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When the music's over ... go to Sudbury

Sept. 20: So the parties are over, the screening have ended, yet the hangovers endure. Our final TIFF screening was sold out and we've heard word that Variety "loves" our film (knock on wood).

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Actor Geoffrey Rush poses for a photo as he promotes his new film 'The King's Speech' at the Toronto International Film Festival, in Toronto on Thursday September 9, 2010. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young)

'The King's Speech' crowned fan fave at TIFF

"The King's Speech" has been crowned the fan favourite at the Toronto International Film Festival, winning not only a $15,000 prize but a significant boost in the upcoming Oscar race.

Kat Dennings is shown in this portrait shot recently at the Toronto International Film Festival. (Chris Young / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Faces of TIFF 2010

A photo series of unique portrait shots of select actors, actresses, directors and personalities who attended the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival.

Thai director Apichatpong Weereasethakuli stands in front of a poster advertising his film, in the studio of filmmaker Ron Mann in Toronto on Sept. 17, 2010. (Phil Hahn / CTV.ca)

Thai director reflects on karma, conflict and good intentions

Apichatpong Weerasethakul's Palme d'Or winning film, "Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives," screened recently at TIFF. He sat down with CTV.ca and discussed his ode to a poor region of Thailand, the benefits of casting non-actors, and his struggle with karma.

Zach Braff poses for a photo as he promotes his new film

Braff wanted to break free of 'Scrubs' with new film

Zach Braff says "The High Cost of Living" -- which won a major prize at the recently wrapped Toronto International Film Festival -- was exactly the role he was looking for.

Scene from Casey Affleck's 'I'm Still Here'

Casey Affleck admits Joaquin Phoenix doc a fake

Casey Affleck is admitting to what many critics suspected all along: His documentary about Joaquin Phoenix was a fake.

Ryan Gosling poses for a photo as he promotes his new film Blue Valentine at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young)

Ryan Gosling invests 4 years of his time in new film

Canadian actor Ryan Gosling says it was a "tumultuous" experience trying to get his buzzy new film, "Blue Valentine," brought to the big screen.

Keanu Reeves poses for a photograph as he promotes his film 'Henry's Crime' at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010. (Chris Young / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Keanu Reeves shows lighter side in 'Henry's Crime'

Keanu Reeves seems like he's doing just fine, thanks. Fans launched an online "Cheer Up Keanu" campaign a few months back after the Canadian actor was photographed sitting on a park bench eating lunch and generally looking gloomy.

Actress Malin Akerman arrives at the premiere of the feature film 'The Bang Bang Club' during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Wed., Sept. 15, 2010. (Dan Steinberg / AP Photo)

Akerman overcome during 'Bang Bang Club' filming

Canadian actress Malin Akerman tells CTV.ca filming "The Bang Bang Club" affected her so deeply, she had to bolt during a pivotal scene for her character, a photo editor documenting the bloody days of apartheid.

Ryan Gosling

Star Sightings: Exclusive shots from Day 7

Star sightings include Ryan Gosling, Michael C. Hall, Ryan Phillippe, Jennifer Connelly, Jill Henessey, Abigail Breslin, Zach Braff, Gene Simmons, Shannon Tweed and many more.

Actor Ryan Reynolds poses for a portrait to promote the film

Ryan Reynolds uncrates a killer role in 'Buried'

Canadian star Ryan Reynolds talks to TIFF.CTV.ca about his high-intensity thriller "Buried" -- a claustrophobic's worst nightmare and a movie that blasts him out of his rom-com box.

Penn Badgley (left) and Emma Stone in a scene from 'Easy A'. (Screem Gems)

'Gossip Girl' star braves the heat in clever teen film

"Gossip Girl" star Penn Badgley talks to TIFF.CTV.ca about his new movie "Easy A" -- a teen comedy that's a cut above most others in its genre.

Director / writer Xavier Dolan  poses for a photograph for his movie 'Heartbeats' during the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. (Nathan Denette / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Dolan says new film is 'just a summer movie'

"Heartbeats," the sophomore effort from Montreal's Xavier Dolan, has already won prizes this year at film festivals in Cannes and Sydney.

Lesley Manville poses for a photo as she promotes her new film Another Year at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Tuesday Sept. 14, 2010. (Chris Young / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

When Mike Leigh calls, Lesley Manville answers

As an acclaimed British actress, Lesley Manville is never short of employment options. But when director Mike Leigh calls, she doesn't need to hear the details before she clears her calendar.

British comic, actor, and director Richard Ayode. His film 'Submarine,' produced by Ben Stiller, premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival. (film4)

Richard Ayoade's a fine director, but don't tell him that

"Like a really long heart attack," was how British director Richard Ayoade described what it was like to watch his film "Submarine" alongside an audience for the first time at the Toronto International Film Festival.

James Franco on the red carpet for the premiere of '127 Hours' on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (Josh Visser / CTV.ca)

Bossing around James Franco and other red carpet tales

TIFF.CTV.ca columnist Josh Visser writes about what it's like to boss James Franco around, get bumped by Natalie Portman -- and other tales from the red carpet.

Director Jacob Tierney poses for a photo as he promotes his new film Good Neighbours at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Tuesday Sept. 14, 2010. (Chris Young / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

'Good Neighbours' a perfect balance of humour, horror

Jacob Tierney's "Good Neighbours" may very well contain the most disturbing scene of any other movie at this year's TIFF. But the dark comedy/thriller might be one of the most fun movies to watch.

Photowall at Teatro Verde - Tuesday - MTV

Photowall at Teatro Verde - Tuesday - MTV

Everyone's a star! Film fest fans came to Teatro Verde to have their photos taken with MTV's Daryn, Nicole and Paul. Click thru to find your photo or spot your friends.

Brice Springsteen is shown in an undated photo released for his film The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town. The Boss will unveil his new documentary at the 2010 Toronto Film Festival. (Courtesy TIFF)

'The Boss' captivates adoring TIFF crowd

Bruce Springsteen is going to work in Toronto Wednesday night to promote his new documentary, "The Promise: The Making of 'Darkness on the Edge of Town."

Miranda Richardson, centre, with the cast of 'Made In Dagenham'

Miranda Richardson brings equal-pay activist to life

Miranda Richardson's the no-nonsense politico you don't want to mess with in the new comedy-drama, "Made in Dagenham." She talks with TIFF.CTV.ca about her role -- and how she's ready now to take a break in Ontario cottage country.

Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart in 'Rabbit Hole'

Kidman feeling 'very exposed' for new film 'Rabbit Hole'

Nicole Kidman says she's feeling "very exposed and very nervous" as her new film "Rabbit Hole" debuts at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Director Darren Aronofsky, actress Natalie Portman and actor Vincent Cassel pose at the photo call for the film Black Swan at the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. (AP / Andrew Medichini)

'The Wrestler' director still struggles despite success

Darren Aronofsky's "Black Swan" is one of the most buzzed-about titles at the Toronto International Film Festival, but the director says he struggled to get it made.

Canadian Actor Molly Parker poses for a photo as she promotes her new film 'Trigger' at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Saturday Sept. 11, 2010. (Chris Young / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

A role tailor-made for Canadian actress Molly Parker

If it seems like the strong female lead in psychological drama "Oliver Sherman" was tailor made for Molly Parker, it's because director Ryan Redford wrote the role specifically with her in mind. Parker talks to TIFF.CTV.ca about her role.

Florence Richler appears on CTV's Canada AM from the Toronto International Film Festival at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, Monday, Sept. 13, 2010.

Florence Richler calls 'Barney's Version' extraordinary

Paul Giamatti and producer Robert Lantos say the pressure was huge adapting Mordechai Richler's beloved Canadian novel "Barney's Version" for the screen. But listening to Florence Richler's reviews, they have nothing to worry about.

Fan Photos - Monday

Photowall at Teatro Verde - Monday - 'SYTYCDC'

Film fest fans came to Teatro Verde to have their photos taken with "So You Think You Can Dance Canada's" Tre, Luther, Stacey and Jean Marc.

Gemma Arterton in 'Tamara Drewe'

Screen knockout gets ugly for 'Tamara Drewe'

British actress Gemma Arterton sits down with CTV.ca and talks about how it felt to be ugly in Stephen Frears' new comedy "Tamara Drewe," in which she sports a fake nose and let's self-mockery rip.

Ryan Reynolds in Lionsgate's 'Buried'

Film left Reynolds emotionally, physically battered

Actor Ryan Reynolds says he'll never complain on a film set again after surviving the gruelling conditions of his taut thriller "Buried."

Marion Cotillard during a press conference for the film ‘Little White Lies’ during the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (Darren Calabrese / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Cotillard on Rachel McAdams: 'I think she's amazing'

Oscar-winning French actress Marion Cotillard has high praise for Canadian Rachel McAdams, her co-star in Woody Allen's upcoming comedy "Midnight in Paris," due out next year.

Actor and director Clint Eastwood, left, and his wife Dina Eastwood arrive at the premiere of the feature film

Eastwood unveils new drama 'Hereafter' at TIFF

Screen legend Clint Eastwood unveiled his new drama "Hereafter" at TIFF on Sunday, and nostalgically recalled another premiere in Toronto -- 'A Fistful of Dollars' -- over four decades ago.

Teatro etalk; Hiccups; fan photos

Photowall at Teatro Verde - Sunday - etalk and 'Hiccups'

Film fest fans came to Teatro Verde to have their photos taken with etalk's Traci Melchor and Lainey Lui, and Brent Butt of 'Hiccups.'

Teatro etalk; flashpoint; fan photos

Photowall at Teatro Verde - Sunday - 'Flashpoint'

Everyone is a star! Film fest fans came to Teatro Verde to have their photos taken with Flashpoint's Michael Cram, Sergio Di Zio and David Paetkau.

Martin Sheen arrives at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto during the Toronto International Film Festival. (Sean O'Neill for etalk)

Martin Sheen drops drawers for Haiti TIFF fundraiser

TIFF stars delivered some revealing moments at the Artists for Peace and Justice bash, including Martin Sheen dropping his drawers in the name of charity.

Author Aron Ralston speaks during a press conference for the film 127 Hours during the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto Sunday, September 12, 2010. (Darren Calabrese / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Survivor who cut off part of arm was against '127 Hours'

Adventure-seeker Aron Ralston says he was initially opposed to director Danny Boyle's idea to dramatize the five horrifying days he spent pinned by a boulder in a Utah canyon.

Steve Nash poses for photographers with a poster for the movie 'Into the Wind' a celebration of Terry Fox which Nash directed along with Ezra Holland in Toronto on Sunday, Sept 12, 2010. (Pawel Dwulit / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Nash makes film debut with documentary about Fox

When Canadian basketball star Steve Nash was given the chance to pitch an idea for a sports documentary to ESPN there was one name that immediately came to mind: Terry Fox.

From left, Swedish stars Matias Padin, Joel Kinnaman and Dragomir Mrsic in Daniel Espinosa's

Director of massive Swedish hit is Hollywood's 'next one'

Swedish director Daniel Espinosa talks to TIFF.CTV.ca about his epic gangster film 'Snabba Cash' -- and how he broke through the Hollywood ranks to direct a new movie with Canadian Ryan Reynolds and Denzel Washington.

Actor Josh Brolin poses for a photo as he promotes his new film 'You Will Meet A Tall Stranger' at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Saturday September 11, 2010. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young)

Brolin brings on sleaze that pleases in Allen film

Josh Brolin plays a lying, thieving has-been writer in the Woody Allen film playing at TIFF, "When You Meet a Tall Dark Stranger." He tells TIFF.CTV.ca his character made even his own skin crawl.

Toronto's Yorkville neighbourhood is buzzing with fans and stars throughout the Toronto International Film Festival.

TIFF's rep as the people's festival rolls on

For 35 years, the Toronto International Film Festival has enjoyed a reputation as the only movie festival that a major city -- and its people -- can really enjoy. And with big changes this year, it's still a people's fest.

Unionized hotel workers at the Holiday Inn on Bloor Street hit the picket line, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010.

Striking hotel workers walk 'alternative red carpet'

Dozens of hotel workers have staged another one-day walkout outside a downtown hotel at the hub of the Toronto International Film Festival.

Fan Photos - Saturday; MuchMusic VJS

Photowall at Teatro Verde - Saturday - MuchMusic VJs

In Pictures: Film fest fans came to Teatro Verde to have their photos taken with MuchMusic VJs Sarah Taylor and Liz Trinnear. Click thru to find your photo.

Fan Photos - Saturday; Degrassi one

Photowall at Teatro Verde - Saturday - Degrassi - part 1

Everyone is a star! Film fest fans have their pictures taken with the stars of Degrassi. Click thru to find your photo or spot your friends.

Fan Photos - Saturday; Degrassi two

Photowall at Teatro Verde - Saturday - Degrassi - part 2

Everyone is a star! Film fest fans have their pictures taken with the stars of Degrassi. Click thru to find your photo or spot your friends.

David Schwimmer poses for photos for the movie Trust during the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn)

David Schwimmer's getting great buzz for new film

David Schwimmer may still be best known for playing hapless Ross on "Friends," but if the buzz surrounding his new film at TIFF is any indication, he may be on his way to becoming Hollywood's preeminent new director.

Clive Owen

Clive Owen stars in online predator drama 'Trust'

Clive Owen says his new film "Trust" -- about a teenage girl who is raped by an online predator -- came at a particularly appropriate moment in his life.

Javier Bardem arrives for the premiere of his new film 'Biutiful' at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010. (Chris Young / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Javier Bardem makes for a 'Biutiful' dish

Javier Bardem takes on TIFF with the moving new drama 'Biutiful', leaving a trail of happy journos in his wake on his way to the Oscars.

Carey Mulligan (second left, as Kathy) is shown with Keira Knightley (as Ruth) in a scene from Never Let Me Go, in this handout photo from the TIFF. Mulligan couldn't bear the thought of anyone but her playing the lead role in the big-screen adaptation of the beloved book. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO)

Mulligan couldn't bear anyone else starring in 'Never Let Me Go'

Carey Mulligan fell in love with Kazuo Ishiguro's novel, about three friends whose lives are torn apart after they leave their idyllic boarding school.

'Fubar 2' director Michael Dowse speaks with CTV.ca's Josh Visser on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2010 (Photo by Josh Visser)

Fubar legacy lives on in bigger, badder sequel

Sequels need to be bigger and badder than their predecessor, and "Fubar 2" doesn't disappoint. CTV.ca's Josh Visser sits down with the director of one of the most beloved (and vulgar) Canadian movies which premiered at TIFF.

Hilary Swank, left, and Minnie Driver pose on the red carpet for the screening of the film Conviction during the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto Saturday, September 11, 2010. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese)

Swank says making of 'Conviction' changed her life

Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank says the upcoming legal drama "Conviction" changed her life.

The fake Joaquin Phoenix declares to the media since the

Fake Joaquin Phoenix resents being called 'imposter'

The fake Joaquin Phoenix turned up Friday night at TIFF to tell reporters: "I resent being labeled as an imposter by the press. I am not an imposter!"

Jon Hamm answers questions during the press conference for the film The Town at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn)

Jon Hamm hams it up at presser for 'The Town'

An irreverent Jon Hamm had reporters in stitches Friday as he and the cast of Ben Affleck's "The Town" held court at a Toronto International Film Festival news conference.

Actor Geoffrey Rush poses for a photo as he promotes his new film

Geoffrey Rush mouths off in 'The King's Speech'

Colin Firth is the monarch of the hour in "The King's Speech." But commoner Geoffrey Rush pulls off a coup as an unorthodox speech therapist who teaches a stuttering prince how to be a king.