All festivalgoers are invited to enjoy live music in the Outdoor Quad, curated in partnership with Canada Music Incubator Miriyam Wilson, Steelpan Percussionist, will be playing at the following times: 12:30 PM – 1 PM 1:30 PM – 2 PM 3:30 PM – 4 PM Mariyam Wilson was born in Trinidad, grew up […]
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All festivalgoers are invited to enjoy live music in the Outdoor Quad, curated in partnership with Canada Music Incubator Emily Misura, Violinist, will be playing at the following times: 11:30 AM – 12 PM 1 PM – 1:30 PM 2:30 PM – 3 PM Emily Misura has been performing professionally for almost twenty […]
Why do writers write and what keeps them writing? Join Tom Ryan, Jonathan Whitelaw, Eva Jurczyk in conversation with Steven Beattie as they discuss the writers and books that inspire them, the tropes they love (or loathe), the culture and creative quirks that keep them going with inspiration- and perhaps a little procrastination. An informal […]
Visit the Board Game Lounge throughout the festival to recharge between investigations and connect with fellow mystery lovers. Gather around to learn a new game, from lighthearted fun to strategic challenges that will put your deduction skills to the test. Or unwind with colouring sheets and jigsaw puzzles if you’re looking for a quiet moment […]
Learn from Dr. Christina Lamparter on how forensic toxicologists use waste-water sampling for drug use determination in general populations. Dr. Christina Lamparter is an Assistant Professor and Forensic Toxicologist within the Institute of Forensic Science at the University of Toronto Mississauga. After obtaining a M.Sc. in Biochemistry and Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology at Queen’s […]
It all begins at 6:10 a.m. on a Friday morning when Glen Brebeuf calls demanding answers. He had reported his former lover, Elizabeth MacDonald, missing the previous day and Detective Mike O’Shea finds himself cleaning up the mess some rookie had made of the initial call. Within hours, Mike takes over the investigation and is […]
Hannelore Cayre is an award-winning French novelist, screenwriter, and director, and a practicing criminal lawyer. Her works include Legal Aid, Masterpieces, and Like It Is in the Movies. She has directed several short films and the adaptation of Commis d’office (Legal Aid) is her first feature-length film. Cayre lives in Paris. Bio: ECW Press Hannelore […]
Stig Abell believes that discovering a crime fiction series to enjoy is one of the great pleasures in life. His first novel, Death Under A Little Sky, introduced Jake Jackson and his attempt to get away from his former life in the beautiful area around Little Sky, which was followed by his second, third and […]
Have no fear, these detectives are on the case. Join Maureen Jennings and Desmond P. Ryan as they discuss the art of the detective and how the genre has changed. In Jennings March Roars, private investigator Charlotte Frayne uncovers interconnected injustices across class lines while investigating two thefts. Ryan’s Mike O’Shea returns in Man at […]
Some traps are built from the best intentions. In Good Guys, Sharon Bala‘s razor-sharp moral thriller, a publicist’s desperate bid to save a beloved charity unravels into scandal, exposing a crime hiding in plain sight and forcing her to reckon with everything she chose not to see. In Mother Is Watching, bestselling author Karma Brown […]
Novelist and biographer, Nicholas Shakespeare’s life and career has been entwined with the world and words of Graham Greene. He first encountered Greene the novelist at sixteen, reading The Honorary Consul in Argentina where his diplomat father’s career unnervingly mirrored Greene’s novels. He met Greene the novelist five years later, the first of several meetings […]
Two masters of atmospheric crime fiction come together for a compelling conversation on place, violence, and the human psyche. Johana Gustawsson and Kevin Hardcastle discuss their novels Scars of Silence and County Road Six, and explore the rural landscapes and buried secrets that shape their haunting novels. From isolation and brutality to resilience and survival, […]
A gentle, accessible yoga session at the start of each festival day that’s designed as a calm counterpoint to a programme filled with murder, mystery and moral complexity. No prior experience in yoga is necessary. Bring your own yoga mat if you have one. This event is included in the pass with registration. Signup will […]
Maureen Jennings will share tips for creating a top notch book, by getting your beginning compelling and your ending satisfying. (And of course there’s the middle). TIFA’s Creative Writing Masterclasses offer the opportunity to learn how to craft compelling stories and bring captivating characters to life through hands-on lessons from acclaimed authors and industry experts. […]
Great crime stories are driven by character, motive and secrets but getting started can be the hardest part. In this playful, hands-on workshop, Tarot cards are used as a creative tool to unlock ideas and build compelling crime scenarios. Drawing just three cards, you’ll generate a detective, a crime, and a hidden truth – the […]
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Why do we have fingerprints? Where do they go once collected? Do twins have the same prints as each other? Join Murray Clayton, the Forensic Science Program Officer from the University of Toronto, for an exploration of fingerprint identification, and discover some of the different techniques investigators use not only […]
Join case-active forensic anthropologist Gregory Grace-Alcock, as she details the day-to-day tasks of missing person searches and recovery, as well as the methods and techniques used to give an individual their identity back after death. From trauma to taphonomy, participants will be able to engage with the professionals who ensure professional recovery and ethical treatment […]
Doug Johnstone will demonstrate all the ruthless editing skills you need to produce stories that grip readers from start to finish. Over 90 minutes, Johnstone will share the self-editing secrets necessary to making you a concise and effective writer. TIFA’s Creative Writing Masterclasses offer the opportunity to learn how to craft compelling stories and bring […]
Have you thought of writing a novel but found the prospect too daunting? Have you written novels but are eager to explore a more streamlined approach? Not sure where to start? Look no further! In her presentation HOW TO EAT AN ELEPHANT…AND OTHER PLOTTING ADVICE internationally bestselling thriller author Hannah Mary McKinnon will break down […]
“There are three sides to every story: Your side, my side, and the truth.” Robert Evans Reality is a matter of perspective. In this class lead by Robyn Harding, you’ll discuss the various options for writing from multiple points of view (POVs) and explore how the use of POV shapes the story. From creating twists, […]
