TIFF Next Wave

The TIFF Next Wave Film Festival runs February 14–16, promising a jam-packed weekend with the always epic Battle of the Scores and Opening Night Party, In Conversation With... Kelvin Harrison Jr., the Growing Pains Movie Marathon, an Official Film Selection featuring some of the boldest new films from around the world — free for <25s — and a chance to learn from industry pros at the Young Creators Co-Lab: a full day of panels, workshops, and film inspiration.

Official Selection

Under 25? Bold, new films on us. This is what’s next.

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Movie Marathon: Growing Pains

Big-screen binge-watching. So many emotions. Five favourite throwback films.

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Young Creators Co-Lab

Hear from industry experts and chat through ideas with other emerging creators in a full-day session of panels and workshops.

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Ticket Info

No money, no problems (if you’re under 25*).

*Excludes Movie Marathon titles, In Conversation With..., and Battle of the Scores + Opening Night Party.

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Battle of the Scores + Opening Night Party

Six bands, three short films, one party.

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TIFF Next Wave Committee

They curate the festival. Big round of applause.

Meet the Committee

Film Club

Want more Next Wave after the festival? Film Club meets monthly with industry guests, filmmakers, and film lovers for secret screenings and more — for free!

Film Club

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