Frontmezzjunkes reports: 11 More Galas and Special Presentations Announced for the 50th Edition of the Toronto International Film Festival
The world comes to TIFF: Announcing 11 more Galas and Special Presentations from globally acclaimed filmmakers
TORONTO — TIFF is preparing to welcome the world this September for its 50th Festival, announcing 11 more Official Selections in the Gala and Special Presentations programmes. Reflecting TIFF’s commitment to champion new perspectives and cinematic excellence to its diverse international public audience, these films — Nicholas Hytner’s “The Choral“, Agnieszka Holland’s “Franz“, Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet“, Neeraj Ghaywan’s “Homebound“, Paul Greengrass’ “The Lost Bus“, Rebecca Zlotowski’s “A Private Life“, HIKARI’s “Rental Family“, Derek Cianfrance’s “Roofman“, Peter Ho-Sun Chan’s “She Has No Name“, Clement Virgo’s “Steal Away“, and Rian Johnson’s “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” — span multiple continents and storytelling traditions, representing the Festival’s international reach and curatorial inclusivity. The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, will take place September 4–14, 2025.
And this theatre junkie can not wait to become a ten-day film junkie. Watch out for all the reviews that will be coming your way in September.
“Since its inception, TIFF has championed global cinema that opens our eyes and brings us together,” said Anita Lee, Chief Programming Officer, TIFF. “We are delighted to share 11 more titles from our Gala and Special Presentations programmes that showcase the remarkable originality and excellence of today’s most exciting and acclaimed directors. These films reflect a sweeping range of voices and styles that embodies the spirit of TIFF and our commitment to a public audience.”
The newly announced titles add to a dynamic, international Festival that honours TIFF’s five-decade legacy of discovering and elevating the very best in cinema.
Galas (in alphabetical order):
The Choral | Nicholas Hytner | UK
World Premiere | Gala Presentation
Homebound | Neeraj Ghaywan | India
North American Premiere | Gala Presentation
Hamnet | Chloé Zhao | UK
Canadian Premiere | Gala Presentation
A Private Life | Rebecca Zlotowski | France
North American Premiere | Gala Presentation
Roofman | Derek Cianfrance | USA
World Premiere | Gala Presentation
She Has No Name | Peter Ho-Sun Chan | China
North American Premiere | Gala Presentation
Special Presentations (in alphabetical order):
Franz | Agnieszka Holland | Czech Republic/Germany/Poland
World Premiere | Special Presentation
The Lost Bus | Paul Greengrass | USA
World Premiere | Special Presentation
Rental Family | HIKARI | USA/Japan
World Premiere | Special Presentation
Steal Away | Clement Virgo | Canada/Belgium
World Premiere | Special Presentation
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery | Rian Johnson | USA
World Premiere | Special Presentation
The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, runs September 4–14, 2025. The full Festival schedule will be released on tiff.net on Tuesday, August 12.
Upcoming announcements:
TIFF Takeover 1: July 21–24
- Mon., Jul. 21: Galas & Special Presentations
- Tue., Jul. 22: Platform & Jury
- Wed., Jul. 23: Discovery
- Thu., Jul. 24: Midnight Madness
Takeover 2: August 5–8
- Tue., Aug. 5: Centrepiece
- Wed., Aug. 6: TIFF Docs
- Thu., Aug. 7: Shortcuts & Primetime
- Fri., Aug. 8: Wavelengths & TIFF Classics
