The first Fantasy Worldwide International Film Festival was launched this Friday in Toronto to celebrate 31 films from the world of magic and sci-fi.

Running for three days until Sunday, the festival is showcasing all of its movies at the Bloor Cinema.

Film highlights include Lord of the Brush, the tale of artist John Howe, who helped bring Peter Jackson?s The Lord of the Rings to the big screen; and Moongirl, the latest animation from Henry Selick, the director behind The Nightmare Before Christmas and James and the Peach.

Organizers have attempted to provide a broad range of material, from low-budget creations to high-budget flicks, and from silly spoofs to thought-provoking commentaries.

The Bloor Cinema reportedly received ticket inquiries from filmmakers and audience members in Canada, the U.S., and overseas.






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