TIFF 2026 Market Spotlight: Obsession Director Curry Barker and Inde Navarrette Joins Dialogues Series

Fresh off the breakout success of Obsession, writer-director Curry Barker will take the stage at the inaugural TIFF Market as part of its Dialogues series, appearing alongside the film’s star Inde Navarrette at Toronto’s John Bassett Theatre. The moderated conversation will offer attendees an inside look at the making of the psychological thriller, which quickly established Barker as one of genre filmmaking’s most exciting emerging voices. Their session is expected to explore the film’s creative development, the collaboration between director and cast, and the journey of bringing Obsession from concept to one of the year’s most talked-about independent films.

The Dialogues series is one of the marquee events of the new TIFF Market, bringing together influential filmmakers and industry professionals to discuss the craft and business of filmmaking. Barker and Navarrette’s appearance reflects the growing impact of Obsession, which also returns to TIFF with a special screening following its acclaimed festival run. For filmmakers, producers, and emerging creators attending the Market, the conversation promises valuable insight into building a breakout feature and navigating today’s evolving independent film landscape. FERNTV says to not dare to miss this one.