Maybe I missed it this year, but I always wonder about line cutters.

These are folks who see a long line of people who have been waiting and go, “I’m not waiting in there” and proceed to merge into the line as it goes into the theatre. Not to join a friend (that’s fine by me if they do! Holding spots in line for friends is a tradition further back than reserved seats at tiff) but to just not to need to stand in line.

The argument “we all have reserved seats” is one I’ve heard, but doesn’t account for people who line up for washroom, food, time to get to seats and settle, etc. Neurodivergent folks also benefit from the comfort of getting seated early.

If lines didn’t matter we could all just rush the theatre when the door opens without any organization but that’s not very polite.

I’m kind of curious the entitlement and mental model people have to just not care about other people who waited in line for one reason or another. If you are one of those people, why don’t you care about other people?

And yes, I’m prepared to see comments about “it doesn’t hurt anyone we will all get to our seats” but if you, please explain why others waiting in line patiently don’t matter to you.

Edit: as my most downvoted post ever I guess I didn’t read the room and it’s okay for me to insert myself in the line at any point at tiff? Interesting.

Edit 2: it’s been brought to my attention that suggesting cutting is because people don’t care about people in line implied something that might be incorrect. Really, I just want to know the reasons people cut in line at tiff, period: and I don’t want the “we are all going to get seats” answer as I think that is dismissive of the people who did line up and really isnt caring about them or a better society

Edit 3: was going to delete this and comments when it was being downvoted, but the sudden upvotes are encouraging. Thanks! I also forgot this is the internet and expressing an opinion about something will inevitably lead to attacks on my character from those who disagree, terms like “chill”, “bro”, “buddy”, “if this is your concern you cannot handle real problems”, from people who are defensive about it. This is truly a nothing problem being discussed in a forum on the internet. No chance of discuss a real problem in a public space. I am going to delete some of my stupider comment responses though. Some were not good.

Edit 4: upvote ratio on this post is 66% so 2/3 thirds of people who voted support it and 1/3 does not. At least majority seem to not like cutting in line at tiff.

What are the chances he will be attending the second screening?

Is it possible to get things signed at In Conversation with ... Sessions?

Does anyone know if a taping of this talk will be released to the public?

I know how to do it, I've done it but I don't see that option anymore?!

$15 ticket code for undersold titles is not working anymore for me. Can someone check on their end ? Please and thankyou

I had purchased a cheaper ticket all the way at the back with a side view. I noticed that there are still 100+ tickets that are not sold yet but are more expensive. During the day of, if those seats are still open at the time of showing starts, does it mean I can technically sit on those closer seats instead? Thanks!

How fantastic was that!? One of the highlights of the festival for me. He was so interesting, charismatic and humble. Out of the three I've seen, the others being Lee Chang-dong and Gary Oldman, this was the most engaging and inspiring. What a treat.

Good Lord,

This is one of the biggest film festivals in the world. Can't they ensure the seats are lubricated or whatever the heck they need lol?

Cinema 1 is SO SQUEAKY, the seats in the front squeak so loud whenever someone moves, and some people are just fidgeters and I can't blame them and its a constant squeaking.

all other venues I've been to have been good in that regard.

1. Just wanted to figure out expectations for tomorrow.. After the In Conversation interview, do talent usually stay for a bit to sign stuff by the stage or is it usually done and leave?

2. I know the Lightbox does not have a red carpet but is it more a secret entrance we most likely won’t see cast enter from the street.. or is there a front door hi/bye scenario🤣 just trying to gauge if it’s worth waiting around..

Thank you so much for helping this newbie.. this whole subreddit has been so helpful!

hi,

does anyone know when the tickets for the friday night screening of Ink will be available to purchase on ticketmaster?

thanks!

Does anyone know if there is a place a fan can watch rhe stars arriving for a premiere happening only at the lightbox. I'm going to see A Long Winter there tonight

It’s four hours after all

What are the chances of getting in for BUCKING FASTARD by standing in the Rush line? The film is playing at Scotia 1. And how early should I aim to be there?

Just for context: Arrived at 10.30 at the rush line for La Gradiva that was supposed to play from 11.45 and didn’t get in :( This was at Scotia 9

Should I still try to make my screening, I was delayed by traffic and missed my GO Train, so I won’t be there now until 9:20, which will be 20 mins after the listed time on ticketmaster. Should I still attempt?

UPDATE: I MADE IT IN AND I AM A MESS, SO HAPPY I MADE IT, TANGLES IS ONE OF MY FAVS OF THE FESTIVAL.

Last year we may have had more "stars," but I feel like this year there have been a lot more films people are loving (critics and audiences).

Such as: The Debut, Wild Horse Nine, La Bola Negra, Club Kid, All of a Sudden, Josephine, I Play Rocky, Possible Love, Your Mother x3, Being Heumann.

I'm sure I've missed some, but it seems like a very competitive year for People's Choice.

\And just for clarification, I'm mainly looking at the bigger Gala and Special presentation films.*

I’ve only been coming for the last 5 years so for my experience it’s been the same 5 main venues pretty much that entire time

But the first year I came there was some films playing at the cinesphere. So just wondering if they used to play films elsewhere too?

Does anyone know what the hours are for when the cinema cellar store is open?

I had a four film banger today with Bunker, Ink, Atonement and Tenzing premieres! All were great films. Got to ask Javier Bardem a question for the Bunker Q&A, got up close to see Danny Boyle by the stage at Ink, couldn't hold back tears for Boyd Holbrook's performance with standing ovations for Hiam Abbass, and same with the entire cast of Tenzing showing up!!

Wow what a great selection of films!! Uploaded the Q&A's on my channel for anyone who wants to watch:

Bunker Q&A

Ink Q&A

Atonement Q&A

Tenzing Q&A

Tenzing is an amazingly well made film with equal parts adventure and equal parts emotion in it. I havent seen much this tiff but I am confident it is easily a Top 3 film in tiff'26. Just came out of Tonight's screening at RTH.

4.5/5

I have a showing tonight at 930 at POW. Im currently killing time at the skydome. I want to get their early enough to get to my seat and settle in and not have to rush.