Premiere Fund-Supported Downriver in Toronto

Following its world premiere at MIFF 2015, fellow MIFF Premiere Fund-supported film Downriver has been selected to have its international premiere in the Discovery section of the Toronto International Film Festival. Produced by Jannine Barnes, the film is directed by Grant Scicluna who is an alumnus of the MIFF Accelerator directing workshop.

“We had the most wonderful premiere season at MIFF and it put us on a high to get to Toronto and go again,” said Scicluna. “Becoming a partner right when we needed it, the MIFF Premiere Fund took a leap of faith to nurture us all the way. The MIFF Premiere Fund propels projects, often giving a leg-up to first-time filmmakers like us. There are a shrinking number of investors prepared to do that. With those same films supported by the MIFF Premiere Fund winning awards and getting selected for A-list festivals, it shows how important this Fund is for the Australian industry and is a timely reminder that a bold vision is still the foundation of an enduring film.”