Canada Is Not-So-Subtly Asking Hollywood to Pay More Attention to Its Talent Pool

A campaign calling out the issue will run during the Toronto International Film Festival

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With the Toronto International Film Festival just days away, the Directors Guild of Canada is using the opportunity to draw attention to the many talented individuals working in Ontario who often go unnoticed by Hollywood execs.

Through a campaign that spans print, out-of-home and social, the organization’s Ontario division—which represents more than 2,000 professionals working in the film and television industries—is shining a light on the award-winning Canadian talent behind hit shows like The Handmaid’s Tale and Orphan Black.

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