TIFF Based on: Republic Photos’ Dan Cohen

Veteran govt Dan Cohen can be on the bottom in Toronto this yr in a brand new place, as the pinnacle of the just lately revived Paramount studio label Republic Photos. Republic, which was shuttered in 1967 after releasing movies from John Wayne and Orson Welles, has been introduced again as an acquisitions play already selecting up motion thriller Air Power One Down.

Forward of heading to Canada, Cohen instructed THR a few run-in with native son Drake, his least favourite elevator financial institution within the metropolis, and his go-to Tim Horton’s order.

My “solely in Toronto” second is…
Clearing U.S. Customs in Toronto earlier than boarding the airplane for dwelling and working into Drake randomly about city.

My “Canadians are so good” second is…
Seeing how enthusiastic and useful the volunteers are for each screening. I additionally now say “no worries” about 100 instances per day!

The one place I’ve to go to when in Toronto is… 
Tim Horton’s for a Double Double and I additionally like to see the Raptors play, when potential.

The place I keep away from throughout the competition is…
The elevator banks on the Hyatt Resort. They take endlessly.

My favourite Canadian director/expertise is (and why)…
Matt Johnson, who directed Blackberry just lately, and appears higher in a scarf than any director on the planet!

Essentially the most Canadian factor about Toronto is…
Their love of sports activities and nice cinema

The one factor I received’t journey with out (in addition to my telephone) is… 
Native forex as I’m nonetheless a journey with some money particular person!

Largest star encounter in Toronto… 
The throng of followers chasing Ryan Reynolds. However I did additionally go to the Calgary Stampede final yr to see Kevin Costner’s band play!

In Toronto you need to at all times… 
Put on trendy however comfy sneakers to discover the good metropolis. I like my Golden Goose sneakers!

In Toronto you need to by no means… 
Neglect to select up a pleasant bottle of maple syrup.