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TIFF Announces Global Advisory Committee for 2026 Content Market Launch

The Toronto International Film Festival's new market initiative, supported by $23M in federal funding, aims to expand its global industry presence beyond film to include TV and innovative content.

Streetcars pass by TIFF Lightbox on King Street in Toronto on May 15, 2024. May 15, 2024. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)
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Overview

  • The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has revealed the first members of its global advisory committee for its 2026 content market launch.
  • The committee includes seven industry leaders from Canada, the U.S., and France, with additional international members, particularly from Asia, to be announced soon.
  • The content market, backed by a $23 million investment from the Canadian government, will focus on film, TV series, and innovative content across platforms.
  • TIFF aims to create a central hub in downtown Toronto with exhibition and networking spaces to facilitate business and increase accessibility for emerging producers and international companies.
  • The market is expected to double the number of industry delegates attending TIFF annually, growing from 5,000 to over 12,000 within three to five years.