B.C. EXPANDS TAX CREDIT FOR VIDEO GAME DEVELOPERS
The tax credit for interactive digital media, which includes video games and virtual reality, will be increased from 17.5 per cent to 25 per cent and made
permanent.
https://www.vicnews.com/home2/bc-expands-tax-credit-for-video-game-developers-8116177
GLAMBOT DIRECTOR FROM STEVESTON NAMED ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S TOP 100 DIGITAL INFLUENCERS
TIME100 Creators list features
artists, social justice advocates, gamers and lifestyle creatives.
https://www.richmond-news.com/local-arts/glambot-director-steveston-bc-time-magazines-top-100-digital-influencers-10926509
EXNW OFFERS PLATFORM FOR RACIALIZED
CANADIAN CREATIVES TO GENERATE PARTNERSHIPS AND GAIN ACCESS TO ASIA-PACIFIC INDUSTRY LEADERS
EXNW bills itself as “a platform for racialized Canadian creatives to access Asia-Pacific industry leaders”. In addition it aims to generate new partnerships while re-imagining how content can be financed, produced, and distributed globally.
https://pancouver.ca/exnw-offers-platform-for-racialized-canadian-creatives-to-generate-partnerships-and-access-asia-pacific-industry-leaders/
VIDEO GAME ACTORS ARE VOTING ON A NEW CONTRACT. HERE’S WHAT IT MEANS FOR AI IN GAMING
An 11-month strike by video game performers could formally end this week if members ratify a deal that delivers pay raises, control over their likenesses and artificial intelligence protections.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/the-mix/video-game-actors-are-voting-on-a-new-contract-heres-what-it-means-for-ai-in-gaming-10917046
TIKTOK CANADA HALTS SPONSORSHIPS AT TIFF, JUNOS AND OTHER ARTS GROUPS
TikTok says it's pulling out as a sponsor of several Canadian arts institutions, including the Juno Awards and the Toronto International Film Festival, as it
prepares to comply with a federal order to shut down operations in Canada.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/tiktok-halts-arts-sponsorships-1.7578990
OTTAWA FILM OFFICE SEEING 25% INCREASE IN NUMBER OF PRODUCTIONS THIS SUMMER
Ottawa’s movie and TV industry has hit the fast-forward button after concerns about possible tariffs caused a slow start. The Ottawa Film Office says there are eight productions happening over the next few weeks in the city, which are a mix of film and television. There have been 24 productions shot here in 2025 so far.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/ottawa-film-office-seeing-25-increase-in-number-of-productions-this-summer/
ENTERTAINMENT INSURANCE RATES HOLD FIRM – BUT SIGNS OF SOFTENING MAY BE ON THE HORIZON
While much of Canada’s commercial lines
market is easing into a softening cycle, entertainment insurance is bucking the trend. Rates for film and television production coverage have plateaued, but not declined – at least not yet.
https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca/news/commercial-liability/entertainment-insurance-rates-hold-firm--but-signs-of-softening-may-be-on-the-horizon-541514.aspx
IT’S TIME FOR CANADA TO MAKE ITS OWN STAR SYSTEM
We have the talent. What we lack is the machinery to turn Canadian performers into household names.
https://macleans.ca/culture/its-time-for-canada-to-make-its-own-star-system/
CANCELLATIONS AT CANADIAN FILM FESTIVALS RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT ACCOUNTABILITY
While the reasons for the cancellations are different, in both cases the festivals responded to pressures from community
groups, placing the public right to a robust debate at the festival and beyond as secondary.
https://theconversation.com/cancellations-at-canadian-film-festivals-raise-questions-about-accountability-250892
WHY CANADIAN THEMES AND FILMING
IN CANADA DON’T COUNT AS CANADIAN CONTENT
Most countries, like France, the UK and New Zealand, define national content based on subject matter and production location. But in Canada, the only thing that counts is the nationality of those creating the content.
https://cmf-fmc.ca/now-next/articles/why-canadian-themes-and-filming-in-canada-dont-count-as-canadian-content/
HOW TARIFF TENSIONS SPILLED INTO THE SHAW FESTIVAL
Our theatre is a stone’s throw from the U.S. border. This summer, we’re feeling the heat.
https://macleans.ca/politics/how-tariff-tensions-spilled-into-the-shaw-festival/
PARTING THE CLOUDS OF CALLBACKS AND CASTING
The commercial casting process doesn’t have to be a mystery. While every job is unique, there’s a fundamental structure that casting professionals
follow because it’s effective. Actors often feel a “cloud” of uncertainty around callbacks, especially about what happens afterward.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/parting-the-clouds-of-callbacks-and-casting/
STOP! COLLABORATE ON INSTA: YOUR GUIDE TO USING
INSTAGRAM COLLABS
Creating things with your friends is one of the great joys in life. The folks over at Instagram seem to have embraced this truth and have introduced a collaboration feature on the platform. Here’s everything you need to know about Instagram Collabs, plus tips on how to make yours stand out.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-use-instagram-collabs-78949/
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ANDI MATHENY ACTING STUDIOS
Announcing TV & FILM Acting classes starting MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Acting coach and working actor Andi Matheny teaching game-changing scene work and
audition techniques for Vancouver actors, whether you're just starting out or want to take your acting to the next level - quickly.
Students' recent bookings include Law & Order, recurring roles on The Righteous Gemstones, Tulsa King, Bad Monkey, and new Peacock series M.I.A.
Class size is limited. EARLY ENROLLMENT DISCOUNT UNTIL AUGUST 15.
More
info at https://www.andimathenyactingstudios.com/vancouver 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 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! COLD READING SERIES
July 14
Join us for this month's scripts: ‘Love, Rate, Subscribe’ part 1, by Anna Forsyth; and ‘Eating at Yarmouth’ part 4, by Eric Coats.
https://www.coldreadingseries.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!
https://eastsideartsfest.ca
MONSOON FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING
ARTS
August 7 - 17
Join us for a month filled with theatre, music and dance performances, thought-provoking discussions, a marketplace of visual art, dance classes, development workshops and more, including the hilarious stand-up of Manpreet Singh a.k.a. The Comic Singh.
https://www.monsoonartsfest.ca
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