Thrilling Toronto Cinema – Jun 12 Update

Greetings Cinemaniacs!In this latest update on Toronto’s thrilling cinematic scene:
1. WORLDWIDE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, NOW ON, RUNS UNTIL SUN, JUN 15!
2. FINAL CALL FOR FILM ENTRIES TO TORONTO AFTER DARK 2008!
3. OTHER UPCOMING THRILLING SCREENINGS & EVENTS!

1. WORLDWIDE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, NOW ON, RUNS UNTIL SUN, JUN 15!

The Worldwide Short Film Festival, the most prestigious event of its kind in North America is now on! The fest has a number of spotlights on thrilling new films from around the world, co-presented by our very own Toronto After Dark Film Festival. Genre fans should especially check out the following exciting showcases:

TONIGHT, THU, JUN 12, 7.15PM, 9.30 PM: GENIUS PARTY & GENIUS PARTY BEYOND – eye-popping new animated shorts from the same Japanese Animators Who Brought You the Animatrix and the upcoming BATMAN: THE DARK NIGHT animated film!

FRI, JUN 13, 9.30 PM, SUN, JUN 15, 9.15 PM: SCI-FI - OUT THERE – stunning new international sci-fi & fantasy shorts!

FRI, JUN 13, 11.59 PM, SAT, JUN 14, 11.59 PM: MINDNIGHT MANIA: CREEPY & FREAKY – terrifying and freaky new shorts from around the world – programmed by Toronto After Dark’s International Programmer, Todd Brown of Twitch Film fame!

All screenings above at the Cumberland Theatre, 159 Cumberland St. Tickets available at the door, but you can also order in advance. Complete details, including film descriptions and advance tix, at the festival website:http://www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com/

Filmmakers should check out the amazing lineup of workshops and seminars available at the Festival Symposium and marketplace, running at the same time at the festival. Complete details on the festival symposium here:http://www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com/symposium/symposium.html


2. FINAL CALL FOR FILM ENTRIES TO TORONTO AFTER DARK 2008! Calling All Filmmakers! This is your LAST chance to enter your horror, sci-fi, fantasy, animation, action or cult short film or feature to Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2008, one of the most critically acclaimed international genre events. Our Final Submission Deadline is NEXT FRIDAY, JUNE 20! Complete entry details, including fast and easy online submission here:http://torontoafterdark.com/2008/film-submission-details/
You can submit fast online at our website, or if you prefer to use the withoutabox system, here’s the link to our submission page:http://www.withoutabox.com/login/5334


3. OTHER THRILLING SCREENINGS & EVENTS!Here’s a listing of some other upcoming thrilling cinematic events in Toronto to add your schedule. Complete details at the links below:


JUN 18 – ALIEN & ALIENS – 35 MM PRINTS, BLOOR CINEMA!http://bloorcinema.com/

JUN 19 – RUE MORGUE PRESENTS NEW PAKISTANI HORROR FILM "HELL’S GROUND", BLOOR CINEMA!http://www.rue-morgue.com/cinemacabre.php

JUN 19 – BRUCE LEE IN ENTER THE DRAGON – 35MM PRINT, FOX CINEMA!http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=16398881924

JUN 21 – SHOCK & AWE – ONE TIME ONLY ALL-NITE EVENT! - ORIGINAL GRINDHOUSE MOVIES ALL ON FILM PRINTS - FOX THEATRE - ADVANCE TIX NOW ON SALE!http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8995994963

JUN 24 – 2001 A SPACE ODYSSEY – 35 MM PRINT, FOX THEATRE!http://www.foxtheatre.ca/

JUN 27 – ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, WITH LIVE PERFORMANCES, BLOOR CINEMA!http://bloorcinema.com/

JUL 11 – ILSA, TIGRESS OF SIBERIA! – REVUE CINEMAhttp://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=18123787125

AUG 22-24 – RUE MORGUE FESTIVAL OF FEAR & SCI-FI FAN EXPO - TORONTO METRO CONVENTION CENTREhttp://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8197883387http://www.hobbystar.com/fanexpo2008/index.html

OCT 17-24 – TORONTO AFTER DARK FILM FESTIVAL – 8 NIGHTS OF NEW HORROR, SCI-FI, FANTASY, ACTION & CULT MOVIES!http://www.torontoafterdark.com/

4. MORE NEXT WEEK!
Stay tuned for more exciting cinematic event announcements & giveaways coming next week!

Until then, see you after dark!

~ Adam Lopez, Director Toronto After Dark Film Festival