HOW B.C.’S FILM SECTOR IS POISED TO CASH IN ON VIRTUAL PRODUCTION BOOM
Vancouver now finds itself rapidly transforming into a hub for virtual production, an approach to filmmaking that’s upending how
films and TV shows are typically shot and budgeted. The global market for virtual production is expected to grow 20 per cent next year, from US$1.8 billion in 2022 to US$2.2 billion in 2023.
https://biv.com/article/2022/12/how-bcs-film-sector-poised-cash-virtual-production-boom
B.C. STUNTWOMAN BREAKING BARRIERS IN HOLLYWOOD FOR A SECOND GENERATION
Local stunt performer, Maya Macatumpag is doing exceptional work in the film industry and getting noticed. No one is prouder than her mom, who has a history in the business. The pair have blazed a trail for black women in the local movie business.
https://globalnews.ca/news/9329473/b-c-stuntwoman-breaking-barriers-in-hollywood-for-a-second-generation/
SAANICH FILMMAKER SCORES CRITICAL FUNDING FOR PASSION PROJECT OBSCURA
A consummate visual artist, Arnold Lim’s passion
for the project led to critical funding that puts the short film Obscura in the spotlight next fall. The award includes $30,000 in cash and $75,000 of in-kind services, which can cover anything from lighting to casting to gear.
https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/entertainment/saanich-filmmaker-scores-critical-funding-for-passion-project-obscura/
B.C. LLAMA NAMED TODD WORKS AS SCREEN ACTOR, RESTS IN HOTEL ROOM
Word got out that not only was there no drama with this llama, Todd had that star quality that people couldn’t get enough of.
https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/b-c-llama-named-todd-works-as-screen-actor-rests-in-hotel-room-1.6179558
WILLIAM F. WHITE BUYS STUDIO CITY TORONTO AS FILM SOUNDSTAGE CONSOLIDATION HEATS UP
The Canadian production equipment rental giant acquired
the 148,000 square foot facility and its rental division after a bidding war.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/william-f-white-studio-city-toronto-soundstage-consolidation-1235275649/
CBC EXECS TALK
INCLUSIVE STORYTELLING TO REFLECT CHANGING CANADA
“Our key responsibility here is to reflect contemporary Canada, in that we really recognize that contemporary Canada is different. We are a country of people from all over the world, from all walks of life, from all ethnicities and cultures and backgrounds.”
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/cbc-executives-interview-inclusive-tv-shows-1235275995/
DEBORAH COX, TATIANA MASLANY AMONG THOSE HONOURED AT CANADA'S WALK OF FAME
This year's inductee Tatiana Maslany, whose work on "She-Hulk: Attorney
at Law" and "Orphan Black" has ushered her into esteemed company, said she's honoured to be recognized at this point in her career. But it's too early, the 37-year-old actor said, to think about her legacy. "It's surreal to be recognized," she said. "I'm so young. It seems nuts to think about my legacy."
https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/deborah-cox-tatiana-maslany-among-those-honoured-at-canada-s-walk-of-fame-1.6180190
SENATE MAKES KEY CHANGE TO FEDS' ONLINE STREAMING BILL TO KEEP YOUTUBE VIDEOS OUT
Senators have removed controversial wording from the federal government’s online streaming bill that digital video creators feared could have
led to the regulation of user-generated content on platforms such as YouTube and TikTok.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-senate-makes-key-change-to-feds-online-streaming-bill-to-keep-youtube/
JUDITH WESTON TEACHES FILMMAKERS HOW TO TALK TO ACTORS
Weston has been coaching directors for close to 35 years, instructing them, among other things, in the care and feeding of the actorly temperament. “I find it almost like seeing a directors’ therapist. You’re surrounded by people, but directing can be a really lonely job.”
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/12/the-director-whisperer-judith-weston
SHE WROTE THE MEMO THAT HELPED TAKE DOWN HARVEY WEINSTEIN. SHE’S FINALLY READY TO TALK.
As a young exec, Lauren O’Connor alerted her colleagues to her boss’ toxic behavior, but even after her
memo leaked and helped launch the #MeToo movement, she remained silenced by NDAs. “I thought this was going to be a secret I had to carry my whole life.”
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/harvey-weinstein-whistleblower-interview-lauren-oconnor-1235276169/
HOW TO GAIN CONFIDENCE AS AN ACTOR
Confidence in yourself, your aptitude, and your abilities is crucial to success in the industry. But building confidence can be difficult when you don’t yet have depth of experience or laurels to rest upon. Here
are some tips and techniques on exuding confidence and charisma at any stage of your career.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/gain-confidence-actor-2165/
WAYS TO SUCCEED AS AN ACTOR
After working in this business for over
30 years as an artist, then talent agent and manager, I have seen people win and people fail. I have learned what common traits the winners have, and I want to share their secrets to success with you. People make this career so complicated, and it really isn’t. You just need to learn what steps to take, then take them persistently, with patience and perseverance.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/10-ways-to-succeed-as-an-actor/
