TORONTO – Kate Winslet will be honoured by this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
Organizers say the Oscar-winning actress will receive a TIFF Tribute Award – an honour launched last year for “outstanding contributors to the film industry.”
Winslet will receive the TIFF Tribute Actor Award on Sept. 15 in a virtual event, replacing the physical gala to ensure safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The festival’s 45th edition is slated to run Sept. 10-19 with a mix of physical and online experiences, including drive-ins and a digital platform for screening films.
The tribute awards are an annual fundraiser to support TIFF’s year-round programming.
Last year the TIFF Tribute Gala honourees included Meryl Streep, Taika Waititi, Mati Diop, and Joaquin Phoenix.
FROM: CP24