“This year’s diverse selection is distinguished by bold character studies and classic stories told through dynamic narrative and genre approaches. Audiences will witness the emergence of thematic threads like social exile and reconnection, woven in unexpectedly thrilling ways by an array of captivating local and international voices.” —Robyn Citizen, Director, Programming & Platform Lead

“I am delighted to announce that we have an international dream jury with acclaimed filmmakers Barry Jenkins, Nadine Labaki, and Anthony Shim as jury members for the Platform programme at TIFF. Together, they represent the bold and independent spirit of the Platform Prize.” —Anita Lee, TIFF Chief Programming Officer

Platform is TIFF’s competitive programme that champions bold directorial visions. Opening with Kristoffer Borgli’s latest film Dream Scenario, starring Nicolas Cage.

The 10 films in the 2023 programme are eligible for the Platform Prize, an award of $20,000 CAD given to the film selected by an in-person international jury.

#TIFF23 Platform

Dear Jassi
Tarsem Singh Dhandwar | India 
World Premiere 

Platform Programme - Opening Night Film
Dream Scenario
Kristoffer Borgli | USA
World Premiere

Great Absence
Kei Chika-ura | Japan
World Premiere

I Told You So (Te l’avevo detto)
Ginevra Elkann | Italy
World Premiere

The King Tide
Christian Sparkes | Canada
World Premiere

Not A Word (Kein Wort)
Hanna Slak | Germany/Slovenia/France
World Premiere

The Rye Horn (O Corno)
Jaione Camborda | Spain/Belgium/Portugal
World Premiere

Sisterhood (HLM Pussy)
Nora El Hourch | France
World Premiere

Shame on Dry Land (Syndabocken)
Axel Petersén | Sweden
World Premiere

Spirit of Ecstasy (La Vénus d’argent)
Héléna Klotz | France
World Premiere 

Add our Platform titles to your Watchlist and check out more Official Selection titles coming to the 48th annual Toronto International Film Festival. For ticket information visit tiff.net/tickets.

See you September 7–17!