Opening night and official selection launch
The 2026 programme opens with all twelve finalists, filmmaker spotlights and access to the online festival cinema.
Toronto · Montréal · Online05–14 NOVEMBER 2026
Your route through XFLIKS.
One international programme, available online worldwide, with festival activity in Toronto and Montréal. All published times use Eastern Time.
Festival cinema and audience ballot
Watch the official selection, build a private shortlist and cast one verified choice in every eligible award category.
Online worldwideFinal ballot
Audience voting closes at 23:59 Eastern Time. Results remain sealed while the final audit is completed.
Online worldwide · 23:59 ETOnline worldwide
Festival film pages are public to explore. Full screening availability is displayed inside each film preview during the festival window.
Eastern Time
Deadlines use Toronto and Montréal local time. On November 14, voting closes at 23:59 ET.
Save as you browse
Use My Shortlist in the cinema to keep a private, on-device list of films you want to revisit.