Playing With Time, Inc.
Film and television production company in Toronto, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Playing With Time, Inc. was a Canadian independent film and television production company[1] based in Toronto, Ontario. Founded by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood in 1976,[2] it is best known for being the original production company for the Degrassi television franchise, producing The Kids of Degrassi Street (1979–86), Degrassi Junior High (1987–89), and Degrassi High (1989–91). It also produced educational short films throughout its existence. The company's work was known for its unconventional filmmaking practices, including casting ordinary people in lieu of experienced trained actors. Schuyler founded Epitome Pictures in 1992, leaving Hood in sole control of the company. By 1998, it was dormant.
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Industry | Film and television production |
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Founded | 1976; 48 years ago (1976) |
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Defunct | 1998; 26 years ago (1998) |
Fate | Dormant as of July 1998 |
Successor | Epitome Pictures |
Headquarters | 935 Queen Street East, , Canada |
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