Filmmakers hope for more spotlight on diverse Canadian stories amid Hollywood strikes

Posted: Aug 23, 2023 1:45 PM EDT | Last Updated: 16 minutes agoFilmmakers who are working to promote diverse voices in the industry are watching to see how the Toronto International Film Festival will play out this year. Some say the ongoing actor's strike in the US could help bring more attention to Canadian films, and give a larger platform to diverse stories.

"I'm really excited for Canadians to discover what's out there, for them to stumble upon a new favourite and for them to find new stars," said Kadon Douglas, executive director of BIPOC TV & Film. The festival announced last week that Canadian films were always prominent during the festival, but they will be even more prominent this year."I wish that we could have equal footing, even outside of it too, so we could share the red carpet with international stars as opposed to being a stand-in.

Canadian filmmaker Arshad Khan doesn't believe the excitement of TIFF will be dampened by fewer celebrities., directed by Fawzia Mirza, and is having its world premiere at TIFF.

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