The Fabelmans Deserved Better Box Office Success. Here’s Why
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by Taegan MacLean
1y ago
The Fabelmans is not the movie I thought it would be. From the trailer I expected a sweet and inspiring Disney-esque story about young Sammy Fabelman fulfilling his dream of becoming a filmmaker. But there’s so much more to this coming-of-age film from Steven Spielberg: Sammy experiences racism, young love, heartbreak and family conflict, all while struggling to make everyone around him understand that his passion for storytelling “is not a hobby.” The Fabelmans was a box office failure. The film realized a worldwide gross of $31.4 million against a budget of $40 million. Yet the film had al ..read more
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What Is the Role of a Best Boy?
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by Taegan MacLean
1y ago
Making sense of the many positions on a film set can be challenging, especially when there are titles as whimsical and opaque as “Best Boy.” Chances are you’re reading this blog post because – more than other positions – the job title of “Best Boy” has you feeling a little perplexed. Perhaps you’re a Production Assistant working alongside a Best Boy right now and you’re dying (but too afraid) to ask “what do you actually do here.” Or maybe you’ve seen “Best Boy” roll in one too many movie credits and you’ve decided it’s time to get to the bottom of this rather elusive role. In brief, the Best ..read more
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What Is the Role of an Executive Producer?
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by Taegan MacLean
1y ago
Of all the positions involved in a film or television production, the most commonly misunderstood also happens to be one of the most important – the executive producer (EP). If you’ve watched your fair share of movies and shows, you might be familiar with names like Stan Lee, Louis D’Esposito, Shonda Rhimes, and Jerry Bruckheimer. These are all world-class EPs whose projects routinely gross millions of dollars. However, if you were asked to explain what they do and how they contribute to the success of their project, would you be able to? In the simplest terms, executive producers are the mon ..read more
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How to Create a Self-Tape Audition That Stands Out
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by Taegan MacLean
1y ago
Self-tape auditions have been around for a long time, but the pandemic made them more prevalent and more important than ever. During lockdown, casting agents turned to self-tapes as a safe but still highly effective alternative to in-person auditions. Flash-forward to the end of 2022, and it’s clear that self-tapes are here to stay. In fact, they’ve become the new industry standard! But what does that mean for you as an actor? Well, on the one hand, self-tapes present you with a new and dynamic method for showcasing your talents – one that is free from the constraints and pressures of an in-p ..read more
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5 Canadian Movies We Can’t Wait to Watch in 2023
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by Taegan MacLean
1y ago
Canada has never been short on film talent. Legendary directors such as David Cronenberg, James Cameron, and Sarah Polley all call The Great White North “home.” So do actors like Ryan Gosling, Keanu Reeves, and Ana Paquin. The country boasts a thriving indie film scene, and has become the go-to shoot location for many Hollywood studios. Not only this, Canada hosts TIFF, which is one of the largest annual film festivals in the world. But when it comes to promotion, Canada’s filmmakers face a recurring challenge: their movies must compete with Hollywood’s heavily marketed and highly-hyped coun ..read more
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Alumni Spotlight | Acting Grad Orville Cummings Beams Into Star Trek Role
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by Cynthia Reason
1y ago
 Orville Cummings’ acting career is suddenly in warp speed – thanks, in large part, to his role on Star Trek: Discovery. The Class of 2015 Acting for Film, TV & the Theatre grad landed the part of Lt. William Christopher in the seventh incarnation of the long-running sci-fi TV franchise in 2021, and has so far appeared in seven episodes. “Working on Star Trek: Discovery is one of the most transformative experiences in my career,” Cummings said. “To this day, it feels like I’m still living in a dream – not only because it’s such a prolific and well-known franchise, but also becaus ..read more
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Alumni Spotlight | Acting Grad Orville Cummings Beams Into Star Trek Role
Toronto Film School Blog
by Cynthia Reason
1y ago
 Orville Cummings’ acting career is suddenly in warp speed – thanks, in large part, to his role on Star Trek: Discovery. The Class of 2015 Acting for Film, TV & the Theatre grad landed the part of Lt. William Christopher in the seventh incarnation of the long-running sci-fi TV franchise in 2021, and has so far appeared in seven episodes. “Working on Star Trek: Discovery is one of the most transformative experiences in my career,” Cummings said. “To this day, it feels like I’m still living in a dream – not only because it’s such a prolific and well-known franchise, but also because ..read more
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5 Canadian TV Shows We Can’t Wait to Watch in 2023
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by Taegan MacLean
1y ago
 A new year is upon us, which means new shows, new seasons, renewed subscriptions and, of course, more bingeing. And if you’re anything like us, you’ve just finished off the final episodes on your 2022 watchlists and are already seeking out fresh content to fill your downtime in 2023. However, considering the abundance of series available, deciding which shows to prioritize this year can be an oddly daunting task. And it can be even harder if you’re a fan of Canadian TV; despite producing a long list of award-winning shows, Canada’s content doesn’t always receive the same media attention as ..read more
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Mercedes Cardella Project Greenlit by Telefilm Canada’s Talent to Watch Program
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by Cynthia Reason
1y ago
   Perhaps no one knows better than Mercedes Cardella the benefit-reaping importance of fostering creative connections early in one’s career as a filmmaker.   After all, Toronto Film School’s Director of Curriculum Design was just entering the infancy of her journey into acting and producing herself when she was cast in the starring role of the 2018 short film, Int’maa, and immediately hit it off with the film’s director, Rolla Tahir.   Fast-forward five years (and one more Tahir-directed and Cardella-produced short film later), and now the duo has been chosen as one of 16 ..read more
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A Different Kind of Trans Story | Film Production Student Casey Gearin’s Thesis Film, Sasha
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by Cynthia Reason
1y ago
  When fifth-term Film Production student Casey Gearin sat down to write the thesis film that would become her directorial debut, she knew she wanted to tell a different kind of trans story.   Something more nuanced than many of the films about trans characters she’d seen before. Something that would reveal some of the more subtle, daily intolerances faced by many in the trans community for the hurtful acts they really are. Something more personal. A story based, in part, on her own, sometimes painful, experiences.   “Something I’ve noticed with a lot of trans stories is they a ..read more
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