FILM WARS HEAT UP AS B.C., CALIFORNIA PITCH DUELLING TAX CREDITS
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently promised to more than double the tax credits doled out by his state to $750 million. As the industry looks to
rebound globally, insiders say B.C. remains in a strong position to benefit.
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/film-wars-heat-up-as-b-c-california-pitch-duelling-tax-credits-1.7093273
ARE HALLMARK'S ACTORS TOO OLD? FANS FIRE BACK AFTER EXEC ALLEGEDLY SAYS NOT TO CAST
'OLD PEOPLE'
Lacey Chabert, 42, and Holly Robinson Peete, 60, were named in lawsuit filed by former employee.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/hallmark-lawsuit-1.7365416
'RADICAL ACCESSIBILITY': EDMONTON THEATRE OFFERS 'PAY WHAT YOU
WANT' INCENTIVE TO BRING BACK AUDIENCES
'The biggest obstacle to people attending is financial right now.' As some theatres struggle to fill houses after the COVID-19 pandemic, one Edmonton company is taking a bet on letting audiences set the price.
https://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/edmonton-theatre-post-covid-audiences-pay-what-you-want
PIAPOT FIRST NATION STUDENTS GET CRASH COURSE IN FILMMAKING
Students in Piapot First Nation near Regina got the chance to make their own horror movie trailers during a two-day crash course in film production, and now their trailers are facing off against ones made by other
communities in an online film festival.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/piapot-horror-trailer-crash-course-1.7368419
CANADIAN MEDIA PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION STRIKES COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT WITH ONTARIO’S TECHNICAL CREW UNION
The agreement updates terms, conditions and rates for those working in construction, hair, makeup, props, transportation, lighting, sound and set dressing on TV, film and digital media sets. NABET 700-M UNIFOR’s members work in Canada‘s largest metropolises, such as Toronto and capital city Ottawa.
https://deadline.com/2024/11/cmpa-canada-collective-agreement-nabet-700m-unifor-1236164415/
PROVINCE OFFERS HELP AS SOME P.E.I. THEATRES STRUGGLE TO FILL SEATS
Last week, Innovation P.E.I. held a two-day symposium to help theatres, after some have seen attendance drop to as low as 20 per cent. Part of that is due to the economy, and how people are trying to save
money.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-theatre-symposium-2024-1.7370519
AN ACCLAIMED CANADIAN PLAYWRIGHT FACES QUESTIONS OF PRETENDIANISM
Jani Lauzon has maintained she is Métis and her play
1939—now touring Canada—is based on her father’s experience at a residential school. What if none of it is true?
https://thewalrus.ca/an-acclaimed-canadian-playwright-faces-questions-of-pretendianism/
ANIMATION GUILD CONTRACT EXTENDED AS TALKS CONTINUE ON AI
RULES
Negotiators have agreed to extend the Animation Guild contract through Dec. 2, as the two sides continue to bargain over guardrails on artificial intelligence.
https://variety.com/2024/biz/news/animation-guild-contract-extended-artificial-intelligence-talks-continue-1236194982/
AMID BACKLASH AND FEARS, AI STARTUPS ARE QUIETLY CREEPING INTO HOLLYWOOD
New AI outfits aim to help filmmakers speed up and scale up their work. Some artists see the tools as speeding up a race to the bottom.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91218511/amid-backlash-and-fears-ai-startups-are-quietly-creeping-into-hollywood
HOLLYWOOD’S NEW LEADERS OF 2024
The 45 names selected in 2024 honor advancement, innovation, accomplishment and greatness across
a broad spectrum of disciplines, from social media expertise to legal acumen, production oversight to personnel management, artist development to strategic partnerships.
https://variety.com/lists/hollywood-new-leaders-2024-variety/
HOLLYWOOD’S VILLAINS WERE ONCE RUSSIAN OR CHINESE. NOW
THEY’RE US – PEOPLE FROM THE BALKANS
Albanians and Croatians were chosen because to Hollywood they’re non-white or not-white-enough. What is considered not-white-enough has to do with either the history of colonialism or the history of communist regimes; sometimes both.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/oct/30/hollywood-villains-balkans-brad-pitt-george-clooney-wolfs
VOICE ACTORS YURI LOWENTHAL AND TARA PLATT ON THE SECRET TO VOICEOVER SUCCESS: “I WISH THERE WAS A SECRET”
Two of the best voice actors in the business, they have combined for more than a thousand movies, TV shows, and video games, so it’s hard to pin down
how they’re best known.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/yuri-lowenthal-tara-platt-voice-actors/
PREPAREDNESS AND TRUST: WHY PROFESSIONALISM IS ESSENTIAL TO THE ART
We talk a lot about actors’ “homework”. It can be easy to
let things slide, ride in on spontaneity and raw talent, and sometimes those things will turn out a brilliant performance. But if you are investing in a long-term acting career, they need to be backed up with consistent professionalism.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/preparedness-and-trust-why-professionalism-is-essential-to-the-art/
WHAT IS A VILLAIN? THE ROLE OF THE BADDIE ONSTAGE AND ONSCREEN
Dastardly villains give stories their thrusts, providing the push that moves the plot forward—and the best of the baddie bunch even endear us to their devilish ways. Let’s explore what makes a compelling
villain and why they’re essential to great narratives.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/villain-archetype-examples-77927/
TURN BACK TIME: HOW TO LOOK YOUNGER FOR A ROLE
Maybe you’re auditioning for a teenage role or
perhaps you’re playing a college student. Feeling like a fraud? Fear not: Looking younger isn’t about pretending you’re someone you’re not—it’s about using your skills to expand your age range.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-look-younger-for-a-role-77923/
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We look forward to hearing from you! BIZ STUDIO: PROFESSIONAL FILM+TV ACTING CLASSES FOR KIDS+TEENS
Biz Studio has a twenty-year track record of training young actors who work regularly in film and television.
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https://www.bizstudio.ca/classes HEARTH OF THE CITY FESTIVAL
October 30 - November 10
For 21 years, the festival has been grounded in the Downtown Eastside and focused on listening and learning from the community's
cultural practices. This year's festival features 100+ live and online events showcased at 40+ local venues including music, stories, poetry, theatre, ceremony, films, dance, readings, workshops, discussions, exhibits, art talks, history walks and more.
https://www.heartofthecityfestival.com
CHUTZPAH!
FESTIVAL
November 1 - 10
The Chutzpah! Festival returns with a vibrant lineup of performances, presenting music, theatre, comedy, dance, and multimedia arts showcasing excitinginternational artists through a multicultural Jewish lens. For over two decades the Chutzpah! Festival has been an eagerly anticipated and annual highlight of Greater Vancouver’s arts season.
https://chutzpahfestival.com
STAND FESTIVAL
November 1 - 17
STAND Festival emerges as a unique platform that celebrates immigrant and refugee artists' untold stories, vibrant talents, and undeniable passion. Through three dynamic disciplines - Theatre, Music, and Dance - the
festival paints a rich tapestry of narratives, emotions, and experiences that transcend geographical borders.
https://www.standfestival.com
COLD READING SERIES
November 4
Join us for 2024's last event; to bring our community
together, share news, events, celebrate success & 32 years of CRS, of course - read new scripts! This month's scripts: ‘The Light at the Edge of the Known Universe’, episode 4, part 1 by Scott Wood & ‘Raven Cove’, episode 2 part 1, Series by Eric Norlin. https://www.coldreadingseries.com
VANCOUVER ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2024
November 7 - 17
VAFF is back with an exciting program featuring in-theatre and virtual screenings, industry talks, and special events. This year’s theme is Future Voices – Shaping the Next Generation of Diversity in Film and TV, marking the 28th year of commitment to proactive diversity
and inclusion.
https://vaff.org
SH*TS N GIGGLES 2024
November 9
This third instalment of the film competition brings a lineup of shorts to the big screen, celebrating all genres and the unexpected ways they interpret this year’s theme of
family. https://www.rngfest.com/sng
VANCOUVER TURKISH FILM FESTIVAL
November 21 - 24
The 11th annual festival offers a unique opportunity to dive into the rich cultural heritage of Turkish cinema. Explore
films that transcend borders, opening new windows to the world. Join us for a journey that goes beyond the screen—into the heart of Anatolia and beyond. https://vtff.ca |
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