Trivia Quiz On Toronto International Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival commonly shortened as TIFF is one of the largest publicly attended film festivals in the world attracting a huge number of people. Founded in 1976, TIFF has developed in becoming a permanent destination for film culture operating out of the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
How well do you know the festival? Take our quiz to find out.
- 1.
What year was the festival founded?
- A.
1976
- B.
1977
- C.
1978
- D.
1979
Correct Answer
A. 1976Explanation
The festival was founded in 1976.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many films were screened in 2016?
- A.
396 films
- B.
397 films
- C.
398 films
- D.
399 films
Correct Answer
B. 397 films -
- 3.
How many countries was the film from during the 2016 festival?
- A.
80 countries
- B.
81 countries
- C.
82 countries
- D.
83 countries
Correct Answer
D. 83 countriesExplanation
The film from the 2016 festival was from 83 countries.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Where is TIFF light box located?
- A.
Honduras
- B.
Nicaragua
- C.
Panama
- D.
Downtown Toronto
Correct Answer
D. Downtown TorontoExplanation
The correct answer is Downtown Toronto. TIFF light box is located in Downtown Toronto.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many members is the festival said to attract averagely per year?
- A.
280,000
- B.
380,000
- C.
480,000
- D.
580,000
Correct Answer
C. 480,000Explanation
The festival is said to attract an average of 480,000 members per year.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who is the festival’s current executive director and co-head?
- A.
Joana Vicente
- B.
Cameron Bailey
- C.
Gerald Slim
- D.
Isaac Bush
Correct Answer
A. Joana VicenteExplanation
Joana Vicente is the festival's current executive director and co-head.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who is the festival’s artistic director and co-head?
- A.
Joana Vicente
- B.
Cameron Bailey
- C.
Gerald Slim
- D.
Piers Handling
Correct Answer
B. Cameron BaileyExplanation
Cameron Bailey is the festival's artistic director and co-head.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How many audience attended the programme when it all began in 1976?
- A.
30,000
- B.
35,000
- C.
40,000
- D.
45,000
Correct Answer
B. 35,000Explanation
In 1976, when the programme first began, the audience attendance was 35,000.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How many films were shown during the 1st ever TIFF?
- A.
127
- B.
128
- C.
129
- D.
138
Correct Answer
A. 127Explanation
During the 1st ever TIFF, a total of 127 films were shown.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who has been the festival’s director and CEO since 1994?
- A.
Joana Vicente
- B.
Cameron Bailey
- C.
Gerald Slim
- D.
Piers Handling
Correct Answer
D. Piers HandlingExplanation
Piers Handling has been the festival's director and CEO since 1994.Rate this question:
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