From Toronto to the Dolby: 8 Best Picture Winners that Premiered at TIFF

All the evidence you need to know that Toronto is where Oscar dreams come to life

"The Hurt Locker" (2008)

The world premiere took place in Venice, but Kathryn Bigelow‘s “The Hurt Locker” kickstarted its Oscar run in Toronto where it had its North American premiere and was picked up by Summit Entertainment in 2008. A year later the film was rewarded with six Academy awards.

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