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Teens Take Over TIFF Next Wave Film Fest
19 Mar
Summary
- Festival programmed entirely by a committee of 12 local teens.
- Features diverse films from international and Canadian emerging directors.
- Celebrates self-expression and experimentation in youth storytelling.
The 15th annual TIFF Next Wave Film Festival, scheduled for April 16-19, will showcase a lineup curated by a dedicated committee of 12 teenagers from the Greater Toronto Area. This year's festival emphasizes self-expression through diverse and experimental storytelling, providing a platform for emerging voices. The selection includes "Roommates," a Netflix comedy directed by Chandler Levack, alongside other films such as "Big Girls Don't Cry" from New Zealand and "Burn" from Japan.
Additional highlights include "CAMP" from Canada and "If I Go Will They Miss Me" from the USA, offering a range of narratives that explore themes of identity, friendship, and growing up. The festival aims to foster conversation, connection, and discovery among young audiences, reflecting the "chaos that comes with growing up in this current moment."
