Last night (September 5th, 2018), the TFCA held its 7th annual Critical Drinking Pre-Fest Fiesta at Milagro to welcome fellow film critics, filmmakers, and friends to Toronto and TIFF. Celebrity guests at the well-attended party included film directors Patricia Rozema (Mouthpiece, TIFF 2018), Miranda de Pencier (The Grizzlies, TIFF 2018) and Jamie Kastner (The Skyjacker’s Tale, TIFF 2016).

Pictured, from left to right: Treasurer Marc Glassman, vice-president/secretary Johanna Schneller, party committee chairman Rad Simonpillai, member Linda Barnard, president Peter Howell.