The Toronto Film Festival

The Toronto Film Festival is starting and this is a great place to see, and be seen. If you're looking for a travel destination it doesn't get better than this. Some pretty famous films have premiered here (Chariot's of Fire) and you'll sure to see some celebrities. Both Charlize Theron and George Clooney have films in the festival, and there are several other familiar faces you'll see eating at the local restaurants or drinking at a chic bar.

The Festival is one of the hottest on the planet and is an excellent film market as well (writers show up with your fresh script). The Venice Film Festival just ended and now the spotlight is on Toronto. If you want tickets you can still get them. Most film screenings are just under $20 Canadian dollars. You can still buy tickets to the closing ceremonies and the after party (around $180 Canadian). This is a great opportunity to star gaze, but don't ask for an autograph... mingle like one of the crowd.

Ambitious star seekers might head over to the Four Seasons hotel. Check out the bar area and you might see a producer, writer or actress you've been dying to meet. If nothing else, you can surround yourself in the ambiance of a great hotel.

This year's film lineup is supposed to be excellent. To purchase tickets go to TIFF.net. The website allows you to purchase tickets (Visa only). Returns can be bought the morning of the screening so keep checking back. Also, there is a white tent at the Festival that sells tickets on the spot (Visa and cash).

Film fanatics will love the Toronto Film Festival. It is an "A List" festival with all of the wonderful and exciting trappings. If you go, drop us a note. Comments? Questions?