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TFS Student’s Film Gets Selected for the Reel World Film Festival!

Published on April 10th, 2012. Last updated April 20th, 2023.
The prestigious Reel World Film Festival has selected The Lotus Eaters as part of their upcoming Festival. This film is written and directed by Film Production student, Ho Anderson. The film stars many of Toronto Film School’s Acting students including: Domenic DeRose, Alisa Simon, Joe Cash and Gerardo Canabate. It was produced by Sean Williams and a stellar Toronto Film School crew, both in front of and behind the camera. The Lotus Eaters is a hard hitting urban story that should gain some attention. It is premiering at the Famous Players Canada Square, 2190 Young street, (Eglinton), this Saturday at 9:30 pm. Tickets available online and at the door. Congratulations Ho and crew!
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