TIFF Lightbox

TIFF Bell Lightbox provides a home for all of TIFF's existing programmes as well as new initiatives, community and industry events.

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    (416) 599-8433

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    tiff.net

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    Movie Theater

Address

350 King St. W (at John St.) Toronto ON M5V 3X5 Canada

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Jeff San

I was here for a special film screening of Amélie and the following day for the 2017 oscar nominated short films , beautiful theatre overall!

TIFF

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!

TIFF

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 Bakelmun

Films 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-Carlton

Take 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 .

Christian Petrozza

fantastic 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!

Andrew David Alexander

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.

W. Andrew Powell

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-Carlton

Experience 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-Carlton

Dedicated 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.

TIFF

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.

Alina D

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!

Julie Godon

The best cinéma in Toronto, especially if you like independent movies and a glass of wine to go along with it

Carol Brailey Image Consulting

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Denise

Check 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 Oguntuyi

Enjoyed the ambience of the theatre, and the staff are super friendly .

Dale Vander Woude

I 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.

Carolyn Van

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!

Kaleem

Two restaurants on the premises makes it a good place to meet people before or after a show.

Amaya

You can't really beat Sunday brunch on the patio after church , followed up by a matinee.

Eric Lutz

Try to get there a bit early as the concession line tends to be a bit slow - but worth it with outstanding baked goods in addition to the usual movie fare! Read more

Dave Goodman

Getting 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 Lewis

A 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 Venditti

This place takes a "movie date" to a whole new level. Cute location & building, and the Kijiji cafe adds a little pizzazz!

Fernando Rebel S

Fancy place to see movies before hit the cinemas , save some cash by buying in groups or combos

Mark Crone

Great lunch menu in the Canteen. Wifi too. The Sweet Potato Fries from the Appetizer Menu are amazing!

Ontario Travel

Check 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 O

Good second floor space for renting out for large meetings plus theatre for presentations.

TIFF

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.

Toronto Entertainment District

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.

Chris Davies

Their film series showcases are always great, like that time they showed a bunch of Nicholas Cage films

Niloo Ravaei

yes 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

TIFF

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 !

Mazen Baradhy

State-of-the-art building. Great movie screenings all year long, regardless of the TIFF.

Arturo Aguilar

Great venue. Quality projections.

The Ritz-Carlton

Be certain to visit the Film Reference Library . It houses the world's most extensive English language collection of Canadian film-related material.

Ghazal Salehi

Good place to hang out and watch a movie ????

Kunaal Arya

The staff is Prettttty f'in pretentious . But i guess i shouldve expected that

Fatih Kuran

Very nice movie theatre specialized in art movies

Travel + Leisure

The monolithic $191 million headquarters of the Toronto International Film Festival , held each September, is at the heart of downtown.

Andrew Gurudata

There are two unmarked washrooms hidden behind the escalators on the main floor. Handy if the ones upstairs are busy.

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Adam Schoales

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.

TIFF

Grab a free popcorn when you show your TIFF Bell Lightbox Check-in to a concession staff member on April 16 (Foursquare Day).

Patrick Tomasso

Probably the cleanest theatre in the city with great cheap concessions.

Alexandre Fafard

Easy going, good food, great service, not stuffy, cool crowd. Careful with the falling window :P

Richard Thompson

Home of the Toronto Film Festival . A warren of escalators and screening rooms.

charlotte

The upstairs bar is good for people-watching over king street with a cocktail .

Afifa Aza

must 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....

Marie L

There's a phone charging station on the 2nd floor near the concession stand

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Sunday brunch is fantastic. Both the Eggs Benedict & Omelette were spectacular. Fresh fruit juice (grapefruit & apple cider) were great too! Good alternative to busy Canteen downstairs. - Jane Man

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