Canadian film festivals create rare, high-stakes moments. A premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival can pack a theatre with critics, buyers, and executives from around the world. A sold-out screening at the Vancouver International
Continue ReadingDzine vs Adobe Firefly vs Artlist: Which Is Best for Reworking Film Stills Into Poster Concepts
A poster is not a screenshot with type on it. The still is raw material, and the work is deciding what to keep, what to abstract, and what to throw away entirely. Image-to-image tools have
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Reacher Roars Back with An Intense 4th Season, Not Long After Jay Baruchel Signed on for Season 5
For those of you might not have marked their TV calendar – and yes, that is a thing, I will have you know – it’s time once again for everyone’s favourite former military hobo, as
Continue ReadingA Film Location Becomes Story When It Forces a Choice
A location can be beautiful, affordable and available, yet remain dramatically useless. The camera records brick, snow, glass or lake water while the scene plays exactly as it would in a blank room. The setting
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How Orphan Black Turned One Actress Into a Dozen Distinct Characters
Picture a scene set inside a cramped suburban kitchen. Two women stand a few feet apart, and they are arguing. One keeps her arms crossed and her voice low, like she’s used to being doubted.
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Hollywood North Meets Hollywood: How Canada Became an Essential Part of the Global Film Industry
Hollywood has traditionally represented the center of the global entertainment business. For generations, the name has been associated with major studios, famous actors, ambitious directors, blockbuster franchises, and the glamorous world of movie premieres. Yet
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