Have you ever noticed how a single hand-drawn gesture can change the way a scene feels? That moment of recognition – when motion becomes meaning – is often where independent animation finds its strongest voice.
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Canada’s Film Funding Paradox: Why Government Grants Are Making Movies No One Sees
Canadian film industry is still funded by the state and the majorities of the Canadian population are not able to name any local movie made in the recent years. The paradox is obvious: the films
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Indie Gold: 7 Canadian Films on Netflix Canada That Never Hit Theatres
Have you ever been browsing Netflix Canada and wondered to yourself What misses are good? In a country where the movie industry has an image of superb film courses and low ticket sales, other Canadian
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A common misconception among new film buffs: Casino Royale (2006) is not a remake of Casino Royale (1967)
Among many first-time James Bond aficionados, a tempting assumption emerges: the 2006 Casino Royale must be a modern remake of the 1967 film. It sounds plausible, as both films shared a title, and overlapping source
Continue ReadingThe best thing about Canadian film is its cultural diversity
It has long been known that Canada is the affordable and naturally friendly alternative to Hollywood. But Canada is not only a popular location for international film productions. Canadian productions are also attracting increasing international
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The Forgotten Women of Canadian Animation
Most viewers can name a few famous animators. Few can name the women who built the craft in Canada, set new methods, and won global awards. That silence isn’t harmless; it changes what gets taught,
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