CONGRATS TO THE 2022 UBCP/ACTRA AWARD WINNERS
This year’s UBCP/ACTRA Awards ceremony honoured performers in six categories during the live
ceremony at The Vancouver Playhouse.
https://www.ubcpactra.ca/uncategorized/2022/11/11682/
HOW VANCOUVER IS SHAPING THE METAVERSE
For over a decade, the city’s film, animation, visual effects (VFX) and gaming industries have been building 3D worlds, from high-budget, high-profile video games to Hollywood blockbusters — from Image Engine’s Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Game of Thrones to Electronic Art’s FIFA and NHL games.
https://www.cbc.ca/newsinteractives/features/vancouver-metaverse-british-columbia-technology
CALIFORNIA'S FILM INCENTIVES PROGRAM SEES GROWTH IN JOBS & PRODUCTION SPENDING
During its second fiscal year, Program 3.0 welcomed two relocating TV series from Vancouver and Georgia. The first half of the current (third) fiscal year brings two additional relocating series from New Orleans and Florida.
https://deadline.com/2022/11/california-runaway-production-tax-incentives-program-1235179658/
MEET VARIETY'S 10 CANADIANS TO WATCH SET TO BE HONORED AT THE WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL
Variety and Whistler Film Festival have teamed for 10 Canadians to Watch, a new program unique to WFF that celebrates top Canadian talent in the film and
entertainment industry.
https://variety.com/2022/film/spotlight/canadians-to-watch-2022-1235440111/
FILM HISTORIAN LOOKS AT ALBERTA'S EARLY FILM HISTORY, INVOLVEMENT OF STONEY NAKODA
A Stunning Backdrop is not exclusively about the Stoney Nakoda and their involvement in the history of Alberta film. But it became a pivotal part of the story and just one aspect of Alberta film history that had not been properly documented. Mary Graham’s original idea was to simply create a book that showcased some of the landscapes used in those early films.
https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/local-arts/backdrop-to-the-stars-film-historian-looks-at-albertas-early-film-history-involvement-of-stoney-nakoda
HOLLYWOOD INTERESTED IN CALGARY’S FILMMAKING POTENTIAL
In September 2022, Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek took a trade mission to Los Angeles with a clear goal in mind — keep the momentum of Calgary’s involvement in the production of movies and television going strong. By March 2023, a fully-operational filming studio will be ready to welcome film creators and will be semi-operational by mid-November.
https://thegauntlet.ca/2022/11/25/hollywood-interested-in-calgarys-filmmaking-potential/
ONLINE STREAMING ACT WON'T POLICE USER-GENERATED CONTENT: HERITAGE MINISTER
Canada's heritage minister says he is open to reviewing substantiative amendments to a bill meant to
regulate online streaming, after a committee pointed out industry experts disagree on whether the proposed legislation will cover user-generated content.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/politics/online-streaming-act-won-t-police-user-generated-content-heritage-minister-1.6163718
NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA APPOINTS NEXT GOVERNMENT FILM COMMISSIONER
Suzanne Guèvremont Named National Film Board of Canada Chair. She replaces Claude Joli-Coeur as head of Canada’s public filmmaker, which has 12 Oscar trophies on its mantel,
mostly for its classic animation.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/suzanne-guevremont-national-film-board-canada-chair-1235269761/
CASTING 101: EVERYTHING ACTORS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PROCESS
Understanding how casting works is important for any actor or filmmaker. In the end, if a project isn’t made up of a good cast, it’s likely to flop. Here’s a comprehensive look at the casting process, both for actors and potential filmmakers.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/inside-look-casting-process-13023/
HOW AUBREY PLAZA THRIVES AS THE ‘ODD WOMAN OUT’
“I’m always surprised that, when I do something new, there’s always that one person who says, ‘There she goes, doing the Aubrey Plaza thing again.’ I can’t change the sound of my voice. I only have my own instrument to work with. Anyway, I sound
bitter, but I’m not. But I am always surprised that people use ‘deadpan’ to describe some things that I’ve done.”
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/aubrey-plaza-podcast-interview-white-lotus-agatha-75705/
CASTING DIRECTOR LAURIE RECORDS TALKS
ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media is a never-ending source of anxiety for many performers, with questions about everything from content to follower counts. We sat down with Los Angeles-based casting director Laurie Records to ask her your burning questions about how casting directors use social media, and what they do—and do not—want to see when they find your profile.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/casting-director-laurie-records-talks-about-social-media/
TIPS TO HELP ANY ACTOR IMPROVE THEIR ON-CAMERA PERFORMANCE
Any actor will tell you that nailing an on-camera performance is no easy feat. However, with a little bit of
preparation and practice, it’s definitely achievable. But first, you must understand the difference between acting on stage vs. screen. For many people, the two terms are interchangeable, but they actually refer to two very different types of acting.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/tips-to-help-any-actor-improve-their-on-camera-performance/
