British actress and disability rights advocate
At TIFF 2026, studios are bypassing fall festivals while markets expand. Major releases skip screenings, while the market and Red Sea Fund-backed projects push Toronto as a hub for sales and international partnerships. TIFF’s evolving role mirrors a broader shift in how studios reach audiences and win awards amid a crowded fall slate.
RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, has died at 34. He used his platform to advocate for disability representation and inclusion, serving as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and founding the Mitte Foundation. Colleagues emphasise his on-screen honesty with cerebral palsy and his role in opening opportunities for disabled performers.