2013 Toronto International Film Festival Sep 5 - 15,2013

The 38th Annual Toronto International Film Festival(TIFF)took place in Toronto,Ontario,Canada during Sep 5-15,2013


A total of 366 films from 70 different countries were screened, including 146 world premieres in 2013

''The Fifth Estate'' was the Opening Film and the ''Life of Crime''was the Closing Film

The Film ''12 Years a Slave'' Directed by Steve McQueen won 2013 People's Choice Award

Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave has staked its claim to Oscar glory by winning the People's Choice award at the Toronto International Film Festival.

The historical drama, about a free black man kidnapped and sold into slavery, is already considered a leading contender to win the Academy's best picture prize

Slumdog Millionaire and The King's Speech are among recent People's Choice winners that have subsequently won the Academy's best picture prize.

Last year's victor, Silver Linings Playbook, was nominated for best picture and saw its leading lady Jennifer Lawrence named best actress.