AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 306 – Breaking Down the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival
On episode 306 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello to break down the films, awards buzz, and wild moments they had at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
Packing the conversation is talk about No Other Choice, The Testament of Ann Lee, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Rental Family, The Lost Bus, Wake Up Dead Man, Hedda, The Smashing Machine and more.
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This podcast runs 1h25m. We will be back in next week for post-TIFF Oscar predictions and a preview of the 2025 New York Film Festival. Till then, let’s get into it.
Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).
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