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Party goers celebrate at a TIFF event at the Drake Hotel in September 2008.

Party Etiquette: How to have a blast but not destroy your rep

Gord Hannah has seen a lot of wacky things over the years while bartending at the Drake Hotel during the Toronto International Film Festival. He and promotions expert Debra Goldblatt offer tips on how to have fun but stay in control while out and about at the fest.

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Actress Rachel McAdams poses for a photograph on the red carpet during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. (Nathan Denette / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Red carpet ready: What goes in the hair and makeup kit for TIFF?

What does it take to be red carpet ready? With an arsenal of blow dryers, serums, shadows and glosses, Toronto's top hair and makeup artists are sharpening their tools and stocking their kits for the most star-studded 10 days of the year.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt attend the premiere of 'The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford' during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007. (AP / Carolyn Kaster)

How to celeb spot (not stalk!) during film fest season

Think camping outside a theatre for 12 hours is the only way to spot a celebrity during TIFF? Amy Verner tells you how it could be as easy as strolling through the produce aisle, while Lainey Lui shares some tips on how to be polite if you happen to come face to face.

Director Paul Haggis started Artists for Peace and Justice and is leading the charge on the fundraising party for Haiti at the Windsor Arms Hotel.

Hot party: Windsor Arms puts spotlight on the slums of Haiti

This year's hot party ticket? Paul Haggis's new charity and Toronto's Windsor Arms Hotel join forces to raise awareness about Haiti's poor at TIFF.

Nikki Beach at Cannes: Star service and star-gazing go hand in hand during the Toronto International Film Festival.

Sky's the limit as Nikki Beach sets up on rooftop

Luxury hotel brand Nikki Beach comes to TIFF, turning the Park Hyatt rooftop in downtown Toronto into "the" party haven for Hollywood A-listers.