TIFF 2026: From Festival to Powerhouse — Deals, Docs, and a Former PM's Debut

TIFF's 51st edition is redefining itself as a powerhouse dealmaking hub, with 6,000 market delegates converging on Toronto—six times last year's count. The festival is betting that attracting buyers and sellers will secure its future as other festivals snag buzzy world premieres, though higher ticket prices raise questions about its tastemaker reputation.

Track 2 — The Deep Cut

Criterion is planting a permanent flag in Toronto's Entertainment District,...