MADE FOR SMARTPHONES, VERTICALS ARE BRINGING MUCH NEEDED WORK TO HOLLYWOOD NORTH
Verticals are non-union productions. The local Directors Guild and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees allow members to
work on verticals while the unions try to figure out agreements. Actors with UBCP/ACTRA, the B.C. branch of the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists, are not working on these projects. https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/made-for-smartphones-verticals-are-bringing-much-needed-work-to-vancouver-hollywood-north INDIGENOUS-LED PROJECTS ARE LANDING HITS AND WINNING AWARDS. HOW ARE THEY MAKING INROADS?
Mentorship programs, funding and societal
shift linked to surge in screen productions.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/indigenous-productions-talent-awards-1.7569856
CANADIAN DIRECTOR DENIS VILLENEUVE TO DIRECT NEXT JAMES BOND FILM
Producers Amy Pascal
and David Heyman had maintained that before the next Bond is cast, they would develop a screenplay and find a director first. Now, they have one of the most respected blockbuster makers in Hollywood, who’s coming off a pair of widely acclaimed “Dune” films.
https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/denis-villeneuve-james-bond
HERE’S WHAT’S FILMING IN TORONTO THIS SUMMER
If you’ve been curious about what productions are taking place in Toronto this summer, you’re in luck.
https://www.toronto.com/things-to-do/television/heres-whats-filming-in-toronto-this-summer/article_264ecb7f-328a-5fb5-8c5f-79c4d8c59eec.html
REYNOLDS, RANKIN AMONG CANADA DAY ORDER OF CANADA APPOINTEES
Actor Ryan Reynolds and musician Heather Rankin will both be invested as officers of the Order of Canada during Canada Day festivities in Ottawa.
https://www.burnabynow.com/music-news/reynolds-rankin-among-canada-day-order-of-canada-appointees-10872342
NEW FILM ACADEMY MEMBERS INCLUDE DANIELLE DEADWYLER, ARIANA GRANDE, JASON MOMOA, CONAN O'BRIEN
They,
along with filmmakers, below-the-line professionals and executives will bring the film academy's membership total to 11,120, with voting members numbering 10,143. That's the largest membership ever for the academy. Since the #OscarsSoWhite backlash, the film academy has added thousands of members to swell its ranks and diversify its voting body.
https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainment/new-film-academy-members-include-danielle-deadwyler-ariana-grande-jason-momoa-conan-obrien/article_215ed458-e1a6-55e9-9b31-152139eb3526.html
“TERMINATING” U.S.-CANADA
TRADE TALKS OVER STREAMING TAX
The president claimed Ottawa imposing a digital service tax on American tech giants was a “direct and blatant attack on our Country.”
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/trump-tu-s-canada-trade-talks-hollywood-tax-1236301782/
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE ACTS TO KEEP FILM AND TV PRODUCTION AT HOME
Hollywood's home state of California will more than double annual tax incentives for film and television production to $750 million under a measure passed by the Democratic-led legislature on
Friday. The increase from the current $330 million was approved as part of a broader tax bill that is expected to be signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in the coming days.
https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/california-legislature-acts-keep-film-tv-production-home-2025-06-27/
WHY A TRIGGER WARNING ISN’T A SPOILER. IT’S RESPECT.
Let’s be clear. Content warnings are not spoilers. They are tools. And in many cases, they are life-saving ones. It’s about safety. The warning isn’t about coddling feelings. It’s about allowing audiences
to make informed decisions about their own bodies and brains.
https://www.onstageblog.com/editorials/2025/6/20/why-a-trigger-warning-isnt-a-spoiler-its-respect
WHO IS SOLO THEATRE FOR?
Do you ever wonder
who is solo theatre for? Is it for the audience? The solo artist? The creative team? The theatre staff? The theatre critics? The world? The answer is yes.
https://nohoartsdistrict.com/who-is-solo-theatre-for/
NEGOTIATING CONTRACTS WHEN YOU’RE FRESH ON THE SCENE
After carefully reviewing your paperwork, you realize that the contract you rushed to sign gave away more than just your performance — it gave away your rights. This is the reality many new performers face. Here’s what you need to watch out for in a contract, and how to negotiate better contracts.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/the-newcomer-clause-negotiating-contracts-when-youre-fresh-on-the-scene/
RETURNING TO THEATER ACTING AFTER TIME AWAY
Whether it’s a dry spell, a career shift, or even a strike, returning to acting—especially theater—after some time away poses unique challenges. To help ease your transition back into theater, here are some things to
keep in mind.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/returning-to-live-performance-after-time-away/
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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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We look forward to hearing from you! BIZ STUDIO: PROFESSIONAL
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* Taping Studio https://www.tricitiesfilmstudio.com/booking INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL
July 4 - 15
This year, ISF invites you into a space of insurgent solidarity — a place to gather, to imagine, and to resist the
closures of our time with beauty, laughter, and bold creativity. Come to be moved, to be changed, to feel the pulse of something new.
https://indiansummerfest.ca
RUN N GUN
July 5
2 Screenings, 1 Awards Show, and an Epic After Party.
Returning this year for its 10th anniversary, Run N Gun is a 48-hour short-film competition that invites B.C. filmmakers to showcase their creativity and talent. Join us for the main event at the Orpheum Theatre.
https://www.rngfest.com
EAST BY NORTHWEST / EXNW
July 18 -
20
EXNW2025 is your chance to be part of a one-of-a-kind summit celebrating the next wave of global creatives in film, TV, gaming, animation, and streaming. We’re spotlighting stories that challenge, connect, and inspire, especially from voices that have long been underrepresented.
https://www.exnw.org
EASTSIDE ARTS FESTIVAL
July 18 - 27
The 5th annual Eastside Arts Festival celebrates the diversity of performing and visual arts in Vancouver’s Eastside. This innovative festival offers art workshops, live music performances, a beer garden, public art activations, an art shop and many more opportunities for art lovers of all age and abilities to experience!
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