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Meeting Garrard Conley and Joel Edgerton was probably one of the biggest highlights of this trip. Because Boy Erased was a film that displayed such a hard-to-swallow topic already, hearing them speak about this film, seeing Garret’s emotions as this film is based on his life, made the film that much more special. Although brief, I did get a chance to tell Garrett how much this film impacted me on an emotional level. I told him how hard this film was to watch in a sense that the topic was so heavy, but how well it was made. He and Joel enjoyed our “tiff gang” as they called it, and shared to not only me but the whole group, how they are so happy the message was shared and how much this film meant to them. 

The premiere of “The Death and Life of John F Donovan” easily one of the best movies I have seen in quite a long time. It was something new, fresh, riveting, and an emotional roller coaster. (Also, Kit Harington, hi.)

The national film industry of Spain. I decided to choose the Spain cinema table after seeing “El Angel” a great film about a thief who basically turns into a psychopathic killer. It was so well done, that I knew this table would be of great interest. There are some other great films that screened at TIFF and are also on the lineup for other festivals as well, such as, “My Masterpiece”, “The Realm”, “A Twelve Year Night” and more. These films are officially selected for festivals such as the BFI London Film Festival, Festival De San Sebastian and more.

The “Share Her Journey” Women’s March was such an empowering event to experience. Women need more recognition especially in the film world, and this inspired me and many other young women out there trying to make it in the film industry, reminding us that our voices need to be heard, and our work needs to be appreciated. I remember talking to one of my friends, and we both discussed how a lot of our favorite directors, actors, etc are all male, I, to this day cannot think of a female director at the top of my head and that is where this industry needs change. Girl power baby. We need to make it happen.

Second film review of the movie Boy Erased

First film review of the movie Freaks. 

Feeling all sorts of inspired after TIFF :) Here’s my second reflection. 

Reflection 1: Why I love TIFF