#TIFF26: CAMPARI CINEMA CENTER RETURNS FOR 2026 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Twenty35 Agency’s acclaimed Campari Cinema Center returns to Toronto September 11–15, 2026, bringing together film, entertainment, media and premium hospitality during one of the industry’s most important film festivals of the year.

Recognized as one of the most sought-after unofficial hospitality destinations surrounding the Toronto International Film Festival, Cinema Center will host five days of programming, including the daytime Collider Media Studio, co-presented by Campari and The Cayman Islands, which will welcome top filmmakers and actors for interviews and exclusive content featured on Collider, the popular entertainment destination attracting more than 30 million unique visitors each month. By night, Cinema Center will transition into an exclusive series of premiere celebrations, cocktail receptions, cast gatherings, and private events tied to some of the most anticipated films being presented in Toronto.

Returning as official title and liquor sponsor is Campari, once again giving the program its signature identity as the “Campari Cinema Center”. The iconic Italian aperitivo brand will be featured throughout the five-day program with festival red-carpet drinks, including its signature Campari Negroni and Campari Spritz, complemented by hospitality experiences and branded moments surrounding the week’s film celebrations.

All programming will take place at Cassius Cucina Contemporanea, Campari Cinema Center’s new restaurant partner on King Street. The sophisticated venue offers a refined cocktail and dining experience that blends the rich flavors and traditions of Italian cuisine with a contemporary approach. During the program, Cassius will also debut its new patio, providing filmmakers, actors, producers, media, and entertainment industry guests with a dynamic outdoor setting to gather and enjoy the energy of the festival.

New for 2026, the Cayman Islands and Cayman Islands Film Commission will showcase the destination’s popularity as a tourist destination and compelling location for international film and television production, including its attractive production incentives, diverse locations and streamlined production support. The Commission will also participate in a special industry panel “Follow the Incentives: How Film Tax Credits Are Reshaping Where Hollywood Shoots,” examining how incentives are influencing where projects are filmed and the competitive advantages of shooting in destinations like The Cayman Islands.

Also returning as a sponsor is Lavazza, one of the world’s leading Italian coffee brands and an official TIFF sponsor. Lavazza will bring its signature premium coffee experience to the Cinema Center throughout the week, providing filmmakers, talent, media and guests with a taste of Italian coffee culture across the program’s media activities and hospitality experiences.

Visual effects partner Rodeo FX also returns for 2026. The award-winning global creative company operates six studio locations across North America, Europe and Asia, supporting a global production pipeline for leading studios and filmmakers. Rodeo FX recently secured three nominations at the 2026 Emmy Awards, following a Visual Effects Society Award win for It: Welcome to Derry.

Newly joining the program is poppi, the modern soda brand known for its bold flavors, colorful identity and fresh take on the traditional soda category. Poppi will be featured throughout select Cinema Center hospitality experiences, offering guests a refreshing cocktail mixer and non-alcoholic beverage option across their flavors including strawberry lemon, orange, and raspberry rose.

In addition, Anderson College joins the 2026 program in support of the arts, creativity and the next generation of talent, aligning the institution with Cinema Center’s celebration of the creative community. Supporting the exclusive wine experience is Ruffino with featured varietals Pinot Grigio and its signature Riserva Ducale Chianti.

“Cinema C enter has become an established and highly anticipated part of the film festival circuit, creating a unique space where talent,filmmakers, media and leading brands come together around the business and culture of film,” said David Manning, Founder of Twenty35 Agency. “What makes Cinema Center so compelling is the caliber of the films, filmmakers, talent and brands that come together here, and the energy that is created when they do. In 2026, we’re building on that momentum with an exceptional group of partners, from Campari and Lavazza to the Cayman Islands and Cayman Islands Film Commission, Rodeo FX, poppi and Anderson College. With our new home at Cassius on King Street, Cinema Center is entering an exciting new chapter while staying true to what has made it such a sought-after destination for the entertainment community”.

2026 FILMS & TALENT
This year’s Cinema Center will welcome talent and celebrations surrounding some of the most anticipated films
being presented in Toronto, including FAITH, starring James McAvoy. and Erin Doherty; THE LIFES AND
DEATHS OF WILSON SHEDD, starring Amanda Seyfried, Scoot McNairy and Missi Pyle; THE
SURGEON, starring Michelle Yeoh; and THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK,
starring John Turturro, Giancarlo Esposito, Tatiana Maslany and Steve Buscemi, among six additional slated
film premiere receptions.

Additional Hollywood stars confirmed to attend include Sebastian Stan, Cole Sprouse, Seth Rogen, Anna
Kendrick, Josh Hartnett, Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson, Riley Keough, Jennifer Coolidge, Chase Infiniti and
Zooey Deschanel, with dozens more filmmakers and talent expected throughout the five-day program.
The complete slate of film celebrations, talent appearances and special programming will be announced in the
coming weeks.

The Campari Cinema Center runs September 11–15, 2026. Events are private and by invitation only.

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ABOUT CAMPARI GROUP 
Campari Group is a major player in the global spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, spanning across Aperitifs, including iconic brands like Aperol and Campari, Agave spirits such as Espolòn tequila, Whiskeys and Rum, with Wild Turkey and Appleton Estate, as well as Cognac and Champagne, including Courvoisier and Grand Marnier. Founded in 1860, the Group is now the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. It has global distribution trading in over 190 nations worldwide, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group operates via 24 production sites worldwide and its own distribution network in 27 countries. Campari Group employs approximately 5,000 people. The shares of the parent company Davide Campari-Milano N.V. (Reuters CPRI.MI – Bloomberg CPR IM) have been listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. 

For more information: http://www.camparigroup.com/en. Please enjoy our brands responsibly.

ABOUT THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
A quick, 4-hour, nonstop flight from Toronto, located 480 miles south of Miami in the vibrant tranquility of the western Caribbean, this trio of tiny islands is a premier destination for discriminating travelers, divers, honeymooners and families. Known as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean, world-renowned for its idyllic beaches and recognized as a sophisticated, diverse and memorable tourist destination, the Cayman Islands offers spectacular recreational opportunities along with warm, impeccable service. To learn more about the Cayman Islands, please go to www.visitcaymanIslands.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or contact your local travel agent.

ABOUT RODEO FX
Repeatedly voted one of Montreal’s Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual effects, advertising, animation, and experiential. Nominated for multiple Emmy® Awards for its work on the series Stranger Things season 4, Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, the independent, Oscar®-winning company boasts close to 800 artists crafting from studios in Montreal, Québec City, Toronto, Los Angeles and Paris. Rodeo FX is a creative partner to the world’s best storytellers including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros. and Sony, and has collaborated on ads for YouTube, NBC and Apple. Current projects include HBO’s Welcome to Derry, Foundation Season 3 and The Running Man. Recently released projects include The Rings of Power Season 2, The Sandman, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and House of the Dragon Season 2.  For more information, please visit rodeofx.com

ABOUT LAVAZZA GROUP
Lavazza, founded in Turin in 1895, has been owned by the Lavazza family for four generations. Today the Group is one of the leading players on the global coffee scene, with a turnover of over € 2.7 billion and a portfolio of top brands that lead their respective markets, such as Lavazza, Carte Noire, Merrild, and Kicking Horse. It operates across all business sectors and has operations in 140 markets, with 8 manufacturing plants in 5 countries and about 5,500 collaborators worldwide. The Group’s global presence is the result of over 125 years of growth, and the more than 30 billion cups of Lavazza coffee produced every year are a testament to a remarkable success story, intending to continue to offer the best coffee possible, in all forms, by focusing on every aspect of the supply chain, from the selection of the raw material to the product in the cup. Lavazza Group has revolutionized coffee culture by investing continuously in research and development: from the intuition that marked the company’s earliest success – the coffee blend – to the development of innovative packaging solutions; from the first espresso sipped in Space to the dozens of industrial patents. The ability to be ahead of the times is also reflected in the focus on sustainability – economic, social, and environmental – which has always been a benchmark for guiding corporate strategies.

“Awakening a better world every morning” is the corporate purpose of Lavazza Group, to create sustainable value for shareholders, collaborators, consumers, and the communities in which it operates, combining competitiveness with social and environmental responsibility. For more information, go to www.lavazza.ca and follow @lavazzaca

ABOUT ANDERSON COLLEGE:
Anderson College is one of Canada’s oldest colleges, having opened its first location in 1885. For more than 140 years, Anderson has helped over 150,000 students build meaningful careers through hands-on, career-focused education. With ten campuses across Ontario, Anderson is recognized for its experienced faculty, industry-aligned programs, and supportive learning environment that prepares graduates with the skills and confidence to succeed. As a long-standing Canadian educational institution, Anderson is proud to support initiatives that strengthen communities, celebrate creativity, and create opportunities for future generations. Learn more at www.andersoncollege.com.

ABOUT POPPI
poppi is a modern soda brand revolutionizing soda for the next generation. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Stephen and Allison Ellsworth, Austin, TX-based poppi combines fruit juice, apple cider vinegar, and ingredients you love to create a deliciously refreshing, mouthwatering soda with 5 grams of sugar. What originally started as a home-brewed concoction quickly became a farmers’ market favourite turned Shark Tank investment and is now available at major retailers across Canada. poppi’s brand-first approach, cultural cache, and rapid growth has nurtured an incredibly loyal fan base, including celebrity fans. poppi is currently available in 9 delicious flavours in Canada – Strawberry Lemon, Orange, Lemon Lime, Classic Cola, Raspberry Rose, Cherry Limeade, Doc Pop, Wild Berry, and Root Beer. For more information, visit buypoppi.ca, or follow @drinkpoppi on Instagram.

ABOUT TWENTY35 AGENCY:

Twenty35 Agency (the DBA for Twenty35 Agency LLC) is a leading Hollywood service agency specializing in social media, communications, and experiential services, run by veteran Hollywood producer David Manning. Their signature annual programs include The Cinema Center at top film festivals, while also owning a robust roster of relationships across entertainment, sports, and talent to help brands create unique and impactful branded content that amplifies across digital media. For more information, go to www.roxstarentertainment.tv and follow @roxstar_entertainment

#TIFF25: CINEMA CENTER RETURNS AT 2025 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Roxstar Entertainment, a leading Hollywood events and Communications group, is thrilled to announce the return of its acclaimed Cinema Center hospitality hub during the 50th anniversary of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

This year will feature an expanded lineup of events, new venues, and a title sponsor partnership with Campari, which is also in its second year as the official Red Carpet Cocktail partner of the 50th TIFF. Both the festival and the “Campari Cinema Center” partnership continue Campari’s cinematic legacy and enhance its Red Passion support for memorable actor and filmmaker interviews, as well as upscale film afterparties.

At the heart of the program is a comprehensive experience to host the festival’s top films, along with their respective directors, producers, and actors, all attending to promote, sell, and seek distribution. Additional star power will be generated through the annual Collider’s Media Studio. Here, top filmmakers and actors will stop by during their press circuits to conduct interviews for exclusive content on Collider Media, a popular entertainment site that attracts over 30 million unique visitors each month. Expected talent includes Riz Ahmed, Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Juno Temple, Leslie Mann, Maude Apatow, Bob Odenkirk, Ethan Hawke, Richard Linklater, Nico Parker, Theo James, Sam Worthington, Joel Edgerton, Method Man, Park Chan-wook, Lee Byung Hun, Tessa Thompson, Imogen Poots, Chloé Zhao, Felicity Jones, Dustin Hoffman, Callum Turner, Lily James, Alex Winter, Stephen Amell, Sean Astin, Josh Gad, Sigourney Weaver, Nia DaCosta, Aziz Ansari, and Jodie Foster to name a few. The Films and events being celebrated at the Cinema Center include:

THE CHORAL premiere party – Sony Pictures Classics film premiere reception with Ralph Fiennes and Roger Allam.

WATERMELON PICTURES premiere party – celebrating their TIFF film premieres “P-6” and “Mārama” hosted by Alana Hadid and attended by Bella Hadid, and cast members Hiam Abbas, Liam Cunningham, Billy Howle, Saleh Bakri, and Rob Aramoya.

THE NEGLECTED premiere party – Hosted by Latigo Films/Red Sea Media/CAA celebrate the out-of-festival release starring Dylan Sprouse (Under Fire) and Josh Duhamel (Shotgun Wedding), and supported by Supermodel, Barbara Palvin, and other talent tba.

FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN – Panel and VIP reception hosted by Georgia Entertainment and Variety. The Made with Georgia, USA Panel discusses workforce development, educational initiatives, and state-of-the-art facilities serving film and television productions in Georgia.

WEAUDITION – annual Festival fete hosted by the self-tape reader-on-demand app for actor members, media, and social media influencer VIPs, including Diego Boneta (Killing Castro / IG: 4.6M), Connor Jessup (Peak Everything / IG: 444K), Lauren Collins (Frankenstein / IG: 150K), Julian Richings (Honey Bunch / IG: 109K), Sarah Polley (& Sons / IG: 63K).

SONY PICTURES CLASSICS CELEBRATES the “ELEANOR THE GREAT/BLUE MOON” premiere party held at Jacobs & Co Steakhouse – starring respectively, Scarlett Johansson, June Squibb, Ethan Hawke, Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott, John Slattery, and more —

EASY’S WALTZ premiere party – starring Vince Vaugn, Simon Rex, Kate Mara, Cobie Smulders, Shania Twain, Tim Simons, Fed Malamed, Sophia Ali with Mary Steenburgen, and Al Pacino.

ADULTHOOD premiere party – starring Josh Gad, Kaya Scodelario, Billie Lourd, Alex Winter, and Anthony Carrigan.

Each event at the Cinema Center will feature an elegant soirée with red-carpet glamour, music, fine food, and cocktails, all supported by the program’s generous sponsors. Featured cocktails by Campari will highlight their signature festival red-carpet drinks, including the Campari Negroni and Campari Spritz. Drink Responsibly. ©Campari Canada 2025

Also supporting the Campari Cinema Center’s TIFF 50th anniversary edition is Oscar-winning visual effects (VFX) company, Rodeo FX, which provides high-end creative services for film, television, and advertising, while also producing its own animation IPs. Founded in 2006, the company has numerous studios across North America and Europe and is known for its work on major projects like Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, Dune, and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, to name a few.

In addition, official festival sponsor Lavazza Coffee will enhance the Campari Cinema Center experience with its gourmet coffee, which will be welcomed by filmmakers and casts on the go at the daytime Collider Media Studio and evening premieres. The bar will also offer a Lavazza cold brew cocktail.

The water partner keeping guests hydrated will be Vellamo mineral water, a premium, natural mineral water sourced from Finland’s purest groundwater, formed over 10,000 years ago in an ancient glacial aquifer.

Supporting partners include Santa Carolina’s Reserva Chilean Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon wines as well as La Vieille Ferme Rosé and La Vieille Ferme Reserve Brut Sparkling. Additional partners include Peroni beer, and food catering by Miss Ivy Toronto (https://missivy.co), Toronto’s premier destination for Asian fusion cuisine.

(Photo credit: Photagonist)

#TIFF24: CINEMA CENTER RETURNS AT 2024 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Roxstar Entertainment, the leading Hollywood events and communications group, is thrilled to announce the return of its acclaimed Cinema Center hospitality hub to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Following successful engagements at Sundance, SXSW, and Tribeca earlier this year, Roxstar Entertainment is set to bring its signature blend of glitz, glamour, and celebration back to TIFF.

Presenting Sponsor Range Rover Sport as well as supporting sponsors poppi soda, Don Julio Tequila, and new premium spring water brand, Legend will all be engaging guests with product offerings and special brand experiences onsite.

Kicking off the opening weekend will be the annual 3-day Collider Media Studio held at TIFF Hospitality Partner, MARBL Toronto, located at 455 King Street West just blocks from the TIFF LightBox. Here, top filmmakers and actors will stop in during their press circuits to conduct interviews for exclusive content on the popular entertainment site, Collider, which garners over 20 million unique visitors and 40 million page views monthly. Some of the expected talent include Bobby Carnavale, Mark Hamill, Tom Hiddleston, Karen Gilian, Cobie Smulders, Ben Foster, Olympic Gold Medal Boxer Claressa Shields, Chloë Sevigny, Henry Golding, Beatrice Grannò, David Gordon Green, Ben Stiller, Pamela Anderson, Orlando Bloom, John Turturro, Caitríona Balfe, Anderson .Paak, Soul Rasheed, Jee Young Han, Dakota Johnson, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Olsen, Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara, Jude Law, Nicholas Hoult, Tye Sheridan, Ron Howard, Ana De Armas, Isabella Rosellini, Ed Burns, Minnie Driver and Gretchen Mol to name a few.

In similar format each year, the program will also kick-off the opening weekend by hosting some of the top film selections of the festival at other top Toronto hospitality venues with poppi Soda hosting a string of high profile events including:

● “DANIELA FOREVER” starring Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians), Beatrice Grannò (White Lotus) and Director, Nacho Vigalondo (Colossal, TIFF ’16) plus other talent to be announced.

● “SHARP CORNER” featuring stars Cobie Smulders (Avengers, Age of Ultron), Ben Foster (Hell or High Water), Gavin Drea (Daisy Jones & The Six) and Director, Jason Buxton (Blackbird) plus other talent to be announced.

● “ALL OF YOU” starring Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso), Jenna Colema (Doctor Who), and Writer/Director, William Bridges (Stranger Things) plus other talent to be announced.

Guests will for the red-carpet events will enjoy a selection of gourmet canapes as well as a specialty premium cocktail list along with the selection of Strawberry Lemon, Orange, Cola, and Doc Pop flavors of poppi, the better for you soda brand made with ingredients you love, like fruit juice and apple cider vinegar that create a mouthwatering soda with only 5 grams of sugar and 25 calories. Beloved by celebrities like Post Malone, Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, Billie Eilish, Russell Westbrook, and Olivia Munn, poppi is revolutionizing soda for the next generation. poppi is now available at major retailers across Canada, including Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore, Metro, Save on Foods, Maxi, Safeway, and Costco and key ecommerce retailers amazon.ca, instacart.ca and well.ca.

Elevating the TIFF Experience

At the heart of the Cinema Center’s offerings is an enhanced culinary and libation experience. New location Estiatorio Milos will offer guests a sneak peek of its first Toronto location that is set to open to the public at 330 Bay Street on September 26. This collaboration will introduce TIFF attendees to a series of VIP gala events and premiere parties hosted by the esteemed founder of estiatorio Milos, Costas Spiliadis. Guests will enjoy Milos’ signature warmth and exceptional cuisine as they celebrate major film premieres including:

●“RELAY” featuring Sam Worthington, Lily James, Riz Ahmed, Will Fitzgerald, and directed by David Mackenzie.
●“THE LAST SHOWGIRL” with Pamela Anderson, Kiernan Shipka, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jason Schwartzman, and directed by Gia Coppola.
●“MEGALOPOLIS” starring Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Nathalie Emmanuel, and directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
●“THE MILLERS IN MARRIAGE” starring Juliana Margulies, Minnie Driver, Gretchen Mol, Morena Baccarin, Benjamin Bratt, Patrick Wilson, Brian d’Arcy James, Campbell Scott, and directed by Edward Burns.

Key partners to above events also include Range Rover Sport, and Tequila Don Julio,

Mixologists from Estiatorio Milos will craft a TIFF-themed cocktail menu in collaboration with official spirits partner Diageo, featuring the ultra-premium Tequila Don Julio, as well as Ketel One Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, and Bulleit Bourbon. Don Julio’s luxury tequila is renowned for its use of only the highest caliber, fully matured and ripened Blue Agave that has been hand-selected from the rich, clay soils of the Los Altos region of the state of Jalisco.

Luxury and Convenience

Transportation for attendees will be provided by Range Rover Sport, the official luxury vehicle partner. Celebrities can enjoy the latest Range Rover Sport’s blend of sportiness, refinement, and connected convenience, ensuring they arrive at their red-carpet events in style and comfort.