Celebrating 50 Years of TIFF at Four Seasons Toronto
by Marsha Mowers
It’s the 50th Anniversary of the The Toronto International Film Festival and the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is returning to celebrate as one of the places to see and be seen.
TIFF and Rogers in partnership with Four Seasons Hotel Toronto will host the property’s annual kick-off event at d|bar by Chef Daniel Boulud to celebrate the festival’s 50th edition, unveiling this year’s photo exhibit in collaboration with the TIFF Film Reference Library. The lobby installation will feature a curated selection of festival photos from the past five decades and serves as inspiration for the hotel’s large-scale outdoor mural on Yorkville Avenue.
“Four Seasons has a longstanding history with TIFF, and it is an honour to once again be a central part of the festivities for the 50th edition,” says Patrick Pollak, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. “We look forward to celebrating the art of cinema with our guests and the global film community, offering an unforgettable luxury experience for those in town for the occasion.”
The Four Seasons Toronto will feature special programming and highly anticipated events throughout TIFF which runs Sept 4-14th, such as a celebratory dinner at Cafe Boulud, host by celebrity chef Daniel Boulud alongside Executive Chef Rob Feenie and an invitation-only Vanity Fair event 50th hosted by special guests Ethan Hawke, Richard Linklater, Baz Luhrmannand and Alice Winocour.
The special events will bring together top tier celebrities, filmmakers and industry leaders. Guests will be offered film-inspired cocktails and live entertainment, with d|bar serving as a central gathering place during the festival.
For those looking to connect between screenings, the 50 for 50 Power Lunch at Café Boulud offers a two-course prix fixe menu that balances efficiency with exceptional dining.
On Friday, September 5, BAFTA in partnership with Four Seasons Hotel Toronto will host an afternoon tea event in d|bar to celebrate industry talent and spotlight British films and filmmakers at TIFF.
The Spa at Four Seasons Toronto will also offer A-list services throughout TIFF, available for a limited time from September 4 to 14.
More details on all Four Seasons Hotel Toronto film festival affairs can be found online or follow the property’s official Instagram page.
