Trivia Quiz On Toronto International Film Festival

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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.

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1.

What year was the festival founded?
- A.
  
  1976
- B.
  
  1977
- C.
  
  1978
- D.
  
  1979
Correct Answer
A. 1976

Explanation
The festival was founded in 1976.

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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 countries

Explanation
The film from the 2016 festival was from 83 countries.

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4.

Where is TIFF light box located?
- A.
  
  Honduras
- B.
  
  Nicaragua
- C.
  
  Panama
- D.
  
  Downtown Toronto
Correct Answer
D. Downtown Toronto

Explanation
The correct answer is Downtown Toronto. TIFF light box is located in Downtown Toronto.

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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. 480,000

Explanation
The festival is said to attract an average of 480,000 members per year.

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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 Vicente

Explanation
Joana Vicente is the festival's current executive director and co-head.

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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 Bailey

Explanation
Cameron Bailey is the festival's artistic director and co-head.

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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. 35,000

Explanation
In 1976, when the programme first began, the audience attendance was 35,000.

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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. 127

Explanation
During the 1st ever TIFF, a total of 127 films were shown.

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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 Handling

Explanation
Piers Handling has been the festival's director and CEO since 1994.

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