Canada has earned the nickname “Hollywood North” for a reason. From blockbuster films to popular TV series, cities like Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary have become major hubs for film production. While audiences are often dazzled
Continue Reading25th Anniversary Whistler Film Festival (WFF): The After School Club from Tamara Black
The After School Club is a Canadian short film directed by Tamara Black. We subsequently had a chance to have a conversation with Tamara Black about her career and the industry in Canada. HNMAG: Are
Continue ReadingThe Drama Drops in Theatres
A24 doesn’t do ordinary, and The Drama looks like it’s leaning all the way into that reputation. Pairing Zendaya and Robert Pattinson in a romantic story already feels like a headline. But this isn’t a
Continue ReadingBehind the Cameras: How a BC Recovery Program Became Part of A&E’s Intervention
The A&E series Intervention has been one of the most recognized documentary programs on television since its premiere in 2005. Over twenty-five seasons, the show has followed people struggling with addiction through the process of
Continue ReadingRyan Gosling is Seemingly Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
One way to describe the current Hollywood climate would be – to borrow a classic phrase from The Simpsons – that everything is coming up Ryan Gosling. Since its release on March 20th, the Gosling-led
Continue Reading$200M Contribution Shock: Which Feature Genres Win First
If you make Canadian features, the next 12 – 24 months may feel like a rule change mid-game. The CRTC set a new “base contribution” for large online streamers that can add an estimated $200
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