TIFF 2026 and Fantastic Fest 2026 Special: Part 1

TIFF 2026 and Fantastic Fest 2026 Special: Part 1

The TFS Staff
Talk Film Society Podcast

Elise and Marcelo (co-hosts of Stage to Screen) look back at their 2026 film festival adventures and rank their favorites from the 2026 editions of the Toronto International Film Festival and Fantastic Fest. This is Part 1 of 3. In this episode, they discuss: Primetime, Compliance, Bitter Christmas, and The Beloved.

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