CANADIAN ACTORS UNION ACTRA REACHES TENTATIVE PRODUCTION AGREEMENTS WITH CMPA & AQPM
Over the holiday period, actors union ACTRA reached a tentative agreement for a new Independent Production Agreement with the Canadian
Media Producers Association and the Association Québécoise de la Production Médiatique, which respectively handle English- and French-language content in the country.
https://deadline.com/2025/01/actra-cmpa-aqpm-canada-tentative-ipa-1236245001/
FIVE ARTS AND CULTURE STORIES TO WATCH FOR IN 2025
As we head into 2025, developments continue to unfold on projects-in-progress, and a few new ventures are emerging, too. Here are five major stories to watch for over the next year.
https://www.createastir.ca/articles/5-arts-and-culture-stories-2025
BRITISH COLUMBIA'S STRUGGLING FILM PRODUCTION INDUSTRY GETS BIG BOOST WITH NEW TAX INCENTIVES
Just before Christmas 2024, the Government of BC announced it would increase tax
incentives for the film and television production industry to attract and encourage more productions in the province. These represent some of the largest changes in incentives for Hollywood North in about a decade.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/british-columbia-bc-vancouver-film-television-production-industry-tax-credits
SPENCER CHANDRA HERBERT SOUNDS OFF ON PRIORITIES AS MINISTER OF TOURISM, ARTS, CULTURE, AND SPORT
Chandra Herbert, who was an elected
Vancouver Park Board commissioner from 2005 to 2008, says that the Province’s funding for the arts will be announced when the budget is released in March.
https://www.createastir.ca/articles/spencer-chandra-herbert
'FINANCIAL ROLLERCOASTER': BURNABY OFFERS TO HELP STRUGGLING ARTS GROUP WITH CONSULTANT MONEY
Burnaby Arts Council has lost operational grants from the province, but the City of Burnaby has offered a lifeline.
https://www.burnabynow.com/local-news/financial-rollercoaster-burnaby-offers-to-help-struggling-arts-group-with-consultant-money-10018077
STAR TREK IS NOW A CANADIAN ENTERPRISE. HERE'S WHAT MADE IT SO
Toronto now a 2nd home to Star Trek franchise with new series being filmed in city.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/star-trek-canada-toronto-new-franchise-1.7422802
CANADIAN ACTOR MICHAEL J. FOX AMONG THOSE AWARDED PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM BY BIDEN
During a conferral ceremony
at the White House, Fox was recognized as “one of the most beloved actors of our time with remarkable wit and charm.”
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/humbling-canadian-actor-michael-j-fox-among-those-awarded-presidential-medal-of-freedom-by-biden/article_761a080a-cb6e-11ef-abf8-877711470aad.html
LIGHTS, CAMERA, CASH: UK TV AND FILM IS BOOMING BUT IS EVERYONE IN ON THE ACTION?
Investment from Netflix, Amazon
and Hollywood studios is flowing into productions in the UK but some say independent British filmmakers are missing out.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2024/12/27/lights-camera-cash-uk-tv-and-film-is-booming-but-is-everyone-in-on-the-action/
HOW TO PREPARE FOR REHEARSALS
Rehearsal is an essential part of any production, providing the opportunity to perfect a performance to ensure a polished outcome. Taking the time to prepare for rehearsals is key to delivering a
compelling performance.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/six-steps-for-how-actors-should-prepare-for-rehearsals/
‘SAILOR MOON’ VOICE ACTOR TRACEY HOYT REVEALS THE SECRET TO HER CAREER LONGEVITY
While she
has done plenty of work in front of the camera in the years since, she has spent most of her time voicing dozens of characters in video games and animated shows and movies. She’s also a voice coach and teacher in her native Toronto.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/sailor-moon-voice-actor-tracey-hoyt-reveals-the-secret-to-her-career-longevity/
HOW TO PROJECT YOUR VOICE: STEPS TO GETTING LOUD
“Project!” What actor hasn’t heard this command exclaimed from the back of the house at one time or another? Keep reading to learn about voice projection and ways to ensure that your every line is heard,
loud and clear.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/tips-for-speaking-loudly-clearly-as-an-actor-73193/
