The 2026 program pairs 12 feature films with 12 shorts, offering Toronto audiences a wide-ranging look at Brazilian storytelling.

Brazil Film Fest Toronto returns from October 9 to 11, 2026, with a program of features, short films and documentaries. The festival aims to bring Brazilian stories to Canadian audiences while creating a space for cultural exchange among filmgoers, filmmakers and industry professionals.
The opening day includes Malês, a historical drama set during the 1835 Malê Revolt, and Gugu’s World, a story about a young boy and his grandmother. Across the weekend, each feature screening is paired with a short film.

Brazil Film Fest Toronto 2026 Schedule
Times are local to Toronto. The listed short screens before the feature in the same time slot.
| Date | Time | Feature film | Short film |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 9 | 11:00 a.m. | Malês | Mirror |
| Friday, October 9 | 2:00 p.m. | Zico, the Samurai of Quintino | Maracatu |
| Friday, October 9 | 4:45 p.m. | The Noise of the Night | After Werk |
| Friday, October 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Gugu’s World | Recife De Dentro pra Fora |
| Saturday, October 10 | 11:15 a.m. | If I Were You 3 | Slices of Love |
| Saturday, October 10 | 1:50 p.m. | The Fox Sisters | Flamboyã |
| Saturday, October 10 | 5:00 p.m. | Night Stage | D’un autre monde: Moh Dafok |
| Saturday, October 10 | 8:00 p.m. | Five Kinds of Fear | Be Yourself |
| Sunday, October 11 | 11:00 a.m. | The Crime Genius | Crayons |
| Sunday, October 11 | 1:40 p.m. | Antarctica | S.A.D. |
| Sunday, October 11 | 4:25 p.m. | Streets of Gloria | Artopia |
| Sunday, October 11 | 7:10 p.m. | The King of the Internet | Cash Only |

The schedule and ticket availability are listed on the festival’s 2026 program page. Some screenings currently show a waitlist for advance tickets, so readers should check the festival site for updates before making plans.




