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Fairmont Turns Cinematic Moments Into Memories With a New Generation of Filmmakers
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is delighted to introduce the event series, comprised of pop-up events and a retrospective photo exhibit officially premiering at Fairmont Royal York during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and later traveling to London and Shanghai ; and a partnership with film director and screenwriter Gia Coppola in the new role of Film Ambassador and Curator for Fairmont Loves Film. To celebrate this exciting program, Fairmont has also partnered with TIFF as the Official Gala Program Sponsor throughout the duration of the world-renowned festival.
Ms. Coppola, who is known for her exceptional films including which she wrote and directed, got her start making short films for a friend's fashion label. She is also a fine art and fashion photographer, and has worked with labels such as Opening Ceremony, Zac Posen and Gucci. Gia grew up on film sets, often experiencing memorable moments in Fairmont hotels while traveling.
To celebrate the launch of Fairmont Loves Film, another young artist, Cuba Tornado Scott, has created a short film exploring Fairmont's historic connections to the world of cinema and the attachment to the brand's legendary hotels. Like Ms. Coppola, Ms. Scott heralds a new generation in the film world, as a descendent of her grandfather, director Ridley Scott ; her uncle, director Tony Scott and her parents: music video director Jake Scott and producer Rhea Scott .
said Sharon Cohen , Vice President, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
In the video created by Ms. Scott, the audience is introduced to the Fairmont Loves Film project through the lens of a woman whose vivid memories revive the spirit of cinema within Fairmont. The creation of cinema and Fairmont become inescapably intertwined, the sense of luxurious comfort and whimsical wonder connect through a narrative arc between the contemporary and the classic. The film delivers a sense of curiosity and longing to know more about the experiences these characters had within the walls of Fairmont hotels, and builds a desire to witness new versions of those experiences.
said Gia Coppola .
Added Xavier Louyot, Senior Vice President, Brand Content , Fairmont and AccorHotels Luxury Brands,
Images and video from these films, along with several others, will be showcased in a special Fairmont Loves Film visual exhibit beginning in early September at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto and later this year at The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel in London and at Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel in early 2019. In addition to the exhibitions, Fairmont will also host a special pop up event at Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall, home of world cinematic premieres and gala programs during TIFF, running from September 6 - September 16, 2018 .
continued Ms. Cohen.
Some of Fairmont's most famous film credits go to the following camera-ready hotels:
Not only is the hotel is one of the hottest shooting venues in
Toronto - it hosts nearly 20 film projects each year - but it is the only hotel in the city to employ a full-time Film Concierge, who is also involved in the planning and organization of select galas for the
Toronto International Film Festival. The movie (2005), a three-time Oscar-nominee starring
Russell Crowe , was filmed on location here, as was starring
Kevin Costner , Idris Elba and
Jessica Chastain . Directed by Academy Award-winner
Aaron Sorkin , the hotel provided numerous locations for the film and crew, including a room modelled in the style of , where
Molly Bloom , the real-life woman who inspired the movie, would set her poker games. A further sampling of Fairmont Royal York's casting sheet includes:
It was at The Savoy where Vivien Leigh met future husband
Laurence Olivier , where
Elizabeth Taylor spent her honeymoon with Nicky Hilton , and where
Charlie Chaplin returned to his homeland. It has also been a favorite filming spot for movies such as ; ; and What's more, the hotel is also known to host numerous stars attending the annual British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards.
The famous Jazz Bar at Fairmont Peace Hotel and its legendary Old Jazz Band were captured in a documentary film by German producer
Uli Gaulke called 'As Time Goes By' which premiered in the
Toronto and Shanghai International Film Festivals in
June 2013 . Other films shot on location in the art deco styled interiors of the hotel include: and
Ever since Alfred Hitchcock chose to shoot his favorite
San Francisco hotel for his classic film (1958), starring
Jimmy Stewart , Fairmont San Francisco has become a silver screen icon. The classic Hitchcock thriller established the hotel's appeal as a film location and it went onto star in films such as and but one of its most memorable movie close ups was when
Sean Connery demanded a luxe suite at the property in More recently, the hotel had a featuring role in ) with
Roberto De Niro , Anne Hathaway and
Rene Russo .
Cary Grant and Alfred Hitchcock were onsite at
New York's Grand Dame, The Plaza, to film key parts of the 1959 classic - the first time a crew, director and cast assembled onsite to make a picture. Before then, movies were shot almost entirely on Hollywood soundstages and rarely on location. The Plaza has provided the location for other motion pictures as well, including Francis Ford Coppola's film starring
Richard Gere , Diane Lane and Gregory Hines; and many more.
No hotel is more famous for the Hollywood wedding than
Fairmont Copley Plaza . In one year the location was the shoot for two movie weddings - and - starring Kate Hudson and
Anne Hathaway . In Bride Wars, the Boston ballroom stood in for The Plaza in
New York - the ballrooms are quite similar and were designed by the same architect. Other movies filmed on location here include: and
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where occasions are celebrated and history is made. Landmark hotels with unrivalled presence, authentic experiences and unforgettable moments have attracted visitors to Fairmont and its destinations since 1907. The Plaza in
New York City , The Savoy in
London , Fairmont San Francisco , Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Peace Hotel in
Shanghai are but a few of these iconic luxury hotels, forever linked to the special places where they reside. Famous for its engaging service, grand public spaces, locally inspired cuisine and celebrated bars and lounges, Fairmont promises a special brand of thoughtful luxury that will be remembered long after any visit. With a worldwide portfolio of more than 75 hotels, Fairmont also takes great pride in its deep community roots and leadership in sustainability. Fairmont is part of AccorHotels, a world-leading travel and lifestyle group which invites travelers to feel welcome at more than 4,500 hotels, resorts and residences, along with some 10,000 of the finest private homes around the globe.
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