TIFF 2026
CANADA AT TIFF
AND THE INAUGURAL TIFF: THE MARKET
SEPTEMBRE 10 TO 20
RDV CANADA at TIFF
Canada is once again in the spotlight with the 51st Toronto International Film Festival happening from September 10 to 20th. Check out the over 60 Canadian projects in the official line up.
This year will also see the inaugural TIFF: The Market running parallel to the festival from September 10th to 16th. Located in the Metro Toronto Convention Center this new market not only expands on the previous industry programming but includes screenings, works in progress and an all new Innovation Hub.
Canadians at the market will be able to find a home at the Canada Pavilion. Completely redesigned to fit the new market, the Canada Pavilion will feature exclusive programming to help delegates learn more about working with Canada, an information counter with representatives from various organizations ready to answer your questions and an open seating area for meetings.
Meet representatives from various organizations at the information counter to get your questions answered.
| Date | Time | Organisation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 10 | 10 am to 12 pm | Telefilm Canada | Stop by and speak with a Telefilm Canada (https://telefilm.ca/en) representative about our funding programs, eligibility criteria, and coproduction opportunities. |
| September 10 | 12 to 2 pm | Indigenous Screen Office | The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) (https://iso-bea.ca/) champions Indigenous screen-based storytellers and narrative sovereignty in Canada through our funding and advocacy work. |
| September 11 | 10 am to 12 pm | Telefilm Canada | Stop by and speak with a Telefilm Canada (https://telefilm.ca/en) representative about our funding programs, eligibility criteria, and coproduction opportunities. |
| September 11 | 12 to 2 pm | Indigenous Screen Office | The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) (https://iso-bea.ca/) champions Indigenous screen-based storytellers and narrative sovereignty in Canada through our funding and advocacy work. |
| September 11 | 12 to 2 pm | Telefilm Canada - Canada Media Fund program administrators | Stop by and learn more about applying to the Canada Media Fund (https://cmf-fmc.ca/) programs! |
| September 11 | 2 to 4 pm | Canadian Media Producers Association | The Canadian Media Producers Association (https://www.cmpa.ca) is the national advocacy organization for independent producers, representing hundreds of companies engaged in the development, production, and distribution of English-language content made for television, cinema, and digital media channels. For more than 75 years, the CMPA has worked to promote the continued success of the Canadian production sector and to ensure a bright future for the diverse content made by our members for both domestic and international audiences. |
| September 11 | 2 to 4 pm | Telefilm Canada | Stop by and speak with a Telefilm Canada (https://telefilm.ca/en) representative about our funding programs, eligibility criteria, and coproduction opportunities. |
| September 12 | 10 am to 12 pm | Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television | Meet with representatives from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (https://academy.ca) to discuss the benefits of membership at the Academy, where you can join over 3,500 emerging and established English and Francophone creatives from the Canadian film, television, and digital media communities at the largest non-profit professional arts organization in Canada. |
| September 12 | 12 to 2 pm | Indigenous Screen Office | The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) (https://iso-bea.ca/) champions Indigenous screen-based storytellers and narrative sovereignty in Canada through our funding and advocacy work. |
| September 12 | 12 to 2 pm | Alliance des producteurs francophone du Canada (APFC) | APFC (https://apfc.info/) drives the vitality and visibility of the French-language screen industry in Canada and internationally. We represent producers who bring authentic stories to life—stories rooted in their communities and told with creativity and originality. Working with our national and international partners, we pave the way for new co-production opportunities. With their expertise, agility and distinctive perspectives, our producers are valued partners in development and production. |
| September 12 | 2 to 4 pm | Telefilm Canada | Stop by and speak with a Telefilm Canada (https://telefilm.ca/en) representative about our funding programs, eligibility criteria, and coproduction opportunities. |
| September 13 | 10 am to 12 pm | Atlantic Canada | Stop by and chat with representatives from agencies in Canada's Atlantic provinces (Government of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island Creates, PictureNL, Screen Nova Scotia). Learn more about the funding programs, tax credits, locations and support offered to the audio-visual industry in this rich and diverse region. (https://picturenl.ca/; https://innovationpei.com/ ; https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/culture-heritage/grants-finance.html ; https://screennovascotia.com/) |
| September 13 | 12 to 2 pm | Atlantic Canada | Stop by and chat with representatives from agencies in Canada's Atlantic provinces (Government of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island Creates, PictureNL, Screen Nova Scotia). Learn more about the funding programs, tax credits, locations and support offered to the audio-visual industry in this rich and diverse region. (https://picturenl.ca/; https://innovationpei.com/ ; https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/culture-heritage/grants-finance.html ; https://screennovascotia.com/) |
| September 13 | 12 to 2 pm | Indigenous Screen Office | The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) (https://iso-bea.ca/) champions Indigenous screen-based storytellers and narrative sovereignty in Canada through our funding and advocacy work. |
| September 13 | 2 to 4 pm | Atlantic Canada | Stop by and chat with representatives from agencies in Canada's Atlantic provinces (Government of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island Creates, PictureNL, Screen Nova Scotia). Learn more about the funding programs, tax credits, locations and support offered to the audio-visual industry in this rich and diverse region. (https://picturenl.ca/; https://innovationpei.com/ ; https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/culture-heritage/grants-finance.html ; https://screennovascotia.com/) |
| September 13 | 2 to 4 pm | Alliance des producteurs francophone du Canada (APFC) | APFC (https://apfc.info/) drives the vitality and visibility of the French-language screen industry in Canada and internationally. We represent producers who bring authentic stories to life—stories rooted in their communities and told with creativity and originality. Working with our national and international partners, we pave the way for new co-production opportunities. With their expertise, agility and distinctive perspectives, our producers are valued partners in development and production. |
| September 14 | 10 am to 12 pm | Telefilm Canada | Stop by and speak with a Telefilm Canada (https://telefilm.ca/en) representative about our funding programs, eligibility criteria, and coproduction opportunities. |
| September 14 | 10 am to 12 pm | Indigenous Screen Office | The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) (https://iso-bea.ca/) champions Indigenous screen-based storytellers and narrative sovereignty in Canada through our funding and advocacy work. |
| September 14 | 12 to 2 pm | Telefilm Canada | Stop by and speak with a Telefilm Canada (https://telefilm.ca/en) representative about our funding programs, eligibility criteria, and coproduction opportunities. |
| September 14 | 2 to 4 pm | Alliance des producteurs francophone du Canada (APFC) | APFC (https://apfc.info/) drives the vitality and visibility of the French-language screen industry in Canada and internationally. We represent producers who bring authentic stories to life—stories rooted in their communities and told with creativity and originality. Working with our national and international partners, we pave the way for new co-production opportunities. With their expertise, agility and distinctive perspectives, our producers are valued partners in development and production. |
| September 14 | 2 to 4 pm | Telefilm Canada | Stop by and speak with a Telefilm Canada (https://telefilm.ca/en) representative about our funding programs, eligibility criteria, and coproduction opportunities. |
| September 15 | 12 to 2 pm | Telefilm Canada - Canada Media Fund program administrators | Stop by and learn more about applying to the Canada Media Fund (https://cmf-fmc.ca/) programs! |
| September 15 | 2 to 4 pm | Telefilm Canada - Canada Media Fund program administrators | Stop by and learn more about applying to the Canada Media Fund (https://cmf-fmc.ca/) programs! |
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Julie Roy
Executive Director & CEO
Francesca Accinelli
Senior Vice President, Program Strategy and Industry Development
Mehernaz Lentin
National Director, Feature Film – English Market
Anita Damiani
National Director, Feature Film – French Market
Melissa Amer
Regional Feature Film Executive – Ontario and Nunavut Region
Erica Shallow
Deputy Director, Business Affairs
Julie Blondin
National Director, Business Affairs and Coproduction
Marielle Poupelin
Specialist, International Business Development
Shelley MacDougall
Feature Film Executive, Indigenous Initiatives and Content Analyst
Kajsa Erickson
Development Manager, Talent Fund
Andreane Leblanc
Acting Senior Director, Communications and Governmental Affairs
Savine Wong
Advisor, Partnerships and Business Development


















