Categories

TIFF sorts its lineup into programmes, each with its own character — from red-carpet galas to first features. 245 films across 14 strands.

Gala Presentations
Movie stars. Red-carpet premieres. Major audience interest.
24
films
16
world premieres
Special Presentations
High-profile premieres and the world's leading filmmakers.
52
films
19
world premieres
Centrepiece
Compelling stories, global perspectives.
55
films
24
world premieres
Discovery
Directors to watch. The future of world cinema.
24
films
17
world premieres
Primetime
Serial storytelling: television in its artistic renaissance.
10
films
8
world premieres
Midnight Madness
The wild side: screenings of the best in action, horror, shock and fantasy cinema.
10
films
Platform
Directors’ cinema now.
12
films
12
world premieres
Wavelengths
Daring, visionary, and autonomous voices. Film art in the cinema and beyond.
16
films
3
world premieres
TIFF Classics
Curated gems from the history of Canadian and international cinema.
6
films
TIFF Docs
Candid and unscripted: the best non-fiction cinema from around the world.
21
films
18
world premieres
Special Events
2
films
In Conversation With...
Engaging conversations with leaders in the film industry and beyond.
5
films
Short Cuts
The world. In short form.
7
films
TIFF Next Wave Selects
For the next generation of movie lovers: selections approved by our youth-driven <a href="/nextwave" style="color:#DF3603;text-decoration:underline;">TIFF Next Wave Committee</a>. <br><br>
1
films