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Why TIFF 2026 Could Reshape an Early Best Picture Narrative

Why TIFF 2026 Could Reshape an Early Best Picture Narrative

As the Toronto International Film Festival unfolds, a handful of buzzy films are jockeying for position as early Oscar frontrunners.
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What's happening at TIFF: 'I Play Rocky scores a knockout, and a victory lap for 'Obsession'

What's happening at TIFF: 'I Play Rocky scores a knockout, and a victory lap for 'Obsession'

Eight years after “Green Book” took the Toronto International Film Festival by storm, Peter Farrelly may have done it again
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What's happening at TIFF: Musical comedy 'The Debut' dazzles and 'I Play Rocky' scores a knockout

What's happening at TIFF: Musical comedy 'The Debut' dazzles and 'I Play Rocky' scores a knockout

It takes a certain amount of gumption to declare an arch comedy about a housewife turned community musical theater actor “autobiographical,” but that’s exactly what writer-director Jesse Eisenberg said Sunday about his festival smash hit “The Debut.”
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How TIFF 2026 Can Help International Films Build North American Momentum

How TIFF 2026 Can Help International Films Build North American Momentum

The Toronto International Film Festival is more than just red carpets; it's a powerful launchpad for international films in the U.S. market.
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11 Questions to Ask When Judging Whether TIFF 2026 Buzz Could Last

11 Questions to Ask When Judging Whether TIFF 2026 Buzz Could Last

Here are 11 key questions to help you separate the fleeting festival hype from the true Oscar contenders emerging from TIFF 2026.
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The Festival-to-Oscars Pipeline TIFF 2026 Will Put to the Test

The Festival-to-Oscars Pipeline TIFF 2026 Will Put to the Test

The Toronto International Film Festival has long been a key predictor of Oscar success, but this year, a series of changes puts that reputation to the test.
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How TIFF 2026 Could Challenge the Conventional Awards-Season Playbook

How TIFF 2026 Could Challenge the Conventional Awards-Season Playbook

The Toronto International Film Festival has long been a key stop on the road to the Oscars, but this year, things feel different.
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How TIFF 2026 Could Produce the Rare Film Both Critics and Crowds Champion

How TIFF 2026 Could Produce the Rare Film Both Critics and Crowds Champion

The Toronto International Film Festival is a proven launchpad for Oscar contenders. Here’s how the 2026 lineup could crown a new consensus classic.
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How TIFF 2026 Interviews Can Help Launch an Awards Campaign

How TIFF 2026 Interviews Can Help Launch an Awards Campaign

Discover the calculated PR and interview strategies used at the Toronto International Film Festival to turn a promising film into an Oscar frontrunner.
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10 Types of TIFF 2026 Breakouts That Could Shape Fall Movie Talk

10 Types of TIFF 2026 Breakouts That Could Shape Fall Movie Talk

The Toronto International Film Festival is over, but the buzz is just beginning. Here are the 10 breakout archetypes and the names you'll hear all season.
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What's happening at TIFF: An 'Obsession' victory lap, MIA studios and a taxidermy musical

What's happening at TIFF: An 'Obsession' victory lap, MIA studios and a taxidermy musical

A year after Curry Barker first premiered “Obsession” at TIFF, the filmmaker and his star, Inde Navarrette, returned for a victory lap
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What's happening at TIFF: MIA studios, a taxidermy musical and a disability rights crowd pleaser

What's happening at TIFF: MIA studios, a taxidermy musical and a disability rights crowd pleaser

A running question through film festivals this year has been: Where are the major movie studio movies