DAVID SPANER has worked as a feature writer, movie critic, reporter, and editor for numerous newspapers and magazines. David's also been a cultural/political organizer (Yippie, manager of the punk band The Subhumans). He is the author of Dreaming in the Rain and Shoot It! Hollywood, Inc. and The Rising of Independent Film.

David Spaner's profile page

Anyone who plans on pursuing a career in filmmaking or just has an interest in independent film would be well served to read this book.
-Nexus

Nexus

Spaner does a outstanding job of bringing to life the mover and shakers of the early Vancouver movie scene. . . I would highly recommend this book to anyone one who likes movies.
-CityView

CityView

. . . a delightful new retrospective on the history of film production. . .
-Vancouver Lifestyles Magazine

Vancouver Lifestyles

. . . [Spaner] has . . . scrupulous attention to detail and an obvious curiosity and passion for both Vancouver and its film industry.
-Entertainment Today

Entertainment Today

. . . paints a clear and accurate portrait of an industry that in 20 short years left an undeniable mark on a city and its people.
-The Calgary Herald

The Calgary Herald

Spaner writes about the rise of the city as one of the major centers of film production not only in North America but in the world.
-Hollywood Reporter

Hollywood Reporter