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Ottawa apartment rentals have increased as many people interested in the film and television industry have been seeking to make their dreams come true in the country of Canada. Many American companies have been using Canadian backdrops for years, and this has made an impact on the projects that are now coming out of the various cities in the country, with Ottawa being one of the Canadian leaders in the entertainment industry. The organization that has taken the lead in this creative endeavour is the Ottawa-Gatineau Corporation for Film and Television. They are currently busy with the end of the year activities which include tributes to various film makers and with the end of the year awards ceremonies. These events are not only important ways to honor and represent quality new work in the industry but they also attract and contribute to the overall tourist industry. As is true for the field of film itself, it must draw both passionate professional practitioners as well as diverse audience members and enthusiasts.

The organization is a non-profit organization which exists outside the realm of government influence. Not only is this the oldest organization of its kind in the country of Canada, but it is the second oldest film organization in the world. Many people are choosing to spend these last couple of months in the city and find many options for short term places for locations. Rent Starlight becomes daylight when captured by the hands of cinematographers, and experimental filmmakers were honored this past month for their achievements. The woman who was the quest artist is Heidi Phillips. She is known for her ability to recycle footage, to rearrange it and combine it with her own work to create a collaboration of mind and of artistic expression.

Another Canadian filmmaker was honored this October, Tony Asimakopoulos . He is a director from Montreal, who has worked on award winning short films, and has finished his first documentary, “Fortunate Son”. Asimakopoulos was honored not only for his work in cinematography and film making, but for his contributions to kids at risk. Having made his way through a life of drug addiction, he now helps others by providing young filmmakers the opportunities to express and define themselves through their artwork and their own stories. His short films will be shown through the month of November. It is no wonder that Canada is fast becoming a serious contender in the world of the entertainment industry.