Collider Media Studio Officially Returns to TIFF for a Star-Studded Weekend

Published Sep 10, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT

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Filmmakers and stars are hitting the streets of Toronto today for the 51st annual Toronto International Film Festival, and we're proud to announce that the Collider Media Studio, co-presented by Campari and The Cayman Islands, will once again return to the fest to provide exclusive interviews and content with the cast and crews.

This year’s Cinema Center will welcome talent and celebrations surrounding some of the most anticipated films being presented in Toronto, including Faith, starring James McAvoy and Erin Doherty; The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd, starring Amanda Seyfried, Scoot McNairy, and Missi Pyle; The Surgeon, starring Michelle Yeoh; and Werner Herzog’s Bucking Fastard, starring Kate Mara, Rooney Mara, Orlando Bloom, and Domhnall Gleeson.

Additional Hollywood stars confirmed to attend include Sebastian Stan, Cole Sprouse, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Josh Hartnett, Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson, Riley Keough, Jennifer Coolidge, Chase Infiniti, and Zooey Deschanel, with dozens more filmmakers and talent expected throughout the five-day program.

Returning as official title and liquor sponsor is Campari, the iconic Italian aperitivo brand, which will be featured throughout the five-day program with festival red-carpet drinks, including its signature Campari Negroni and Campari Spritz, complemented by hospitality experiences and branded moments surrounding the week's film celebrations.

All programming will take place at Cassius Cucina Contemporanea, Campari Cinema Center’s new restaurant partner on King Street. The sophisticated venue offers a refined cocktail and dining experience that blends the rich flavors and traditions of Italian cuisine with a contemporary approach. During the program, Cassius will also debut its new patio, providing filmmakers, actors, producers, media, and entertainment industry guests with a dynamic outdoor setting to gather and enjoy the energy of the festival.

Also returning for TIFF 2026’s Cinema Center are Lavazza, one of the world's leading Italian coffee brands and an official TIFF partner, and Rodeo FX, the Oscar-winning visual effects company. Joining us this year are poppi, the modern soda brand known for its bold flavors, Anderson College in support of the arts, creativity, and the next generation of talent, and the Cayman Islands and Cayman Islands Film Commission, showcasing the destination’s popularity as a tourist destination and compelling location for international film and television production.

The Campari Cinema Center will run from September 11 through 15. Check back with Collider throughout the event for our coverage and exclusive conversations.

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  Rooney Mara

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