Pam Swedko

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VirtualInnovations: A world below

It’s late in the 21st century. The earth’s surface has become uninhabitable, forcing humankind underground where a modest, yet successful, functioning civilization exists. Making that journey down the dark passage to the underworld appear as if shot on camera, not created…

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VirtualInnovations: Virtual studio’s DVD debut

Rainmaker Digital Pictures, a Canadian pioneer in dvd technology, in conjunction with Third Planet Entertainment, has released Planetary Traveler, an audiovisual intergalactic journey, the companies’ premiere commercial dvd title release….

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On set: Hidden Agenda

Deep inside Toronto’s Casa Loma in the damp and musty maze of underground tunnels connecting the barren stables to the castle, a chase is underway, marking the opening scene of Le Monde Entertainment’s (the l.a.-based division of Alliance Communications) post-Cold War…

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Special Report on the Geminis: Best Short Dramatic Program

– Gamine – Producer: Terry Steyn (Swirling Storm Productions) following a successful collaboration on Something To Cry About, which picked up 16 awards including a Gemini for best short dramatic program in ’95, director/producer Terry Steyn and writer La

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Special Report on the Geminis: Donald Brittain Award for Best Documentary Program

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Storyboards: Crime ring

You settle into your seat, popcorn and drink close at hand. The house lights dim. Roll the coming attractions… The scene on screen is ominous and dramatic as a convict, sentenced to death, marches down death row. Confident and cocky he…

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Animation, Post & SFX: Animation Roundup: Red Rover debuts solo slate

Having honed their skills on a variety of genres of projects from commercials to all manner of long-form service work, and having worked all over the geographical and stylistic map, Canadian animation companies are flourishing….

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Animation, Post & SFX: SFX Showcase: TOPIX gets retro in 2D/3D combo

While Canada continues to act as a mecca for film and tv production, the sophistication and size of the post and effects industry has grown commensurately, offering an ever more comprehensive complement of gear and services….

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Animation, Post & SFX: Animation Roundup: Dynomight nets cyber series

While Canada continues to act as a mecca for film and tv production, the sophistication and size of the post and effects industry has grown commensurately, offering an ever more comprehensive complement of gear and services….

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Storyboards: Just what the doctor ordered

A young man arrives at the doctor with an unusual malfunction in his hand, which is diagnosed as a severe case of Boredom Twitch Syndrome, a result of too much channel surfing, for which the doctor prescribes Star Choice Digital Satellite…

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Focus on Cambium – 15 Years: Cambium moves into adult ‘hood From production roots in children’s and music programming, Cambium Film and Video Productions has flourished over the years, incorporating a distribution arm and beco…

Now, with 15th anniversary celebrations underway, the Toronto production company is setting its sights on future growth opportunities as it moves into development on its first adult series and looks to the prospect of opening an animation studio….

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12th Annual Report on Commercial Production/Top Spots ’97: Blair gives Coke the real thing

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