IT HOUSE x PRODUCERS BALL
WHEN IS IT?
IT House x Producers Ball will run from September 5 – 8, 2019 and includes an exclusive media preview on September 5th and a gala on the evening of September 6th.
WHERE IS IT?
IT House x Producers Ball will be headquartered out of The Purman Building on Adelaide Street West – a historical 7,000 square foot loft-style space in the heart of film festival activities and just steps away from the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
THE IT HOUSE x PRODUCERS BALL GALA
The 2019 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 4-days, the IT House x Producers Ball will feature programming centred around industry panels and thought leadership. Limited tickets are available. All panels will be streamed via Facebook live. Topics will be announced shortly.
THE ROLLING STONE 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 an official media partnership with Rolling Stone.
Rolling Stone, the number one brand in music publishing, has been the leading voice of music and popular culture for 50 years. The multi-media brand features the latest in music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary and award-winning journalism across many platforms including magazine, digital, mobile, social and event marketing.
Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits” to a global audience of approximately 60 million fans of the brand every month.
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 2019 IT House x Producers Ball with a variety of charitable activities throughout the week.
CELEBRITIES AT IT House x Producers Ball
Over the past 14 years, NKPR’s IT Lounge and Scott Brothers’ Producers Ball have been visited by numerous local and international public figures.
Notable guests include:
Director X, Jared Leto, John Cusack, 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 sits on the 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 been seen in over 160 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 multiple hit series, including the award-winning show, HGTV’s Property Brothers and the uber popular Property Brothers: Forever Home, and Brother vs. Brother. The Scott Brothers are three-time New York Times bestselling authors, continue to expand their Scott Living furniture and home décor line across North America and have been recognized by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine as a growing empire to watch.
Now in its ninth 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.
