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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Canada has steadily emerged as a powerful force in the global entertainment industry, often referred to as the “Hollywood of the North.” Cities like Vancouver and Toronto have become major production hubs, attracting filmmakers, actors,
Continue ReadingChell Stephen – Byeeee
Byeeee is a Canadian feature film, shot and set in Ontario. We subsequently had a chance to sit down with writer and director Chell Stephen. HNMAG: Where did you study film? Chell Stephen: The
Continue ReadingFrom the Screen to the Stars: Why Canadian Actors Are Dominating the Entertainment Industry in 2026
Canadian talents have firmly secured the status of major global stars, making 2026 a year of triumph for the northern acting school. So let’s talk about the secrets of training in the country’s top academies,
Continue ReadingLove and Money Wrapped Last Month
Independent filmmaking often thrives on experimentation, and Love and Money is an example of that spirit. Directed and produced by Vancouver filmmaker David Ray, the improvised dramatic comedy recently wrapped production after an unusual year-long
Continue ReadingWhy Casino Tension Still Fits Canadian Film So Well
Canadian film has long had a strong feel for contained pressure. Many stories do not depend on oversized spectacle or nonstop movement. They work because the emotional weight sits inside a face, a pause, or
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