Canadian film industry is still funded by the state and the majorities of the Canadian population are not able to name any local movie made in the recent years. The paradox is obvious: the films
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Cold Roads, Quiet Lives: Truckers and the Canadian Sense of Distance on Film
Have a moment after a long drive ever felt like a small, private reading of the country – a map that is both weather and memory? That sense of being alone together is central to
Continue ReadingThe best thing about Canadian film is its cultural diversity
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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