Canada has a strong presence in Hollywood with some of the biggest stars today including Ryan Reynolds, Seth Rogen, and Ryan Gosling all hailing from the city. With 2019’s pilot season well under way, it’s
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Don’t Myth Out When Filmmaking
If you’re just breaking into the film industry and want to avoid some common myths in filmmaking, I’ve compiled a few to wet your whistle. Starting with one of the oldest and more popular myths
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The New Star Trek Fan Film Rules: A Case Study
Last week’s Guidelines for Avoiding Objections, issued by CBS and Paramount Pictures for anyone who might be thinking of making a Star Trek fan film, dredged up some memories here at HNMag. (We learned of
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Bon Cop Bad Cop Live Q&A
What better way to celebrate Canadian Film day with an overenthusiastic host who’s been drinking too much espresso? I’m normally not that much into hosts who go over the top but this was being presented to
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Shot Lists: Arrange Your Shots for Max Productivity
During my work on film sets from time to time, I often notice something interesting about the way film students do things: They still need a little practice at some tasks. After my last experience,
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Networking Your Butt Off
Breaking into the industry can be daunting and intimidating. This is a business of relationships. Who you know really can be everything. As you seek out people that can help you further your career, I’ve
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