"Toronto's Dual Strikes at TIFF: A Stress Test for the Industry"

The 80th Venice Film Festival showcased a strong appetite for art house films, with enthusiastic reviews and multiple deals for buzzy titles. The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will be a stress test for the independent market, revealing the impact of the SAG-AFTRA strike and the future of midbudget movies. Lionsgate secured domestic rights to The Crow reboot in a significant deal, while TIFF remains a crucial platform for launching films into the North American market and attracting hesitant buyers. The outcome of the strikes and negotiations will determine the buying strategies of studios, streamers, and independent buyers at TIFF.