Ladies in red at TIFF50
Ladies in red at TIFF50

A celebration of elegance and cinematic allure, Ladies in Red at TIFF50 spotlights the unforgettable red carpet moments of Samara Weaving, Felicity Jones, Atlanta Bridget Johnson, and Fala Chen. Each, in her own way, turned the carpet’s scarlet glow into an extension of her artistry and presence.

There’s something timeless and irresistible about a woman in red — especially under the lights of a red carpet already glowing in that same shade. At the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF50), the connection between colour and confidence was on full display. From bold, contemporary designs to refined, understated styles, several actresses brought their own interpretation of crimson elegance to the festival, blending sophistication with quiet strength.

Ladies in red at TIFF50
Lessons from behind the lens: My TIFF50 encounter with Angelina Jolie
Lessons from behind the lens: My TIFF50 encounter with Angelina Jolie

The red carpet may look glamorous from the outside, but for those of us behind the lens, it often feels like a full-contact sport. You’re crammed shoulder-to-shoulder with photographers from all over the world, shouting names into the air, elbows up, cameras firing at machine-gun speed. In those few seconds of chaos, you hope for serendipity—a pose, a glance, a fleeting gesture—that crystallizes into the shot.

Lessons from behind the lens: My TIFF50 encounter with Angelina Jolie
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