
Photographer captures most Toronto moment as pigeon takes over TIFF red carpet
Becky Robertson
created: Sept. 12, 2025, 3:12 p.m. | updated: Sept. 13, 2025, 5:34 a.m.
Among all of the famous faces in town for the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), one unlikely character has managed to completely steal the show on at least one of the distinguished event's red carpets: a local pigeon.
Unfortunately, they're often misrepresented and misunderstood, considered by some to be little more than dirty pests.
People quickly jumped in to jokingly inquire about what designer the impromptu VIP was wearing and who her agent was.
"Its black-and-white plumage made it look like it was dressed in a beautiful gown or tiny tuxedo, perfectly styled for the event," he told us.
The 10-day TIFF 2025 wraps up this weekend, with its final screenings and festivities taking place on Sunday, Sept. 14.
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