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TIFF Tribute Awards Honor Cruz, Huppert, Others Sept. 13

7/30/2026

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Toronto International Film Festival will hold the TIFF Tribute Awards on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
Penélope Cruz, Lee Chang-dong, Rosalind Eleazar, Isabelle Huppert and Siân Heder are the honorees, receiving a Special Tribute, the Ebert Director, Performer, Performer and Impact Media awards.
The gala, TIFF’s biggest fundraiser, supports cinema access, artist development and industry initiatives, with CEO Cameron Bailey saying the awards honor cinema’s transformative power.

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Toronto International Film Festival will hold the TIFF Tribute Awards on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
Penélope Cruz, Lee Chang-dong, Rosalind Eleazar, Isabelle Huppert and Siân Heder are the honorees, receiving a Special Tribute, the Ebert Director, Performer, Performer and Impact Media awards.
The gala, TIFF’s biggest fundraiser, supports cinema access, artist development and industry initiatives, with CEO Cameron Bailey saying the awards honor cinema’s transformative power.