Toronto, August 11, 2025 —The 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 50), presented by Rogers, will run September 4–14, 2025. Celebrate with the best of Canadian and global cinema, special events and talks with stars, plus TIFF’s Industry Conference.
TIFF is marking a major milestone in 2025 as it celebrates the 50th edition of its Festival with a once-in-a-lifetime marquee series titled The TIFF Story in 50 Films. Curated by TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey, with input and insight from TIFF programmers past and present, this series will showcase 50 landmark films from around the world that played a significant role in connecting with audiences, and reflect the story of TIFF.
“The TIFF Story in 50 Films is more than a retrospective — it’s a celebration of the landmark moments that have defined our Festival’s legacy,” said Cameron Bailey, CEO, TIFF. “Curating this series has been a labour of love, poring over decades of Festival programme books to select 50 films that reflect five decades of TIFF’s taste, eye for new talent, and passion for bringing groundbreaking cinema to our audience. While so many more films have been integral to TIFF’s story and illustrate our current narrative, I’m excited to share the full list in the months ahead and to revisit the memories and enduring impact these films have had on all of us.”
This week TIFF announced a ton of titles coming to programmes like:
Centrepiece, the biggest section, including films starring Riz Ahmed, Ethan Hawke, and Charli xcx
TIFF Docs, featuring real-life characters including explorers, whistlers, and cancelled celebrity chefs
Short Cuts, including short films about family and love, hits from Cannes, and one that’s directed by Idris Elba
Primetime, boundary-pushing TV, including a new series by Reservation Dogs creator Sterlin Harjo
Wavelengths, featuring experimental films by Kahlil Joseph and Rhayne Vermette
Classics, including new 4K restorations, plus Jaws on 35mm
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