Rogers TIFF 50 Timescape in Yorkville will feature Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra
TORONTO (September 2, 2025) – Rogers, presenting partner of the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), today announced the Rogers TIFF 50 Timescape in Yorkville – an interactive installation and event to celebrate the Festival’s remarkable milestone and iconic cultural history during opening weekend.
This is one of several unique Festival experiences, alongside film parties, exclusive content and other special events that Rogers is making available to festival-goers. Rogers will also give customers front row access to stars at the Roy Thomson Hall red carpet through the Rogers Beyond the Seat program. The Festival runs from September 4 to 14, 2025.
“Rogers is thrilled to be part of the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival,” said Tony Staffieri, President and CEO, Rogers. “As Canada’s leading communications and entertainment company, we are proud to celebrate the past, present and future of TIFF and create new experiences for Rogers customers and movie fans to enjoy throughout the Festival.”
Rogers bringing TIFF back to its iconic Yorkville roots
Located in Yorkville from September 5 to 7, Rogers is creating the TIFF 50 Timescape to walk through TIFF’s past and explore the evolution of the Festival through interactive multimedia content, archival images and entertainment. Each day, the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra will play scores from notable films that screened at TIFF over the past 50 years.
Free and open to the public, the Rogers TIFF 50 Timescape is located on Yorkville Ave, between Hazelton Ave and Bellair St. As part of the experience, Rogers is giving away 50 pairs of TIFF tickets throughout the weekend. Follow @Rogers on Instagram for more details.
Exclusive content and coverage across Rogers Sports & Media
Citytv is bringing film buffs closer to the star-studded TIFF red carpet with TIFF50 LIVE, presented by Rogers, a one-hour live special hosted by Arisa Cox, beginning Friday, Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. ET on Citytv and Citytv+. On one of TIFF’s biggest nights, the live broadcast will feature interviews that look back at the festival’s history with TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey, plus directors, producers and stars.
In addition, TIFF and Rogers are curating 25 exclusive interviews with notable actors and directors through a new content series, Getting with the Programme, which asks interview subjects to reflect on their favourite TIFF memories over the years. Follow TIFF on YouTube for all the content.
Throughout the Festival, Breakfast Television, CityNews, KiSS 92.5 and 98.1 CHFI will be home to exclusive TIFF red carpet interviews and news on the latest celebrity sightings at the week’s hottest events and parties.
Rogers to host premium pre-event and post-screening parties
Rogers joins TIFF and Four Seasons Hotel Toronto once again to rollout the red carpet ahead of the festival with a VIP event on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
In partnership with Liberty Entertainment Group, Rogers is also transforming Cibo Wine Bar into Rogers Lounge, which will play host to some of the Festival’s biggest stars.
Rogers Customer Perks
Rogers customers have the chance to win exclusive front-row access to the Roy Thomson Hall red carpet through Rogers Beyond the Seat, a national program that delivers premier sports and entertainment experiences to Rogers customers. Visit Rogers.com/TIFF to learn more.
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