The world of casino games has become a great inspiration for the entertainment industry. Film and television managers can’t ignore the gambling floor action with the constant sound of roulette wheels and flying poker chips.
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Can You Tell a Marriage Crisis in 80 Minutes? What to Watch for in Kazik Radwanski’s Canadian Drama Matt and Mara
Kazik Radwanski’s Matt and Mara lasts only 80 minutes, yet it builds a marriage crisis from gestures, pauses and choices rather than loud arguments. Mara, a creative writing professor played by Deragh Campbell, reconnects with
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From Hollywood to Hollywood North: Why Official Documents Matter for Actors and Filmmakers Moving to Canada
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,
Continue ReadingThe Set-Dressing Problem: How Canadian Indie Productions Furnish a Scene for Less
Ask a first-time producer where their budget went and the answer is rarely camera. It is the apartment that had to look lived-in, the office that needed eight identical desk lamps, the kitchen that had
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Charles R. Singh
Getting an independent Canadian feature film even started can be quite the process. Charles R. Singh is a successful professional actor. He is also an independent filmmaker who has invested years into getting his first
Continue ReadingThe Ryan Gosling/Ryan Reynolds Mix-Up Problem: Why Canadian Actors Keep Getting Confused for One Another
Someone in a Toronto pub last week told me, with total confidence, that Ryan Gosling starred in Deadpool. He didn’t. He has never starred in Deadpool. But the mistake didn’t feel malicious or even careless.
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