B.C. FILM PRODUCTION BOUNCING BACK ALONGSIDE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION
91.6 percent of film- and video-distribution revenue comes from Ontario: Statistics Canada.
https://www.biv.com/news/entertainment-media-sports/bc-film-production-bouncing-back-alongside-video-distribution-9610809

'OVERWHELMING ARTISTRY': VIFF HANDS OUT 2024 AWARDS
Universal Language earns top Canadian film award at Vancouver International Film Festival.
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/movies/viff-hands-out-2024-awards-vancouver-international-film-festival
 

WOMEN ARE READY TO TELL THEIR OWN COMING-OF-AGE STORIES IN A NEW WAVE OF FILMS
Megan Park's My Old Ass and other Canadian films are bringing a new perspective to the genre.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/women-coming-of-age-1.7335542

CANADIAN FILM PROGRAMS AT RISK AS NETFLIX CUTS SPONSORSHIP AMID NEW LAW
The future of several professional development programs essential to the growth of Canada’s film and television industry is now in jeopardy as Netflix Canada pulls sponsorship from multiple arts institutions. This action comes in response to new funding measures imposed under the Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11).
https://thedeepdive.ca/canadian-film-programs-at-risk-as-netflix-cuts-sponsorship-amid-new-law/

WITH NEW FUNDING SASKATCHEWAN'S FILM INDUSTRY IS SCRAMBLING TO FIND CREW

A wave of new productions in Saskatchewan has local filmmakers feeling more optimistic these days, signaling a turn around for an industry once devastated by funding cuts.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/not-enough-crew-as-sask-film-industry-recovers-1.7340118 

AS OTTAWA’S FILM INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO GROW, MORE LOCAL TALENT OPTS TO STAY IN THE CITY
Despite a global pandemic and several industry strikes, the Ottawa Film Office reported record-breaking revenue in 2023 that was worth about $120 million to the Canadian economy that year, according to the Ottawa Film Office.
https://capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-film/

HAMILTON DEAL TO DEVELOP FILM PRODUCTION HUB AND HOUSING ON VACANT LANDS IS CANCELLED
City's agreement with Aeon Studio Group for the Barton-Tiffany lands was made in 2019.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/aeon-barton-tiffany-lands-1.7340033

WRITERS GUILD OF CANADA SAYS MINI ROOMS ARE FUELING LOCAL TV WORK DECLINE
The WGC points to miniaturized Canadian TV writers' rooms to explain a “steady” fall in local series gigs for its members in recent years.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/writers-guild-of-canada-mini-rooms-1236024516/

'RUST' ARMOURER DENIED NEW TRIAL, CONVICTION UPHELD FOR FATAL SHOOTING
A New Mexico judge on Monday denied “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed’s request for new trial and upheld her involuntary manslaughter conviction for the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/rust-armourer-denied-new-trial-conviction-upheld-for-fatal-shooting-1.7056998

AS THEATERS STRUGGLE, MANY INDEPENDENT CINEMAS IN LOS ANGELES ARE FINDING THEIR AUDIENCE
Streaming — and a pandemic — have radically transformed cinema consumption, but there is a growing number of mostly younger people contributing to a renaissance of LA’s independent theater scene.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/entertainment-news/as-theaters-struggle-many-independent-cinemas-in-los-angeles-are-finding-their-audience-9587917

A NEW INITIATIVE WILL ALLOW UK DEAF AUDIENCES TO SEE CAPTIONED FILMS BEFORE GENERAL RELEASE
For once, deaf audiences are being prioritized at U.K. cinemas. “The deaf community always feel that they are the last ones to know, the last ones to watch something, the last ones for everything. And now we’re going to be the first. It’s definitely a really exciting moment.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-london-deaf-british-sign-language-leicester-square-b2623222.html

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF MAKING IT ON BROADWAY?
What are the real chances of getting onstage in the world’s most iconic theater district? Let’s get into the odds, stories of those who beat them, and ways you might do the same.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/what-are-the-chances-of-making-it-on-broadway-77808/

ONLINE AUDITION ACTING CLASS WITH INGRID TORRANCE
With 30 years of acting, teaching, coaching on set, network-testing coaching, and audition coaching and winner of the Leadership in Education Spotlight Award from Woman in Film.
This class will focus on taking your performance to the next level, uncovering the little things that may be getting in the way of you booking, what casting is looking for from your audition, understanding and delivering a strong choice, proper preparation, the business of acting and being effective on camera. Free audits welcome.
Reach out to ingridtorrance@gmail.com and reference www.ingridtorrance.com 

DIALECT COACHING - TONY ALCANTAR & ASSOCIATES
L.A. producers trust Tony with their biggest shows & stars: Oscar winners Mel Gibson, Halle Berry, Billy Bob Thornton, Sam Rockwell, Emmy winner Martin Freeman plus Vince Vaughn, Joel Edgerton, Bob Odenkirk, Nathan Fillion, Stellan Skarsgard...FARGO, SHOGUN, LOST OLLIE, FEAR THE WALKING DEAD, MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, MANY MORE!
* Teaching since 1989, Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach recommended by agents and casting directors. Learn with confidence and book that role!
Contact: 604-418-1192 or info@tonyalcantardialect.com
https://www.tonyalcantar.com

RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
Classes are open for registration!
New to us? Click here: www.railtownactors.com/interview
* Acting on Film/On Camera classes with John Cassini & Janet Kidder
* Scene Study classes with Brian Markinson, Frank Cassini, Janet Kidder
* Voice and Movement for the Actor with Kendra Anderson
Details for all Classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes 
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.
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!
https://www.bizstudio.ca/classes 

COLD READING SERIES
October 7
This month's scripts: ‘The Light at the End of the Known Universe’ (podcast) episode 3, part 2 by Scott Wood and ‘Raven Cove’ (episodic) episode 2 part 1 by Eric Norlin.
https://www.coldreadingseries.com

VANCOUVER OUTSIDER ARTS FESTIVAL
October 11 - 13
The first and only one of its kind in the country, the festival showcases and supports outsider artists coming from a wide range of backgrounds who challenge the conventions of mainstream art. This year's festival features 56 visual and performing artists.
https://voaf.ca

NEW WEST FILM FEST
October 25 - 27
In our 14th year, NWFF features local, Canadian, and international independent films from New Westminster and across Canada, USA, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Türkiye, and Iran.
https://www.newwestfilmfest.com
 

Vancouver Actor's Guide
info@vancouveractorsguide.com
www.vancouveractorsguide.com

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