In Canada, making a film rarely starts with a clapboard. It often begins in a kitchen, with a handful of notes and a borrowed tripod. Forget what you’ve seen in press releases or police reports
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How Canadian Movie Theaters Are Adapting to the AI Revolution in Filmmaking
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is revolutionising the Canadian film industry and the ways it ascribes to everything from script writing to visual effects. While AI’s influence on filmmaking is widely discussed, its influence on movie
Continue ReadingWhy Film Students Must Look After Their Health more Accurately
You know those late nights in the editing bay, when the blue glow of screens seems almost surreal? The gentle hum of computers as students hunch over projects, piecing together footage into the early morning
Continue ReadingSymmetry, Shot, Closeup: How Xavier Dolan Makes His Film
Everything has its own personal style. You have a personal style of managing things out; your mom has a personal style of making toasts; a favorite store at the corner has a personal style of
Continue ReadingWanna Be A Great Filmmaker? Remember These 5 Essential Rules When Studying At College
Filmmaking is not for the faint heart. If you want to become a great filmmaker, you better be prepared for a tough task ahead. But this should no scare you. As long as you follow
Continue ReadingHow Many Hats Will Your Head Fit?
In the Indy film scene, you’re making your first few films and you’re still doing the editing, directing, producing, writing, location managing, catering. Burn out is common, bonds are made and its an experience that
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