Even though there are almost 50 available titles here.
The optics of them acquiring a film now and accepting the guild terms they are fighting are too daunting.
This includes numerous films that actors directed that premiered at those fests or will premiere in Toronto.
(Clockwise from top left) ‘The Critic’, ‘Boy Kills World’ ‘Daddio’ & ‘Knox Goes Away’Courtesy of TIFF
Among titles generating deal chatter at this years TIFF, Richard LinklatersHit Mandidnt sign the interim agreement;Daddiodid.
Penn, who was in the Ukraine when the film played Telluride, is expected here in Toronto.
Johnson showed up in Telluride as producer and is expected in Toronto.
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But Penelope Cruz, whose performance makes her a strong candidate for an Oscar nom, stayed away.
Several pic backers decided to give it a try.
Based on a Texas Monthly article by Skip Hollandsworth, script is by Powell and Linklater.
Daddio Director, Christy Hall; Cast: Dakota Johnson, Sean Penn.
A young woman at JFK jumps into a Yellow cab one evening bound for Manhattan.
They unravel the problems in her life in a surprising series of conversations.
The Critic Director: Anand Tucker; Cast: Ian McKellan, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong.
A theater critics determination to keep his crank edge gets him involved in blackmail, deceit and murder.
Lee Director: Ellen Kuras; Star: Kate Winslet, Alexander Skarsgard.
Winslet plays Lee Miller, one of the most famous female war correspondents of WWII.
Knox Goes Away Director: Michael Keaton; Cast: Michael Keaton, James Marsden.
Aggro Dr1ft Director: Harmony Korine; Cast: Jordi Molla.
Portrait of a haunted assassin, shot with inrfared photography.
A return to cutting-edgedKidsform for Korine?
North Star Director: Kristin Scott Thomas; Cast: Thomas, Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller.
Three sisters hung up on the men in their lives, gather for the mothers third wedding.
Boy Kills World Director: Moritz Mohr; Cast: Bill Skarsgard, Yayan Ruhaian, Famke Janssen.
Deaf child becomes a warrior bent on revenge after seeing his family murdered.
Could be the nextSisu/The Raid-jot down mayhem-filled actioner.
In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon Director: Alex Gibney.
Definitive look at the life and music of the great musician.
Mother, Couch Director: Niclas Larsson; Cast: Ewan McGregor, Rhys Ifans, Taylor Russell.
The Monk And The Gun Director: Pawo Choyning Dorji.
Gonzo Girl Director: Patricia Arquette; Cast: Camilla Morrone, Willem Dafoe, Patricia Arquette.
