Canada has long been a popular backdrop for the global film industry. Known as “Hollywood North,” cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal frequently double as locations for movies set in places as far away as
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How Canada Became a Hub for Hollywood Action Movies
Over the past decades, Canada has grown into a powerhouse for Hollywood action cinema. From the soaring peaks of the Rockies to the urban canyons of Vancouver and Toronto, filmmakers have come to rely on
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Living Together by NFB
Finding the right roommate can feel like going on a blind date, with a lease attached. In Living Together (Cohabiter), filmmaker Halima Elkhatabi transforms this everyday quest into a revealing portrait of a generation confronting
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How Meelad Moaphi’s Latest Film Explores Family Roots
In his debut feature, His Father’s Son (2024), Iranian Canadian filmmaker Meelad Moaphi turns a modest inheritance into a mirror reflecting decades of family history, cultural identity, and unspoken truths. The film, which won the
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Toronto’s Somali Filmmaking Renaissance: 7 New Voices You Need to Know Before They Go Global
The Somali filmmaking in Toronto is not coming up but coming up in full force. The recent generation of Somali-Canadian filmmakers has used the local narratives over the last five years to develop thrilling short
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The Unwanted Exorcist: Currently in Development
The horror-comedy genre is having a moment, and The Unwanted Exorcist is poised to be its next breakout hit. Currently in development with Perfect 7 Media Inc., a boutique production company based in North Vancouver,
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