A Canadian cinephile will attempt to set a world record at this year's Toronto International Film Festival by watching 80 movies in 11 days – even if it breaks his concession stand budget.
Eric Tisch of Reel Canada, who is attempting a world record for most films watched at a film festival this TIFF, sits in an auditorium at the Scotiabank Theatre, in Toronto, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. A Canadian cinephile will attempt to set a world record at this year's Toronto International Film Festival by watching 80 movies in 11 days – even if it breaks his concession stand budget.
His role at the non-profit organization that screens Canadian films in schools allows him to attend press and industry screenings at TIFF, and he's using that to his advantage in his quest. His employer also gave him the greenlight to focus on the world record attempt over the course of the festival.
Tisch said he was able to catch 63 movies, including every Canadian film, at last year’s edition of TIFF and he figured attempting a world record for most films watched at a festival was the next logical step. Guinness also requires a detailed logbook of Tisch's record attempt, movie tickets, photo and video evidence, as well as witness statements from each screening.
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