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GENERAL FESTIVAL INFORMATION ABOUT TIFF TIFF is a not-for-profit cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world through film. A global leader in film and entertainment, TIFF initiatives include the annual Toronto International Film Festival® in September; TIFF Lightbox, which features five cinemas, plus learning and entertainment facilities; the Donald Shebib TIFF Film Circuit, an innovative national distribution programme; and TIFF: The Market launching in 2026. The organization generates an estimated annual economic impact of $240 million CAD. TIFF Lightbox is generously supported by contributors including the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, the City of Toronto, the Reitman family (Ivan Reitman, Agi Mandel, and Susan Michaels), The Daniels Corporation, and RBC. For more information, visit tiff.net. ABOUT FESTIVAL 2026 The Toronto International Film Festival ranks among the most prestigious international film festivals in the world. For 11 days, film lovers, filmmakers, industry professionals, and media watch the best in new cinema, from established auteurs to new talent. As one of the world’s most important cultural events, the Toronto International Film Festival consistently strives to set the standard for excellence in film programming. Films are selected on the basis of quality and originality. Preference is given to premieres. The Festival also promotes contact between industry professionals to assist in the development of the Canadian motion-picture industry. The level of engagement the Festival sustains from year to year is unique. Enthusiastic audiences and filmmakers have unprecedented levels of access to one another as they exchange ideas about the art and business of filmmaking. Film buyers and other industry professionals can choose from screenings and specialized industry programming that empowers them to make informed business decisions. The Festival also provides excellent resources and networking opportunities for film industry professionals. Audacious in its selection and supported by the intelligence and enthusiasm of its audiences, the Toronto International Film Festival has become the landmark destination for the moving image and is always seeking new ways to engineer creative and cultural discovery through film. From the expertise and dedication of the Toronto International Film Festival’s staff and volunteers, to its vast contribution to the culture and economy of the City of Toronto, the Toronto International Film Festival has earned its long-standing reputation as a leader in the international film community. 2026 marks a bold new chapter for TIFF with the launch of its official content market. TIFF: The Market, funded by the Government of Canada with a landmark $23M CAD investment and supported by Telefilm Canada, will expand TIFF’s scope of offerings and reinforce its role as a global entertainment industry leader in screen-based storytelling while fostering sustainable growth for the industry worldwide. Aligned with the Festival, TIFF: The Market will foster the buying and selling of screen-based projects, intellectual property, plus immersive and innovative content across all platforms, elevating Canadian and international talent while driving global distribution and sales. THE NUMBERS The 2025 Toronto International Film Festival presented by Rogers: - screened 216 feature films, 66 short films, and ten series from 79 countries, including 58 films and series from Canada - welcomed more than 760,000 attendees - accredited 5,000 international and Canadian industry delegates - accredited over 1,900 Canadian, US, and international journalists - held a five-day Industry Conference with more than 45 panels and more than 160 speakers - welcomed more than 480,000 visitors on Festival Street received more than 9,000 international and Canadian submissions SUBMISSIONS PROCESS The submissions period for consideration for the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival presented by Rogers (the “Festival”) opens February 27, 2026. All submissions to the Festival must be made via FilmFreeway (https://filmfreeway.com/TIFF). TIFF Industry Members receive a 15% discount on 2026 Festival submissions. To learn more and join, visit tiff.net/join/industry-membership.

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

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