THE SKY CRAWLERS will be screening in the Visions section. Visions focuses on the innovative. It spotlights work that challenges our notion of mainstream cinema and explores new territory. Featuring unusual approaches to storytelling, experimental filmmaking techniques and new technologies, Visions is an exciting programme featuring the work of brazen newcomers and veteran filmmakers alike, pushing the boundaries of contemporary cinema.

With around 300 works selected every year from more than 4000 submissions and an annual attendance exceeding 300,000, Toronto International Film Festival ranks among the most prestigious international film festivals in the world.

The screening in Toronto marks the THE SKY CRAWLERS' North American premiere. The movie has also been selected in competition for the 65th Venice film Festival.

For further information, please check the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival official website:
http://www.tiff08.ca/default.aspx/

About Production I.G.
Established by Mitsuhisa Ishikawa in 1987, Production I.G is one of the world's leading animation studios. With its cutting-edge works, such as "Ghost in the Shell" (1995), "Jin-Roh" (2000), "Blood: The Last Vampire" (2000), "Kill Bill: Vol. 1" (animation segment, 2003) and "Innocence" (2004), I.G has gained high reputation around the globe, inspiring
Hollywood creators such as James Cameron, Quentin Tarantino and the Wachowski brothers.

Official Website: http://www.production-ig.com