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CHEERS & CHATS, the official podcast of the Canadian Film Fest, delivers festival buzz and insider insights from the heart of Canada’s film industry.
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- Sep 16, 2026
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CFF Legacy Spotlight: 20 Years in Motion (opens the original)
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As CFF marks 20 years, Legacy Spotlight: 20 Years in Motion brings alumni together to reflect on what really builds a career — the pivots, the setbacks, the breakthroughs, and everything in between. It’s an honest look at momentum, longevity, and what they wish they knew starting out… with eyes firmly on what comes next. Cheers 🥂 Warren P. Sonoda, Gloria Ui Young Kim, Jeremy Lalonde, Christopher Yip, Audrey Cummings – welcome to the fest! Special thanks to xoTO and the City of Toronto, and IATSE
Indie Pathways: From (Slo) Pitch to Series (opens the original)
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One of the most anticipated Canadian comedy television premieres of 2026, the Crave Original Series Slo Pitch is already generating buzz. This panel breaks down how an indie idea becomes a series – from development and financing to showrunning and broadcaster relationships. A candid look at playing the long game, and what it takes to go from Slo Pitch…to series. Cheers 🥂 Aisha Evelyna, Karen Knox, Gwendolyn Cumyn, and Lauren MacKinlay — welcome to the fest! 🎙️ Episode 23 on CFF’s Cheers & Chats
Producers Therapy: 20 Years of Holding it Together (opens the original)
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As part of CFF’s 20th anniversary, Producers Therapy: 20 Years of Holding it Together gets insights from leading producers to talk about what it really takes to build films - and careers - over time. From scrappy financing and grassroots distribution to today’s world of co-productions, streamers, funders, and constant change, this panel digs into how the role has evolved - and what’s stayed the same. Consider this an honest, resilient group session for anyone who’s ever had to hold it all togeth
Small Crews, Big Worlds: Evolving Tools for Indie Filmmakers (opens the original)
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CFF kicked off our 2026 Industry Series with Small Crews, Big Worlds: Evolving Tools for Indie Filmmakers - a conversation about how creators are building ambitious work with lean teams in a rapidly shifting industry. From new production pipelines to the creator economy, this panel dives into real strategies for working smarter, scaling creatively, and sustaining a career in today’s landscape. Cheers 🥂 Jordan Walker, Tanya Stemberger, Jordan Crute, Navin Ramaswaran, and Rhys Yorke – welcome to t
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