Special Guests
An evening with.
Patrick Dempsey takes the TIFF Lightbox stage at 6:30 PM for the in-conversation. Ornella Muti makes a special on-stage appearance during the evening, then joins for the 8:00 PM Closing Gala Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton.
Guest of Honour · In Conversation
Patrick Dempsey.
Patrick Dempsey joins ICFF as Guest of Honour at this year's Closing Gala on July 17. Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated and beloved worldwide for his iconic role in Grey's Anatomy, he has built a career spanning Can't Buy Me Love, Enchanted, Ferrari, Dexter: Original Sin, and his new hit series Memory of a Killer.
Off-screen he has claimed podium finishes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 24 Hours of Daytona with his own Dempsey-Proton Racing team. He is also the founder of The Dempsey Center, a non-profit providing free support to individuals and families impacted by cancer.
On stage 6:30 PM · TIFF Lightbox at table 8:00 PM · Ritz-Carlton
Special Guest · On-Stage Appearance + Dinner
Ornella Muti.
One of Italy's most celebrated and internationally acclaimed actresses, Ornella Muti has captivated audiences for over five decades with an extraordinary career spanning more than 100 film and television productions. Renowned for her performances in classics such as The Most Beautiful Wife, Romanzo Popolare, Flash Gordon, and The Taming of the Scoundrel, she has worked alongside some of the world's most respected directors and actors.
A timeless icon of Italian cinema, Ornella Muti continues to inspire generations through her artistry, elegance, and enduring contribution to film and culture.
Special appearance 6:30 PM · TIFF Lightbox at table 8:00 PM · Ritz-Carlton