Industry

What is the average movie budget in 2026? See typical costs by film type, what drives budgets higher, and how filmmakers estimate real-world numbers.

Learn what a line producer does in film and TV, including responsibilities, budget oversight, and how this role supports production.

Q&A with Gabriel Lopez, winner of the 2025 Catties Screenwriter’s Evolution Award

A gaffer leads a film’s lighting team, shaping the look and mood of every scene. Learn what they do and why their role matters on set.

Film exhibition is where your work meets the world. Learn how movies move from production to the big screen—and what it takes to get eyes on your story.

Discover the 15 to 10 Film Festival, celebrating vertical short-form storytelling. Free to attend in Toronto, Sept 20, 2025.

What does a playwright do, and how is playwriting different from screenwriting? Learn the role, responsibilities, and art of writing for the stage.

Break down the 7 stages of film production—from development to distribution—and learn what each one means for your next project.

What does it mean to be in production? Learn the key phases, who’s involved, and how to keep your project running smoothly from scene to screen.

What is film distribution—and how do you get your project out into the world? Learn the basics, from traditional routes to self-distribution.