BRITISH COLUMBIA ACTORS RATIFY NEW DEAL WITH NORTH AMERICAN PRODUCERS
UBCP/ACTRA has ratified a new three-year labor deal to run through to 2028. The new labor contract deal was agreed with local indie producers and the
Canadian affiliate of the AMPTP, representing the major studios and streamers.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/british-columbia-actors-new-deal-1236157044/
B.C. BUDGET INCREASES TAX CREDITS
FOR CANADIAN TELEVISION AND FILM PRODUCTIONS
Film Incentive B.C. is a labour-based tax credit for Canadian-owned-and-controlled production corporations that are based in the province. It’ll go up from 35 to 40 per cent, according to the B.C. 2025 Budget.
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/television/bc-budget-increases-tax-credits-for-canadian-tv-film
BEHIND THE SCENES OF B.C.’S STRUGGLING FILM AND TV INDUSTRY
The heyday of ‘Hollywood North’ may be dead, at least for the time being. “...The whole industry is in a mess. It did decline greatly. The work has to come here. It’s great when it’s good … but I knew the
bubble was always going to burst.”
https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/03/03/bc-film-television-industry-struggles/
CALGARY FILM COMMISSIONER LUKE AZEVEDO LEAVING ROLE AFTER 18 YEARS
“Luke has been instrumental in shaping
Calgary’s reputation as a leading production centre for the creative economy,” says Brad Parry, president and CEO of Calgary Economic Development. “Over his 18 years at CED, he has tirelessly promoted our city, championing local storytellers and content creators on the global stage.”
https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/local-arts/calgary-film-commissioner-luke-azevedo-leaving-role-after-18-years
‘STAR WARS: THE ACOLYTE’ STAR MANNY JACINTO TO RECEIVE HONORARY CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD
The Canadian actor, also known for roles in The Good Place, Freakier Friday, Top Gun: Maverick and Bad Times at the El Royale, will receive the Radius Award for
recognition of global success.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/star-wars-the-acolyte-manny-jacinto-canadian-screen-award-1236153512/
MEET THE CANADIAN VOICE DIRECTOR BEHIND SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE CAPCOM
GAMES
The casting director Susan Hart had been working in TV and film for several years, on shows like Are You Afraid Of The Dark? and X-Men The Animated Series, when she was offered her first ever voice directing job on a video game.
https://www.timeextension.com/features/meet-the-canadian-voice-director-behind-some-of-your-favourite-capcom-games
FITCH CUTS OUTLOOK FOR CINEPLEX TO NEGATIVE
The debt ratings agency cites concerns over the Canadian exhibition giant’s smaller scale and weaker free cash flow compared to its American peers.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/fitch-outlook-cineplex-negative-1236153237/
WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS PRODUCTION WORKERS RATIFY FIRST CONTRACT
Production managers, production supervisors and production coordinators at the 'Wish'
studio negotiated for health and pension benefits as well as higher minimum wage rates.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/walt-disney-animation-studios-production-union-contract-1236156826/
WITH MOST MALE
ACTORS AT WAR, A SMALL UKRAINIAN THEATRE REINVENTS ITSELF WITH AN ALL-FEMALE CAST
The efforts of the theater in Chernihiv, the capital of a region that borders Russia and Belarus, reflect a broader reality in Ukraine where women are stepping into roles once dominated by men, sustaining not just their industries but the spirit of national resistance.
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-chernihiv-theater-women-1a9bdea4afc40440480cb7720912b991
HOW ACTORS CAN TURN HOPE INTO THEIR SUPERPOWER
Unlike mindfulness, which has you
attune to the present, hopefulness bypasses the “right now” in favor of positive future-thinking—a crucial skill for any actor. Here’s what experts have to say about how to harness hopefulness to make you a better and happier performer.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-actors-can-turn-hope-into-their-superpower-78408/
WHY LEARNING TO SAY NO CAN MAKE YOU A BETTER ACTOR
“Saying no doesn’t mean you’re letting someone down; it means you’re honoring your own needs and aspirations.” Here’s how to make choices that align with your goals.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/why-learning-to-say-no-can-make-you-a-better-actor-78411/
ART IS YOUR VOICE: NAVIGATING THE MEANING BEHIND THE WORK
The intersection of art and politics is hotly contested. The question of what it is and what it
should be inspires widely varying answers and a degree of vehemence that is perhaps something of an answer itself.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/art-is-your-voice-navigating-the-meaning-behind-the-work/
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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 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! COLD READING SERIES
March 10
This month's scripts: ‘The Light at the Edge of the Known Universe’ ep 4, part 4 - Podcast by Scott Wood, and ‘Enzo & Laura’s Death Cabaret’ - part 3
- Feature by Gabrielle Pendergast.
https://www.coldreadingseries.com
VANCOUVER GREEK FILM FESTIVAL
March 13 - April 2
This year’s festival pivots to the month of March, to bring a little Aegean turquoise and Greek sun to the
lower mainland as it emerges into spring and marks Greek Independence Day on March 25.
https://thecinematheque.ca/series/vancouver-greek-film-festival-2025
CHUTZPAH! PLUS
March 19 - 23
The
Chutzpah! Festival returns with a special spring edition of its signature festival, offering a vibrant lineup of performances, presenting music, theatre, comedy, dance, and family entertainment showcasing exciting international artists through a multicultural Jewish lens. https://chutzpahfestival.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.
https://vimff.org
CRAZY8S 2025 GALA
March 29
Crazy8s Film Society is proud to present this celebration of 6 new short films—made by 6 inspiring filmmaking teams in just 8 exhilarating days—at our annual Crazy8s 2025 Gala
Screening at The Centre in Vancouver. https://crazy8s.film |
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