TIFF 2026 Unveils Opening Film and Market Support from Top Industry Executives
The article covers the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) rolling out its 2026 selection, including Siân Heder's Being Heumann as the opening film, and world premieres for Prima Facie and The Assassin(s). It discusses the sales and distribution landscape for these films, with Being Heumann already tied to Apple through Heder's overall deal, while the other two films will seek North American and international deals at the festival. The piece also features perspectives from industry executives Roeg Sutherland, Arianna Bocco, Vincent Maraval, and Michael Barker on why they are supporting the new TIFF market initiative.
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With much of the sales and distribution film biz taking a breather in the dog days of the summer, deal-making is on the horizon.
Both Prima Facie and The Assassin(s) will be looking to tie up North American and international deals on the ground.
Distribution for Being Heumann is already tied up with Apple through CODA director Heder's overall deal with the platform.
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