#TIFF: FIRST ROUND OF SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR 2025 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

TIFF is sharing the first five Special Presentation titles of its Official Selection set to have their World Premieres at the Festival’s 50th edition this September. These are: Alejandro Amenábar’s The Captive, Steven Soderbergh’s The Christophers, Sung-hyun Byun’s Good News, Nia DaCosta’s Hedda, and Chandler Levack’s Mile End Kicks. These films hail from Canada, Spain/Italy, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and reflect the bold vision, global perspective, ... Read more

#TIFF: “JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME” SELECTED AS OPENING NIGHT GALA AT 2025 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

TIFF is thrilled to announce the World Premiere of John Candy: I Like Me as the Opening Night Gala taking place on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Roy Thomson Hall. Directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds, this documentary is a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Canadian icon, with stories and memories from Candy’s family, closest friends, and longtime collaborators. The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, will take place September ... Read more

#TIFF: GUILLERMO DEL TORO RETURNS JULY 2025 WITH HANDPICKED SERIES

TIFF is showcasing a dynamic slate of programming and special events this summer including new restorations and a lineup of special guests. Auteur director Guillermo del Toro will return to the Lightbox in July with a thrilling carte blanche series on Canadian horror that the maestro of monsters handpicked himself. TIFF Cinematheque will present a retrospective on Frederick Wiseman featuring new 4K restorations of his films, joining cultural institutions across North America in celebrating his ... Read more

#TIFF: TIFF UNVEIL 50 FILMS THAT SHAPED ITS LEGACY

TIFF is proud to unveil the full lineup of its summer marquee series, The TIFF Story in 50 Films, celebrating the Festival’s 50th edition this September. Curated by TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey with contributions from programmers past and present, the series highlights 50 pivotal films that have shaped TIFF’s rich history of curatorial excellence and influenced global cinema. The screenings will run June 13 to August 27 at the Lightbox. Audiences will hear an explanation of each film’s ... Read more

#TIFF: 2025 TIFF NEXT WAVE FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCED

TIFF’s Next Wave Film Festival — presented by Takis® and supported by the Ontario Arts Council and the City of Toronto — returns to Lightbox April 10–13, 2025, for a thrilling weekend of fresh, boundary-pushing films and special events. Dedicated to championing the next generation of filmmakers and cinephiles geared toward ages 14–24, this festival promises an unforgettable celebration of international emerging talent and bold storytelling. As part of TIFF 50 year-round ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: 2025 CANADA’S WALK OF FAME INDUCTION GALA TO HONOUR ISADORE SHARP AND TIFF

Canada’s Walk of Fame, the country’s highest mark of excellence, is set to welcome titans of film and hospitality to its prestigious ranks: the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), is celebrating 50 years as a powerhouse of Canadian and global entertainment, and Isadore Sharp, founder of the world’s leading luxury hotel brand Four Seasons. They join a remarkable group of previously announced 2025 Inductees, including: Liona Boyd (Arts and Entertainment) – Five-Time Juno ... Read more

#TIFF: TIFF ANNOUNCE DEEPA MEHTA RETROSPECTIVE AT CANADA’S TOP TEN CELEBRATION | MIRYAN CHARLES TO RECEIVE CHARLES OFFICER LEGACY AWARD

Earlier tonight, TIFF honoured the best in Canadian cinema at a celebration of Canada’s Top Ten, the nation’s best feature films and shorts of 2024. The celebration of Canadian cinema included announcements of the renaming of TIFF Film Circuit to the Donald Shebib TIFF Film Circuit, thanks to a generous donation in honour of the late Canadian filmmaker by his son Noah Shebib and the 40 Foundation, as well as an upcoming TIFF Cinematheque retrospective celebrating the more than 30-year ... Read more

#TIFF: TIFF CELEBRATES 50TH EDITION IN 2025

TIFF is marking a major milestone in 2025 as it celebrates the 50th edition of its Festival with a once-in-a-lifetime marquee series titled The TIFF Story in 50 Films. Curated by TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey, with input and insight from TIFF programmers past and present, this series will showcase 50 landmark films from around the world that played a significant role in connecting with audiences, and reflect the story of TIFF. “The TIFF Story in 50 Films is more than a retrospective — it’s ... Read more

#TIFF: ROGERS AND TIFF SIGN MULTI-YEAR DEAL

Toronto International Film Festival and Rogers are pleased to announce a three-year agreement that will see Rogers return as the official Presenting Partner of the Festival and the People’s Choice Award through 2027. The expanded partnership builds on the success of TIFF ’24, which welcomed a record-breaking 700,000 attendees and hundreds of the world’s biggest filmmakers and stars. The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, will take place from ... Read more

#TIFF: CANADA’S TOP TEN FILMS OF 2024 ANNOUNCED

TIFF today announced Canada’s Top Ten, the nation’s top 10 feature films and top 10 shorts of 2024, honouring the best in Canadian cinema. The 24th Canada’s Top Ten showcase, presented by MUBI, runs February 5–9, 2025 at the Lightbox and is curated by TIFF programmers in consultation with festival programmers from across Canada. This year’s features selection includes the directorial debuts of R.T. Thorne (2016 Filmmaker Lab, 2018 Writers’ Studio) with 40 Acres, and Kaniehtiio Horn ... Read more