, Rhombus Media<\/p>\n
\nCEO, Megabox<\/p>\n
\nCEO, Goodfellas<\/p>\n
\nExecutive Producer, Blue Ant Studios<\/p>\n
\nFilm Industry Consultant<\/p>\n
\nCo-President & Co-Founder, Elevation Pictures<\/p>\n
\nFormer President, SODEC (Socit de dveloppement des entreprises culturelles)<\/p>\n
\nCo-Head, Media Finance & Co-Head, International Film Group, CAA<\/p>\n
\nCEO, Indigenous Screen Office<\/p>\n
\nTIFF is a not-for-profit cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world through film. A global leader in film and entertainment, TIFF initiatives include the annual Toronto International Film Festival in September; TIFF Lightbox, which features five cinemas, learning and entertainment facilities; the Donald Shebib TIFF Film Circuit, an innovative national distribution program; and the TIFF Content Market launching in 2026. The organization generates an estimated annual economic impact of $240 million CAD. TIFF Lightbox is generously supported by contributors including the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, the City of Toronto, the Reitman family (Ivan Reitman, Agi Mandel, and Susan Michaels), The Daniels Corporation, and RBC. For more information, visit tiff.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n