VANCOUVER HUBS CREATE VIBRANT ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMUNITY — BUT CAN THEY SURVIVE?
Key hubs to the region’s arts and cultural sector, these vital mixed-use spaces are in trouble. The government of B.C. reports that the arts,
culture and heritage sector generated $6.7 billion to total GDP in 2022. Creative B.C.’s 2023 CIERA annual impact figures were $5.6 billion. That billion-plus dollar drop is not the direction the sector wants to go in.
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/help-rising-costs-future-artist-run-venues-vancouver-dims
AMRIT KAUR TO RECEIVE THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER’S WOMEN IN ENTERTAINMENT CANADA HONOR
The second annual event will see Kaur receive the honor as a rising star in entertainment and media. Kaur is best known for playing Bela Malhotra on the Max comedy series The Sex Lives of
College Girls from creators Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/amrit-kaur-thr-women-entertainment-honor-1236197725/
'WE'LL JUST MAKE OUR OWN FILMS': DISABILITY RIGHTS ADVOCATES IN SPOTLIGHT AT HOT
DOCS
Reid Davenport says he began making documentaries to confront the ableism he faced every day.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/entertainment-news/well-just-make-our-own-films-disability-rights-advocates-in-spotlight-at-hot-docs-10564527
ACADEMY SETS NEW OSCARS RULES: YOU NEED TO WATCH ALL NOMINATED FILMS TO VOTE IN A CATEGORY In a key procedural shift, Academy members are now required to view all nominated films within a category
to be eligible to vote in the final round. While it’s surprising this wasn’t already a formal requirement, questions remain about how the Academy plans to verify compliance and enforce the rule. https://variety.com/2025/film/awards/oscars-2026-key-dates-casting-rules-ai-1236374012/
‘IT FEELS EMPTY’: IS HOLLYWOOD FILM AND TV PRODUCTION IN A DEATH SPIRAL?
Filming in Los Angeles is at a historic low, with some suggesting the city might go the way of Detroit. Like the once proud industrial
factories of the midwest, the dream factories of southern California are in decline. Of all the TV shows and feature films that North American audiences watch, only one-fifth are now made in California.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/apr/26/los-angeles-film-and-tv-production
THE INDUSTRY EXODUS ISN’T JUST BAD FOR L.A. — IT’S HURTING THE ENVIRONMENT, TOO
With Hollywood projects now often shooting outside of California, above-the-line talent are flying between their sets and SoCal homes on weekends and increasing their carbon footprints as a result.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/film-tv-production-exodus-bad-la-environment-1236181145/
ACTING IS NOT A SOLO JOB
Whether you’re in the theater or on screen, each actor’s effort is only a small part of the creative
process that creates a captivating story. It takes many people working together to bring any script to life from production concept to reality.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/acting-is-not-a-solo-job/
“WHY WASN'T I CAST?”: A NOTE TO DIRECTORS WHEN THE HARD QUESTIONS
COME
Too often, directors default to vague comfort phrases. “We just went in a different direction.” “It was a really tough decision.” “There were a lot of strong auditions.” If someone is putting themselves out there enough to ask the question, then as directors, we owe them something better. So here’s what I’ve learned, and what I try to remember, when the moment arrives.
https://www.onstageblog.com/editorials/2025/4/25/why-wasnt-i-cast-a-note-to-directors
HOW TO HANDLE BEING TYPECAST AND USE IT TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
Have you ever watched completely different shows and thought, “That actor always plays the same kind of character?” That’s an
indication that the actor is being typecast. There are positives and negatives to typecasting. How can you can make typecasting work for you? Let’s explore!
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/how-to-handle-being-typecast-and-use-it-to-your-advantage/
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TRICITIES FILM STUDIO REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING CLASSES!
ACTING FUNNY, SCENE STUDY, ON-CAMERA & More! ALL IN PERSON! The top film training & taping studio in the suburbs, for all ages! Come see why casting directors
and agents are sending actors to train & self-tape with us. We offer classes year round and a professional taping studio 7 days a week!
* Kids: (7-9) https://www.tricitiesfilmstudio.com/kids
* Tweens (10-13) https://www.tricitiesfilmstudio.com/tweens
* Teens: (14-17) https://www.tricitiesfilmstudio.com/teens
* Adults: (18+) https://www.tricitiesfilmstudio.com/adults
* Taping Studio https://www.tricitiesfilmstudio.com/booking NEW CLASS! CLASSIC COMEDY WITH SECOND CITY ALUM TONY ALCANTAR!
Put some pep in your acting step and laugh while learning the ins and outs of CLASSIC COMEDY! In these action-packed, creative and dynamic classes you’ll
brighten your life and bring a smile to others… life is too short not to laugh!
WHEN: May 10, 17, 24, 31 (Saturdays)
TIME: 10 am - 1 pm
WHERE: The Working Actors Gym, Unit 203 - 161 Keefer St, Vancouver
COST: $299
REGISTER at info@tonyalcantardialect.com or 604-418-1192 RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
Classes are open for registration!
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* 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! 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 DIGITAL SOUND MAGIC - NEW CLASSES!
VOICEOVER TRAINING IN A PROFESSIONAL WORKING STUDIO
Learn from industry experts who work, cast and
direct in the VO industry every day! Located in Burnaby, Digital Sound Magic has produced STAR WARS OUTLAWS, AVATAR and ASSASSIN'S CREED along with hundreds of audiobooks, games and animation projects. Dive into VO training for all skill levels from beginner to intermediate. Small classes = more booth time, but they fill, fast!
Register now for Animation and Games at: https://www.digitalsoundmagic.com/voiceover-training DOXA DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
May 1 - 11
DOXA returns to present the 24th edition with a roster of timely and thought-provoking documentaries
bringing filmmakers and audiences together for an engaging cinema experience. The 2025 line-up showcases 39 features, 30 short and mid-length films, and Industry events, including a selection of world and North American premiers.
https://www.doxafestival.ca/
CHUTZPAH! PLUS SPRING EDITION
May 7 & 8
The Chutzpah! Festival: The Lisa Nemetz Festival of International Jewish Performing Arts is an annual festival of world-renowned dance, music, theatre, and comedy, through a lens of Jewish experiences, stories, and values in all their richness and diversity, creating unforgettable and unique experiences for audiences throughout the Lower Mainland.
https://chutzpahfestival.com WARRIOR FESTIVAL
On now until May 11
Come and be a part of the Warrior Festival where joy is an act of resistance and every artist is a warrior! Combining razor-sharp
comedy with bold and expansive theatre, the Warrior Festival invites you to be part of something bigger than entertainment.
https://thecultch.com/warrior-festival
IGNITE! FESTIVAL
May 14 - 18
Join us for five days of
dynamic, multidisciplinary celebration of youth-led programming, bold new works, and innovative performances by local emerging artists. Each day is centered on a unique theme, with performances spanning short plays, monologues, poetry, live music, dance, drag, voguing and a short film program. https://ignite-youth-festival.com
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