Taylor Swift Film Premiere Rumors Spark a Response From the Vancouver International Film Festival
THE RUNDOWN
- The Vancouver International Film Festival shut down fan speculation that Taylor Swift would premiere a film there this year.
- Confusion began after VIFF teased its lineup with Swift imagery, and Taylor Nation fueled the chatter with an X post.
- In 2022, it was announced that Swift was set to direct her first feature with Searchlight Pictures, but no updates on the project’s production have been announced yet.
Taylor Swift won’t be premiering her film yet.
Rumors began to swirl after the Vancouver International Film Festival’s Instagram account announced this year’s film lineup by posting a blurred photo with a sparkly orange lock over it, very similar to how Swift teased her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl. The caption read, “...Ready for it? The #VIFF2025 full festival lineup will be revealed on August 27.”
Speculation intensified when, days earlier, Taylor Nation posted on X, “We can’t find the key! Lost it in Vancouver #TSTheLifeofaShowgirl”
But alas, the two posts aren’t connected.
After Swifties convinced themselves the singer might premiere a film at the festival, VIFF updated its caption with a disclaimer: “There will be no Taylor Swift documentary debuting at VIFF. Earlier today we saw the viral TikTok video with the prediction and were honored to even be in the Easter egg discussion. However, we’re so excited to show you what’s coming to #VIFF2025. Hope there’s no ‘Bad Blood.’”
In 2022, it was announced that Swift would direct her first feature film in partnership with Searchlight Pictures. At the time, the studio said in a statement, “Taylor is a once-in-a-generation artist and storyteller. It is a genuine joy and privilege to collaborate with her as she embarks on this exciting and new creative journey.”
There have been no updates on the film’s production. However, in August 2025, fans noticed that a “Directed Projects” section appeared on Swift’s website, which includes the music videos that she’s directed, like “Anti-Hero,” “Fortnight,” and “All Too Well: The Short Film.”
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