# Canadian Zombie Commercials Canadian Film Fest Shows the Difficulties for Actors in the North By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-03-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-film-fest References: [creativecriminals](http://creativecriminals.com/canadian-film-fest/antoine-zomb) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0lEvqOfNo8) The 2014 Canadian Film Fest will be underway in just over a week, and to promote this event the company recently released 'It's Hard Being a Canadian Actor.' Especially if you're a zombie. The [hilarious video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-investment-fraud) follows the story of Antoine Zombe, a real-life zombie who just can't get a break since he's too nice (apparently the downfall of many Canadians). Finally, he breaks this mould and has no hesitations screaming in a director's face. The result? Superstardom and more roles than he can imagine. This tongue-and-cheek video not only brings attention to the Canadian Film Fest, but also sheds light on how hard it can be for [Canadian films and actors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hacksmith) to receive international attention (even if you fit the part perfectly). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Canadian Film Fest:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that connects Canadian filmmakers with international distributors to increase the global reach and recognition of Canadian films. - **Zombie Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop immersive and interactive zombie-themed experiences, such as virtual reality games or live-action events, to capitalize on the popularity of zombie culture. - **International Film Distribution:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a decentralized and transparent film distribution platform using blockchain technology, allowing independent filmmakers to reach global audiences with greater control and fairness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Film Festivals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create virtual film festival platforms that provide a seamless online experience for filmmakers to showcase their works and engage with international audiences without geographical limitations. - **Entertainment Production:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms to automate the creation and production of zombie-themed content, reducing costs and increasing efficiency in the entertainment industry. - **Film Distribution:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop peer-to-peer sharing platforms for film distribution, allowing filmmakers to bypass traditional distribution channels and directly connect with global audiences, enabling greater revenue potential. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canadian Tourism Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caleb-simpson.md) - [Revived 90s Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruithead.md) - [Hilarious Shawarma Soccer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ad-for-osmows.md) - [Cinematic Canadian Hotel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-special-happen.md) - [Horror-Themed QSR Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-in-the-box-feeding-time.md) - [Car-Themed Film Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-film-masters-challenge.md) - [Frightening Cinema Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-halloween-event.md) - [Tax-Season Online Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-campaign.md) - [Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-spotlights.md)