Hollywood is built around glamorous premieres, red carpets, international film festivals, and recognizable stars. Behind that glamour, however, is an industry that depends on an enormous amount of administration and documentation. For actors, filmmakers, producers,
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Working and Living in Canada: What International Filmmakers and Actors Need to Know
Canada has built one of the world’s most active film and television industries, and it draws international talent at every level. Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal are established production hubs with year-round activity, world-class infrastructure, and
Continue ReadingKeep Casting Insight Separate From Character Canon
A casting conversation can reveal a character the writer has not fully seen. An actor notices that a joke is defensive, a director imagines a slower physical rhythm, or a casting reference suggests a different
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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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”
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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