Canadian working in film over here. All our bosses fly in from the states, the company is American (usually with a temporary Canadian corporation underneath that will dissolve after the project) and half the actors and art talent are from the states.
And to address the propaganda angle, we are usually telling American stories anyways. Right now I’m working on a show about Muhammad Ali… All the set dressing is American…
But I did sneak some Roberson screws into a set. So hopefully the word gets out to the American people. You don’t have to live under the tyrant Phillips, we have a better way.
They could film it in the states, but perhaps all the studios are booked up right now (this is a problem even in Vancouver and Toronto). A lot of filming decisions are based on what infrastructure is available to the producers, and these things take time to develop into a movie making industry.
So where else would have:
Easy access to shooting locations that could pass as American
A large pool of workers with skills and experience in producing film/tv
Who speak English
Close enough to LA or wherever the main studio brass is located
With easy travel and communication channels
Palatable to talent (safe, familiar enough)
A used goods market that matches the set dressing and wardrobe requirements, as well as prop warehouses and wardrobe rental houses full of stock.
A pool of actors and background artists that match “American”
I’m just listing off the top of my head right now, but the real question is “why not?”
Sure, making a 1960’s US historical drama set in the states could be done ANYWHERE, but it sure would be easier 60km from the border on the same continent than in Seoul, where the dollar does 39% more damage.
There are tons of tax credits as well, not just in Canadian cities, but states like Georgia and all the other’s trying to encourage productions to come boost their economies. The amount of jobs and goods needed for a production is insane, and many places want those decent, well paid jobs and supporting jobs.
When in doubt, always go with cost reduction, margin expansion, and profit maximizing. Throw in some local tax credits and incentives for added flavor.
Canadian working in film over here. All our bosses fly in from the states, the company is American (usually with a temporary Canadian corporation underneath that will dissolve after the project) and half the actors and art talent are from the states.
And to address the propaganda angle, we are usually telling American stories anyways. Right now I’m working on a show about Muhammad Ali… All the set dressing is American…
But I did sneak some Roberson screws into a set. So hopefully the word gets out to the American people. You don’t have to live under the tyrant Phillips, we have a better way.
Phillips can get bent. I’ve stripped way to many cheap screws with Philips heads.
You just taught an Australian about Robertson screws. We do have them but I don’t know what they are called.
Certainly better then a Phillips head but I still think Torx wins
An all American movies being produced in canada. Why?
Genuine question.
Money and resources.
They could film it in the states, but perhaps all the studios are booked up right now (this is a problem even in Vancouver and Toronto). A lot of filming decisions are based on what infrastructure is available to the producers, and these things take time to develop into a movie making industry.
So where else would have:
Easy access to shooting locations that could pass as American
A large pool of workers with skills and experience in producing film/tv
Who speak English
Close enough to LA or wherever the main studio brass is located
With easy travel and communication channels
Palatable to talent (safe, familiar enough)
A used goods market that matches the set dressing and wardrobe requirements, as well as prop warehouses and wardrobe rental houses full of stock.
A pool of actors and background artists that match “American”
I’m just listing off the top of my head right now, but the real question is “why not?”
Sure, making a 1960’s US historical drama set in the states could be done ANYWHERE, but it sure would be easier 60km from the border on the same continent than in Seoul, where the dollar does 39% more damage.
There are tons of tax credits as well, not just in Canadian cities, but states like Georgia and all the other’s trying to encourage productions to come boost their economies. The amount of jobs and goods needed for a production is insane, and many places want those decent, well paid jobs and supporting jobs.
When in doubt, always go with cost reduction, margin expansion, and profit maximizing. Throw in some local tax credits and incentives for added flavor.
If you know anyone working on Einstein or the recent Monk movie tell them I said “Go to hell.” They’ll probably get the joke lmao.
(It’s the writer’s catch phrase.)
(Btw, we have Robertson screws here, but they’re not very popular, instead the common upgrades are Torx or just Allen. Phillips does suck though.)
when the time comes for you to invade us, i will be helping you for your glorious square drive fasteners
Roberson screws are by far the most superior. I don’t understand why any company would manufacturer anything else.
Torx for the win
Which one? I have 15, 20, 25, and sometimes 30 in my pouch. I can almost tell them apart by eye these days…
Torx are lovely, but nothing beats a Robbie 90% of the time.
Thay are all perfect in God’s eyes.
I’ve never heard of seen Robersons. I had to search online. Is it the square ones?
I’m personally a huge fan of hex sockets. I’ve had torx bits snap and twist before. Don’t think I have had problems with a hex.
I’ve rounded more hex screws than I’ve successfully unthreaded. I’ve had way less issues with torx screws.