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Sure, Mariah Carey’s ill-fated movie debut Glitter was filmed in Canada, but the country has produced more than enough hits to balance out the occasional lapse in judgment. According to the National Film Board of Canada, Toronto is among Canadian cities that are a big draw to movie studios because many locations can easily substitute for other cities at a fraction of the cost of shooting in the real locations. It may come as a surprise to some that several hit movies were indeed filmed in Canada.

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The Canadian cinematic scene captivates movie goers around the world. The film industry continues to thrive in the face of the economic strain that rocked the American film industry in recent years. Major cities such as Canada’s three largest cities Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal have played host to rich Canadian cinema. The thriving film industry of Canada standing firmly on its own.

Breaking into the Canadian film business can present a number of challenges. As one of the leading filmmaking authorities in the world, Read the rest of this entry »

Many Canadian films have been categorized into the following categories:
Contemporary World Cinema
Special Presentation
Vanguard
Masters
Canadians have a readiness to experiment more with genre according to film critics as seen the film The Trotsky which has been coined as “a kind of smart teen comedy”. What tends to take place in Canadian film is that initially, on the surface, when first introduced to the plot, it appears as if the film will fit into one specific genre, but the plot takes a twist, so Read the rest of this entry »

Since its inception, Canadian Cinema has struggled to find a worldwide audience in the shade of America’s commercial success. This is for no lack of talent on the part of Canada. James Cameron is a well respected Canadian director who has been praised worldwide, but as he produced his biggest films out of American studios, the credit for the work is often given to the United States.

It is also important to note that many films made in collaboration with Canada are billed as American successes. Did Read the rest of this entry »