"It takes an enormous amount of courage to open up your life in the way he did."

Director @MattHeineman and award-winning superstar @JBalvin reflect on sharing an authentic story with their film, THE BOY FROM MEDELLÍN. #TIFF20

Academy Award winners Denzel Washington and Barry Levinson, join us for a unique conversation about the art of filmmaking. #TIFF20

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Wise words from Barry Levinson:

“You never learn it all. You keep going, and learning, and discovering as you go.” #TIFF20

“A good idea is a good idea and when you find a good idea, there's an energy you get excited by. There's an emotional connection, you just want to see it.” —Barry Levinson #TIFF20

Denzel Washington on the late Chadwick Boseman:

"A gentle man, and a very gentle soul. A great talent, obviously. Who knew he didn’t have much life left, but he didn’t get cheated, we did. He lived a full life." #TIFF20

Barry Levinson on how to focus on what’s important on set:

“You want to be so free that [the scene is] all you have to pay attention to. If you can put [the mechanics] out of the way, you can focus, and you can take advantage of all the little shifts that happen.” #TIFF20

“You shouldn't tell other actors what you want from them. It makes it seem like you know. I want the best around me and I want to see them do great.” —Denzel Washington #TIFF20

Denzel Washington on why he became a director:

“I was in Toronto for the Festival and Peter Rice [of Searchlight] got me to sign a napkin that said ‘I promise to direct.’ I was a reluctant director, and I still have much to learn.” #TIFF20

Barry Levinson on how Mel Brooks encouraged him to make his first film:

“I would talk about these diner guys and he said to me 'why don’t you write a picture.' He gave me that encouragement and that stuck.” #TIFF20

Great love story recommendations from Barry Levinson and Denzel Washington: BREATHLESS and A BRIEF ENCOUNTER. #TIFF20

Denzel Washington on how he came to be an actor:

“I did a musical first and found out I couldn't sing, one must know one’s limitations. [Acting] just chose me.” #TIFF20

🔴 Happening now: legendary filmmakers and #Oscar winners Barry Levinson and Denzel Washington discuss the art of directing in this inspiring In Conversation With... moderated by @ScottFeinberg.

Presented by @BRONStudios. #TIFF20

Thanks for all the questions! GOOD JOE BELL is available across Canada on Bell Digital Cinema tomorrow. #TIFF20 https://digital.tiff.net/film/good-joe-bell/

@TIFF_NET Q: What was it like working with absolute legend Connie Britton? #TIFF20
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@TIFF_NET Q: @TIFF_NET What attracted you to your next project, King Richard? How does The Williams' story resonate with you?

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