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Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
Volkswagen named Official Automotive Partner of TIFF 2025
The all-electric ID. Buzz makes its Canadian festival debut as Volkswagen drives culture and creativity at TIFF's 50th edition AJAX, ON, July 17, 2025 /CNW/ - Volkswagen Canada is proud to announce a new partnership that will see Volkswagen join TIFF 2025 as the Official Automotive Partner. As the Festival celebrates its milestone 50th edition, Volkswagen will play a visible and integrated role throughout, building on its deep roots in film and its commitment to driving progress through innovation, both on the streets and screens of Toronto. Recognized as one of the world's most influential film festivals and a defining moment on Canada's cultural calendar, TIFF offers the perfect stage for Volkswagen to step into the spotlight. This year, the brand will show up in a bold, meaningful way across the Festival's biggest moments, helping shape the experience for talent, guests and audiences alike. At the heart of the partnership is the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, making its Canadian festival debut. Fully electric and full of character, the ID. Buzz carries forward the legacy of the beloved VW Microbus, famous for appearances in fan-favourite films like Little Miss Sunshine, while redefining what mobility looks and feels like today. "Volkswagen has always had a place in film history. Our vehicles have appeared on screen for decades, becoming icons in their own right. Partnering with TIFF allows us to celebrate that legacy while looking ahead to the future of mobility," said Edgar Estrada, President, Volkswagen Canada. "The ID. Buzz represents everything this moment stands for: reinvention, creativity and connection. We're proud to bring it to life at one of Canada's most influential cultural events." Volkswagen's presence at TIFF 2025 will be seen and felt across the Festival, creating moments that blend mobility, culture and creativity. In the lead up to TIFF, the brand is launching Buzzcodes, a national social activation challenging Canadians to spot Volkswagen vehicles in film and television over the decades, and share them on social using #Buzzcode – everything from the all-electric ID. Buzz to the classic Microbus and any other Volkswagen model. Participants will have the chance to win an exclusive TIFF opening night experience for two. Throughout the Festival, a fleet of all-electric ID. Buzz vehicles will serve as a bold and unmistakable presence across the city, transporting talent and guests while turning heads and reinforcing Volkswagen's role as a symbol of progress and design. Beyond the streets, Volkswagen will show up in immersive ways across red carpets, venues and exciting moments, reinforcing its position not just as a transportation partner, but as a driver of culture and conversation. To follow Volkswagen's journey at TIFF, visit or @VWCanada on major social platforms. About Volkswagen Canada Founded in 1952, Volkswagen Canada is headquartered in Ajax, Ontario. It is the largest volume European automotive nameplate in Canada, and sells the Golf GTI, Golf R, Jetta, I.D. 4, I.D. Buzz, Taos, Tiguan, Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport through 150 independent Canadian Dealers. It forms part of Volkswagen Group Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and is Europe's largest automaker.
Web Release
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Web Release
Film Volt Group To Champions Human-Centric Storytelling at TIFF 2025 with Bold Slate of Projects
UK-Canadian production and distribution company Film Volt Group is making headlines with a powerful new slate of content that places authentic storytelling at the heart of its mission. Led by CEO and Founder Mark Busby, Film Volt Group is showcasing a collection of bold, socially resonant titles including the highly anticipated feature film Daring Greatly and the ground-breaking documentary series Beyond Bionics. These projects signal a return to purposeful filmmaking in an industry increasingly dominated by algorithms and spectacle. 'We've spent the past 18 months developing stories that matter stories that don't just entertain, but resonate,' said Busby. 'Audiences are hungry for truth, for human connection, and for stories that reflect the world around them. That's what we're bringing to Tiff in September.' Daring Greatly: A True Crime Drama That Dares to Go Deeper At the centre of the Cannes slate is Daring Greatly, a true-crime psychological thriller based on real events in Toronto's LGBTQ+ community. Written by British screenwriter Julie Ann White, the film is a gripping, emotional journey that exposes institutional failures while celebrating resilience and the fight for justice. Set for full pre-production later this year, Daring Greatly is part of Film Volt Group's UK-Canada co-production initiative and has already drawn early interest from distributors in North America and Europe. Casting announcements are expected in the coming months, with a launch event planned for TIFF 2025. Beyond Bionics: A Global Documentary with a Human Pulse Film Volt Group is also unveiling Beyond Bionics, an international documentary series exploring the use of prosthetics in war zones and under-resourced communities. With filming taking place in Ukraine, Canada, and parts of Asia, the project is being produced in collaboration with medical NGOs and military veteran organizations. Through personal stories of trauma, recovery, and innovation, Beyond Bionics offers a visceral look at how technology and humanity intersect and how resilience transcends borders. A Mission-Driven Slate Backed by Data All Film Volt Group titles are evaluated using its proprietary Sabre Analytics™ system a forecasting and data modelling tool that assesses audience trends, emotional engagement, and market alignment. Early data shows that purpose-driven films and series with social impact themes have experienced a 42% spike in engagement across AVOD and SVOD platforms over the past year. This data-led strategy is already proving effective, with several Film Volt titles securing international broadcast discussions ahead of TIFF 2025. Partnerships, Platforms, and Global Growth Film Volt Group is actively pursuing co-production, distribution, and financing partnerships for its 2025–2026 slate across the UK, Canada, Australia, the U.S., and beyond. With the launch of new operations in Toronto and a planned studio division in Australia (2025/26), the company is scaling up to meet global demand for meaningful, diverse storytelling. We're building bridges not just between countries, but between creators and audiences,' said Busby. 'From neurodivergent filmmakers to veterans-turned-creatives, our slate reflects the world as it really is.'
Euronews
12-06-2025
- Business
- Euronews
Uzbekistan is leading efforts to reduce emissions in data centers
At the Tashkent International Investment Forum 2025 (TIFF 2025), green tech and AI-ready infrastructure dominated the conversation, and few projects generated as much buzz as Data Volt's push to build the region's first fully sustainable, high-density data centers. 'We're bringing in the latest technology, especially in cooling', said Rajit Nanda, CEO of Data Volt, outlining how the company is rethinking the fundamentals of digital infrastructure. 'These facilities aren't just built for today – they're built for where AI is heading'. Data Volt's model is deceptively simple: use solar by day, wind by night, and store the rest in powerful battery systems that keep operations running around the clock. What makes it revolutionary is the scale, and the context. 'If we don't start building sustainable data centers now, the industry's carbon footprint could rival that of aviation within a decade', warned Nanda. Data Volt isn't waiting. It has already launched a pilot project worth €185 million in Tashkent's IT Park. Larger facilities are in the pipeline, including a new site in the ancient city of Bukhara expected to attract €2.8 billion, and a third project in New Tashkent, a futuristic smart city being built from the ground up. Altogether, the company plans to invest over €4.6 billion in Uzbekistan over the next five years. What sets Data Volt apart is not just its green credentials, it's how the company is preparing for the next wave of AI. Traditional data centers in the region operate at roughly 10 kilowatts per rack. Data Volt's current designs push that to 100 kilowatts, and upcoming projects aim to reach densities of 1,000 kilowatts per rack – capable of supporting the heaviest AI workloads. 'The world is running out of computer power,' said Nanda. 'As AI becomes part of everyday life, we want to make sure people don't experience buffering or lag like we did in the early days of the internet'. Uzbekistan's digital transformation keeps on surprising many investors. With an action plan full of reforms, a young and tech-savvy population, and increasing openness to foreign investment, the country is fast becoming a testbed for innovation. 'Uzbekistan is transforming', Nanda admitted. 'The local talent pool, especially in energy and digital, makes it a natural candidate to lead the region's digital revolution'. And while the projects are rooted in Central Asia, the vision is global. Data Volt's infrastructure is being designed to serve the world's growing appetite for real-time AI, green computers, and scalable, sustainable tech solutions. The digital future is coming faster than expected. The challenge is building the infrastructure to support it without breaking the planet. At TIIF 2025, one thing was clear: that work has already begun.
