Our picks for the 11 best films to see at TIFF 2026, from buzzy premieres to under-the-radar gems. Start building your festival lineup early.

How five Canadian guys in their early 20s turned a scrappy idea into a buzzing film event that’s gaining real momentum

We interview filmmaker Anthony Di Mieri about how he finished Love New York while simultaneously filming campaign videos for newly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani, and how both projects reflect the city’s chaotic creative energy.

The Downtown Festival 2025 captures the pulse of New York’s indie film scene—where smoky jazz bars, late-night premieres, and fearless new voices in cinema come together to redefine what it means to be independent.

‘Sacrifice’ review: can Chris Evans save the world?

We interview directors Molly Lindsay and Aidan Thomson to talk about their new film, Closing Time and about what it means to be an aspiring filmmaker in Toronto.

TIFF’s 50th edition is quickly approaching, and the full lineup of films being screened at this year’s event has been made public. Here are 16 films you won't want to miss.

The Toronto International Film Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary with star-studded In Conversation With… events