Canadian independent cinema has always had to compete for attention, but the audience journey is changing. A film no longer needs to depend entirely on a theatrical run or scheduled television broadcast to find viewers.
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4 Tips for Making a Film in Toronto
When it comes to filmmaking, Toronto has to be the best place for the craft, considering that many noteworthy titles in the history of cinema are set in the city. From “Goin’ Down the Road”
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The at-home audience has changed what a Canadian night in looks like
Ten years ago, a Canadian night in usually meant picking something already sitting in the cable guide or renting whatever new release had just landed at the video store down the street. That model is
Continue ReadingWhere AI Image Tools Fit in an Indie Film’s Visual Workflow
Independent filmmakers have always found ways to present an idea before they have the funds to shoot it. A director might gather reference photos for a pitch deck, sketch a location from memory, or create
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From The Last Casino to Mobile Screens: How Canadian Gambling Stories Have Changed
Canadian cinema has often approached gambling differently from Hollywood. Rather than treating casinos only as glamorous settings for elaborate heists, Canadian productions have tended to focus on character, pressure and the consequences of risk. The
Continue ReadingThe Work Permit Question Every Indie Producer Hits Eventually
You have the financing. You have the location agreements. You have a DP you have wanted to work with for three years, and she lives in Los Angeles. Then someone on the production side asks
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