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Toronto Dispatch: Oscar Season in “Sessions,” Zac Efron’s Double Duty

John Hawkes and Helen Hunt get Oscar buzz for "The Sessions," and Zac Efron greets fans at the premiere of "At Any Price" at the Toronto International Film Festival.

How CD Sarah Finn Went from Acting in Theater to Casting Marvel's Movies

The casting director cut her teeth at New York's Ensemble Studio Theatre, with actor Mark Ruffalo, before becoming one of the top CDs in Hollywood.

Toronto Dispatch: 'Perks,' Parties, and Performances to Watch

Backstage hosts the premiere party for "Perks of Being a Wallflower," "The Master" delivers, Jennifer Lawrence stuns in "Silver Linings Playbook" with Bradley Cooper, and more from the Toronto International Film Festival.

'Perks of Being a Wallflower' Film Finds its Champions in Producers Lianne Halfon and Russell Smith

Backstage spoke with "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" producers Lianne Halfon and Russell Smith about making the movie and casting young actors Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, and Mae Whitman in lead roles.

Daniel Dambroff (Slideshow)

Backstage member Daniel Dambroff is a nonunion actor who did his training at the T. Schreiber Studio and landed the lead role of Marcus Wright in the film "Brilliant Mistakes."

3 Tips From Casting Director Sarah Finn

Casting director Sarah Finn, whose credits include "Seven Psychopaths," "Kick-Ass," and all of the Marvel Studios movies, gives actors tips on how to get the part.

How to Ace an Audition

Sig De Miguel, the casting director of independent films such as “Gun Hill Road,” “United 93,” and “The Good Shepherd,” tells actors how to make the most of their time in the audition room and the best way to self submit.

Scoot McNairy Goes From Acting in a Commercial with Ben Affleck to a Role in His Film 'Argo'

Actor Scoot McNairy has a big year ahead of him, with roles in three highly anticipated films including Ben Affleck's "Argo," Gus Van Sant's "Promised Land," and opposite Brad Pitt in "Killing Them Softly."

Backstage’s Toronto International Film Festival Preview

We select 10 of the films we’re most excited about, including Terrence Malick’s “To the Wonder” and Ryan Gosling’s reunion with director Derek Cianfrance.

How Bradley Cooper’s Childhood Friends Brought 'The Words' to Life

Childhood friends Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal recruited pal Bradley Cooper to star in the Sundance hit "The Words," their first film as co-writers/directors, which will be released Sept. 7.