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Closing Night Gets a Vibe Check @TIFF 2026

FERNTV hits the TIFF red carpet for Closing Night, where Dianne Wiest shares her praise for Cody Fern and Sarah Paulson reflects on opportunities for women in today’s film industry.

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September 28, 2026

Fernando Fernandez

Sarah Paulson in Closing Night — Sarah Paulson in **Closing Night**

FERNTV was on the red carpet for Closing Night, where journalist Idalina Leandro caught up with the film’s cast to discuss their experiences and the conversations surrounding the project. Academy Award-winning actress Dianne Wiest spoke warmly about working with director Cody Fern, sharing her admiration for her co-star and his work in the film. FERNTV also approached Fern for a quick word during the busy red carpet, but with the fast-moving atmosphere of the premiere, the moment proved brief.

FERNTV also spoke with Sarah Paulson, who reflected on the opportunities available to women working in today’s film industry and how the landscape has evolved. Her comments added a broader industry perspective to the evening, complementing Wiest’s praise for Fern and the excitement surrounding Closing Night. From conversations about collaboration to the changing opportunities for women in Hollywood, FERNTV captured some of the film’s red carpet’s most memorable moments and voices.

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Fernando Fernandez

Fernando Fernandez is a graduate of Environmental Studies at York University in Toronto. He became interested in entertainment journalism in the late 2000s writing for online startups. He founded FERNTV in 2009 and focused mainly on the film industry. With over a thousand interviews conducted with all walks of life in film, he is still learning as if every day is day one.