November 10, 2025
WRITTEN BY: THE BITESIZE CREW
If you hadn't noticed, we see a lot of films during festival season. Some of them come out right away, while others release the following year. There are even occasions when it can be multiple years before release – like Gonzo Girl, which originally screened for TIFF in 2023 and still awaits a wide release. Also, since we see these films on the fest circuit, many haven’t released marketing materials yet, meaning you often have no idea about the movies we review.
With that in mind, we decided to gather up trailers from the festival hits we loved but that may not be on your radar; putting a face to the name, so to speak. Enjoy!
RENTAL FAMILY (Nov 21, 2025)
An American actor in Tokyo struggling to find purpose lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese "rental family" agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. He rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the beauty of human connection.
HAMNET (Nov 26, 2025)
A powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.
THE SECRET AGENT (Nov 26, 2025)
In 1977, a technology expert flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in search of peace. He soon realizes that the city is far from being the refuge he seeks.
JAY KELLY (Dec 5, 2025)
Famous movie actor Jay Kelly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting his past and present with his devoted manager Ron. Poignant and humor-filled, pitched at the intersection of regrets and glories.
PRIMATE (Jan 9, 2026)
A group of friends' tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival.
NO OTHER CHOICE (Jan, 2026)
After being unemployed for several years, a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition.
SIRĀT (Jan, 2026)
A father, accompanied by his son, goes looking for his missing daughter in North Africa.
PILLION (Feb 6, 2026)
A directionless man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.
WASTEMAN (Feb 20, 2026)
Follows parolee Taylor whose fresh start hopes are jeopardized by cellmate Dee's arrival. As Dee takes Taylor under his wing, a vicious attack tests their bond, forcing Taylor to choose between protecting Dee and his own parole chances.
THE LAST VIKING (TBA, 2026)
A bank robber released from jail must unlock his traumatised brother's memory to recover stolen loot.