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The History of the Toronto International Film Festival

Thornhill, Ontario, resident Ricardo Mashregi draws on an accomplished history in US and Canadian securities trading to perform duties as president and owner of KNC Ticker Group, Inc., which he launched in 2010. Outside of his demanding career, Ricardo Mashregi enjoys a number of hobbies, including watching new and classic movies and attending film festivals. A film buff, he has attended the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) annually for the last 15 years.

Founded in 1976 as the Festival of Festivals, TIFF quickly distinguished itself as a world-class film festival. In 2012, more than 400,000 people attended TIFF to watch in excess of 370 films from 72 countries. For many major film directors and creators, TIFF provided an important setting to reach receptive audiences. Michael Moore, John Woo, and David Cronenberg all premiered films at TIFF early in their careers.

While TIFF occurs once a year, the affiliated TIFF Bell Lightbox centre encourages film appreciation and organizes exhibitions year-round in the heart of Toronto. Furthermore, several smaller programmes support TIFF’s central mission. These initiatives include the TIFF Kids International Film Festival and TIFF Cinematheque.

Ricardo Mashregi – History of the Toronto International Film Festival

The president of KNC Ticker Group, Inc., Ricardo Mashregi engages in proprietary trading of Canadian and United States securities. During his spare time, Ricardo Mashregi enjoys the cinema and watches approximately 70 movies each year. He has attended the Toronto International Film Festival for the past 15 years.

One of the world’s most popular attractions for cinephiles, the Toronto International Film Festival started in 1976. Created by Bill Marshall, Henk Van der Kolk, and Dusty Cohl, the event originally billed itself as “The Festival of Festivals.” Its goal focused on bringing the best works from other film festivals to Canadian audiences. The inaugural event welcomed 35,000 film fans who watched 127 movies from 30 countries. Its most notable offerings included a retrospective on German cinema with features from Werner Herzog and Wim Wenders, among others.

Over the next 35 years, the Toronto International Film Festival continued to grow in prestige. Several famous directors, including David Cronenberg, Michael Moore, and John Woo, credit the event for kick starting their careers by introducing their creations to wider audiences. The Toronto International Film Festival hosted more than 400,000 visitors for the 2012 festivities. For information about future events, visit www.tiff.net.

Toronto International Film Festival to Host David Cronenberg Exhibit

With more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Ricardo Mashregi currently serves as owner and president of the KNC Ticker Group, Inc., based in Toronto. In his spare time, Ricardo Mashregi enjoys fine wines and good movies, viewing approximately 70 movies annually. As an avid moviegoer, Mr. Mashregi is a frequent attendee of the Toronto International Film Festival, having participated in the festival for the past 15 years.

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is preparing to host an exhibition featuring the works of renowned Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg. The exhibition, entitled “David Cronenberg: Evolution,” can be seen November 1, 2013, through January 19, 2014, in the HSBC Gallery’s TIFF Bell Lightbox. As a retrospective on the works of this filmmaker, the exhibition will explore the various themes that define his movies. It will also feature props from popular films, such as a helmet from the horror/science fiction movie Videodrome; surgical tools that were used by twin brother gynecologists in the film Dead Ringers; and the typewriters used in the drama Naked Lunch.

Recognized as one of the world’s most prominent film festivals, second only to Cannes, the TIFF has successfully launched some of the most important films to come out of Hollywood, Canada, and the world. Established in 1976, when 35,000 moviegoers watched 127 films, the TIFF now boasts more than 400,000 attendees, who watch 372 movies from more than 70 countries worldwide.