BUSINESS IN SURREY: CREATIVE SCENE IS AN ECONOMIC DRIVER
As Surrey grows, the city has become an international hub for music, movie shoots, live theatre, visual arts and other creative pursuits. Locals and visitors alike
are drawn to Surrey's wide range of festivals, concerts, shows and more.
https://www.surreynowleader.com/business/business-in-surrey-creative-scene-is-an-economic-driver-7852367
TV'S 'RESIDENT ALIEN' STAYS GROUNDED IN SMALL TOWN B.C. In March, Ladysmith's First Avenue was once again transformed into Patience as the crew returned to shoot scenes for Season 4. A quaint wooden sign outside the RBC welcomed visitors to Patience, while locals gathered nearby, hoping to catch a glimpse of alien life. https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/trending-now/tvs-resident-alien-stays-grounded-in-small-town-bc-7940079 B.C. MAN FIGHTS TO KEEP FILM ALIVE WITH ANALOG
PHOTO BOOTH BUSINESS
Vancouver’s Ian Azariah worked in the film industry as a camera operator for heavyweight Hollywood franchises like Planet of the Apes and Pirates of the Caribbean. It wasn’t until a snowboarding injury forced a halt to his film career that Azariah had the time to focus on his other passion for analog film.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/bc-man-fights-to-keep-film-alive-with-analog-photo-booth-business/
VANCOUVER INNOVATORS ARE DRIVING CANADA'S DIGITAL GAMING INDUSTRY. HERE'S HOW
Indie studio titles such as the viral card game Balatro and
1000xResist are making worldwide waves in a business that is not presently subject to looming tariff wars. 1000xResist was also just nominated for a HUGO and a Nebula award, considered to be the highest honours in sci-fi circles.
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/canada-digital-gaming-industry-is-driven-by-innovators-like-bc-sunset-visitor
HOLLYWOOD NORTH REVITALIZED, AND CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES BENEFITING FROM THE BRAIN DRAIN DOWN SOUTH
The Peak looks at why some Canadian Hollywood heavyweights are bringing upcoming productions to the Great White North, as well as how the stifling of
academic freedoms down south may mean an influx of brilliant academic minds to Canada.
https://everythingzoomer.com/money/2025/04/07/the-peak-hollywood-north-revitalized-and-canadian-universities-benefiting-from-the-brain-drain-down-south/
AT “STAY IN L.A.” RALLY, WORKING HOLLYWOOD FIGHTS TO IMPROVE INCENTIVES FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S SIGNATURE INDUSTRY
A lineup of labor leaders, policymakers and industry workers called for expanded tax perks for
projects shooting in the state at the Sunday event: "Make Hollywood Hollywood again!"
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/stay-in-l-a-rally-hollywood-workers-fight-incentives-1236182409/
STUNT PERFORMERS
FINALLY CATCH A BREAK WITH NEW OSCAR CATEGORY
An achievement in stunt design prize will be added starting with the 100th Academy Awards in 2028, which will recognize films released in 2027.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/stunt-performers-new-academy-award-oscars-1.7507618
CHOOSE THE MONOLOGUE THAT MAKES YOU EXCITED TO AUDITION
Whether you’re auditioning for college, summer stock, or your dream Broadway role, the monologue is your one-person show. And it’s your job to make the most of it.
https://www.onstageblog.com/editorials/choose-the-monologue-that-makes-you-excited-to-audition
CASTING CALLS 101: HOW TO SPOT THE RED FLAGS
You’ve selected your headshots, created or updated your resume, and you’re ready to dig into the world of casting calls.
But amidst the legitimate opportunities lies a darker reality: not all casting calls are created equal.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/casting-calls-101-how-to-spot-the-red-flags/
BREATH CONTROL EXERCISES FOR ACTORS
The idea of “breathing life” into a character isn’t just a metaphor; the quality of your breathing affects not only the resonance and stamina of your voice, but also your bodily posture and mental focus. These breath control exercises will help you unlock your full potential as a performer, both onstage and off.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/best-breath-control-exercises-75009/ |
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 DIGITAL SOUND MAGIC - NEW CLASSES!
VOICEOVER TRAINING IN A PROFESSIONAL WORKING STUDIO
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!
Register now for Animation and Games at: https://www.digitalsoundmagic.com/voiceover-training TRICITIES FILM STUDIO REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING CLASSES!
ACTING FUNNY, SCENE STUDY, ON-CAMERA & More! ALL IN PERSON! The top film training & taping studio in the suburbs, for all ages! Come see why casting directors and agents are sending actors to train & self-tape with us. We offer classes year round and a professional taping studio 7
days a week!
* Kids: (7-9) https://www.tricitiesfilmstudio.com/kids
* Tweens (10-13) https://www.tricitiesfilmstudio.com/tweens
* Teens: (14-17) https://www.tricitiesfilmstudio.com/teens
* Adults: (18+) https://www.tricitiesfilmstudio.com/adults
* Taping Studio https://www.tricitiesfilmstudio.com/booking 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! 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
COLD READING SERIES
April 14
Join us for this month's scripts:
'The Light at the End of the Known Universe', ep 5, part 1 by Scott Wood; 'Eating with Yarmouth' by Eric Coats; and 'Enzo & Laura's Death Cabaret' by Gabrielle Pendergast. https://www.coldreadingseries.com
NATIONAL CANADIAN FILM DAY
April 16
Launched in 2014, CanFilmDay has brought together hundreds of thousands of Canadians, to celebrate our stories and the incredible achievements of our filmmakers. Find a variety of local events taking place across the country.
https://canfilmday.ca
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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