The 2005 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) held during the 8th – 17th of September marked its 30th year.  From its humble beginnings, it has matured to be the number 2 film festival in the world and the largest in terms of a film festival for the public.  With more than 300 features screened every year, there are enough films to satisfy every filmgoers taste.  Of the 355 films screened this year over the 10 days, 109 were world and 78 North American premieres.  Toronto attracts the big name stars and TIFF has been touted to be the showcase for the Oscar winning films the following year.