Twenty35 Agency will debut “CineDine”, an invitation-only film festival supper club bringing together some of the biggest names in film and entertainment for three nights of private dinners, cocktail receptions and cast celebrations occurring September 14–17, 2026.
Taking over PUNCH at Le Germain Hôtel Toronto Mercer, CineDine will transform the buzzy restaurant into an intimate festival gathering place for actors, filmmakers, producers, industry leaders and invited guests, pairing a select lineup of film celebrations with elevated culinary and cocktail experiences.
Helping bring the inaugural CineDine to life is Redbreast Irish Whiskey, an Official Partner of the Toronto International Film Festival. Throughout the program, guests will enjoy a curated menu of signature Redbreast cocktails showcasing the depth, character, and versatility of the world's most awarded Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. The hospitality experience will be further elevated by Toronto’s Caviar & Bar Co., providing an elegant caviar and macaron service for VIP guests, as well as Chateau des Charmes, one of Canada’s pioneering estate wineries, and Isola Serena, a private luxury villa and estate in Tuscany, sharing a “Taste of Tuscany” through its own estate-produced and bottled extra virgin olive oil.
Among the talent expected across the four-night program are Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Sting, Antonio Banderas, Forest Whitaker, Gael García Bernal, Trudie Styler, Mickey Sumner, Cole Sprouse, Esmeralda Pimentel and Jorge Salinas, with additional guests to be announced.
“Film festivals are filled with premieres, red carpets and parties, but there are fewer places where people can actually sit down together and celebrate,” said David Manning of Twenty35 Agency. “CineDine offers a sophisticated alternative to the traditional festival party that is designed around a simple idea: bring great films, great talent and great hospitality together around the same table.”
Three Nights. Four Distinct Celebrations.
The inaugural CineDine lineup will feature a tightly curated collection of private events surrounding films and talent in Toronto.
BUNKER will be celebrated with an exclusive pre-reception cocktail gathering, with Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Paul Dano, and Patrick Schwarzenegger expected to attend.
HOMBRE AL AGUA will take center stage at an intimate 75-person dinner, with expected guests including Gael García Bernal, Esmeralda Pimentel (“Almost Paradise”), Jorge Salinas, and others to be announced.
CineDine will also welcome The Creative Coalition Spotlight Awards Dinner, an exclusive 60-person gathering recognizing distinguished members of the entertainment community. Cole Sprouse is among the expected participants, with additional honorees and guests to be announced.
The program will also celebrate UP AGAINST IT with a 150-person cocktail gathering expected to welcome Trudie Styler, Sting, Antonio Banderas, Forest Whitaker, and Mickey Sumner.
Elevated Hospitality, from Whiskey and Caviar to a Taste of Tuscany
At the heart of CineDine is a hospitality experience designed to complement the caliber of the films and talent being celebrated.
Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, the Official Whiskey of the Toronto International Film Festival, will feature throughout CineDine across all three nights through a curated cocktail and whiskey program. Guests will enjoy a collection of signature Redbreast cocktails showcasing the Redbreast expressions, including Redbreast 12, 15, and 18 Year Old, as well as the Iberian Series. The cocktail showcase will allow guests to experience each expression, offering a distinct perspective on the rich flavour, sherry cask influence, and maturation expertise that have become hallmarks of Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. Redbreast's presence at CineDine reflects the brand's commitment to craftsmanship, storytelling and bringing people together through conversation, discovery and exceptional hospitality.
Caviar & Bar Co., Toronto’s luxury caviar purveyor, will add another layer of indulgence with an elegant caviar and macaron service for VIP guests, creating a distinctive culinary moment within select CineDine celebrations.
Chateau des Charmes, one of Canada’s pioneering estate wineries, joins Cinema Dine as the exclusive wine partner, featuring Superior Chardonnay and Superior Cabernet Franc.
Bringing a taste of the Italian countryside to Toronto, Isola Serena, a private luxury villa and estate nestled in the hills of Tuscany’s Chianti region, will introduce guests to its own estate-produced extra virgin olive oil, made from olives grown and harvested on the property and bottled in Tuscany. The experience will offer CineDine guests a literal “Taste of Tuscany” and a preview of the authentic Italian hospitality at the heart of the Isola Serena experience.
The setting is PUNCH, located inside the luxury Le Germain Hôtel Toronto Mercer at 30 Mercer Street, in the heart of Toronto’s entertainment district. One of Toronto's hottest new restaurants, the restaurant’s sophisticated atmosphere and the hotel’s discreet hospitality will give CineDine an intimate home just steps from many of the week’s premieres, screenings, and industry events.
Together, the partnerships reflect CineDine’s vision of pairing cinema with exceptional food, drink and discovery—creating an environment where the hospitality is as thoughtfully curated as the guest list.
For Twenty35 Agency, CineDine represents the latest addition to its portfolio of proprietary entertainment and hospitality platforms created around major cultural moments. The agency specializes in producing high-profile film celebrations, celebrity hospitality experiences, brand activations, and private events surrounding film festivals, awards season, entertainment, and sports.
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