Montreal World Film Festival
Discover the world during your upcoming Trans Canada Montreal Car Rentals vacation at the World Film Festival. Held annually during late August and early September, the World Film Festival brings together some of the most industries most innovative directors, producers and actors, for more than seven days of amazing events and opportunities. Designed to encourage cultural diversity and understanding among nations, and the foster the cinema of all continents, the Montreal World Film Festival (also known as the Montreal International Film Festival) is a definite must-attend for movie-buffs of any nationality. Hundreds of influential minds will be in attendance at this year's festival, so why not plan to attend yourself? You never know who you might meet!
Attending a premiere
The Montreal World Film Festival is a popular place for movies to make their international premiere, providing travelers in Montreal car rentals with an exclusive look at some amazing films. These films are all vying for the coveted World Competition prizes, which are awarded by the official jury. Accolades include the Grand Prix of the Americas, the Special Grand Prix of the Jury, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, and many more. There is also a First Films World Competition, which gives first-time filmmakers the opportunity to perform in front of a prestigious audience for the first time. Other categories at the World Film Festival include Focus on World Cinema, Documentaries of the World, and the Canadian Student Film Festival.
Tickets to the Festival
Travelers in Montreal car rentals can purchase tickets to screenings at the Montreal World Film Festival quickly and easily at participating theatre box offices. Individual tickets are just $10. Travelers in Montreal car rentals can also purchase 10 coupons, which can be exchanged for 10 individual tickets, for the discounted price of just $60. There is a limited quantity of these coupons available, so don't miss your chance to scoop some up. Coupons are sold on a first come, first serve basis and are also available at various box offices.
Cinemas that participate in the festival
The festival's films are showing in a number of well-known venues around Montreal. These include:
- Maisonneuve Theatre - 260 de Maisonneuve Blvd West at the Place des Arts
- Imperial Cinema - 1430 Bleury Street
- Quartier Latin Cinema Complex - 350 Rue Emery
- Cinematheque quebecoise - 335 de Maisonneuve Blvd East
- Cinema ONF - 1564 St-Denis Street
Great savings for World Film Festival attendees
If you're looking to visit Montreal specifically so that you can attend the World Film Festival, Trans Canada Montreal Car Rentals highly recommends reserving a hotel room with one of the official festival partners. These hotels offer discounted rates to festival attendees and participants, provided you reserve a room far enough in advance. Hotels that commonly participate in this program include the Days Inn Montreal Centre-Ville, the Hyatt Regency Montreal Centre-Ville and the Gouverneur Hotel Place Dupius Montreal. Travelers in Montreal car rentals can also learn more about area hotels on the official tourisme Quebec website at www.tourisme.gouv.qc.ca.A world of cinematic wonder is showcased every year in Montreal's downtown district. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the audience - visit www.ffm-montreal.org to learn more about this year's schedule of events and film presentations.