MAPLE RIDGE JOINS BIG CITIES WITH NEW FILM INDUSTRY INFRASTRUCTURE
The City of Maple Ridge has joined Toronto and Vancouver as the three cities in Canada that have a film kiosk, where production crews can power their
operations. The kiosk will eliminate an estimated 234 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, and replace 86,800 litres of diesel fuel that would be used by generators at film circuses, the city estimates. https://www.mapleridgenews.com/local-news/maple-ridge-joins-big-cities-with-new-film-industry-infrastructure-7692237
KINGSTON AIMS TO BECOME A FILM INDUSTRY HUB WITH $20M STUDIO PROJECT
Kingston, Ont., is positioning itself as a key player in Canada’s $3.3-billion film industry with plans for a
$20-million film studio in the city’s east end. Local entrepreneur Jason Joly, founder of Branded to Film, is spearheading the project, which promises to create jobs, attract productions, and boost the local economy.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10903316/kingston-film-industry-hub-studio-project/
IATSE, CANADIAN PRODUCERS REACH TENTATIVE DEAL FOR FILM SET TRAILERS, CRAFT SERVICES
The new agreement signals labor peace north of the border for Hollywood producers shooting in Ontario.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/iatse-canadian-producers-reach-tentative-deal-1236080365/
LIGHTING DESIGNER SONOYO NISHIKAWA WINS SIMINOVITCH PRIZE
Jurors praised the Montreal-based Nishikawa for designs that “push the boundaries of what we expect lighting to do.” Nishikawa has been a lighting designer since 1986, and began collaborating with
director Robert Lepage in 1993.
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/lighting-designer-sonoyo-nishikawa-wins-siminovitch-prize/article_5bf274a0-60a0-54de-8673-b0ed0689ba12.html
HOW TO SAVE
CANADA’S ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
The country’s arts festivals, venues and organizations will have to get creative to stay afloat.
https://macleans.ca/the-year-ahead/how-to-save-canadas-arts-organizations/
TOULA DRIMONIS: WHEN ART IS
SILENCED, DOES ANYONE WIN?
Difficult questions are raised by the cancelled screenings of a Canada-Israel co-production at the Montreal International Documentary Festival.
https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/toula-drimonis-when-art-is-silenced-does-anyone-win
CAN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WRITE LIKE A CANADIAN?
Writers Guild of Canada members Bruce Smith and Anthony Q. Farrell discuss the pitfalls of AI in screenwriting.
https://www.cbc.ca/arts/commotion/can-artificial-intelligence-write-like-a-canadian-1.7399613
THE CASUAL MOVIEGOER IS A THING OF THE PAST. THAT’S A BIG PROBLEM FOR HOLLYWOOD
Casual moviegoers are an important part of the market. Frequent moviegoers — those who
regularly and reliably show up to watch all kinds of movies — make up about 12% to 15% of the box office. That leaves a lot of room for those casually stopping by. And the box office still has not recovered from the effects of the pandemic.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-12-02/the-casual-moviegoer-is-a-thing-of-the-past-thats-a-big-problem-for-hollywood
GENERATIVE AI, CELEBRITY DEEPFAKES & DIGITAL REPLICAS: A SPECIAL REPORT
Generative AI represents a double-edged sword for talent in the entertainment industry, bringing creative and monetization opportunities but also
challenging risks.
https://variety.com/vip-special-reports/generative-ai-celebrity-deepfakes-digital-replicas-special-report-1236218083/
I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO SPEAK UP. SOCIETY NEEDS TO ACT TO REIN IN RIDICULOUS MOVIE
RUNTIMES
They are trying to slowly and sneakily acclimatise us, like we are frogs boiling in water. But this frog won’t be boiled.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/dec/06/i-have-been-forced-to-speak-up-society-needs-to-act-to-rein-in-ridiculous-movie-runtimes
STATIC CHARACTERS: PLAYING THE STEADY PRESENCE
There are only a few sure things in life: death, taxes, and static characters (isn’t that how the quote goes?). You probably understand the first two, but here’s a refresher on what
makes a static character, and how to make yours electric without veering dynamic.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-portray-a-static-character-78030/
DYNAMIC CHARACTERS: HOW TO EVOLVE IN A ROLE
What do
Ebeneezer Scrooge and Annalise Keating have in common? They’re both dynamic characters—from the beginning to the end of their stories, they’ve undergone a significant transformation. Here’s what to know about dynamic characters and the best ways to develop complexity for a role.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-portray-dynamic-characters-78028/
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December 13 - 17
This fourth edition, features 35 films, engaging panels, workshops, and events, designed to connect with audiences from
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HORROR IN SECONDS FILM FESTIVAL
December
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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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