The Toronto After Dark Film Festival was a festival I first experienced last year, and could not believe how fun it was. This year, I was more than excited to cover the film festival which had now 14 feature film premieres from the Horror and Fantasy genre, a great compilation of international and Canadian shorts, (*my fave being “Zombie Jesus”) and two amazing gala parties. (Note: There are no pictures from the opening gala, due to the fact that yours truly had WAY too many free ‘Jagermeister’ shots handed to her from her “loving” friends.)
This year did not disappoint, for I now have many great memories from the fest. I met new friends, and got to connect with old ones, I had my first experience of almost throwing up in a theatre due to a TROMA movie, got to see many innocent bystanders get chased by a herd of zombies from Toronto’s infamous ZOMBIE WALK and I got to meet the one and only, Uwe Boll. (Who by the way is a funny mofo if you ask me!)
Although I wasn’t able to cover all the films, (I missed out on fan favorites ‘Blood Car’ and ‘Alone’) I thoroughly enjoyed myself at each screening at the great Bloor Theatre, and I’m so glad that I was once again invited to experience a film festival that is way more fun than any formal film festival I’ve been to.
I’d like to thank Adam Lopez, Todd Brown and the wonderful contributors to The Toronto After Dark Film Festival for the hard work and dedication that was definitely shown at the fest. It’s because of you guys that I will definitely be more eager to cover next year’s events.
Also, HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL!!
Lights, Camera, EAT!
People standing in line to see Poultrygeist…I wish I didn’t eat before the movie
Standing in the cold with the great Kurt Halfyard from Twitch
My best friend Natasha and I at the ‘In the Name of the King’ screening
Serena-Uwe: The one and only Uwe Boll everyone!
Aww…don’t they make such a cute couple?
TROMA!! Film director Lloyd Kaufman with his Troma crew
Festival director Adam Lopez and female zombie handing out prizes
Two very “enthustiastic” zombies
Chilling out with Movie Patron founder, Andrew Olsen. (Going to miss you man!)
Hanging out with festival director, Adam Lopez (LOVE THIS GUY!)
Which one of these people don’t belong?
Hanging out with Adam and Bishop from Renerd.Com at the Bovine Sex Club
Chilling with Editor of Chief of Rue Morgue Magazine, Rod Gudino at the closing gala
(John’s note. Sorry for getting this post up late guys. There was a bit of wire crossing here. Serena needed me to get the pictures up and obviously this has been a bit of a hectic week.)
Serena,
Somewhat unrelated question. If you had to go to one film at Horror Fest this weekend, which of the 8 films would you choose? Thanks!
Seems like the whole gangs here! Ahhh… gonna miss having the Movie Blog covering us. (sniff) you Were there from the beginning. Thanks gang, it was so much fun to have you all there, like a family reunion now in our 2nd year, and the pub nights were a blast too. Can’t wait to blow you all away with our programming for next year. – Adam
I was amused (and befuddled) on that one myself! :) Perhaps it’s the all serious look I’ve got in the picture…
I’m flattered though, especially since I didn’t manage to buy Serena the beer I promised (raincheck), that she still thinks that highly. :P
Perhaps some linger Jagermesiter in the system.
The “GREAT” Kurt Halfyard? Who says?
No matter what anyone thinks about Boll’s movie I respect the guy for doing what he does and it was pretty interesting to hear him talk a bit.
The movie definitely had problems but with the fun crowd it was actually enjoyable.
I should have gotten my picture with Serena but my wife would have shot me. ;)
It also would have been really cool to actually chat with John C. but he was only able to make it out for the one movie.
Wow, i’ve never seen people look so happy to be at a screening for a Uwe Boll film;)
Oi. Visual evidence of the guy who loves to disagree with Campea and the Movie Blog folks. No egg throwing. Please.
:)
Cheers. Toronto After Dark (and the pub nights) were an absolute blast this year. It was quite the social event for the TAD ‘regulars’ which are becoming quite the posse actually.
there’s a guy holding a “poultrygeist” poster…. i saw that movie unfortunately, it was the most disgusting/disturbing/rude movie i’ve ever seen!
This festival has been, in its first two years, more fun than I can possibly describe. The audience/fans are devoted, and the films and filmmakers incredibly varied (not just horror films). Although I had my disappointmentsautomatontransfusion there were way more highlights that outweigh them. I hope the festival continues to grow each and every year.