David and Nathan Zellner’s Alpha Gang, Benjamín Naishtat’s Glaxo, Rachel Morrison’s Love of Your Life, Ben Shirinian’s The Housewife, Bassam Tariq’s Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother
TIFF ‘26 is expanding with today’s announcement of five additional films in this year’s Special Presentations programme. These compelling new works from celebrated filmmakers Rachel Morrison, Benjamín Naishtat, Ben Shirinian, Bassam Tariq, plus David and Nathan Zellner provide a glimpse into this year’s Official Selection. The 51st edition of TIFF, presented by Rogers, will take place September 10–20, 2026.
“Each year, we strive to curate a selection of films that feels most relevant to the moment with the power to spark a rich dialogue with our public audience, and these Special Presentations titles are true reflections of that,” said Anita Lee, Chief Programming Officer, TIFF. “From debut directors to the most anticipated sophomore films of the year to vanguard voices, this group of films showcase the authenticity, the unexpected, and the ambition of cinema now. They are sure to be among the Festival’s most talked-about titles, captivating audiences and generating buzz long after the credits roll. We’re delighted to share these original works with TIFF audiences in September.”
Film details (in alphabetical order):
Alpha Gang | David Zellner, Nathan Zellner | USA
International Premiere
Glaxo | Benjamín Naishtat | Argentina, Brazil
World Premiere
Love of Your Life | Rachel Morrison | USA
World Premiere
The Housewife | Ben Shirinian | USA
World Premiere
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother | Bassam Tariq | USA
World Premiere
Upcoming announcements:
TIFF Takeover 1: July 20–23
- Mon., Jul. 20: Gala & Special Presentations
- Tue., Jul. 21: Platform
- Wed., Jul. 22: Discovery
- Thu., Jul. 23: Primetime
TIFF Takeover 2: August 4–6
- Tue., Aug. 4: Centrepiece, Wavelengths & Classics
- Wed., Aug. 5: TIFF Docs & Shortcuts
- Thu., Aug. 6: Midnight Madness
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About TIFF:
TIFF is a not-for-profit cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world through film. A global leader in film and entertainment, TIFF initiatives include the annual Toronto International Film Festival® in September; TIFF Lightbox, which features five cinemas, plus learning and entertainment facilities; the Donald Shebib TIFF Film Circuit, an innovative national distribution programme; and TIFF: The Market launching in 2026. The organization generates an estimated annual economic impact of $240 million CAD. TIFF Lightbox is generously supported by contributors including the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, the City of Toronto, the Reitman family (Ivan Reitman, Agi Mandel, and Susan Michaels), The Daniels Corporation, and RBC. For more information, visit tiff.net.
TIFF is generously supported by Festival Presenting Sponsor Rogers Communications.
TIFF is generously supported by Major Sponsors RBC and Visa
and Major Supporters Telefilm Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the City of Toronto.
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