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Here’s what to look for at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival – WTOP News
The festival opens with Sian Heder’s Being Heumann and about 293 titles, including more than 100 films and multiple Oscar hopefuls, organizers said.
- The 51st Toronto International Film Festival launched Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Toronto, showcasing 293 feature films through September 20. The festival attracts global audiences and A-listers to the city's downtown venues.
- TIFF Chief Programming Officer Anita Lee stated the festival is shifting focus to independent films to attract younger audiences. Lee noted a significant demographic shift as mainstream, studio-backed movies take a backseat this year.
- Oscar-Winning director Sian Heder opened the festival with 'Being Heumann,' a biographical drama starring Ruth Madeley as activist Judy Heumann. High-profile premieres include Chris Rock's 'Misty Green' and Peter Farrelly's sports drama 'I Play Rocky.'
- To bolster industry sales and networking, organizers launched 'TIFF: The Market' at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. More than 6,000 market delegates are expected this year, up from 1,000 last year.
- Lee emphasized the festival aims to 'meet the moment' by reflecting complex global realities through cinema. Organizers seek to support dialogue while keeping filmmakers and their art at the center of the 11-day event.
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