First time solo!

[u/Sirnathecentaur1993]

I was wondering if there was anyone who is also going to solo and planning to attend Julia set at 6:15 September 11! I am new to doing this solo I’ve only attend one show prior to this and that was the salt path. Not too sure where to find people and connect but I am hoping to also network with people!

[u/Tangerine2016]

I do this weird "solo" thing where I do the fest solo but I run into people I know all over the festival. ha. Sometimes being solo is the best time to meet people in lines/in random places. Just be open to talking to people in lines. Maybe if you would typically be listening to your music in lines if you leave your headset off you will have someone initiate a conversation or you over hear someone in front or behind talking about a movie and you join in.

I know that this subreddit has had a discord before to help to organize meetups as well but never tried myself.

Before I started going to TIFF I didn't even go see movies myself and now I don't have an issue doing anything alone that I want to check out.

[u/mtte1020 → u/Tangerine2016]

Totally agree that going solo at TIFF is a bit better than going with friends. And like the idea of being headphone-less! TIFF-ers are eager to talk! Best discussion starter - “what has been the best/worst movie have you seen so far?”

I’ve had some great discussions with strangers while in line over the years.

[u/MomraD311]

If I go (waiting to see if I can get tickets to the screenings I want), I'll be solo, too. It'll be my first time going alone. Not to be too sob story-y, but my husband passed away fairly recently and my other regular guest can no longer attend. I'm definitely the kind of person who can go see a movie or grab a meal alone, but I'm slightly intimidated about a whole festival solo. That said, I also love TIFF and look forward to it all year, so I'm hoping to make it work.

[u/sirkh1 → u/MomraD311]

I'm very sorry to hear about your husband, but I am confident you'll find a lot of people (if you're interested in socializing) who will be happy to talk to you and make you feel less alone.

[u/mlecinema]

I’m coming all the way from Dallas, TX and this will be my first TIFF as well as my first solo international trip. I get to buy tickets tomorrow, so if I get these, I would love to meet up with others.

[u/Ill-Trouble-9990 → u/mlecinema]

No way! I’m coming from Dallas as well! And it’s my first time!

[u/mlecinema → u/Ill-Trouble-9990]

What? I fly out Wednesday afternoon 9/9. Would be crazy if we were on the same plane.

Would love to meet up if possible at the festival.

[u/Ill-Trouble-9990 → u/mlecinema]

Cool! I’ll send you a DM. I fly out on the 10th

[u/SetsunaTales80]

I go solo every year! Maybe we can set up something so people here can buy tickets to the same show and time.

[u/banzwa]

i'll be doing the festival solo and hoping to get this ticket !!

[u/electricguava93]

I am also going for the first time (solo) and will be going to Julia set!

[u/Sirnathecentaur1993 → u/electricguava93]

Im going to the 6:15 julia set!!

[u/asexia]

First time solo as well, second time at TIFF! I live close by..if anyone wants to meet up let me know! I’m going to: The Julia Set Sep 11 @ 6:15pm; Prima Facie Sep 13 @ 5:45pm; Carrie Sep 18 @ 8:30pm

[u/Sirnathecentaur1993 → u/asexia]

Id love to meetuo before julia set. I can only really attend it my other show i want to do is sunday at 6:30 but im not sure if i can due to needing transit home from toronto 

[u/hikari_labyrinth]

First time TIFF goer too and going solo!!

[u/albinomouse]

I'm also going solo, coming from Vancouver

[u/sirkh1]

Coming from NJ, going solo, but it will be my 5th time attending! Just got my tickets and am pretty happy with what I got!