HOLLYWOOD NORTH LOOKS EAST IN BID TO DIVERSIFY AMID US UNCERTAINTY
The B.C. industry is already making inroads with some major players in Korea, signing deals for four productions with
television studio SLL. This week, Vancouver played host to its third East by Northwest summit, drawing together producers, funders, agents and talent from across the Pacific, opening the door for future partnerships.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11294479/bc-film-asia-diversify-trump-tariffs/
CANADIAN SETH ROGEN'S THE STUDIO LEADS COMEDY NOMS FOR PRIMETIME EMMYS
Rogen was personally nominated for outstanding performance in a comedy series. His fellow
nominees include Canadian Martin Short for Only Murders in the Building, Adam Brody for Nobody Wants This, Jason Segel in Shrinking and Jeremy Allen White in The Bear.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/primetime-emmy-nominations-2025-1.7585305
'MURDERBOT' STAR TAMARA PODEMSKI CALLS FOR CANADIAN FILMS, TV TO GET US BUDGETS
Whether watching her on screen, experiencing her work behind the camera or seeing her on a stage, Podemski has not just carved out a path for her own career, but has been a supportive force for other Canadian artists to
thrive.
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/murderbot-star-tamara-podemski-calls-for-canadian-films-tv-to-get-us-budgets-192328991.html
HOW A GROUP OF WEIRDOS FROM WINNIPEG CHANGED FILM FOREVER
At this year’s Canadian Screen Awards, the weird and distinctly Winnipeg were the big winners. Director, co-writer and actor Matthew Rankin’s Universal Language brought home six trophies at the 13th annual celebration of Canadian film, including the Winnipeg-born filmmaker’s second nomination and first win for Best
Director.
https://www.cbc.ca/artsfeatures/features/winnipegs-weird-film-tradition
SIX CANADIAN PROJECTS PICKED FOR LOCARNO PRO'S FIRST LOOK WORKS-IN-PROGRESS SECTION
Six Canadian film projects have been chosen and unveiled on Tuesday for the Locarno Film Festival’s Locarno Pro First Look program, highlighting works-in-progress. The projects will be presented to accredited industry professionals by the producer or producers during the Locarno Film Festival.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/canadian-film-projects-locarno-pro-first-look-2025-1236316262/
COLLINGWOOD-LED STUDY FINDS FILM INDUSTRY GROWING IN SMALLER ONTARIO
COMMUNITIES
Local communities are reaping the benefits of remote film and television work, a recent study, focusing on the film and television industry has concluded. “We were hearing how there was a lot of success stories, a lot of different productions happening outside of the GTA,” says Tom Strnad.
https://www.barrietoday.com/local-entertainment/collingwood-led-study-finds-film-industry-growing-in-smaller-ontario-communities-10921433
'IT'S CHEAPER TO BRING
100 PEOPLE TO IRELAND': WHY THE IRISH FILM INDUSTRY IS BOOMING
Helped by generous tax breaks, Ireland's film and TV production sector has never been stronger. US actor Rob Lowe recently commented that "it's cheaper to bring 100 people to Ireland" than to film in Los Angeles. His popular American quiz show, The Floor, is actually recorded in the Irish town of Bray, 20km south of Dublin.
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20250716-why-the-irish-film-industry-is-booming
PRODUCERS OF ALL-ASIAN ROM-COM WORTH THE WAIT REJECT
HOLLYWOOD PRESSURE TO CAST WHITE ACTORS
Producers on the US-Canada romantic comedy-drama Worth The Wait wanted their movie to showcase Asians falling in love, navigating awkward encounters with former lovers and coping with loss. But they faced pressure from Hollywood financiers, who suggested a change they thought was minor, but was anything but to Rachel Tan.
https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/producers-of-all-asian-rom-com-worth-the-wait-reject-hollywood-pressure-to-cast-white-actors
HOW ACTORS CAN HONE THEIR SKILLS DURING THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
With fewer auditions filling your schedule, you have a two-month window to sharpen your craft, build momentum, and even fall in love with acting all over again.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/10-ways-for-actors-to-hone-their-skills-during-the-dog-days-of-summer
