Curated by active filmmakers and artists, Toronto New Wave (TNW) represents the work of budding creatives of the highest caliber both locally and internationally. Our mission is to celebrate the experimental, undiscovered talent of the new generation of artists that are taking creative risks. We believe that by providing a platform for new voices using new forms to tell new stories we can be a catalyst for a new wave of social and political change.
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The TNW program will feature selections from our Made In Canada and World New Wave categories, including:
1) Short films (narrative, documentary, music videos, animation, experimental)
2) Live music performances
3) Interactive new media art (installation, VR/AR/MR, 360 Film, etc.)
TNW combines the cinematic experiences of watching films on the big screen, attending a live concert, and participating in an immersive VR experience. This cultivates a relationship between the film, music and interactive communities and offers a unique, entertaining experience for audiences.
For our creators:
1) Valuable prizes & categorized awards (judged by industry panel)
2) Q&A sessions with audiences following screenings
3) An exclusive, industry after-party for artists, filmmakers & their friends
4) An opportunity to be featured on our social media outlets, regardless of selection status. Feel free to reach out to us for a special spotlight.
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For more information on the event program visit torontonewwave.com
For special screenings & inquiries: contact@torontonewwave.com
Please note: event venue may change.
The 2018 Festival included the following award categories and prizes. Expect these to be updated soon for 2019!!
Award categories:
1) Audience Choice: $2,000 to use toward any AstroLab Studios Inc. space and gear rentals as well as $300 in credit from Shuttershare
2) Best Overall Film: $2,500 in grip/lighting rentals from William F. Whites and $2,000 to use toward any AstroLab Studios Inc. space and gear rentals
3) Best Director: $1,000 in rentals from Ontario Camera and a full day in Studio 2 of Astrolab Studios, complete with grip, lighting, and electrical (value approx $1,350)
4) Best Cinematography: $2000 in camera gear rentals from Dazmo Camera PLUS a full day in Studio 2, complete with grip, lighting, and electrical (value approx $1,350) from Astrolab Studios
5) Best Sound Design: 2 full days in the Audio Suite of Astrolab Studios for mixing or ADR (value approx $1,000) (Does not include sound engineer, but bringing in a freelancer at a fair rate is negotiable)
6) Best Editing: 2 full days in the Editing/DaVinci Colour Suite (value approx $1,000) of Astrolab Studios (Does not include an editor or colourist)
7) Best Music Performer: 2 full days in the Audio Suite of Astrolab Studios for mixing, track production or vocal recordings (value approx $1,000) (Does not include sound
engineer, but bringing in a freelancer at a fair rate is negotiable)
8) Best Music Video: A full day in Studio 2 of Astrolab Studios, complete with grip, lighting, and electrical (value approx $1,350) for the winner of the award for the best music video