The verdict is in. The reckoning is coming.

Exclusively in Movie Theatres
October 9th, 2026

Genre:
Dramatic Thriller

Synopsis:
Inspired by true events and the whistleblower who started the social media reckoning we’re seeing play out today, this Aaron Sorkin original screenplay is a companion piece to the hit film The Social Network and a true David and Goliath story. Frances Haugen (Madison), a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz (White), a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network’s most guarded secrets.

Written and Directed by:
Aaron Sorkin

Produced by:
Todd Black, p.g.a.
Peter Rice, p.g.a.
Stuart Besser, p.g.a.
Aaron Sorkin, p.g.a

Executive Producers:
Lauren Lohman
Roger McNamee
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein
Broderick Johnson
Andrew A. Kosove

Cast:
Mikey Madison
Jeremy Allen White
Wunmi Mosaku
Betty Gilpin
Billy Magnussen
with Bill Burr
and Jeremy Strong

#TheSocialReckoning

Brad Pitt’s return as Cliff Booth – directed by David Fincher and from a screenplay by Quentin Tarantino – has confirmed the official title of “THE FURTHER MIS-ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH.” The film will debut for a two-week exclusive engagement in IMAX Theaters globally November 25, 2026 before debuting on Netflix December 23, 2026

LOGLINE: Brad Pitt returns to his Academy Award-winning role as Cliff Booth, only this time it’s 1977 and it’s a very different Hollywood. Directed by David Fincher from a screenplay by Quentin Tarantino, the film also stars Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Peter Weller.

DIRECTOR: David Fincher
WRITTEN BY: Quentin Tarantino
CAST: Brad Pitt, Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Peter Weller, Matt Groove, JB Tadena, Corey Fogelmanis, Karren Karagulian.
PRODUCED BY: Ceán Chaffin, Brad Pitt
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Erik Messerschmidt, ASC
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: Donald Graham Burt
EDITED BY: Kirk Baxter, ACE
COSTUME DESIGNER: Trish Summerville
CASTING BY: Laray Mayfield
SOUND DESIGNER: Ren Klyce
STUNT COORDINATOR: Dave Macomber

As the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) returns, RBC is marking its 19-year legacy as major partner with a line-up of festival-favourite activations and events designed to celebrate the ideas that shape culture, transform perspectives and connect communities.

RBC House continues to be the leading destination for film and industry parties throughout the festival, and will host events featuring some of the festival’s most anticipated premieres. Located at Petros82 restaurant in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District, the space will also feature the Los Angeles Times Studio presented by RBC for its fifth year, offering a dedicated space to capture video interviews, photo portraits and compelling content with some of the biggest names at TIFF.

The RBC Red Carpet Gallery is back as one of the most coveted spots for celebrity spotting during TIFF, putting film fans front and centre on the red carpet. Located at David Pecaut Square (215 King Street West, Toronto) along the Roy Thomson Hall red carpet, the activation gives Avion Rewards Elite, Premium and Select members prime access to watch stars step out for their Gala premieres. Guests will receive a swag bag upon arrival (while supplies last), along with a chance to win a grand prize of 25,000 Avion Rewards points and more. Avion Rewards Elite and Premium members can reserve their spot in advance at https://rbctiff.com/ – registration is first-come, first-served and space is limited. Avion Rewards Select members and the general public can join via a same-day rush line, subject to available capacity.

The TIFF Black Excellence Brunch presented by RBC returns for the fourth consecutive year, continuing its legacy of recognizing, honouring and celebrating emerging Canadian talent and inclusivity in film. The gathering provides opportunities to connect, share and collectively grow by bringing together voices from the local and global film community.

For the second year, RBC is proud to be an Official Supporting Partner of the TIFF Tribute Awards Gala, taking place on September 13. A cornerstone of the Festival calendar, the Gala is an annual fundraiser dedicated to advancing TIFF’s year-round programming and its mission of broadening

perspectives through the art of film. The evening honours standout contributors to entertainment – from accomplished actors and directors to emerging creators making their mark on the industry.

Beyond the festival, RBC is a long-standing supporter of creatives, equipping the next generation of talent with the tools, connections and opportunities needed to build lasting careers, while championing greater inclusivity and prosperity in communities across the country. Through RBC’s ongoing collaboration with TIFF, the Share Her Journey Initiative has opened meaningful doors for women creators in screen-based storytelling, closing gaps at the production and industry-access level through more deliberate infrastructure for visibility, mentorship and career advancement.

About RBC

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 101,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 19 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.‎

We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/peopleandplanet.

TIFF today revealed the remaining 2026 award categories, jury members, and prizes that will honour the year’s most exceptional cinematic works. In addition to juried prizes across Canadian feature films, FIPRESCI, NETPAC, and Short Cuts award categories, Festival audiences will once again cast their votes to determine the winners of the iconic People’s Choice Awards, presented by Rogers. Unfolding during a landmark year for the Platform Prize, all awards will be announced during an in-person press conference and livestreamed globally on the morning of Sunday, September 20, the final day of the Festival.

Launched in 1978, TIFF’s People’s Choice Award highlights the pivotal role the TIFF audience plays in signalling awards season. Over nearly five decades, films such as Chariots of Fire, The Princess Bride, and Slumdog Millionaire have shown how audience enthusiasm at the Festival has served as an Oscars bellwether. Most recently, Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet saw Jessie Buckley win Best Actress at the 2026 Academy Awards.

The four audience‑voted awards are the People’s Choice Award, the People’s Choice Documentary Award, the People’s Choice Midnight Madness Award, and the International People’s Choice Award. All feature films and series in TIFF’s Official Selection are eligible.

2026 Best Canadian Discovery and Best Canadian Feature Film Awards

The Best Canadian Discovery Award celebrates works of emerging filmmakers who contribute to enriching the Canadian film landscape. All Canadian first or second feature films in Official Selection are eligible for this award. The winner will receive a cash prize of $10,000 CAD. Last year’s winner was Sophy Romvari’s Blue Heron.

Jury

Zarrar Kahn is a Canadian-Pakistani writer, director, and producer whose debut film In Flames (TIFF ’23) was Pakistan’s entry for the 2024 Academy Awards, a New York Times Critic’s Pick, and premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Caméra d’Or. Based in Toronto, his sophomore film, Suffering Is Optional, is slated for a 2028 release.

Justine Pimlott is a Peabody Award–winning producer most recently honoured with the Rogers-Doc Luminary Award, recognizing over 30 years of creative excellence and dedication to strengthening the industry. Pimlott has produced more than 40 features and shorts, including the award-winning films Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story (Canada’s Top Ten, TIFF ’24) and Parade: Queer Acts of Love and Resistance (2025).

Sophy Romvari is a Canadian-Hungarian filmmaker based in Toronto. Since 2015, her critically acclaimed short films have screened at festivals internationally. A collection of her short films is currently available on the Criterion Channel, as well as select films on MUBI and The New Yorker. Her debut feature, Blue Heron, won the Swatch First Feature Award at Locarno and the Best Canadian Discovery Award at TIFF ’25.

The Best Canadian Feature Film Award honours the unique craft and storytelling in Canadian cinema. All Canadian feature films in Official Selection — excluding first or second features — will be considered for the award. The winning filmmaker will receive a $10,000 CAD cash prize. Last year’s prize went to Zacharias Kunuk’s Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband).

Jury

Hubert Davis is one of Canada’s leading documentary directors, known for work defined by emotional honesty, visual craft, and cultural depth. Davis’ impact has been widely recognized: he was named one of the Visionary Directors on ADWEEK’s 2022 Creative 100 list, and he was the first Black Canadian nominated for an Oscar in 2005.

Deepa Mehta is an Indo-Canadian Oscar-nominated filmmaker whose work is internationally renowned. Her emotionally resonant films include the Elemental Trilogy: Fire (TIFF ’96), Earth (TIFF ’98), and Water (TIFF ’05), an Oscar nominee for Best International Feature Film; Midnight’s Children (TIFF ’12); and Canadian Screen Award winner Funny Boy. Her most recent film, I Am Sirat, premiered at TIFF ’23. Mehta is an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Christina Rogers is Director of Original Film at Netflix, where she oversees a slate of Original Films that has become a mainstay of the service’s romantic comedy and holiday programming. Over her decade at Netflix, she also oversaw Independent Film Licensing. Prior to Netflix, Rogers was Head of Sales at Magnolia Pictures, and Head of Sales at the National Film Board of Canada.

2026 FIPRESCI Prize

The FIPRESCI Prize is presented by an international jury selected by the International Federation of Film Critics. Founded in 1925, the Federation awards the prize at international film festivals to promote film art and to encourage new and young cinema. Last year’s FIPRESCI Prize went to Lucía Aleñar Iglesias’ Forastera. The jury will award the Prize of International Critics, dedicated to emerging filmmakers, to a debut feature film having its World Premiere in TIFF’s Discovery programme.

Jury

Pragya Mishra, a seasoned writer and columnist, has been penning a weekly column while covering leading international film festivals for the past 14 years. She is from India and based in the UK. She writes in Hindi, blends insightful film criticism with cultural commentary, and offers readers a nuanced perspective on global cinema, emerging voices, and the ever-evolving landscape of the film industry.

Cătălin Olaru has been a film critic since 2009. His roles include Artistic Director of Taifas Film Festival (from 2023), European Film Festival (from 2022), Divan Film Festival (2017–2018), and HipTrip Travel Film Festival (2016–2018). His selected juries include goEast Wiesbaden (FIPRESCI Jury, 2024), the Golden Globes (2022), Romania’s Oscars committee (2020–2022), Warsaw Film Festival (FIPRESCI Jury, 2020), and Locarno Film Festival (FIPRESCI Jury, 2017).

Savina Petkova (PhD) is a Bulgarian film critic and programmer based in London. She works in various capacities at film festivals such as Locarno and the Cambridge Film Festival. Petkova is a member of the London Critics’ Circle, FIPRESCI, and the European Film Academy. Her writing bylines include The Guardian, Sight and Sound, Cineuropa, Reverse Shot, and Variety.

Enoe Lopes Pontes (PhD) is a member of ABRACCINE, FIPRESCI, and the Brazilian Film Academy, and was a voting member for the Golden Globes for five years. She coordinates the Critics’ Lab at the Brazil African Film Festival (Mostra de Cinemas Africanos) and is the creator and coordinator of the Brazilian School of Criticism and Audiovisual Studies. She works as a PR in the cultural sector, as well as a journalist and film critic for the websites Coisa de Cinéfilo and Aratu On.

Victor Stiff is a Toronto-based entertainment journalist, film critic, and film festival programmer. A member of the Toronto Film Critics Association and a Golden Globe International Voter, he has appeared on ET Canada, Global News, and CBC Radio. His writing has been published in POV Magazine, Exclaim!, Global News, CBR, That Shelf, andThe Playlist.

2026 NETPAC Award

Presented by the Network for the Promotion of Asian Pacific Cinema, the NETPAC Award recognizes films specifically from the Asia-Pacific region. The jury consists of three international community members selected by TIFF and NETPAC, who award the prize to the best Asian film by a first or second-time feature director. Last year’s award went to Jitank Singh Gurjar’s In Search of The Sky (Vimukt).

Jury

Mara Matta (Chairperson) is Associate Professor of South Asian Studies at Sapienza University of Rome. Her work explores cinemas, diasporas, visual cultures, gender, and human rights across South and East Asia, focusing on marginalized communities and independent filmmaking. She is the author of Glimpses of South Asia: Fragments of Love, Hope, Fear and Belonging in South Asian Cinema (Rome, 2026) and a NETPAC jury member since 2006.

Richard Fung is a Trinidad-born artist and writer, and Professor Emeritus at OCAD University. Many of his experimental videos, documentaries, and installations explore connections between Asia, the Caribbean, and Canada, and the intersections of race and queer sexualities. They include Sea in the Blood (TIFF ’00) and Islands (TIFF ’02).

Panagiotis Kotzathanasis is a film critic specializing in Asian cinema and owner of Asian Movie Pulse. A FIPRESCI, Greek Cinema Critics Association, NETPAC, Hellenic Film Academy, and Online Film Critics Association member, he writes for international publications, collaborates with Thessaloniki Cinematheque, contributes to film releases, and served as an Erasmus+ Asian Cinema Education expert.

As previously announced, TIFF through its Platform Prize is one of only six international festivals with a direct pathway to the Oscars. Building on this newly established status, Platform returns with an expanded lineup of 12 films and a five‑member international jury: Pablo Trapero (President), Amma Asante, Sylvia Chang, Luc Déry, and Albert Lee. The winning film will receive $20,000 CAD and, if it is a non‑English‑language film, will be eligible for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.

Also previously announced are the 2026 Short Cuts jurors: Joecar Hanna, Chris Lavis, and Iris Ng, who will determine the Short Cuts Awards for Best Animated Short Film, Best International Short Film, and Best Canadian Short Film.

Awards descriptions including eligibility can be found at tiff.net/awards.

The 51st edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, runs September 10–20, 2026.

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The sixth and final season of Emily in Paris is currently in production in France and will premiere on Netflix on December 24, 2026.

QUOTE FROM CREATOR, DARREN STAR AS TOLD TO TUDUM.COM:

“I wanted the final season to feel like the biggest Emily in Paris experience yet. We went to multiple locations this season, and Greece was somewhere we really wanted to showcase in a spectacular way. That’s part of the fantasy of Europe: you’re always within reach of another extraordinary place, another culture, another adventure. I wanted the audience to have that vicarious experience of traveling right along with Emily.”

ABOUT EMILY IN PARIS

Logline: Stepping into a new era of ambition and romance, Emily faces defining choices that test her ultimate loyalties. But as unexpected career conflicts and shifting relationships force her to reevaluate where her true future lies, she must make one final choice between her career, her heart, and the life she’s built in Paris.

Creator / Executive Producer / Writer: Darren Star

Executive Producers: Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, Andrew Fleming, Alison Brown, Robin Schiff, Grant Sloss, Joe Murphy, Stephen Brown, Ryan McCormick, and Raphaël Benoliel

Returning Cast: Producer Lily Collins (Emily Cooper), Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (Sylvie Grateau), Ashley Park (Mindy Chen), Lucas Bravo (Gabriel), Samuel Arnold (Julien), Bruno Gouery (Luc), William Abadie (Antoine Lambert), Lucien Laviscount (Alfie), Minnie Driver (Princess Jane), Paul Forman (Nico)

Produced by: Paramount Television Studios, Darren Star Productions, and Jax Media

Today, Netflix releases the main trailer of the highly anticipated film based on the beloved series. CALL MY AGENT! THE MOVIE comes to Netflix September 10, 2026.

ABOUT CALL MY AGENT! THE MOVIE

Five years after the agency closed its doors, Andréa is finally ready to direct her first feature film. When her lead actor quits and she falls out with her producer, she joins forces with Noémie—now a successful reality TV producer—believing she can easily manipulate her. But as she faces a complete recasting, on-set disasters, and a legal battle threatening the custody of her daughter, everything begins to unravel. One by one, the former ASK colleagues converge on this high-tension film set. Each arrives with their own role, their ego, and a fair share of old grudges—little do they know what this reunion truly has in store for them.

DIRECTED BY: Emilie Noblet

WRITTEN BY: Fanny Herrero, Lison Daniel

PRODUCED BY: Mediawan – Mon Voisin Productions and Mother Production

WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF: France Télévisions

CAST: Camille Cottin, Laure Calamy, Thibault de Montalembert, Grégory Montel, Nicolas Maury, Fanny Sidney, Liliane Rovère, Laetitia Casta, Vincent Macaigne, Ophélia Kolb, Anne Marivin et Laurent Lafitte

LOFT Entertainment Group and Oak View Group (OVG) today announced the appointment of Jason Carlos as Executive Director of Departure Festival + Conference. Today’s announcement comes as Departure builds on the success of its inaugural 2025 event, and larger 2026 edition presented by TD, and enters its next phase of growth as a wide-ranging festival and conference bringing together leading creators, executives, entrepreneurs and cultural voices from across the creative industries.

As Departure’s Senior Director of Brand, Marketing & Communications, Carlos played an instrumental role in establishing and growing the new event following its launch from the transformation of Canadian Music Week in 2024.

In his new role, Carlos will have overall responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of Departure, including its annual Festival + Conference. He will report directly to Jackie Dean, who was recently appointed as President & CEO of LOFT Entertainment Group.

“Jason has been an integral part of Departure’s evolution and understands both the strength of what we have built and the opportunity ahead,” said Jackie Dean, President & CEO, LOFT Entertainment Group. “His strong client relationships, business acumen and deep understanding of audience development are matched by his energy, ambition and knowledge of the platform. He is exceptionally well positioned to lead Departure into its next phase as we continue building a nationally and internationally significant destination for the creative industries.”

“Departure was created around a simple but ambitious idea: bring together the people and industries shaping the future of entertainment and culture,” said Jason Carlos, Executive Director, Departure Festival + Conference. “We have built a strong foundation in just two years, and I believe we are only beginning to realize what Departure can become. I am ready to lead this next chapter, grow the platform across industries and markets, and create something with lasting cultural and economic impact for Toronto, Canada and the global creative community.”

“Departure has quickly established itself as a strong new platform within Canada’s dynamic entertainment and cultural landscape,” said Tom Pistore, President, OVG Canada. “The opportunity now is to build on that momentum, deepen its reach across industries and establish Departure as one of Canada’s preeminent cultural and music platforms, with growing national and international relevance. Jason understands the vision and the potential of Departure, and OVG is excited to support him and the team as they shape its future.”

Departure significantly expanded its conference programming in 2026, introducing a new series of industry-focused Summits spanning creator culture, live music, sync and sports, alongside the return of Radiodays North America. Highlights included an intimate keynote conversation with Oscar-winning writer-director Maggie Kang, during which Mayor Olivia Chow presented her with the Key to the City; as well as a keynote with acclaimed music supervisor Mary Ramos; a behind-the-scenes look at the music of Heated Rivalry with creator Jacob Tierney, composer Peter Peter and music supervisor Scotty Taylor; a special fireside conversation with Toronto Tempo co-owner Lilly Singh and The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Canada’s Secretary of State for Sport ahead of the team’s inaugural game; and appearances by The Office Movers creators Jermaine and Trevaunn Richards, Late Bloomer creator and star Jasmeet Raina, and leading voices from across the global music, media and creative industries.

An independent economic impact study estimated that over its first two years Departure generated approximately $160 million in industry business transactions, and over $10 million in economic impact to the city of Toronto, while attracting attendees and delegates from across Canada and internationally.

Departure is grateful for the generous support of the Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, the Government of Canada, and Canada’s private radio broadcasters.

Planning is already underway for Departure 2027, with a focus on expanding the Festival + Conference’s programming, partnerships and reach across the creative industries. Additional details will be announced in the coming months.

About Jason Carlos
Jason Carlos is the Executive Director of Departure Festival + Conference.

Previously Departure’s Senior Director of Brand, Marketing & Communications, where he oversaw the full rebrand and repositioning of Canadian Music Week, Jason now leads the organization’s next chapter of growth. He guides strategic and operational evolution, aligning its programming, stakeholders, and creative vision to deliver an experience rooted in innovation, inclusivity, and artistic excellence.

Prior to Departure, he served as Director of Content at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), driving digital transformation and content monetization while architecting historic, industry-first platform partnerships with TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat, Letterboxd, and Twitter. His background in the arts also includes leading audience growth and digital strategy for Soulpepper Theatre Company across its year-round repertory season and 2017 Off-Broadway residency at The Pershing Square Signature Center in New York City.

Jason was named to The Peak’s 2025 Emerging Leaders in Media & Entertainment list, sits on the Marketing Committee for the Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival, and remains a dedicated advocate for sustainable representation in the arts.

About Departure
Departure Festival + Conference is Canada’s gathering place for the people shaping the future of creativity, culture, entertainment and innovation.

Created through a partnership between LOFT Entertainment Group and Oak View Group, Departure represents the evolution of Canadian Music Week, building on more than four decades of industry history while expanding its focus across music, film, television, streaming, AI, sports, technology, business, art and culture.

Based in Toronto, Departure brings together leading artists, creators, entrepreneurs, executives, innovators and cultural thought leaders to forge meaningful connections, accelerate business and explore the ideas transforming the global creative economy.

For more information, visit departureto.com.

As the Bridgerton universe continues to be one of Netflix’s most beloved franchises— amassing 610M views since H1 2023 across its four seasons and the beloved limited prequel series, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story — award-winning producer Shonda Rhimes has extended her creative partnership with Netflix.

Under the new multi-year overall deal, the creative partnership extends with Rhimes, her company Shondaland, and her long standing producing partner Betsy Beers. The extended partnership will give Netflix and Shondaland the opportunity to continue to exclusively produce, stream and distribute TV series, feature films and gaming while continuing merchandise and live events opportunities connected to its IP.

Netflix will also continue to support Shondaland’s inclusion initiatives, such as the Ladder Program, to help train underrepresented below the line creatives.

Quotes:
Shonda Rhimes: “I am excited to extend our relationship with Netflix. For almost a decade, Netflix has provided Shondaland with the autonomy and support to tell our kind of stories—stories that both entertain and reflect diversity and humanity in a way that resonates with audiences around the world. I am so thankful to Ted, Bela and the entire Netflix team for their continued partnership, trust and enthusiasm. Let’s GO!”

Bela Bajaria, Netflix Chief Content Officer: “I am thrilled to extend our partnership with the incomparable Shonda Rhimes. Few creative partnerships have shown what’s possible when a singular vision meets a global stage: stories that become genuine phenomena, shaping fashion, music and culture far beyond the screen. Nearly a decade in, this partnership keeps proving that Shonda’s instincts aren’t just brilliant storytelling — they’re a blueprint for what a hit can become. We couldn’t be prouder to remain the home where Shondaland continues to surprise and entertain audiences around the world.”

Since its 2020 debut, Netflix and Shondaland’s Bridgerton has captivated global audiences, establishing itself as a cultural powerhouse. The franchise’s momentum continues with Season 5, currently in production in London, which shifts the spotlight to the introverted Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) and Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza). This follows the massive success of Season 4, which premiered at #1 on the Global English TV list and reached the Top 10 in 92 countries. The series’ enduring popularity is evident as Seasons 1 and 3 remain staples on the Most Popular list—ranking #7 and #10, respectively—while the acclaimed prequel, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, similarly dominated the Global Top 10. By catering to an underserved romance audience, Bridgerton has ignited global trends across memes, music, books, fashion, décor and more. This influence extends beyond the screen through immersive live experiences—including the Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience, Bridgerton Concerts by Candlelight series and Netflix House locations in Philadelphia and Dallas—and a robust collection of consumer products, cementing its status as a premier global lifestyle brand.

The return of Bridgerton Season 4 delivered a staggering 100 million views, nearly tripling viewing of every earlier season of the beloved franchise (including Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story), when compared to the second half of 2025. Together, the entire Bridgerton franchise brought 180M views in the first half of this year.

Inventing Anna, created by Shonda Rhimes and executive produced by Rhimes and Betsy Beers, became a global phenomenon and one of Netflix’s biggest shows of 2022 — ranking #4 on the Most Popular list, spent 10 consecutive weeks in the Global Top 10 English TV List and hit #1 in over 90 countries tracked.

Additional Shondaland projects with Netflix include the Emmy-nominated The Residence, the screwball murder-mystery starring Uzo Aduba that premiered globally in March 2025, the Emmy-winning documentary Black Barbie which celebrates the momentous impact three Black women at Mattel had on the evolution of the Barbie brand, telling the story of how the first Black Barbie came to be, and Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker, Shondaland’s documentary chronicling legendary choreographer and director Debbie Allen, which premiered on Netflix in November 2020.

ABOUT SHONDA RHIMES
CEO, Shondaland
Shonda Rhimes is an award-winning television creator, producer and author, as well as the CEO of the global media company, Shondaland. She has produced shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, Scandal, How To Get Away with Murder, Bridgerton, Inventing Anna and The Residence. She is a NYC bestselling author for her memoir “Year of Yes.” She is the recipient of a Peabody, has been appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire as well as inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame. She has shifted the entertainment industry’s business model and changed the face of television.

ABOUT SHONDALAND
Shondaland is the global media company founded by award-winning writer and producer Shonda Rhimes. The company fearlessly entertains through storytelling with content for film, streaming, audio, digital and editorial as well as brand partnerships, merchandise and experiences. Shondaland has an exclusive partnership with Netflix where it produces streaming content for the media company, including record-breaking series “Bridgerton” and its spinoff series “Queen Charlotte,” ’’Inventing Anna,” “Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker,” the Emmy-winning documentary “Black Barbie,” “The Residence” and the upcoming Untitled Grey’s Anatomy Spinoff. In 2017, Shondaland launched the editorial website Shondaland.com followed by the creation of Shondaland Audio in 2019. Shondaland was launched in 2005 with the groundbreaking series “Grey’s Anatomy.”

ABOUT NETFLIX
Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services offering TV series, films, games and live programming across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

Nina Roza will represent Canada in the nomination process for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards®, to be held on March 14, 2027.

The film is written and directed by Geneviève Dulude-De Celles and produced by Sarah Mannering and Fanny Drew (Canada), Lorenzo Fiuzzi and Bardo Tarantelli (Italy), Lubomira Piperova and Nikolay Mutafchiev (Bulgaria), as well as Benoît Hansez and Etienne Hansez (Belgium). The film is produced by Colonelle Films, in co-production with UMI Films, Ginger Light, PREMIERstudio and Echo Bravo.

“Today’s announcement marks a defining moment for the entire filmmaking team,” said Julie Roy, Executive Director and CEO of Telefilm Canada. “Being selected to represent Canada is a prestigious distinction that speaks to the excellence of this work. The journey ahead is as exceptional as it is demanding, as some of the year’s most acclaimed films enter the race from around the world. It is precisely in moments like these that we have the opportunity to showcase the talent and creativity of our industry on the global stage. We are proud to see this film represent Canada in the race for the Academy Awards® and wish Geneviève Dulude-De Celles, Fanny Drew, Sarah Mannering and the entire filmmaking team the greatest success.”

“I am both delighted and humbled by this honour, which is shared by the entire film family, beginning with those in Quebec and Canada, as well as in Bulgaria, Italy and Belgium,” said director Geneviève Dulude-De Celles. “This Colonelle Films production was born from a partnership among these four countries and from the generosity of a dedicated and talented team. I am deeply moved to know that Mihail’s story will be heard beyond our borders. We set out to create a nuanced film that leaves room for poetry and reflection in exploring the long-term impact of migration, legacy and identity. I hope the film’s journey, especially in the current context, will continue to foster discussions around these important and sensitive issues.”

Nina Roza had its world premiere in the official Competition category at the 76th Berlinale, where Geneviève Dulude-De Celles won the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay. Prior to its premiere, the film received two awards at Locarno Pro in 2025: the Urban Post First Look Award and the Jannuzzi Smith Award. The film then had its North American premiere as the opening film of the 44th Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma on April 22, 2026. Since then, it has continued its international festival run, notably screening at the Sofia International Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award, as well as at festivals in Istanbul, Jeonju and Shanghai. Nina Roza will also be presented at the Festival International du Film Francophone de Namur, and AFI Fest.

As the designated (non-voting) chair of the committee, Telefilm Canada coordinates the annual pan-Canadian selection committee responsible for choosing the Canadian film that will compete for the Academy Award® for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards®.

The selection was made by a pan-Canadian committee composed of filmmakers and industry professionals representing various organizations and professional guilds. A total of 17 films were submitted for consideration this year. Committee members met on the morning of August 25, 2026, to make their selection.

To date, 14 countries have submitted films for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category. Last year, 92 countries submitted films in this category, 86 of which were ultimately declared eligible by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Key dates

April 24, 2026 – Theatrical release of Nina Roza in Quebec
December 15, 2026 – The Academy announces the shortlist of 15 films advancing to the next stage
January 21, 2027 – Academy Award® nominations announced
March 14, 2027 – 99th Academy Awards®  

About Nina Roza

Synopsis

A viral video of an 8-year-old Bulgarian artist catches the eye of a major art collector. Mihail is sent there, 30 years after leaving his home country, to assess the value of the girl’s work and confront the ghosts of his past.

Nina Roza is a co-production between Canada, Italy, Bulgaria and Belgium. The film stars Galin Stoev, Sofia Stanina, Ekaterina Stanina, Michelle Tzontchev, Christian Bégin and Chiara Caselli. Cinematography is by Alexandre Nour Desjardins, editing by Damien Keyeux, production design by Laura Nhem, and costume design by Maya Gili.

About Geneviève Dulude-De Celles

Geneviève Dulude-De Celles is a Quebec filmmaker, screenwriter and producer, and co-founder of Colonelle Films. Her first professional short film, The Cut, won the Short Film Jury Award: International Fiction at the Sundance Film Festival in 2014 and was selected by more than 80 international festivals.

In 2015, she directed the feature-length documentary Welcome to F.L., which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and won the Best New Talent Award at the Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM).

Her first fiction feature, A Colony, premiered at the Berlinale in 2019, where it won the Crystal Bear for Best Film in the Generation Kplus section. The film also received several awards in Canada, including the Canadian Screen Award for Best Motion Picture. In 2023, she directed her second feature-length documentary, Days.

Nina Roza is her second fiction feature. Presented in Official Competition at the Berlinale in 2026, the film earned her the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay.

About Canada in the Academy Awards® Best International Feature Film category

Throughout the history of the Academy Awards®, eight Canadian films have received official nominations in the Best International Feature Film category (formerly Best Foreign Language Film): War Witch by Kim Nguyen in 2013; Monsieur Lazhar by Philippe Falardeau and In Darkness by Agnieszka Holland (a minority co-production with Poland and Germany) in 2012; Incendies by Denis Villeneuve in 2011; and Water by Deepa Mehta in 2007. Three films by Denys Arcand were also nominated: The Decline of the American Empire in 1987, Jesus of Montreal in 1990 and The Barbarian Invasions in 2004, the only Canadian film to have won the Academy Award® in this category.

About the selection process for the Best International Feature Film category

Telefilm Canada coordinates and chairs the pan-Canadian selection committee but does not have voting rights. The committee is composed of 24 members representing key government agencies and national film industry associations. Each organization may appoint a representative to the jury. The jury is responsible for selecting the film that will represent Canada at the Academy Awards®, where only one film per country may be submitted in the Best International Feature Film category.

Under the rules of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, at least 50% of the selection committee members must be artists and/or craftspeople from the field of motion pictures. Jury members must view all submitted films before attending a meeting to evaluate the films and vote on the film that will represent Canada at the Academy Awards®. Jurors are encouraged to consider both the quality of the films and their international competitiveness.

To be eligible in this category, a feature film must have been produced outside the United States and its territories and contain a predominantly non-English original dialogue track, meaning more than 50% of the dialogue must be in one or more languages other than English. For films officially selected by a country or region, the qualifying theatrical release must begin between October 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026, and the film must be exhibited to the public for at least seven consecutive days in the same commercial movie theatre, with paid admission. Under certain conditions, the Academy also allows a film to meet this requirement through a qualifying theatrical release outside its country or region of origin, provided the release takes place outside the United States and its territories.

Beginning this year, the Academy has also introduced a new pathway to eligibility through international film festivals. A film may qualify if it wins a qualifying award at one of the festivals included on the Academy’s International Feature Film Award Qualifying Festival List. Learn more here.

Each country or region may submit only one film as its official selection. Following the preliminary round of voting, 15 films advance to the shortlist. During the nominations round, eligible Academy members who have viewed all 15 shortlisted films select the five films that become the official nominees in the Best International Feature Film category.

Based on the true story of Ken Carter (Jay Baruchel), the world champion stunt driver who attempted to jump a mile over the St. Lawrence River in a rocket car in the mid-seventies, THE STUNT DRIVER is bringing a piece of that incredible story to Fan Expo. Fans will have the opportunity to see the rocket car featured in the film, snap photos with the iconic vehicle, and pick up free goodies ahead of the film’s theatrical release on September 25, 2026.

Booth #1543
MTCC South Building, Level 800

A LOOK AT THE STUNT DRIVER
WITH STARS JAY BARUCHEL AND LAURENCE LEBOEUF

Join THE STUNT DRIVER stars Jay Baruchel and Laurence Leboeuf, along with director Michael Dowse (GOON, FUBAR), for an exclusive look at the new film and an intimate conversation about its making and Ken Carter’s legacy.

The first 100 attendees will receive a commemorative THE STUNT DRIVER T-shirt!

Date: Friday, August 28
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Room 713AB – Stage

No specific tickets required to attend panel.

Watch the trailer HERE: