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Sundar Prize Film Festival on Year Three

As the Sundar Prize Film Festival enters its third year, it continues to carve a unique place in the world of cinema. More than just a showcase for films, Sundar celebrates storytelling that inspires change,

Gambling and Risk in Canadian Films: Crazytower Casino

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026The Bottom LineCanadian Films, Cinema, Gambling, Movies, Owning Mahowny

Canadian cinema has often used gambling as a compact way to stage risk, luck, and character under pressure. When filmmakers put cards, roulette, or casinos on screen, the game usually matters less than what it

Final Destination: Bloodlines Directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein Sign First-Look Deal with Sony, Are Tapped to Direct Metal Gear Solid Adaptation

April 15, 2026April 14, 2026AnnouncementsAdam B. Stein, Metal Gear Solid, Sony, Zach Lipovsky

It would not be an exaggeration to say that it has been a career-changing 11 months for Vancouver director Zach Lipovsky and his American filmmaking partner Adam B. Stein, who, as it happens, first met

How a Clean Environment Boosts Creativity for Filmmakers and Artists

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026TipsClean Environment, Cleanliness, filmmakers, Locations, Tidiness

Introduction A clean environment boosts creativity for filmmakers and artists because it helps clear both physical clutter and mental distractions that often block new ideas. When a workspace is tidy, organized, and fresh, it becomes

Behind the Scenes of Casino Set Design in Canadian Film and Television Productions

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026TechnologyAtmosphere, Canadian Films, Casino Design, Crew, Set

Casino environments have become a recurring visual in Canadian film and television, delivering atmosphere and narrative cues within seconds. The production design behind these sets in Canadian projects plays a crucial role, shaping how viewers

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How Early Canadian Railways Helped Invent National Cinema – and Why That Origin Story Still Shapes Film Narratives

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026The Bottom LineCanadian Railways, Cinema, Government, Movies

If you want to see why Canadian films return so often to distance, landscape, hard weather, and long travel, the railway is the right place to start. Finished in 1885 after construction began in 1881,