Behind the Scenes of TIFF's 50th with Mariangel Urdaneta

Toronto International Film Festival isn’t just a festival—it’s a cultural force. TIFF’s Director of Special Events, Mariangel Urdaneta, pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to bring it to life. At its core, TIFF operates as a charity with a bold mission: to shift how people see the world through film. For its 50th anniversary, the focus wasn’t on doing more—it was on doing better. Think elevated experiences. Opening day set the tone with a Walk of Fame moment, back-to-back pr...