Jason Ryle (CAN)
International Programmer (UK, IRL, AUS, NZ and Global Indigenous Cinema)
TIFF

Jason Ryle is the International Programmer for the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Global Indigenous Cinema at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

From July 2010 to June 2020, Jason was the Executive Director of imagineNATIVE, an Indigenous-run organization mandated to support Indigenous filmmakers and media artists worldwide. He is also a programmer for Filmfest Dresden International Short Film Festival in Germany. Jason is an active creative producer in non-fiction and narrative film, TV, and XR, including the multi-award winning animated feature documentary Endless Cookie (2025).


Company bio

TIFF is dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds. As Canada’s premiere home of cinema, TIFF offers screenings, lectures, discussions, festivals, workshops, events, professional development and opportunities to meet, hear and learn from filmmakers from Canada and around the world.