TIFF 2026The eclectic selection spans several prominent programs, including Discovery, Centrepiece, Wavelengths, and TIFF Docs, highlighting a robust representation of Canadian cinema. From deeply personal documentaries to political thrillers and sports dramas, the lineup showcases both emerging voices and seasoned directors, with several films marking their World Premieres on the festival circuit.
The diverse roster includes notable projects such as Justin Ducharme’s Seventeen, David Bezmozgis’s political thriller The Betrayers, and Cody Lightning’s underdog sports feature Smudge the Blades, which stars Ed Helms and Jana Schmieding.
| Film | Program / Premiere | Director | Public Screenings | P&M Screenings | Talent Attending | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seventeen | Discovery — World Premiere | Justin Ducharme | Sept 14 — 6:55 PM; Sept 15 — 12:20 PM | Sept 10 — 11:30 AM; Sept 17 — 9:15 AM | Justin Ducharme, Aalayna, Nizhonniya Austin | IMDb |
| The Betrayers | Centrepiece — World Premiere | David Bezmozgis | Sept 12 — 6:10 PM; Sept 14 — 9:30 PM | Sept 13 — 5:50 PM; Sept 17 — 9:00 AM | David Bezmozgis, Michael Aronov, Kaelen Ohm | IMDb |
| Toy Gun Bandit | Centrepiece — World Premiere | Rémi St-Michel | Sept 10 — 2:45 PM; Sept 15 — 9:00 PM | Sept 11 — 8:55 AM; Sept 17 — 12:20 PM | Rémi St-Michel | IMDb |
| Nobody’s Violence | Wavelengths — World Premiere | Denis Côté | Sept 11 — 9:30 PM; Sept 13 — 3:15 PM; Sept 19 — 11:00 AM | Sept 10 — 6:25 PM | Denis Côté, Larissa Corriveau, Gabrielle Tougas-Fréchette, Guillaume Vasseur | IMDb |
| The Final Act | TIFF Docs — World Premiere | Sophie Deraspe | Sept 13 — 11:00 AM; Sept 15 — 3:15 PM | Sept 12 — 8:55 AM; Sept 17 — 8:50 AM | Sophie Deraspe | Not verified |
| L’AUTRE | Centrepiece — World Premiere | Alexandre Franchi | Sept 12 — 6:55 PM; Sept 14 — 12:30 PM | Sept 12 — 12:05 PM; Sept 17 — 9:10 AM | Alexandre Franchi, Karine Gonthier Hyndman | IMDb |
| Marie Madeleine | Centrepiece — North American Premiere | Géssica Généus | Sept 15 — 10:00 PM; Sept 16 — 3:30 PM; Sept 20 — 7:25 PM | Sept 11 — 6:30 PM | TBD | IMDb |
| Smudge the Blades | Centrepiece — World Premiere | Cody Lightning | Sept 12 — 9:15 PM; Sept 14 — 12:00 PM | Sept 13 — 8:40 AM; Sept 17 — 12:15 PM | Cody Lightning, Ed Helms, Jana Schmieding, Paulina Alexis + others | IMDb |
| Fight Kid | Short Cuts | Michael Del Monte | Sept 12 — 3:15 PM; Sept 17 — 3:30 PM | Sept 12 — 9:15 AM | Michael Del Monte | Not verified |
| Patronymic | Short Cuts | Mariia Ponomarova | Sept 12 — 3:15 PM; Sept 17 — 3:30 PM | Sept 12 — 9:15 AM | Mariia Ponomarova | Not verified |
