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flag Canadian horror film "Undertone," made on a $500K budget, became a surprise hit after being rejected for public funding, leading to global distribution by A24 and sparking calls for performance-based film funding.

flag The Canadian horror film "Undertone," directed by Ian Tuason and shot on a $500,000 budget in his childhood home, became a surprise box-office hit despite being rejected for public funding. flag Starring Nina Kiri and Adam DiMarco, the film draws on Tuason’s personal grief and caregiving experiences, using minimalist settings and innovative sound design to create psychological tension. flag After a successful premiere at Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival, A24 acquired global distribution rights. flag Tuason criticized Canada’s public film funding system, suggesting audience success should influence funding decisions, and has since advocated for performance-based support, emphasizing creative independence and risk-taking in filmmaking.

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