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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How Orphan Black Turned One Actress Into a Dozen Distinct Characters
Picture a scene set inside a cramped suburban kitchen. Two women stand a few feet apart, and they are arguing. One keeps her arms crossed and her voice low, like she’s used to being doubted.
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Hollywood North Meets Hollywood: How Canada Became an Essential Part of the Global Film Industry
Hollywood has traditionally represented the center of the global entertainment business. For generations, the name has been associated with major studios, famous actors, ambitious directors, blockbuster franchises, and the glamorous world of movie premieres. Yet
Continue ReadingHow Virtual Phone Numbers Can Simplify Communication in Film Production
Filming is over, the last takes have been approved, the crew is packing up the equipment, but the producer’s phone is only now starting to ring. After the official shoot, he still has a ton
Continue ReadingHow Canadian Film and Independent Cinema Is Finding New Audiences on Digital Screens
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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