From a Green Day musical comedy to a love letter to Montreal’s music scene, this year’s festival lineup hits all the right notes.
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert: A documentary from director Baz Luhrmann that focuses on Elvis Presley’s music and showmanship, using archival concert footage from his Las Vegas residency.
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery: A documentary celebrating the legendary all-women music festival founded by Sarah McLachlan, featuring archival footage and modern-day interviews with performers like Sheryl Crow and Erykah Badu.
Musical Comedies and Dramas
- New Years Rev: A musical comedy, co-produced by the band Green Day, about an up-and-coming band that takes a road trip to open for their idols, only to find out it was a prank. The film’s soundtrack is filled with Green Day’s hits.
- Mile End Kicks: A romantic comedy set in Montreal about a music journalist (played by Barbie Ferreira) who is trying to write a book on Alanis Morissette’s album Jagged Little Pill while navigating relationships with two band members.
- Easy’s Waltz: A drama starring Vince Vaughn as a crooner in Las Vegas who is mentored by a former star (Al Pacino) as he tries to make it big. The film also features a supporting role by Shania Twain.
- Blue Moon: A drama about lyricist Lorenz Hart (played by Ethan Hawke) as he struggles with his mental health after his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers (Adam Scott), finds success with a new partner.
- Primavera: A historical drama about a talented violinist who becomes a student of Antonio Vivaldi at a Venetian orphanage in the 18th century.
- The Choral: A World War I drama starring Ralph Fiennes as a choir director who brings together a group of young boys to sing and inspire their community in Yorkshire.
Unique Music and Art Films
Space Cadet: A silent, animated feature film based on a graphic novel by Montreal DJ Kid Koala, featuring a live musical score performed by Kid Koala himself, along with new songs by Karen O and Mariana “Ladybug” Vieira.
Powwow People: An immersive documentary that celebrates the Indigenous tradition of powwow through music, dance, and community, shot over three days by Ho-Chunk Nation artist Sky Hopinka.
With this diverse and exciting lineup, TIFF 2025 proves that the intersection of film and music is a constant source of powerful and entertaining storytelling. Get your tickets ready
