The Toronto International Short Film Awards is dedicated to discovering, promoting, and showcasing a diverse array of Canadian and international short films. This hybrid festival features both online and theater screenings each year, along with a seasonal competition that celebrates and rewards short film projects and artists worldwide. The festival focuses on indie shorts and artists working across various genres in both fiction and documentary. It values the craft of short

Mel Gibson received two Oscars for Braveheart: Best Director and Best Picture. Initially, he did not intend to portray William Wallace. His interest lay in directing the 1995 film, and he considered Brad Pitt for the leading role. According to JoBlo, Gibson “initially wanted Brad Pitt or Jason Patric in the lead.” At 38, he believed he was too old for the role. However, Paramount insisted on his participation, stating they would not approve the movie unless Gibson also starre

Following a series of unfavorable reviews, Tom Cruise’s “Digger” experienced a significant international decline, positioning it to become one of the most notable failures in cinematic history. In the realm of public opinion, critics are often perceived in two ways: either as outdated entities akin to almanacs or sundials, a perception Hollywood might prefer, or as destructive forces reminiscent of Godzilla, eagerly dismantling films. This past weekend provided clarity on whi

"The Piano Tuner" is a short drama film that follows Antonia, who feels isolated in her marriage. She discovers an unforeseen connection when Angelo, a mysterious piano tuner, visits. The music stirs up old memories and concealed truths, turning a quiet afternoon into a moment of life-altering choice. Nicole Giroux, a writer and director, was born in New York City and grew up in France and the UK. She studied English as an undergraduate at Tufts University and later attended

The 2026 Toronto Women Film Festival wrapped up its screenings on September 20th at Innis Town Hall theatre with a stellar lineup of 11 extra projects directed by women. This year was a big hit, showcasing a bunch of diverse films by women from countries like the U.S., Canada, the UK, Guatemala, Afghanistan, and many others. The festival wasn't just about showcasing films; it was all about celebrating and recognizing the awesome work these women bring to the cinematic world.

Madden is hitting the big screen to celebrate the life of the legendary football figure, John Madden. The trailer for the upcoming biopic, starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Oscar-nominated David O. Russell, dropped on September 24, giving fans a closer look at how Madden's story is brought to life on film. Madden's journey started when he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1958, but a knee injury cut his playing career short. In 1969, he became the head coach for t

Julianne Moore, the American actress received the Zurich Film Festival's Golden Icon Award in flawless German. She attended with Jesse Eisenberg, who directs her in The Debut, a musical-comedy with Paul Giamatti, shown at the festival. Moore reflected on her European childhood during her speech, crediting her German teacher for inspiring her acting career. On the red carpet, she expressed delight at the award and praised Eisenberg as a creative partner. Eisenberg’s third film

The Toronto International Film Festival announced this year’s award winners during a live press conference at TIFF Lightbox today. Among the top honors revealed were the People’s Choice Awards, presented by Rogers, which are voted on by TIFF’s public audience; the Platform Prize, the Festival’s only juried program; two Canadian feature film awards, as well as the Short Cuts, FIPRESCI, and NETPAC awards. In total, 12 awards were given out, celebrating standout films and emergi

Lionsgate has unveiled a trailer for “Day Drinker,” a thriller directed by Marc Webb featuring Johnny Depp, Madelyn Cline, and Penélope Cruz. The movie is set to premiere in theaters on March 26, 2027. In this thriller movie, Cline plays Lorna, a bartender working on a private yacht. During one of her shifts, she meets Kelly (Depp), a mysterious guest on board. As they get to know each other, they end up in some dangerous situations. The main threat is Cara Lazaro (Cruz), a c

Director Florian Zeller is not typically known for films portraying joyful families. Following his works The Father and The Son, the playwright-turned-filmmaker introduces Bunker, another story centered on a family grappling with internal challenges. This narrative features real-life couple Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz as Miguel and Sofia, a long-married duo residing in London with their two daughters. They epitomize urban affluence, employing a nanny for their children, a

Tariq’s thriller set in Houston dives into the life of a devout assassin and grieving father who has to face family, faith, and violence after losing his wife. “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother,” written and directed by Bassam Tariq and starring Mahershala Ali as Latif, really got me thinking about love and where I fit in. On the surface, it’s an action drama about a Muslim hitman going through tough times, but it digs deeper. Just how deep? Let’s dive in. Latif has crafte

Quentin Tarantino described Fantasia as “the most important and prestigious genre film festival on this continent.” Guillermo del Toro referred to it as “a shrine.” Fantasia is a Canadian festival based in Montreal. Fantasia is a renowned 18-day celebration of international fantastic filmmaking held each July in the heart of Montreal. The event is dedicated to highlighting the most exciting, innovative, and unique voices in contemporary genre cinema from around the world. Our

"The Three Queens of Bali" is a documentary film directed by Cathee Mang that highlights women performing Balinese masked dance drama, portraying both female and male characters, and the obstacles they encounter. The film is rich with dance and music while narrating a dramatic story of a queen and a goddess vying for a king, a role portrayed by a woman. At the same time, clowns vie for the three female roles in their rendition of the three queens of Bali. This 85-minute film

"Women's voices in cinema" is a seasonal initiative by the Toronto Women Film Festival aimed at highlighting female perspectives and creators. It challenges traditional narratives by emphasizing women's experiences through films made by female directors, writers, and producers. The program leverages film as a means for social change and includes a diverse range of voices. Annually, the festival showcases its finalists at the Innis Town Hall theatre and Carlton Cinema. This ye

Set against the backdrop of the war and a government endangering its democracy, the film explores Tel Aviv through the eyes of foreign women who have moved to the city. Their narratives uncover a dual city: both Middle Eastern and Western, both vibrant and shadowed. Tal Getritman is a video creator who completed her studies in Film & Television at Sapir College and earned an MA in Visual Communication from Bezalel. Her work has been exhibited globally; her short film Romance

Don't miss the upcoming screening of the Toronto Women Film Festival on September 20th, held at the Innis Town Hall theatre, to highlight female voices and women in film and television. The screening will feature works in fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental genres. In recent years, the festival has showcased hundreds of films directed by women at Carlton Cinema, Innis Town Hall at the University of Toronto, and online via the women in Film section of Toronto Fil

Angelina Jolie recently spoke more about her personal life. She advocates for parents allowing their children to independently shape their own lives without interference. She is supportive of their choices and aspirations. Jolie shared her views on her six children with ex-husband Brad Pitt, emphasizing the importance of letting them choose their own paths. She remarked that one of the primary duties of parents is to refrain from interfering in their children's life developme

A film showcasing Israel's use of AI-powered systems to target Palestinians in Gaza received a 25-minute standing ovation at its Venice Film Festival premiere. The 80-minute documentary, NAZA, was directed by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, who won an Oscar in 2025 for No Other Land, a documentary about Israeli settler pogroms in the occupied West Bank, created with Palestinian co-directors Basel Adra and Hamdan Ballal. The film is the outcome of an investig

The fall film season is commencing, and projects supported by the Sundance Institute are making their way to Toronto, Canada, for one of the most significant annual cinema events: the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Eight projects associated with the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and Sundance artist programs will be featured at TIFF, which runs from September 10–20. The lineup includes premieres and award winners from the 2026 Festival, such as Bedford Park, a roman

The Toronto International Film Festival commenced on Thursday and will run until September 20. Below are highlights from the festival's opening day, featuring scenes from the glamorous red carpet on the first night. Please note, this document is no longer being updated. Key Information The festival spans 11 days, beginning on September 10 King Street has been converted into a pedestrian zone from Spadina to University Justin Trudeau and Katie Telford are anticipated to attend