The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is one of the world's most prestigious and largest publicly attended film festivals, founded in 1976 as the "Festival of Festivals". Renamed TIFF in 1995, it takes place annually in early September, typically lasting for ten to eleven days. The festival showcases a wide range of films from around the globe, often serving as a significant platform for promoting new films and launching titles that later gain recognition during awards season, including the Academy Awards. TIFF is headquartered at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, a cultural center in downtown Toronto. The festival is also known for its People's Choice Award, which is determined by audience votes and has historically been a strong indicator of future awards success.The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), originally founded in 1976 as the "Festival of Festivals," is one of the world's most prestigious and publicly attended film festivals. Held annually in early September, the festival showcases a diverse selection of films from around the globe, making it a key platform for launching new films and generating buzz for awards season. Since 2010, TIFF has been headquartered at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, a five-story cultural complex in downtown Toronto. The festival is particularly known for its People's Choice Award, which is determined by audience balloting and has historically been an indicator of success at the Academy Awards.