Generally Canadian films are smaller. I think the market here is a tenth of the size of the States. So there's less resources to put into the films.
Kristen HagerThe fundamentals of what I'll do to prepare for a role don't really change. They evolve as you work with more actors and you pick up more tricks.
Kristen HagerYou have a lot more freedom to explore and improvise in a Canadian film, which you might not have when there's 13 different production companies that all have serious equity investments.
Kristen HagerFor me, selfishly, Toronto is my favorite city in the world. It's the greatest city and you have the whole world here.
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