In film and television, attention naturally goes to what audiences see on screen. Behind every production, however, there is a network of offices, studios, production spaces, meeting rooms, workshops, and shared facilities that have to
Continue ReadingDigital Payment Options for Canadian Film Industry Professionals
Canadian film professionals process millions in vendor and crew payments every production cycle, yet a significant share of those transactions still rely on paper cheques — a method that introduces processing delays averaging three to
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Geraldine Lahiffe: A Night at Malibuz
Getting an independent, low-budget short film completed can be quite the process. Geraldine Lahiffe is a successful professional actor. She is also a writer and director who has invested years into getting her first movie
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Why Festival Premieres Still Matter in the Streaming Era
We have never had more movies at our fingertips. A few taps can summon thousands of films, yet the abundance has created a paradox: the easier cinema is to access, the harder it can be
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How Canadian VFX studios use movie-level graphics tools in modern video game engines
When Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds pulls on the red mask in Deadpool & Wolverine, the performance does not stop at the edge of the costume. Facial movement, lighting, digital doubles and effects work all
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Race Tightens for Denis Villeneueve’s James Bond
Denis Villeneuve is no stranger to franchises. After directing a string of acclaimed features that included thrillers Prisoners (2013) and Sicario (2015), the Quebecois filmmaker established himself as force to be reckoned with in the
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