OSCARS: CANADA SELECTS ‘THE THINGS YOU KILL’ FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE CATEGORY
Iranian-Canadian director Alireza Khatami’s Turkish drama about a college professor whose private life gradually unravels after the death
of his mother premiered at Sundance.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/oscars-canada-things-you-kill-1236353970/
LOCAL FILMMAKERS GET WORLD PREMIERES AT 2025 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL LINEUP REVEAL
The 44th edition of the long-standing international film festival includes 270+ films across 10 venues, including world premieres by local filmmakers.
https://www.vanmag.com/city/arts-and-culture/viff-2025-lineup-vancouver-filmmakers/
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WILSON'S SERIES STICK NOT RETURNING TO FILM IN B.C., BUT HOLLYWOOD NORTH INSIDERS NOT WORRIED
California serious about attracting productions as it announces new subsidies for 22 TV projects including Seth Rogen's The Studio.
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/owen-wilson-series-stick-not-returning-to-film-in-bc-but-hollywood-north-insiders-not-worried
CREATIVE BC’S PREM GILL ON SELLING B.C. TO HOLLYWOOD—AND THE FUTURE OF CANADA’S CREATIVE ECONOMY
As Creative BC’s CEO celebrates 10 years at the helm, she opens up about U.S. trade threats, the province’s film recovery and why homegrown
talent is shining brighter than ever.
https://www.bcbusiness.ca/people/culture/prem-gill-creative-bc-entertainment-industry/
FILM CREW'S TENT TAKES FLIGHT, DAMAGES 13 PORSCHES, BMW IN VANCOUVER CAR LOT, LAWSUIT ALLEGES
It was certainly cinematic. 'After a heavy gust of wind, the tent was picked up by the wind, became airborne and flew across the storage lot' the suit states.
https://vancouversun.com/news/vancouver-porsche-lawsuit-alleges-film-tent-damage
CINEPLEX’S NEXT CHALLENGE: ACTIVIST INVESTOR PUSHES FOR SHARE REPURCHASES, ASSET SALES
“We are frustrated by the absence of a sense of urgency exhibited by the company’s leadership,” Windward Management said in a letter to the Canadian exhibition giant.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/cineplexs-activist-investor-asset-sales-1236352758/
LIGHTS, CAMERA, BRANDS: TIFF FANS FEEL SQUEEZED OUT AS RED CARPETS GO CORPORATE
Fans say free-for-all nature of red carpet has been diluted
by TIFF's changing policies to appease sponsors.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/tiff-red-carpet-corporatization-1.7620848
DON’T PUNCH THE MOVIE STAR: WINNIPEG STUNT ACTOR TALKS FIGHTS ON FILM
“Stunt acting is
basically just a category of stunts, where you’re going to be acting as well as taking a punch of being in a fight scene. The choreography is everything, because stunt fighting is just aggressive dance — but you can actually get hurt. If you don’t hit your marks, someone’s going to get hurt.”
https://globalnews.ca/news/11349247/winnipeg-stunt-actor-david-macinnis/
WAYS TO USE BACKGROUND WORK AS ON-SET TRAINING
Admit it. Background work has a stigma. For many actors, it’s the dusty waiting room of the acting world. But if you treat the job with respect and curiosity, you can transform your time in the background into an invaluable on-set
education.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/10-ways-to-use-background-work-as-on-set-training/
TURNING DEBILITATING NERVOUS ENERGY INTO EMPOWERING STRENGTH
It’s completely normal to feel nervous when auditioning
for a role. The worst-case scenario is your mind starts working against you, causing self-doubt that can be debilitating to your creativity. It’s time to change your way of thinking and approach your audition from a position of power.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/turning-debilitating-nervous-energy-into-empowering-strength/
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September 4 - 14
This 11-day annual festival offers a space for dialogue between cultures and celebrates the art of contemporary Latin American,
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VANCOUVER FRINGE FESTIVAL
September 4 - 14
Fringe Festivals serve as an inclusive space for all artists, whether emerging or established, providing a space for them to showcase their
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https://www.vancouverfringe.com
VANCOUVER TAIWANESE FILM FESTIVAL
September 5 - 6
This year’s theme, Perception and Reality—Through Taiwan’s Lens, explores the dynamic interplay between what we see and what truly exists, offering audiences a profound reflection on identity, culture, and societal nuances through the artistry of Taiwanese filmmakers.
https://www.vtfs.org
VANCOUVER QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
September 11 - 21
The 37th annual Festival features 100 films from 25 countries centering 2SLGBTQIA+ creators and stories, including 12 world premieres, 6 international premieres, 7 North American premieres, and 21 Canadian premieres across 26 features and 74 short
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