HOW VANCOUVER'S CARLOS DIEHZ ENDED UP IN THE OSCAR-NOMINATED FILM CONCLAVE
As Carlos Diehz hops from event to event ahead of the 2025 Academy Awards in Los Angeles, he's reflecting on how he got there. Not long ago, the
Conclave actor, who plays Cardinal Vincent Benitez, was working for an architectural firm in Vancouver. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/carlos-diehz-conclave-academy-awards-vancouver-1.7471910 OSCARS: FULL LIST OF WINNERS Anora was named best picture at the 2025 Oscars, which were handed out Sunday night. Anora was the top winner of the night, earning a total of five awards. Star Mikey Madison was named best actress, while Sean Baker won three awards for his film:
best director, best original screenplay and best film editing. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/oscars-2025-winners-list/ IN ANACORETA,
FILMMAKERS LOSE THEIR COOL WHILE MAKING A MOVIE IN AN ISOLATED B.C. CABIN
Combining cabin-in-the-woods and found-footage tropes, the shot-in-B.C. thriller was birthed during the pandemic.
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/bc-shot-movie-anacoreta-cabin-woods-thriller
FINANCIAL SUPPORT ELUSIVE FOR UNDERREPRESENTED FILMMAKERS
programs for Black, Indigenous and other filmmakers of colour are becoming more common but access remains difficult for those unfamiliar with the system.
https://www.langaravoice.ca/financial-support-elusive-for-underrepresented-filmmakers/
NEWLY RENOVATED HOLLYWOOD THEATRE IN KITSILANO CHANGES OWNERSHIP
As a part of the plan to save the theatre from demolition, the City granted the developer — which is also the longtime
owner of the Commodore Ballroom — two floors of added density to achieve a new six-storey, mixed-use building immediately to the west, containing 40 strata condominium ownership homes. These units are currently used as market rental homes.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/hollywood-theatre-kitsilano-vancouver-new-ownership
WINNIPEG-SHOT UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE WINS TOP AWARD FROM TORONTO FILM CRITICS
The film sees the Winnipeg director play himself alongside a Persian- and French-speaking cast in a cross-cultural odyssey where Winnipeg, Quebec and Tehran converge as one. It was Canada's official entry for best
international feature at this year's Academy Awards, but did not make the cut.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/universal-language-best-canadian-feature-film-1.7468126
PAUL BRONFMAN, WILLIAM F. WHITE AND PINEWOOD TORONTO STUDIOS FOUNDER, DIES AT
67
The Canadian industry pioneer was a leading supplier of production rental equipment, facilities and services to major studios, streamers and locals shooting in his country.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/paul-bronfman-dead-toronto-studios-founder-1236148855/
TELEFILM CANCELS CANADA HOUSE PRESENCE AT SXSW AMID POLITICAL TENSIONS
“Through the Canada House, Telefilm relies on partnerships to ensure financial viability. Unfortunately, due to the withdrawal of key financial partners, we have had to make the difficult
decision to pause the Canada House, as we could not sustain the same level of investments.”
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/telefilm-canada-sxsw-political-tensions-1236145883/
CA LAWMAKERS UNVEIL LEGISLATION TO ENHANCE
TV AND FILM TAX CREDIT
The tax incentive is a much-needed boost to an industry in crisis, where many movies are being filmed outside of the state and even the country.
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/ca-lawmakers-unveil-legislation-to-enhance-tv-and-film-tax-credit/3641926/ HOW TO CONVINCINGLY SLAP YOUR COSTAR The TV smack has evolved over the years. Back when Wright was starring on “Loving” in the early ’90s, she would make physical
contact with her costars’ faces, hitting them on the “fatty part of the cheek.” Now, thanks to modern technology, she can pull it off by simply waving her hand in the air. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-convincingly-slap-your-costar-78361/ |
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 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 DIGITAL SOUND MAGIC | VOICEOVER TRAINING IN A PROFESSIONAL WORKING STUDIO! NEW CLASSES!
Why learn voiceover in a classroom, when you can train in a state-of-the-art sound studio with industry experts who work, cast and direct in the VO industry every day. Digital Sound Magic has produced STAR WARS OUTLAWS, AVATAR and ASSASSIN'S CREED along with hundreds of audiobooks, games and animation projects.
Dive into VO training for all skill levels from beginner to intermediate. Small classes = more booth time, but that also
means they fill quickly!
New class starts March 11th!
For more info visit: https://www.digitalsoundmagic.com/voiceover-training GENDER EQUITY IN MEDIA FESTIVAL
March 5 - 9
Now in its 20th year, GEMFest continues to provide a platform for challenging gender inequity and the lack of diversity in the screen-based
media industry through a combination of film screenings, discussions, professional development and networking opportunities.
https://gemsvancouver.org/gemfest-2025/
COLD READING SERIES
March 10
Scripts: ‘The Light at the
Edge of the Known Universe’ ep 4, prt 4 - Podcast by Scott Wood, and ‘Enzo & Laura’s Death Cabaret’ - prt 3 - Feature by Gabrielle Pendergast.
https://www.coldreadingseries.com
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
On now
until March 23
The VIMFF connects our global outdoor community with international filmmakers, creators and speakers, so that we can inspire, entertain and bring mountain adventure into the homes of our viewers. Join us in-person for 20 shows featuring films and special guest speakers, plus filmmaking and outdoor workshops to grow your skills.
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