It has long been known that Canada is the affordable and naturally friendly alternative to Hollywood. But Canada is not only a popular location for international film productions. Canadian productions are also attracting increasing international
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Rethinking What Canada Puts on Screen
Ask ten people what Canadian cinema means, and you’ll likely get eleven answers. Some might point to war documentaries or quiet family dramas. Others think of snow-covered landscapes, or English-language films that almost feel American
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How Smartphones Are Powering a New Era in Canadian Film and Celebrity Culture
In the past decade, smartphones have transformed from simple communication tools to powerful extensions of our creative lives. Nowhere is this shift more visible than in Canada’s vibrant film scene and among its rising stars.
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Set in Canada Part 2
A lot of movies and TV shows are shot in Canada. This might be why you are reading a magazine called “Hollywood North.” Most of the production in English Canada is from US studios and
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MY FRIEND ANDRE BENNETT
On December 21, 2021 the Canadian film industry lost an iconic figure to cancer – Andre Bennett. Bennett was a game changer, a determined, energetic promoter who was unpretentious and enthusiastic, but mostly an integral architect for a
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Examining the impact of Owning Mahowny
It’s hard to believe that it’s been over thirteen years since the Canadian movie Owning Mahowny first came to our cinema screens. But in the ensuing years none of the film’s engrossing storylines nor dramatic
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