Your TIFF 2025 Film Guide: Spotlight on Chinese and Asian Creators
Your TIFF 2025 Film Guide: Spotlight on Chinese and Asian Creators

TIFF 2025 is almost here, and this year’s lineup is packed with boundary-pushing stories from across Asia and the diaspora. From established auteurs like Chloé Zhao, Park Chan-wook, and Peter Ho-Sun Chan to bold new voices making their feature debuts, the selection showcases a remarkable range of vision, genre, and storytelling. To help you navigate the lineup, we’ve rounded up some of the most exciting films from Chinese and Asian filmmakers premiering at the festival, spanning historical epics, haunting dramas, offbeat comedies, and supernatural tales.

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Chris Ong: A Keeper of Living Heritage 古宅古物故人情
Chris Ong: A Keeper of Living Heritage 古宅古物故人情

The light in Seven Terraces filters gently through antique shutters, casting patterns on blackwood furniture polished to a soft gleam. Porcelain kamchengs sit proudly on sideboards, their intricate designs hinting at stories of a bygone era. For Chris Ong, this isn’t just a hotel—it’s a living archive of Peranakan culture, a legacy he fears could fade without care. “Heritage isn’t just about things,” he says, his voice steady but reflective. “It’s about stories, traditions, people—that’s what keeps it alive.”

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Rewind to the Present: TAPE《錄影歹》, a Raw and Thrilling Hong Kong remake of Richard Linklater’s 2001 Film
Rewind to the Present: TAPE《錄影歹》, a Raw and Thrilling Hong Kong remake of Richard Linklater’s 2001 Film

After a successful festival run including a screening at the Raindance Film Festival, the Hong Kong adaptation of Richard Linklater’s TAPE is set to hit UK cinemas from 22 August 2025. The film brings new cultural depth and dramatic intensity to the classic one-room thriller. Stay tuned for more screening updates, including upcoming showings in Canada!

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Zoe Siu: Every Knot Tells a Story 繩實設計：蕭俞
Zoe Siu: Every Knot Tells a Story 繩實設計：蕭俞

Zoe Siu’s hands glide over vibrant ropes, twisting them into intricate forms that elevate both a humble material and an ancient craft into bold contemporary statements. From sculptural jewellery to large-scale installations, her creations breathe new life into the ancient art of Chinese knotting. Based in Hong Kong, Siu has built a reputation for transforming tradition into bold contemporary statements, connecting centuries-old craftsmanship with modern design.

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2025 Mulan International Film Festival Returns to Toronto with 38 Pan-Chinese Films
2025 Mulan International Film Festival Returns to Toronto with 38 Pan-Chinese Films

The 2025 Mulan International Film Festival returns to Innis Town Hall from August 8–17. Dedicated to fostering an appreciation of pan-Chinese cinema in Canada, the 6th edition will showcase 38 films over 10 days. Spanning eras, regions, and languages, this year’s program offers a vital platform for engaging with the richness and diversity of pan-Chinese storytelling.

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Designing Love, at Mid-Autumn: Childhood Lanterns 愛的設計：點亮童年中秋燈籠
Designing Love, at Mid-Autumn: Childhood Lanterns 愛的設計：點亮童年中秋燈籠

Leading the momentum of celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival in Canada in elevated style, the Fête Chinoise collectors’ edition mooncake tin from our Love at Mid-Autumn project created conversations and delight with families in Canada and in Asia last year. The illustrated pattern of Hong Kong’s phenomenal neon lights in 2024 was a huge favourite amongst Fête Chinoise readers and supporters, and sold out very quickly.

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Voices Beyond Words: The Way We Talk Arrives in Canada《看我今天怎麼說》
Voices Beyond Words: The Way We Talk Arrives in Canada《看我今天怎麼說》

Coming to Canadian cinemas this Friday, The Way We Talk is the latest film from acclaimed director Adam Wong 黃修平 (The Way We Dance and She Remembers, He Forgets), known for his genre-defying storytelling. With a sensitive and objective lens, Wong leads audiences into the world of the Deaf community, offering a narrative that is both inclusive and deeply human. Starring Neo Yau, Chung Suet Ying, and Marco Ng.

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Shangri-La Toronto’s New Afternoon Tea Takes Foodies on a Journey Through Asia
Shangri-La Toronto’s New Afternoon Tea Takes Foodies on a Journey Through Asia

Shangri-La Toronto presents its latest curated Afternoon Tea Menu, “A Journey Through Asia.” Celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Shangri-La Group, this unique experience showcases the diverse flavours of Asia through refined culinary artistry. We’re thrilled to partner with Shangri-La Toronto to offer our readers a chance to win an exclusive Afternoon Tea Experience for two. Enter now!

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Inside the Homecoming Pre-Race Celebration for Samantha Tan at BMW
Inside the Homecoming Pre-Race Celebration for Samantha Tan at BMW

Professional race car driver Samantha Tan (Fete Chinoise Edition 9: Finding Momentum) is home in Toronto for IMSA's only Canadian race weekend, which also happens to be Samantha's first home race in 8 years! On July 9th, Maranello BMW in Vaughan hosted an intimate cocktail evening in support of ST Racing and Women in Motorsport Canada for over 150 VIPs, fans and car enthusiasts. 

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