B.C. FILM INDUSTRY DIVIDED ON FUTURE USE OF AI
Regulations in B.C.’s film and TV industry are keeping the threat artificial intelligence poses to job security at bay for now, but some creative sector unions are struggling with adoption and what it might mean for members.
https://www.biv.com/news/entertainment-media-sports/bc-film-industry-divided-on-future-use-of-ai-10158759
B.C. INTERIOR ACTOR GOES FROM DEATH, ADDICTION, TO ON-SCREEN SUCCESS
Actor Kelly William grew up in Xatsull First Nation, north of Williams Lake, and his career has already
taken him North of North.
https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/home2/bc-interior-actor-goes-from-death-addiction-to-on-screen-success-7792907
B.C. CHIEF WANTS OSCAR-NOMINATED RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL FILM TO BE PART OF
CURRICULUM
The film Sugarcane, directed by Secwépemc artist Julian Brave NoiseCat from Williams Lake in the B.C. Interior, and Toronto journalist Emily Kassie, received an Academy Award nomination this week for best documentary feature.
https://northeastnow.com/2025/01/26/b-c-chief-wants-oscar-nominated-residential-school-film-to-be-part-of-curriculum/
HOW FILM COWICHAN IS BOOSTING THE LOCAL ECONOMY
By emphasizing the region’s infrastructure and strategic location, Film Cowichan positions itself as a crucial ally for productions seeking a seamless experience.
https://businessexaminer.ca/victoria-articles/item/cvrd-how-film-cowichan-is-boosting-the-local-economy/
FUNDING FOR CANADIAN SCRIPTED SHOWS, CHILDREN'S TV FACING STEEP DECLINE, REPORT SAYS
A report says Canadian scripted shows, children’s
programs and documentaries are projected to see a nearly $200 million drop in financing from the country's private broadcasters over the next five years.
https://www.coastreporter.net/the-mix/funding-for-canadian-scripted-shows-childrens-tv-facing-steep-decline-report-says-10156151
ELLIOT PAGE TO DEVELOP SCRIPTED TV SERIES WITH BELL MEDIA
The non-exclusive co-development pact will see series created for and picked up by Bell Media’s main TV network CTV and its streamer Crave. Canadian-born Page launched Pageboy in
2021.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/elliot-page-scripted-tv-series-1236119663/
‘SUPERMAN’ ESTATE SUES WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY, DC COMICS TO BLOCK RELEASE IN KEY TERRITORIES
Plaintiff Mark Warren Peary,
executor to the estate, filed the suit in Federal Court in the Southern District of New York seeking “damages and injunctive relief for Defendants’ ongoing infringement in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia, as well as declaratory relief establishing the Shuster Estate’s ownership rights across relevant jurisdictions.” https://deadline.com/2025/01/superman-estate-sues-warner-bros-discovery-dc-comics-summer-release-1236274354/
LOST (AND GAINED) IN TRANSLATION: WHY SUBTITLES IN MOVIES MATTER
Even within the English language, words gain and lose meaning depending on
who says them, where they say them and how they say them. It's a fine balance to be found by audiences and translators — to demand accuracy and embrace subjectivity.
https://www.cbc.ca/arts/lost-and-gained-in-translation-why-subtitles-in-movies-matter-1.7442504
WHERE DO WE LOOK FOR SOLACE IN THESE DARK, ANXIOUS TIMES? SOMETIMES, THE ANSWER IS AT THE CINEMA
How going to the movies can reorient us to what really matters and inspire us to persevere.
https://www.cbc.ca/arts/peter-knegt-dispatches-from-dystopia-1.7442520
FINANCIAL SELF-CARE TIPS FOR CHALLENGING TIMES
You’re allowed to spend money on things that bring you joy during challenging times. You’re allowed to give yourself what you need and use savings or credit to fund it. Put faith in the future version of yourself to replenish your finances, pay off the
debt and make sure you’re financially supported again in case of another challenging time ahead.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/financial-self-care-tips-for-challenging-times/
HOW TO TAKE DIRECTION IN AUDITIONS
How you take direction in an audition or callback can be make or break when it comes to booking. Here are some important things to remember during this element of the audition process.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/how-to-take-direction-in-auditions/
THE ACTOR’S SECRET SPELL: WHY THE ‘MAGIC IF’ CHANGES EVERYTHING
“What if” scenarios might sound like questions from a high school creative writing exercise, but for actors, they’re gold. Here, we’ll explore what the “Magic If” is, why it’s so important for actors, and how you can apply it to elevate your performances.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/magic-if-acting-technique-explained-78254/
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https://www.tonyalcantar.com PUSH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
January 23 - February 9
This year’s festival features dynamic and radical genre-bending works in dance, theatre, multimedia and music at
venues across the city. This year's festival includes more than 25 presentations including: 20 original performance-based productions; five animated parties and cabaret-style events; two film events; and two artist residencies.
https://pushfestival.ca
HOLD ON LET GO
February 4 -
8
We’re excited to be presenting 7 deviceful, experimental performances, by artists whose practices bound outside of convention — asking our audiences to take new looks at long-time subjects and conversations.
https://holdonletgo.ca
REEL CAUSES: A NIGHT OF
OBSIDIAN
February 6
Join curator Natasha Tony for A Night of Obsidian: an unforgettable evening celebrating the brilliance of local Black filmmakers, creators, and musicians. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Black creativity through film, music, poetry, and art.
https://reelcauses.org/a-night-of-obsidian
VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL
February 7 - 16
Join us for the 2025 festival which features 122 films from around the world. including 92 features, 28 shorts, and two student films. https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com
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