Hollywood North sheds illusions of easy money
Canadian film industry in 1981 faced leaner times as budgets halved from 1980 and production slowed. Investment waned due to tighter federal tax shelters, while established producers kept going via long term deals. Star power shrank with fewer foreign names, but rising Canadian talents and co productions kept hope alive amid a harsher funding climate.
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Credo Group scores NDP hit in Manitoba election
Credo Group a Winnipeg film firm credited with shaping the NDP ad campaign that helped propel the party to power on November 17. President Derek Mazur said the team avoided cheap production and instead hired top talent to craft Manitoba made ads. The firm counts government work among its clients and has produced animated pieces like Blowhard for the NFB.
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