David Spaner has been a feature writer, movie critic, reporter, and editor for numerous newspapers and magazines. Born in Toronto and raised in B.C., David is a graduate of Simon Fraser University and Langara College. He’s also been a cultural/political organizer (Yippie and manager of the legendary punk band The Subhumans). David is the author of Dreaming in the Rain: How Vancouver Became Hollywood North By Northwest and Shoot It! Hollywood Inc. and the Rising of Independent Film. His most recent book, Solidarity: Canada’s Unknown Revolution of 1983, was nominated for the George Ryga Prize for Social Awareness in Literature.

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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

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

Entertainment Today

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

Vancouver Lifestyles

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 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

. . . 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