“Dullsville and the Doodleverse” Pharrell at TIFF 2024 Promoting Two New Features

Pharrell Williams captured the spotlight at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with the premiere of his highly anticipated animated feature, held at the Design Exchange “Dullsville and the Doodleverse.” This innovative film marks a significant milestone in Pharrell’s multifaceted career, showcasing his talent not only as a musician but also as a visionary […]

Rolex Mentorship Shines at TIFF 2024 with Jia Zhang-Ke and Rafael Manuel Collaboration

At the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), GLORY Media joined Rolex in celebrating the brand’s remarkable Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative. Since its inception in 2002, this program has played a crucial role in bridging generations of artists through one-on-one mentorship, fostering a rich exchange of knowledge and creative expertise across diverse disciplines and […]

POWER 50: Meet Canada’s Most Impactful Companies of 2024

Canada is a global leader in business, technology, and culture, with a new generation of visionaries at the helm every year. These innovators and change-makers are not just reshaping industries—they’re setting new benchmarks for success and redefining what it means to lead in a rapidly evolving world. Across the country, we see companies and individuals […]

How Elevation Pictures’ Laurie May is Championing Diverse Stories on Screen

Laurie May portrait. She has long brown hair and a slight smirk against a light grey background.

In a landscape where diversity in storytelling is both sought after and celebrated, Laurie May has long been a guiding force that continues to shape the narrative voice of the film industry. As co-founder and co-president of Elevation Pictures, a Canadian distribution and production company, May’s vision has always been to make an impact by […]

Culture Counsel: TIFF and a Lesson on Strategic Partnerships

Auditorium of seats and speakers showing a glowing orange stage and TIFF branding.

Culture Counsel is a monthly column written by Ashlee Froese that focuses on the intersection of pop culture and law.     September is here, which means that now we have to reluctantly trade in our beach towels for briefcases. Lucky for Torontonians, it also means that we get to trade in our summer concert […]