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November 12, 2023 TIMVF Event Day Schedule

TORONTO'S PREIMERE MUSIC VIDEO FESTIVAL

10:45AM

Doors Open 

11:30AM - 12:30PM

Industry Panel – CREATING A MUSIC VIDEO AND THE IMPORTANCE MUSIC VIDEO CULTURE HAS ON THE MEDIA INDUSTRY with the Fela team. 
 

A deep dive into music video production and culture, from one of Toronto’s leading production companies. Follow by a Q&A.

Presented by Mikayla Fasullo, Amir Karimi and LeSean Harris

12:40PM - 1:25PM

Roundtable Discussion – w/MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTORS & PRODUCERS
 

A free-form discussion between music video directors and producers, aka:

Mikayla Fasullo, the.97, Brendan Barnard, Alex Rozanec

2:25PM - 3:5oPM

OFFICIAL SELECTION SCREENING
 

Nonstop showcase of the best of the best music videos across all categories, and around the world.

4:00PM - 5:30PM

AWARD SCREENING AND CEREMONY
 

Celebrating and awarding the winners for: 

5:30PM -

POST-EVENT MIXER
 

2023 Panelists

Music Video Producers & Directors

Mikayla Fasullo

Panelist, Roundtable Guest & Jury Member

Mikayla grew up in a family of professionalcreatives. At an early age she learned about the risks and rewards of working in the “creative industry”, and found a common thread to success across all types of creative practice: anyone can have a great idea, but unfortunately not everyone can bring it to life. 

After working as a freelance producer in music videos and commercials, Mikayla took her career in-house with production company Fela. As their integrated producer, she’s worked in Toronto, LA, Chicago, Manchester and more with clients such as Uber, Youtube, Under Armor, Budweiser, Cheetos, Bestbuy and artists Drake, DJ Khaled, Lil Baby, Future,
to name a few.

Passion needs to be tempered with discipline. Mikayla’s skill is not only in seeing the vision, but in seeing it through to execution.

LeSean Harris

Panelist

LeSean Harris is a Toronto-based director/photographer with a keen focus on narrative storytelling through music, sports, and lifestyle brands.

Creating visuals for prominent artists like Usher, Miguel, Ella Mai and DVSN and hallmark brands such as Disney, Nike, Adidas, Budweiser, Lego and The MLB, LeSean has quickly become a director to watch. His work has taken home awards at the Clios, The AICP Awards, The One Show and the AD&D Awards. 

With hands-on experience in cinematography and editing, LeSean is able to command the entire filmmaking process, giving him a holistic approach to a director’s craft.

Dragan Andic AKA the.97

Roundtable Guest & Jury Member

Canadian video director Dragan Andic, akaThe.97, has worked with just about every big name in this country, including Chris Brown,Fridayy, Nav, Roy Woods, Anders, and more. From humble beginnings at Humber College, Andic took a chance opportunity to photograph Drake’s tour and never looked back from that life-changing moment. 

Alex Rozanec

Roundtable Guest

Alex is a Toronto-based writer and producerwhose work spans in music videos, commercials, and short form entertainment.

After graduating with an English degree from the University of Toronto, he took a rare opportunity to work with production companies DNA and Anonymous Content in Los Angeles. Thrown in the deep end to the sharks, Alex began coordinating commercial and music video shoots in LA’s video market, working alongside top-tier filmmakers, and learning production under the wing of reputable Hollywood producers.

After his time in Hollywood, Alex founded the production company, TrePalm, as a focus on creating sharp and expressive video content. Under Alex’s direction, TrePalm gained recognition in the industry when his first production received the national CSC Award for Best Cinematography, and has gone on to produce spots and videos for Airbnb, Microsoft, October’s Very Own, Our Lady Peace, Jessie Reyez, Social Lite, Brett Kissel, Amanda Marshall, only to name a few while representing seasoned, and up-and-coming directorial talent in Canada.

Brendan Barnard

Roundtable Guest & Jury Member

Brendan Barnard is a Toronto-based director and editor. He has worked with some of the city’s top music labels directing projects garnering 40m+ views. Brendan focuses on the rawness of a story and integrates feeling with an uncanny ability to tug at the heart. He also spends a lot of time living in a van. 

huge honor

Our
Awards

For our premiere year, we were excited to award nine outstanding music video filmmakers and artists.

Project Title: Josephine

Artist: TYA
Director: Miranda MacDougall
Country of Origin: Canada
Presented by Set Scouter.
Prize provided by Set Scouter & TIMVF.
Accepted on the day by TYA.

Project Title: PAIN TEARS BLOOD

Artist: Kasseta
Director: Ilya Shpota
Country of Origin: Russia
Prize provided by ROGUE

Project Title: Mirage

Artist: Louss
Director of Photography:
Shadi Chaaban
Country of Origin: Lebanon
Presented by ROGUE.
Prize provided by ROGUE

Project Title: ALL OUT

Artist: DoFlame
Director: LilManPurse
Country of Origin: Canada
Presented by ARRI Rental. Prize provided by ARRI Rental. Voted by the festival audience on the day of.
Accepted by LilManPurse at the event.

Project Title: Bloodlines

Artist: Tim & The Glory Boys
Director: David J. Redman
Country of Origin: Canada
Presented by IBUKI Rentals.
Prize provided by IBUKI Rentals.
Accepted by the video’s producer Alex Rozenac at the event, on behalf of Redman.

Project Title: Deja Vu

Artist: Noa Kirel
Editor: WAY Studio
Country of Origin: Israel
Prize provided by ASSIMILATE.
Accepted by the video’s director Roman Buchatsky at the event on behalf of WAY Studio.

Project Title: Erika

Country of Origin: United
States Artist: Rosemary Joaquin
Prize provided by Set Scouter.

Project Title: Unboxing

Video by: Danila Lim & Jimmy Slonina
Country of Origin: United States Prize provided by ASSIMILATE.

Project Title: Fairly Tales

Artist: Frazer
Director: Fatty Soprano
Country of Origin: Canada
Presented by ASSIMILATE.
Prize provided by ASSIMILATE.

TIMVF 2023

PHOTO GALLERY

Toronto International Music Video Festival (TIMVF) continues in 2024 to bring musicians and film professionals together in a collaborative environment annually.

Location

Toronto, Ontario

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