Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival 2026

The 30th Anniversary Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is just one day away!

Join us Nov 11–21 in-person with events throughout downtown Toronto and online across Canada Nov 16–29 to celebrate pan-Asian, Asian Canadian and diasporic artists and storytellers at the festival. Come enjoy the stories, conversations, and work from these creatives, and celebrate 30 years of Reel Asian together.

Dive into this newsletter for festival highlights, insider tips, and everything you need to plan your #ReelAsian30 experience.

OPENING NIGHT PRESENTATION: BA’S BOOK – Feature

Wed, Nov 11 at 7:30PM – Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema

Ashley Duong’s Ba’s Book kicks off #ReelAsian30 as this year’s Opening Night Presentation, inventively using film to reimagine the lives of family members from multiple perspectives, opening windows onto the past, and finding peace for the future.

Duong and her reluctant father venture to Vietnam to meet with family to re-enact and challenge scenes from his memoir, revealing past joys and scars while giving voice to those he left behind. Duong approaches these intergenerational conversations with tenderness, humour, and care, as well as rigorous determination.

Enjoy a post-screening Q&A with director Ashley Duong and actor Duy Nguyen!

Thank you to our Opening Night presenting sponsor, Crave.

Opening Night Reception

Make your way to CBC Atrium (25 John St) at 9:30PM for the Opening Night Reception. This event is open to the public and PWYC (Pay What You Can) at the door.

Presented with our opening night sponsors Lost Craft, Local Spirit Distilling Co., and Chatime, venue partner CBC, and hospitality partners Masala Whiskey, Ivory Studio Booth, Tita Flips, Fox on John, Poopathy Mess, Dynamic Balloons, Cream Soda, and May Truong Photography.

AT–A–GLANCE SCHEDULE

Navigate all the screenings, panels, events, and receptions happening, all on one page! Mapped with venues and times, you’ll never miss an event.

#ReelAsian30 Accessibility Initiatives

#ReelAsian30 provides live ASL interpretations, open captions, barrier-free seating, HEPA filtrations, calm & quiet areas, and more.

Free Events

Attend free screenings, panels, events, and receptions happening at #ReelAsian30! Click “Free Events & Screenings” on our festival index to start planning your lineup.

Festival Happy Hours

Stop by between screenings to grab a drink and enjoy activities and community hangouts during our Festival Happy Hours!

HAPPY HOUR SCHEDULE

Box Office Hours

Each venue’s box office opens an hour before the first screening of the day at that specific venue and stays open until 20 minutes into the last screening of the day at that venue.

BOX OFFICE INFO AND FAQs

Shop Festival Merch

Our festival merch is available for purchase at certain events including the upcoming Opening Night Reception, and select items at TIFF Shop. Get your hands on the 30th anniversary collection and wear it all festival long!