New films by Paul Schrader, the Zellner Brothers, Casey Affleck, Tim Blake Nelson, and more could all be appealing to buyers.

TIFF 2026 kicks off next week, so here is a small list that visitors should check out—from the full 294 films being screened over September 10-20.

Korean sales agent Finecut has picked up international rights to retro gaming 3D animated feature Guardians Of The Video Game ahead of the inaugural TIFF Market. Based on the Naver Webtoon of the same name,

Expands entertainment with free outdoor screenings of TIFF People’s Choice Award winners and live musical performances, including Our Lady Peace Giving away more than 5,000 prizes to customers through Rogers Beyond the Seat Red Carpet Experience Exclusive Rogers customer experience at the world premiere of Always Lalisa TORONTO,

Programmer Peter Kuplowsky walks IndieWire through a characteristically creative and varied lineup, which might have its own breakouts.

Kat Sandler, Jordan Firstman, Amber Midthunder and Cody Lightning will also feature among speakers and panel members at Toronto’s inaugural content market next month.

YouTube and Variety will host a first of its kind creator showcase and party on Sept. 10 at the Toronto International Film Festival celebrating the worldwide premiere of two new creator shows. The event will mark the debut of both projects as part of TIFF: The Market screenings.

While TIFF fans have grown accustomed to tickets edging up by a few percentage points every year, the hike they noticed this year marked the first time in recent memory that films, other than the opening and closing night galas,