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TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · 11h

Announcing TIFF’s November and December programming slate featuring three retrospectives, a tribute to Robert Redford, new restorations, offbeat holiday films, the return of Magnificent 70mm and #TIFF50 favourites, and special guests at TIFF Lightbox. tiff.net/press/news/t...

TIFF Lightbox 2025 November/December programming highlights

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · 11d

A bit of advice from Martin Scorsese to Denis Villeneuve, born on this day 🎂

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · 13d

Now on YouTube – The Sloan Science and Technology Project Pitch, which saw four Canadian and international creators pitch their feature film or episodic project in front of a live audience and panel at the #TIFF50 Industry Conference. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJNR...

Sloan Science and Technology Project Pitch | TIFF Industry Conference 2025

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 15d

"It's hard to isolate one particular moment from a full picture."

Watch the trailer for Nothing But Time: The Films of Peter Mettler before the series kicks off Oct. 4 at @tiffnet.bsky.social : povmagazine.com/watch-the-tr...

Watch the Trailer for Nothing But Time: The Films of Peter Mettler - POV Magazine

Watch the trailer for Peter Mettler's retrospective Nothing But Time, coming to TIFF Lightbox in Toronto on October 4.

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TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · 22d

Just announced: TIFF Lightbox’s October programming celebrates the visionaries who have shaped Canadian film culture, major retrospectives and the return of beloved Cinematheque series, Halloween programming, and special guests. tiff.net/press/news/t...

TIFF Lightbox October 2025 Programming Highlights

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · 29d

ICYMI: Chloé Zhao’s HAMNET takes home the #TIFF50 People’s Choice Award presented by Rogers following its Canadian Premiere at the Festival. deadline.com/2025/09/hamn...

‘Hamnet’ Wins Oscar-Predictive Toronto Film Festival People’s Choice Award

Hamnet has won the 2025 Toronto Film Festival People's Choice Award, the audience favorite honor that has often gone on to Oscar wins and nominations.

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · Aug 27

All of the #TIFF50 award winners will be presented during an in-person awards ceremony – also live-streamed on YouTube at 10am ET – at TIFF Lightbox on Sunday, September 14. www.youtube.com/@TIFF

TIFF is a not-for-profit cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world through film. TIFF is dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and...

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TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · Aug 27

Announcing the #TIFF50 award categories, including the Best Canadian Discovery and Feature Film Awards, FIPRESCI and NETPAC Awards, the Short Cuts Awards, and the #TIFFPeoplesChoiceAward presented by Rogers Communications, along with the previously-announced Platform Award. tiff.net/press/news/t...

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · Aug 26

Announcing the #TIFF50 Talent Development programmes and participants, including the TIFF Directors’ Lab, TIFF Series Accelerator, TIFF Every Story Accelerator, Sloan Science and Technology Project Pitch, and more, providing emerging directors with professional development. tiff.net/industry-yea...

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · Aug 21

Announcing the final #TIFFTribute Award honourees: Idris Elba, Kazu Hiro, Channing Tatum, Nina Hoss, Catherine O’Hara, Zacharias Kunuk, and Jafar Panahi, joining previously announced Guillermo del Toro, Jodie Foster, HIKARI, and Lee Byung Hun. #TIFF50 tiff.net/press/news/t...

TIFF announces its final seven Tribute Award honourees

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · Aug 18

Announcing the programming lineup for the #TIFF50 Industry Conference presented by Christie Digital Systems, featuring six pillars of compelling conversations: Visionaries, Dialogues, Perspectives, Microsessions, Spotlight, and – new for this year – Buyers in Focus.

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · Aug 12

#TIFF50’s In Conversation With… series is set to welcome Park Chan-wook, Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Tessa Thompson alongside Nia DaCosta. Plus, a special TIFF: Close-Up event with PROJECT Y co-stars Han So-hee and Jun Jong-seo. tiff.net/press/news/t...

TIFF events bring artists and audiences together

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · Aug 12

The #TIFF50 schedule of all 291 Official Selection titles is now live at tiff.net/schedule, including six additional features: Pablo Trapero’s & SONS, Cédric Jimenez’s DOG 51, Claire Denis’ THE FENCE, and more. tiff.net/press/news/t...

Films + Events - Toronto International Film Festival

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TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · Aug 8

Six more #TIFF50 programmes announced this week – what’s going on your @letterboxd.social watchlist? 🎞️ letterboxd.com/tiff_net/lis...

2025 Toronto International Film Festival

The 50th annual Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, takes place September 4–14, 2025. John Candy: I Like Me is the Opening Night Gala and Peak Everything is the Closing Night Gal...

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · Aug 8

Just announced: The #TIFF50 Classics programme, presented by MUBI and supported by Ontario Creates and Canada Council for the Arts, a curated selection of influential classic films from around the world, presented in a slate of new 4K restorations. tiff.net/press/news/t...

TIFF Classics marks the Festival’s 50th edition with landmark restorations

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · Aug 8

Announcing the #TIFF50 Wavelengths programme, the 25th edition of the Festival’s visionary selection highlighting the best of international cinema, the experimental and avant-garde, and contemporary art from emerging talent and legendary filmmakers. tiff.net/press/news/t...

TIFF Wavelengths marks its 25th edition with a tightly curated selection of 25 exciting new films from visionary auteurs and artists

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · Aug 7

Announcing the #TIFF50 Short Cuts programme, featuring 48 short films from 28 countries – including 20 Canadian titles. Highlights include the World Premieres of Idris Elba’s DUST TO DREAMS, Blake Winston Rice’s DISC, Joecar Hanna’s TALK ME, and more. tiff.net/press/news/s...

See the world in short form: TIFF announces its 2025 Short Cuts programme

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · Aug 7

Announcing the #TIFF50 Primetime programme, celebrating 10 years of offering audiences a first look at prestige series and auteur-driven television from around the world. The lineup includes THE LOWDOWN, WAYWARD, BLACK RABBIT, and more. tiff.net/press/news/t...

TIFF’s 2025 Primetime programme celebrates 10 years of championing serialized storytelling from across the globe

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · Aug 6

Just announced: The #TIFF50 Docs programme presented by A&E IndieFilms, featuring 23 titles – 16 of which are World Premieres – from 18 countries, including new work by celebrated directors like Jimmy Chin, Billy Corben, Raoul Peck, Laura Poitras, and more. tiff.net/press/news/t...

TIFF Docs presents a bold slate of documentaries that take audiences from the depths of the ocean to the sky

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · Aug 5

Announcing the #TIFF50 Centrepiece programme, a global showcase of compelling cinema from around the world. Featuring 55 titles from nearly 50 countries, the lineup includes Gail Maurice’s BLOOD LINES, Pete Ohs’ ERUPCJA, Christian Petzold’s MIROIRS NO. 3, and more. tiff.net/press/news/t...

TIFF’s 2025 Centrepiece programme celebrates the best of international cinema

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · Jul 31

The #TIFFTribute Awards, presented in partnership with ROLEX, with support from RBC, Don Julio, and Fairmont Royal York, will be held as a gala fundraiser during #TIFF50 on Sunday, September 7 at Fairmont Royal York Hotel. tiff.net/tribute-awards

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · Jul 31

Announcing the first four honourees of the seventh annual #TIFFTribute Awards: Guillermo del Toro, Jodie Foster, HIKARI, and Lee Byung Hun, with 2022 Performer Award recipient Brendan Fraser serving as 2025 Honorary Chair. #TIFF50 tiff.net/press/news/t...

TIFF announces first four Tribute Award honourees

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · Jul 25

“Toronto, by contrast, provides filmmakers and campaigners with a window into the populace.”

At @theankler.com, @kateyrich.bsky.social runs down her list of the 12 #TIFF50 Official Selection films she thinks will win the TIFF People’s Choice Award, presented by Rogers. theankler.com/p/tiff-peopl...

One of These 12 Movies Will Win the TIFF Audience Award (I Think)

The People’s Choice Award at Toronto has an enviable Oscar track record. This is my ranked list

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · Jul 24

Dying to get your hands on some tickets? Become a TIFF Member to get early access to Festival tickets and more thrilling benefits. tiff.net/membership

TIFF_NET @tiffnet.bsky.social · Jul 24

Just announced: The #TIFF50 Midnight Madness programme, presented by Intrepid Travel, spotlighting 10 funny and freaky films, including Matt Johnson’s NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE, Ben Wheatley’s NORMAL, Kenji Tanigaki’s THE FURIOUS, and more. tiff.net/press/news/t...

TIFF unveils a funny, freaky, and furious Midnight Madness slate