Film Festival

TIFF issues statement on Oct. 7 doc, denies censorship claims

TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey addressed the concerns raised by withdrawing its invitation for the doc, directed by Barry Avrich.

TIFF pulls Barry Avrich doc on Oct. 7 from 2025 lineup

TIFF said it withdrew its invitation over concerns of legal clearance of certain footage, while the filmmaking team has claimed the doc is being censored.

Atlantic Int’l Film Festival unveils full lineup for 2025 edition

EXCLUSIVE: The festival will feature the world premieres of seven new Canadian feature films.

Three Canadian projects win prizes at Locarno Pro

The projects were part of the fest’s Canada-centric WIP spotlight, presented in partnership with Telefilm Canada.

A24 acquires Ian Tuason’s debut feature The Undertone

The film debuted at Fantasia and stars Nina Kiri as a paranormal podcast co-host who returns home to take care of her mother.

Canadian producers optimistic on Hot Docs following cinema sale

Despite the celebrations, producers remain concerned about the state of the documentary form and the future of its funding.

Hot Docs sells its Ted Rogers Cinema to anonymous buyer

The sale includes a multi-year lease, allowing Hot Docs to continue to operate and program the cinema year-round.

In Brief: WildBrain CPLG promotes Evi Sari to new VP role

Plus: Tyson Media starts production on My Pet Ate What?! season two, the Criterion Closet heads to TIFF, and more.

Rhayne Vermette’s Levers to debut in TIFF’s Wavelengths

The lineup also features the North American premiere of Nicolás Pereda’s Copper.

Netflix’s Wayward to world premiere in TIFF Primetime

The Toronto International Film Festival also unveiled the selections for its Short Cuts programme, which will see the world premieres of 17 Canadian films.

TIFF Docs slates seven Canadian world premieres

Docs from filmmakers Darlene Naponse, Nicole Bazuin and Peter Mettler are among the films selected for this year’s programme.

Three Canadian world premieres slated for TIFF’s Centrepiece

Hubert Davis’ Youngblood is joined by Mathieu Denis’ Gagne ton ciel and Gail Maurice’s Blood Lines.