TV AND FILM SECTOR HOPEFUL AFTER B.C. TRIP TO CALIFORNIA
“What was really incredible was the opportunity for the ministers to hear from the major studios and the smaller studios who love to come to B.C. And it was really
important for the ministers to also hear the competitive global landscape has changed, and how much more challenging it is now to make a film at this point than it was before.” - Gemma Martin, Screen BC
https://cheknews.ca/rob-shaw-tv-and-film-sector-hopeful-after-b-c-trip-to-california-1226466/
'LAST OF US' PART OF $1.6-MILLION TV-FILM BOON IN THE MID-ISLAND REGION
The series, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, was one of four major productions in the area in 2024. Netflix's The Untamed was another production, filming at Nanaimo Lakes Road and Little Mountain
Lookout in the Parksville area.
https://www.oakbaynews.com/home2/last-of-us-part-of-16-million-tv-film-boon-in-the-mid-island-region-7675891
CANADIAN STAGE ACTOR DIES DURING ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ PERFORMANCE IN EDMONTON
Julien Arnold died Sunday. No cause was given. He was playing the role of Fezziwig, the high-spirited apprentice of Ebenezer Scrooge, when he was stricken onstage. Citadel said it was dedicating the remaining run of “A Christmas Carol” to his memory.
https://www.thewrap.com/actor-dies-during-a-christmas-carol-performance-edmonton-canada/
MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR LED WALL FOR FILM PRODUCTION SET TO LEAVE SASKATCHEWAN AFTER LESS THAN 1 YEAR
Saskatchewan is expected to lose a $12.5-million piece of filmmaking apparatus called an "LED volume wall" that was once touted as big step forward for the local industry. Stakeholders
cite lack of money for movie projects as reason for move.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/led-wall-film-production-leaving-1.7397786
WHY I’M TIRED OF CRIPFACE IN TORONTO THEATRE
It became clearer to me
that the Toronto theatre scene does not view the visibly disabled as human, and that dehumanizing us is not only acceptable, but funny.
https://www.intermissionmagazine.ca/artist-perspective/cripface-ap/
MONTREAL'S ABANDONED EMPRESS THEATRE TO RISE FROM THE ASHES AS MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT
Former Empress Cultural Centre member Paul Scriver says that regardless of the final plan, the new building should welcome a cultural space like a theatre or a community centre.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-empress-theatre-mixed-use-development-1.7391942
WOMAN INDIGENEITY IN FILM
While Indigenous cinema has a storied history of addressing the disparities between Indigenous communities and the social systems that perpetuate their marginalization, the releases of The Body Remembers and Sonia Boileau’s Rustic Oracle (2019)
mark a pivotal moment for women filmmakers to share their unique perspectives on these issues.
https://thevarsity.ca/2024/11/24/woman-indigeneity-in-film/
FILMMAKER MATTHEW RANKIN IS MAKING CINEMA WITHOUT BORDERS
The director’s latest film,
Universal Language, boldly reimagines his native Winnipeg as an Iranian city where Farsi is the dominant language, The Guess Who’s lyrics are recited like Persian poetry, and the glazed donuts in Tim Horton’s are washed down with glasses of loose leaf tea.
https://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/filmmaker-matthew-rankin-is-making-cinema-without-borders
FROM T-SHIRTS TO THONGS, HOW INDIE FILM MERCHANDISE BECAME A HOT COMMODITY
Why merch? Watching movies — following a pandemic and the rise of streaming — has become less of a collective experience in recent years. For many fans, repping their favorite films in public is a
way to combat that. For studios, the benefit is multifaceted.
https://apnews.com/article/indie-movie-merch-demand-1bd94f906206de17dcf449d93b494847
WHY HOLLYWOOD AND THE MUSIC INDUSTRY TAKE DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO
AI
Behind this innovation lies a contentious issue: much of AI’s development has relied on training datasets built from copyrighted material, often without the creators' permission.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/virginieberger/2024/11/30/why-hollywood-and-the-music-industry-take-different-approaches-to-ai/
HOLIDAY-THEMED VOICEOVER WORK: TAPPING INTO SEASONAL NARRATION AND COMMERCIAL GIGS
Holiday-themed voiceover work offers actors a wealth of opportunities while spreading festive cheer. With the proper home studio setup, a polished demo reel and a
proactive approach to finding gigs, you can take full advantage of the winter season’s demand for voiceover talent.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/holiday-themed-voiceover-work-tapping-into-seasonal-narration-and-commercial-gigs/
INDIE FILM AUDITIONS: HOW TO MAKE YOUR MARK IN INDEPENDENT MOVIES
Break out from the often cookie-cutter-feeling American movie scene to craft interesting, engaging, and wholly uncompromising performances. In short, if you have the opportunity to audition for and perform in an indie film, take it.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/indie-film-auditions-guide-78012/
THE ART OF THE LAUGH: YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE COMEDY GENRE
What makes something funny? Let’s dive into the craft of comedy and how you can harness its power for your own creative work.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/comedy-genre-guide-78017/
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Biz Studio has a twenty-year track record of training young actors who work regularly in film and television.
Our
classes offer double the focused 1:1 time of any other school. Each class takes a maximum of six students, and each student also gets 30min of private coaching each week to help prep for class. This is the place for young actors ready to take their work to the next level!
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We look forward to hearing from
you! WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL
December 4 - 8
This year's festival features more than 100 fresh, thought-provoking films selected to inspire, enlighten, and entertain, including 47 feature
films and nine short film programs.
https://www.whistlerfilmfestival.com
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
On now until December 8
Gather with the VIMFF community to enjoy a curated selection of the best mountain
films with eleven thought-provoking and adventure-inspiring shows. Plus, select shows will feature guest speakers, filmmaker intros, and door prizes!
https://vimff.org
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
December 13 - 17
This fourth
edition, features 35 films, engaging panels, workshops, and events, designed to connect with audiences from all communities. It celebrates the talent of creators from diverse backgrounds and provides a space for them to share their stories while reflecting on the challenges they face.
https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com
HORROR IN SECONDS FILM FESTIVAL
December 13
Canada’s first BIPOC horror festival returns with 60-second films, drag, horror-lesque, and a variety show that will captivate your soul!
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