Since its inception in 1996, Mitch has been involved in what has been called by director Quentin Tarantino, "the most important and prestigious genre film festival on this planet". Mitch is the director of international selection for and the co-director of the world renowned Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, Canada.Held every summer, the Fantasia International Film Festival attracts more than 100,000 spectators, as well as guests from the world of film from all over the planet. Screenings include feature length and short films, from documentary to animation, and everything in between.