Talent Development

Alumni Directory

Discover the extensive pool of Canadian and international talent that TIFF’s professional development programmes have cultivated over the years.

Update your profile

If you’re an alum of TIFF’s talent programmes and want to be included in the Alumni Directory, contact us for more information on how to opt in or update your profile.

TIFF Filmmaker Lab

Held annually during the Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF Filmmaker Lab is an artistic development programme for aspiring Canadian and international filmmakers.

TIFF Rising Stars

TIFF Rising Stars is part of our ongoing commitment to promoting Canadian cinema and talent on the world stage. This programme showcases new Canadian acting talent, putting the emphasis on the next generation of actors poised for international success.

TIFF Micki Moore Residency

A new programme for women who are outstanding Canadian screenwriters has been established to elevate and support talent. The Residency is being generously supported by Toronto-based broadcaster, journalist, and actor Micki Moore.

Telefilm Canada’s
Pitch This!

Returning for its 21st year at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival, six teams will have six minutes to pitch their next project to a panel of industry executives for the chance to win $15,000 in development funding.

TIFF–CBC Films Screenwriter Award

The TIFF–CBC Films Screenwriter Award provides $15,000 to a Canadian writer of an outstanding feature-film screenplay, in partnership with CBC Films.

TIFF Writers’ Studio

A unique opportunity for talented Canadians to develop their projects and to build their understanding of the screen industry.

TIFF Talent Accelerator

This programme provides year-round mentorship to a select group of women who are emerging producers, directors, and screenwriters in Canada.