Pier 21 Films’ strategic focus on fresh comedic voices

Pier 21 Films’ strategic focus on fresh comedic voices

By Kelly Townsend Founder Laszlo Barna and COO Nicole Butler share how Run the Burbs is part of a longer strategy to attract global buyers with in-demand domestic talent. Laszlo Barna and Nicole Butler are bringing Toronto boutique Pier 21 Films into its next phase,...
Run the Burbs rounds out cast

Run the Burbs rounds out cast

By Kelly Townsend Now in production in Toronto and Hamilton, the Pier 21 Films comedy will premiere on CBC in winter 2022. Production is underway in Toronto and Hamilton on CBC original comedy Run the Burbs, led by award-winning Kim’s Convenience star Andrew Phung....
Hollywood Production in Canada Soars Amid Second Wave Spikes

Hollywood Production in Canada Soars Amid Second Wave Spikes

By Etan Vlessing As COVID-19 lockdowns close movie theaters, Los Angeles producers safely shoot tentpoles and TV episodes on Canadian soundstages sealed off from the outside world. As the second coronavirus wave closes down Canadian movie theaters, again, Hollywood...