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TIFF Lightbox
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Entertainment District, Toronto
"Toronto International Film Festival"(3 Tips)
"I love the Blackberry Lounge."(2 Tips)
"Best popcorn in the city!"(8 Tips)
"Home of the Toronto Film Festival."(2 Tips)
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Jeff SanFebruary 23, 2017I was here for a special film screening of Amélie and the following day for the 2017 oscar nominated short films, beautiful theatre overall!
Festival Village walking tours depart from the TIFF Bell Lightbox. Tours run daily at 12:30pm and 5:30pm from September 6th- 11th, and last approx. one hour. Free with any film ticket, stub, or pass!
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Now that the penny is being phased out, drop off your coins to our donation boxes to support initiatives like TIFF Kids, TIFF Next Wave, Pocket Fund, Special Delivery & Reel Comfort.
Brad BakelmunDecember 16, 2012Films as they're meant to be seen. From Chinatown to Melancholia, each print I've seen has been crisp and bright. No hair/scratches; pristine sound. Film is an art form, and Lightbox is its gallery.- The Ritz-CarltonMarch 10, 2016Take in a movie at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. Don’t forget to visit the retail store to pick yourself up a souvenir in advance of the next Toronto International Film Festival.
Always have interesting films and they host the Inside Out LGBT Film Festival every May so they either love the gays or love our money but either is fine with me.
Christian PetrozzaSeptember 10, 2014fantastic place 2 c films from around the world, classics, filmmaker talks & cinema history exhibits.During TIFF it is plentiful w/excitement & screenings, clearly toronto's entertainment hub!
Stop by Luma on the second floor for a great place to grab a drink or a snack after a movie. Excellent atmosphere and food, and quieter than the ground floor.- The Ritz-CarltonApril 7, 2017Experience the digiPlaySpace at the Bell TIFF Lightbox until April 23rd. A wonderful change to play with robots, learn about coding and other digital technology for the young and young at heart.
- The Ritz-CarltonSeptember 6, 2011Dedicated to the love of film, The Toronto International Film Festival has been a staple of the festival world since 1976, and has grown to become a forum enjoyed by over 500,000 people, worldwide.
- Take a free 45-minute guided tour of TIFF Bell Lightbox. Every Sat & Sun at 11am & 1pm. Meet next to the elevators on the main floor. First come, first served.
The best cinéma in Toronto, especially if you like independent movies and a glass of wine to go along with it
I rarely go here but in those rare occasions - they NEVER get anything right! 3 pm is the only time box office is open and it took the attendants 30 minutes to sign in after coming out at 3:05!
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DeniseDecember 1, 2012Check out the display of artifacts from the archaeological excavation of the first Toronto General Hospital. It's on the 4th floor in the lobby of the Film Library.
Akinbode OguntuyiFebruary 12, 2016Enjoyed the ambience of the theatre, and the staff are super friendly.
Dale Vander WoudeSeptember 22, 2014I am Dale Vander Woude. I have visited TIFF many times. I don't think that it is a bad place to go. I enjoyed there with my friends.- I love the Blackberry Lounge. Grab a glass of wine, hook your laptop up and crunch out some work while people watching on King St. P.S. This place is wired beautifully!
Two restaurants on the premises makes it a good place to meet people before or after a show.
AmayaAugust 6, 2014You can't really beat Sunday brunch on the patio after church, followed up by a matinee.
Dave GoodmanMarch 18, 2012Getting my picture taken on the Iron Throne (+ a free DVD thrown in) - freakin' cool. Finding out there's a Miyazaki film fest (+ tons of Ghibli goodness at the gift shop): friggin' awesome.
Deb LewisMarch 6, 2013A fresh new venue that is perfect when you need a theatre and party space. From the lobbies to the malaparte they are all fresh and new
Natasha VendittiMarch 2, 2014This place takes a "movie date" to a whole new level. Cute location & building, and the Kijiji cafe adds a little pizzazz!
Fernando Rebel SAugust 10, 2014Fancy place to see movies before hit the cinemas , save some cash by buying in groups or combos
Mark CroneNovember 3, 2014Great lunch menu in the Canteen. Wifi too. The Sweet Potato Fries from the Appetizer Menu are amazing!
Ontario TravelSeptember 29, 2011Check out TIFF's great year round programming - from favourite movies like an American Tail to classic Hitchcock films, TIFF Bell Lightbox has something for everyone!
Chris ONovember 17, 2015Good second floor space for renting out for large meetings plus theatre for presentations.- The Canadian Film Gallery located on the 4th floor is open to the public for free. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am-7:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm-6:00 pm, closed Monday.
- The Film Reference Library is a valuable resource for scholars, filmmakers & the general public. The extensive collection of materials make it a rich source for everything cinema!
Toronto Entertainment DistrictJanuary 21, 2011The Canadian Film Gallery located on the 4th floor is open to the public for free. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am–7:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm–6:00 pm, closed Monday.
Their film series showcases are always great, like that time they showed a bunch of Nicholas Cage films
Niloo RavaeiNovember 8, 2014yes it's overrated and overpriced but its the only place of its kind and a definite must for anyone with filmic and/or cultural tendencies
State-of-the-art building. Great movie screenings all year long, regardless of the TIFF.- The Ritz-CarltonSeptember 6, 2011Be certain to visit the Film Reference Library. It houses the world's most extensive English language collection of Canadian film-related material.
Kunaal AryaNovember 5, 2016The staff is Prettttty f'in pretentious. But i guess i shouldve expected that
Travel + LeisureJuly 20, 2012The monolithic $191 million headquarters of the Toronto International Film Festival, held each September, is at the heart of downtown.
Andrew GurudataNovember 10, 2012There are two unmarked washrooms hidden behind the escalators on the main floor. Handy if the ones upstairs are busy.
They don't serve fountain drinks (bottles only), and only have pepsi products. So you might want to sneak in a bottle/can of Coca-Cola if that's your style.
Vote at- Grab a free popcorn when you show your TIFF Bell Lightbox Check-in to a concession staff member on April 16 (Foursquare Day).
charlotteDecember 29, 2013The upstairs bar is good for people-watching over king street with a cocktail.
Alexandre FafardDecember 9, 2011Easy going, good food, great service, not stuffy, cool crowd. Careful with the falling window :P- Home of the Toronto Film Festival. A warren of escalators and screening rooms.
Afifa AzaSeptember 17, 2010must must walk on the red carpet and watch the huge display on the wall when u sit in your seat close your eyes and imagine....
There's a phone charging station on the 2nd floor near the concession stand
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"Great place and popcorn is delicious! $$$"
Dayana Oliveira - 7.8
"Staff are amazingly friendly and responsive. Good location though it took me two visits to figure out the exit route all the way down. Can get busy on weekend evenings"
Nauman Noor - 6.7
"Don't worry about the long lineup. The theatre is huge. Even if it goes all the way to Gould street and beyond"
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