Lights, cameras, masks! The Toronto International Film Festival launches its second COVID-19 curtailed showcase Sept. 9 to 18. Here is a look at CP's preliminary coverage plans, which will be updated as more festival details emerge. Additional spot news coverage will move as warranted.

FILM-TIFF-Local-Business: A look at how the pandemic-rattled hospitality industry is bracing for another subdued edition of the Toronto International Film Festival. By Tara Deschamps. With photo. Also moved Business. MOVED SUNDAY, AUG. 29.

FILM-TIFF-Canada: A look at five buzzy Canadian titles headed to the Toronto International Film Festival. By Victoria Ahearn. With photo. MOVED MONDAY.

TIFF-Dune-Villeneuve: A look at Quebec director Denis Villeneuve, whose sci-fi epic "Dune" heads to the Toronto International Film Festival. By Victoria Ahearn. With photo. MOVED YESTERDAY. 

FILM-TIFF: A look at what to expect from this year's Toronto International Film Festival, from the marquee titles and talent to how it differs from last year and other pandemic-era fests. By Victoria Ahearn. With photo. MOVED TODAY.

FILM-TIFF-Opens: An overview of the first day of the Toronto International Film Festival as a mix of in-person and digital events kick off with "Dear Evan Hansen" and a pandemic-tailored red carpet. With photo. COMING THURSDAY.

FILM-TIFF-Scarborough: Author Catherine Hernandez talks about how the film adaptation of her novel, "Scarborough," will ensure the east-end suburb is represented at the Toronto International Film. By Adina Bresge. With photo. COMING THURSDAY.

FILM-TIFF-Oscar-Peterson: A look at a new documentary about late pianist Oscar Peterson, from Toronto filmmaker Barry Avrich. By David Friend. With Photo. COMING FRIDAY.

FILM-TIFF-Obomsawin-Retrospective: A look at TIFF’s tribute to Alanis Obomsawin and her body of work, Celebrating Alanis. By Victoria Ahearn. With photo. COMING SATURDAY.

FILM-TIFF-Wildhood: Two-spirit filmmaker Bretten Hannam, whose movie "Wildhood" premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival, talks about finding community and processing trauma. By Danielle Edwards. With photo. COMING SUNDAY.

FILM-TIFF-Five-Gems: A list of five overlooked titles at the Toronto International Film Festival. By David Friend. With photo. EXPECTED FRI., SEPT. 17.

TIFF-Awards: A spot story onkey awards handed out at the Toronto International Film Festival. By Victoria Ahearn. With photo. EXPECTED SAT., SEPT. 18

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