The Toronto International Film Festival is the leading public film festival in the world, screening more than 300 films from 60+ countries every September.
Our programmers have earned a reputation for excellence, and a diverse array of films are shown: Hollywood galas, complete with red carpet glamour; the best in international cinema, the latest homegrown comedies… and everything in between.
Our films are divided into Programmes to help guide your choices. Love horror flicks? Check out Midnight Madness! Feeling edgy? Try Vanguard. Need a mini stay-cation? Contemporary World Cinema may be for you.


Meet the Programmers
Who chooses your films? We do. 19 programmers, covering 6 continents.

Agata Smoluch Del Sorbo
Alex Rogalski
Andréa Picard
Cameron Bailey
Colin Geddes
Diana Sanchez
Dimitri Eipides
Elizabeth Muskala
Giovanna Fulvi
Jane Schoettle
Kate Lawrie Van de Ven
Magali Simard
Martin Bilodeau
Michèle Maheux
Noah Cowan
Piers Handling
Rasha Salti
Steve Gravestock
Thom Powers