Toy Gun Bandit film premieres at TIFF 2026

The film ‘Toy Gun Bandit’, directed by Rémi St-Michel, is featured at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. Set in the suburbs of Quebec City, the story follows a 15-year-old named Felix who struggles to find his place and social inclusion.

Driven by a desire for attention and adrenaline, Felix’s actions escalate from minor pranks and social media-focused activities to a criminal lifestyle. After meeting an older man named Dave, Felix becomes involved in bank robberies, a descent that puts his life and relationships at risk. The film utilizes a handheld, documentary-style approach and a bleak, neutral blue color palette to depict the protagonist's moral decline and the emptiness of his environment.