About this Event
You’ve built an audience. Come meet the people who can help you build what’s next.
The Next Cut Mixer brings filmmakers, YouTubers, vertical-video creators, AI storytellers and industry talent together during Toronto’s film-festival week.
You don’t need a traditional Hollywood team behind you to belong in the room. Whether you’re making your first independent film, growing a channel or exploring new ways to tell stories, this is a place to meet collaborators, exchange ideas and build your creative circle.
Connect with people bringing different skills and perspectives—from performance and production to digital storytelling. Share what you’re working on, discover what others are creating and start conversations that could lead to your next project.
“You’ve built an audience—now let’s build your team. The next wave of filmmaking is coming from independent filmmakers, YouTubers, vertical creators and AI storytellers. The Next Cut Mixer is about getting those people in the same room, finding your collaborators and turning ‘we should make something’ into ‘let’s get started.’” Richie
Toronto’s next Hollywood starts with the connections we make.
Join us at Cassius from 9:00 p.m.
General admission is free with a separate Eventbrite RSVP.
Want to start earlier? Explore the 8:00 p.m. VIP experience at Charles Puma Gallery or book a Creator Exchange advisor session for practical guidance on personal brand and styling. These are separate paid options; view details and booking at (film festival connect).
Included with this ticket:
Free general admission to The Next Cut Mixer at Cassius beginning at 9:00 p.m.
Not included:
The Charles Puma Gallery VIP experience at 8:00 p.m. and The Creator Exchange at Charles Puma Gallery from 6:00–9:00 p.m.
VIP access and Creator Exchange appointments are separate paid experiences and must be purchased through the Film Festival Connect website.
Registration is required. Admission remains subject to venue capacity, age requirements and venue policies.
Film Festival Connect and The Next Cut Mixer are independent events and are not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
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Cassius, 624 King Street West, Toronto, Canada
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