Put away the autograph book and forget getting a selfie with a star.
At next month’s Toronto International Film Festival, the red carpet will remain rolled up; there won’t be any long rush lines at theatres; and any star-seekers hanging around hotels will surely be disappointed.
The annual festival has, however, been reimagined to suit the COVID-19 pandemic, with a mix of in-person and online experiences.
Attendees can still watch films and star chats at outdoor screenings, online across Canada, and in smaller showings at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
So get cozy on the couch, and fire up the car or mouse — here’s a guide to navigating TIFF’s watershed 45th edition.