A lot of films in Canada are subsidized by the government, and compared to a studio, the government really stays out of your face creatively.
Kristen HagerGenerally 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 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 HagerI know for me, specifically, L.A. is just an overwhelming and scary place. I like spending part of my year there, but I love having Canada as my home to come back to.
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