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My top 3 TIFF moments: Sachin Hingoo - TIFF 2010 Street Level

My top 3 TIFF moments: Sachin Hingoo

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The screening of comedy Fubar 2 was one of Sachin Hingoo's favourite TIFF moments. (Submitted by Sachin Hingoo)

By Sachin Hingoo, citizen contributor


sachin-profile-52.jpg1. The Fubar 2 screening at Midnight Madness. One of the most raucous, amazing screenings I've ever seen at Midnight Madness or the festival in general, starting with the outrageous rock display on the red carpet, to half the audience dressed up as hosers (and shot-gunning tall cans in line), to the most exciting Q&A in Midnight Madness history, this was one of the highlights of the festival for me.

2. The Bell Lightbox. Like a wonderful love letter to film, the Lightbox opened its doors (of course, not without a few hiccups) to the public and, I hope, will introduce more of Toronto to the world of TIFF and film in general. Awesome exhibits like HAL from 2001 and the upcoming Tim Burton show look to provide some of the most fascinating experiences to film fans and cement Toronto's place as a city for world-class cinema.

3. A fitting farewell to a Toronto legend, Tracy Wright. The two films starring the late Tracy Wright were some of the very best and saddest moments of TIFF 2010 for me.  Both films present the incredible presence and range of this amazing actress, and barely a dry eye could be found during the Q&As for both. Don McKellar's tearful postscript to Trigger and Daniel Cockburn's equally moving talk after You Are Here were the most memorable moments one could ask for, and are something that any Toronto film fan will remember for a long time. RIP, Ms. Wright.

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