HERE'S WHO IS NOMINATED FOR THE 2025 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS
Nominations for the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards were announced with the crime series Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent dominating nominations in both
television and overall categories while Universal Language led in the film category.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/canadian-screen-awards-2025-nominees-1.7491909
CANADA FILM DAY CELEBRATES HOMEGROWN MOVIES AND OFFERS A SYMBOLIC “ELBOWS UP” TO
AMERICA
As the April 16 salute to home-grown movies approaches, Canadians are increasingly rethinking their consumption of Hollywood fare.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/donald-trump-tariff-annexation-threats-1236173235/
NEW NIVERVILLE FILM STUDIO EXPECTS TO BRING LIGHTS, CAMERA AND ECONOMIC ACTION TO RURAL MANITOBA
The more than 25,000-square-foot studio, with 40-foot (12-metre)-high ceilings, had its official opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony
on Friday. It's expected to include high-tech features like a configurable surround LED screen, along with state-of-the-art production suites. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/film-tv-jette-studio-niverville-1.7496967
SARAH POLLEY IS BACK ON CAMERA — AND DOING SLAPSTICK — THANKS TO SETH ROGEN
The Oscar-winning Canadian filmmaker on her return to acting in the new comedy series, The Studio.
https://www.cbc.ca/arts/sarah-polley-is-back-on-camera-and-doing-slapstick-thanks-to-seth-rogen-1.7494219
FLOODS, FALLS, AND FREEZING WATER: HOW CANADA’S FILM INDUSTRY MASTERS THE ELEMENTS
With its stunning landscapes, rugged coastlines, and icy lakes, Canada offers a natural playground for water-based scenes. Beyond the scenery, Canadian crews are recognized globally
for their expertise in handling complex stunts — especially when water is involved.
https://hnmag.ca/effects/floods-falls-and-freezing-water-how-canadas-film-industry-masters-the-elements/
BELL MEDIA TO EXPORT CANADIAN TV WITH SETH ROGEN'S
HELP
Bell Media spends more than $1 billion a year on programming for its various media outlets.
https://financialpost.com/telecom/bell-media-export-canadian-tv-seth-rogen
ARE THEATRE FRIENDSHIPS GENUINE OR JUST FOR
SHOW?
Is loyalty still alive in theatre friendships, or have we all become too quick to chase after the next shiny spotlight? I've been thinking a lot about this lately, especially after some recent experiences that left me wondering.
https://www.onstageblog.com/editorials/2025/3/25/are-theatre-friendships-genuine
“WHY AM I BAD AT ACTING?” (AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT)
Here's the thing—“bad at acting” is a vague, judgment-heavy statement that usually means one of two things.
https://www.onstageblog.com/editorials/2025/3/22/why-am-i-bad-at-acting
CREATE A WARMUP ROUTINE: WHERE TO START AND WHY YOU NEED ONE
When was the last time you utilized a proper warmup routine? While some actors are militant about it, others see it as a relic of 101 classes. Although a
warmup routine may seem basic, it’s a classic, indispensable tool that grows with your craft.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/create-a-warm-up-routine-where-to-start-and-why-you-need-one/
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DIALECT COACHING - TONY ALCANTAR & ASSOCIATES
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* Teaching since 1989, Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach recommended by agents and casting directors. Learn with confidence and book that role!
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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
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Learn from industry experts who work, cast and direct in the VO industry every day! Located in Burnaby, 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 they fill, fast!
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* Taping Studio https://www.tricitiesfilmstudio.com/booking 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
SUNDAR PRIZE FILM FESTIVAL
April 10 -
13
Following a highly successful inaugural year, the 2025 edition of the festival boasts an impressive 70 percent Canadian content, with 57 percent of selected films originating from B.C. The festival also continues to champion diversity, with 54 percent of films directed by women and 67 percent by IBPOC filmmakers.
https://sundarprize.com VERSES FESTIVAL OF WORDS April 10 - 20 Canada’s largest spoken word festival returns this spring at Chill X Studio. With the theme of “Amplify,” this
year’s Festival will focus on uplifting and creating space for artists with a long history of community building and raising awareness of social issues. https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
WARRIOR
FESTIVAL April 16 - May 11 Come and be a part of the Warrior Festival where joy is an act of resistance and every artist is a warrior! Combining razor-sharp comedy with bold and expansive theatre, the Warrior Festival invites you to be part of something bigger than entertainment. https://thecultch.com/warrior-festival |
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