IT HOUSE x PRODUCERS BALL

WHEN IS IT?

IT House x Producers Ball will run from September 8th – 11, 2017 with an exclusive media preview on September 7th and the gala taking place on the evening of September 8, 2017.

WHERE IS IT?

IT House x Producers Ball will take place within a 7,000-square foot lounge space in the heart of the festival activities.

THE IT HOUSE x PRODUCERS BALL GALA

The 2017 IT House x Producers Ball Gala will be a star-studded evening celebrating producers and their integral role in our industry. Complete with red carpet and live entertainment, this invite-only gala is one of the most anticipated events during the festival for director, producers, celebrities and major media.

THE IT HOUSE x PRODUCERS BALL SALON STYLE PANELS AND Q&As

Throughout the 5-days, the IT House x Producers Ball will feature programming centered around industry panels and thought leadership. Limited tickets are available. All panels will be streamed via Facebook live. Topics include:

PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT - ZANNE DEVINE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 @ 12:00 P.M.

A seasoned industry professional and dynamic leader, Zanne Devine comes to this years’ film festival as the Executive Producer of I, TONYA starring Margot Robbie. Devine has produced or executive produced over a dozen feature films including EASY A starring Emma Stone; Emmy nominated CINEMA VERITE with Diane Lane, James Gandolfini, and Tim Robbins; A LOT LIKE LOVE starring Ashton Kutcher and THE GUARDIAN with Kevin Costner.

Previously Head of Film and Television at Miramax.and currently serving as President of Pacific Northwest Pictures, Zanne’s exciting and diverse career has involved everything from creative development and casting to financing, selling and marketing. Zanne is active member of Sundance Institute’s ReFrame project and Women in Film, she is strongly committed to closing the gender gap in Hollywood and supporting women both within the industry and beyond.

Meet Zanne when she sits down with Zoomer Magazine Editor-In-Chief Suzanne Boyd for in an intimate one-on-one conversation about film, Hollywood and her path to success.

CAPTURING MUSICIANS WITH BANGER FILMS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 @ 1:00 P.M.

From Iron Maiden and Alice Cooper to Hip Hop Evolution and the Tragically Hip, Banger Films is a trail blazing, award-winning leader in music documentary.

Join filmmakers and Banger Films’ Co-founders Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn along with writer/producer Rodrigo Bascunan when they sit down with Music Commentator, Eric Alper to discuss bringing LONG TIME RUNNING to TIFF and what it takes to capture the story and magic of iconic musicians.

FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN - BEHIND THE SCENES WITH “THE SHAPE OF WATER”
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 @ 11:00 a.m.

Join hosts of THE CITY PODCAST Chad Cranston and Steve Mealing, in an exclusive conversation about one of this year’s most highly anticipated films, THE SHAPE OF WATER. Producer J Miles Dale, Production Designer Paul Austerberry, Costume Designer Luis Sequiera and Visual Effects Supervisor Dennis Berardi will provide an insider look at shooting in Toronto and what it took to bring master filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro’s cinematic vision to life.

THE IT HOUSE x PRODUCERS BALL PORTRAIT STUDIO

Featuring a celebrity portrait studio at its hub, NKPR’s IT Lounge has repeatedly partnered with reputable photographers and high-profile media partners to become one of the festival’s most sought-out destinations for visiting celebrities and media.

This year, IT House x Producers Ball is proud to announce official media partnerships with NYLON magazine and The Coveteur.

Currently making a name for herself as a rising star photographer, New York based Sophie Elgort will be the official photographer of the NYLON portrait studio. Sophie has shot the likes of Kylie and Kendall Jenner, Julia Restoin Roitfeld, Jenna Lyons, her brother Ansel Elgort and more! Sophie’s portraits from the IT House x Producers Ball will be presented in an exclusive section of NYLON magazine in print and online.

Jake Rosenberg, co-founder and creative director of The Coveteur will lead photography in the Coveteur portrait studio. Known for stunning images of global tastemakers, The Coveteur will feature portraits from the IT House x Producers Ball in a special editorial section.

IT HOUSE x PRODUCERS BALL GIVES BACK

In 2006, NKPR’s IT Lounge was the first gifting suite in North America to bring cause to the forefront. The tradition of giving back will continue at the 2017 IT House x Producers Ball with a variety of charitable activities throughout the week.

Most notably, IT House x Producers Ball has partnered with Analogue, Toronto’s premier Rock & Roll photography gallery to curate the artwork in the event space. An exclusive exhibition will be held on the evening of September 11^th and for each photograph sold, 10% will be donated to Artists for Peace and Justice.

In addition to funds raised through art sales, the IT House x Producers Ball will be offering limited edition merchandise powered by Lightspeed with 100% of all sales going back to Artists for Peace and Justice .

CELEBRITIES AT IT House x Producers Ball

Over the past decade, NKPR’s IT Lounge and Scott Brothers’ Producers Ball have been visited by numerous local and international public figures.

Notable guests include:

Jared Leto, John Cusack, Paul Haggis, J.K. Simmons, Miles Teller, Eddie Redmayne, Robert Patinson, Naomi Watts, Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, Elizabeth Banks, Diane Kruger, Edward Norton, Elizabeth Olsen, Colin Firth, Daniel Radcliffe, Jason Bateman, Jeff Daniels, Cynthia Nixon, Olivia Wilde, Ryan Gosling, Jessica Pare, Sissy Spacek, Sarah Silverman, Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Michael C. Hall, Darren Criss, Viggo Mortenson, Abigail Spencer, Adam Driver, Nina Dobrev, Chris Evans, George Stroumboulopoulos, Jonathan and Drew Scott, Ralph Fiennes, Felicity Jones, David Cronenberg, Metallica, Mila Kunis, Maria Bello, Wes Bentley, Eli Roth, Liam Neeson and Adrien Brody.

ABOUT THE HOSTS

NATASHA KOIFMAN

Natasha Koifman created NKPR in 2002 to combine her two passions: sharing stories of substance and championing important causes.
Recognized as one of Canada’s most powerful and innovative women in public relations, Natasha has been honored with awards from the Women’s Executive Network (WXN), Notable magazine, BizBash and others.

A sought-after speaker and commentator on public relations, marketing, pop culture and fashion, Natasha writes a regular column for Huffington Post and is a frequent contributor to Entertainment Tonight Canada and Newstalk 1010 radio.
Believing strongly in giving back, Natasha is the Chair of the Board for Artists for Peace and Justice Canada and on the advisory board in the US.

NKPR’s IT Lounge has been an integral part of Toronto’s film festival culture since 2006 serving as a sanctuary for media, talent and VIPs looking to recharge and relax during the hustle of the film festival.

Jonathan & DREW Scott

Over the past decade, Drew and Jonathan Scott have dominated the television industry producing, directing and hosting multiple hit series and Emmy nominated shows which have distribution in over 140 countries. With offices in the US and Canada, their production company, Scott Brothers Entertainment, is defined by a commitment to produce high-quality, multi-genre content across all platforms.

Drew and Jonathan currently co-host 5 hit series, including the award-winning shows, Brother vs Brother and Property Brothers. The Scott Brothers are New York Times bestselling authors, have expanded their Scott Living furniture and décor line across North America and have been recognized by Forbes as a growing empire to watch.

Now in its seventh year, The Producers Ball Gala hosted by Drew and Jonathan Scott, invites producers, talent, and directors to celebrate accomplishments within the TV, film and digital media production industry.