Hollywood North

Insightful Commentary from and on the Canadian Film World

Set in Canada Part 1

May 19, 2023May 18, 2023Canadian Independent FilmsA Million Little Things, Canadian Films, Finestkind, Gary Foster, Government, Hollywood North, John Wick

A lot of movies and TV shows are shot in Canada. This might be why you are currently reading a magazine called “Hollywood North.” Not nearly as many productions shot in Canada are meant to

Canada’s Film Industry: A New Name?

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023InterviewAndrew Barnsley, Canadian Film Industry, Hollywood North, Toronto Film School

Hollywood North, that’s what we’re known as. At least that’s what we’ve been known as for years. And that’s what it was known as for a few years of its first run and what it

What has the Pandemic meant for Hollywood North?

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020Today's Top StoriesFilm Industry, Hollywood North, Pandemic

The BC Film Industry is a multibillion-dollar industry, boasting more than 20,000 jobs annually (source). In 2016, BC played host to more than 400 unique productions and became the third-largest Film and TV production centre

Why Casting Loves Canadian Actors

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019TipsCanadian Actors, Hollywood North, Trisanne Marin

Canada has a strong presence in Hollywood with some of the biggest stars today including Ryan Reynolds, Seth Rogen, and Ryan Gosling all hailing from the city. With 2019’s pilot season well under way, it’s

Samita Nandy’s book covers Canadian film industry

September 13, 2016September 13, 2016AnnouncementsFame in Hollywood North, Hollywood North, Samita Nandy

When it comes to explaining the film industry in our country we refer to as Hollywood North, how do we describe or even discuss it? Such as celebrities in particular. People believe that Canadian content

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