CINEPLEX IS LAUNCHING 'SURPRISE' MOVIE PREMIERES, BUT WILL IT HELP BRING AUDIENCES BACK TO THEATRES? The theatre chain’s Monday Surprise Premieres, launching Nov. 10, promise an advanced
screening of an unreleased movie at a discounted price. The catch is that you won’t know what the movie is until it starts playing. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/monday-surprise-premieres-9.6965396 THE MICRODRAMA PRODUCTION GOLD RUSH IS HERE
As shoots dry up for features and episodic TV in Los Angeles, there have been a few big-money bets placed by Hollywood veterans that soapy, short "vertical" stories are the next big thing — even if some see the format as a fad.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/microdrama-series-verticals-production-1236418912/
STIR VANCOUVER WINS FIRST WEBSTER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ARTS AND CULTURE REPORTING
The prize went to Janet Smith’s investigative article on
touring funding; Bruce Hutchison Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Keith Baldrey, the Bill Good Award to Sean Holman, and Shelley Fralic Award to Laura Palmer.
https://www.createastir.ca/articles/stir-vancouver-webster-award-2025
VANCOUVER’S ARTS AND CULTURE INDUSTRY CAN
RUN ON DUCT TAPE AND DREAMS — BUT IT SHOULDN’T HAVE TO
In July of this year, Councillor Pete Fry brought a motion to Vancouver City Council on behalf of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee calling for an urgent investment into Vancouver’s arts and culture infrastructure. It shines light on some of the funding and space-related issues that artists are facing and offers the city some areas to tackle in order to make Vancouver a livable city for
creatives.
https://ubyssey.ca/features/arts-culture-infrastructure/
SMALLER FILM FESTIVALS ARE TAKING ON INCREASED IMPORTANCE FOR OSCAR CONTENDERS AND INDIE FILM FANS
For most smaller budget movies, their best path to getting seen by potential
fans and making money is through Oscar nominations. There are plenty of people who will go out of their way to see every Best Picture nominee, but in order to be in consideration, you need more than just a splashy premiere at one of the big festivals.
https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/smaller-film-festivals-are-taking-on-increased-importance-for-oscar-contenders-and-indie-film-fans
HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR INSTAGRAM ENGAGEMENT RATE
Maybe you’ve got a killer reel of your last dance combo or a carousel of headshots you finally love—and the likes are meh. Or maybe you posted a selfie in bad lighting, and suddenly it’s
your highest-performing post of the month. What gives?
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-calculate-your-instagram-engagement-rate-79496/
BETWEEN THE LINES: MASTERING BEAT SHIFTS FOR STRONGER PERFORMANCES
Not every beat shift will be in the text. Most actors learn to recognize beats with practice. Here are some things to consider when you’re trying to shift beats.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/between-the-lines-mastering-beat-shifts-for-stronger-performances/
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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! VANCOUVER ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL
November 6 - 16
VAFF celebrates its 29th edition this year with a full spectrum of in-person events and online programs. “Beyond Asian”, this year’s
theme, spotlights unique Asian filmmakers and story protagonists who bravely express bold visions beyond every expectation.
https://2025festival.vaff.org
FORM FESTIVAL OF RECORDED MOVEMENT
November 7 - 22
We invite you to immerse
yourself in this year’s hybrid format of film screenings, events, and workshops. Join us in commemorating the artists, community, and evolution of movement-on-screen that this year’s festival holds. This year's festival features 41 Short Films from 8 Countries, 5 World Premieres from 7 Commissioned Artists, and 2 Installations.
https://www.f-o-r-m.ca
CHUTZPAH! FESTIVAL
November 12 - 23
This year, Chutzpah! explores and celebrates the stories and lives of artists. Come and experience the joy of being surrounded by the work of creatives, from hilarious comedy that will have you in stitches, to concerts and music theatre that will make you want to sing along, and to real life stories that will keep you
captivated.
https://chutzpahfestival.com
EUROPEAN UNION FILM FESTIVAL
November 13 - 26
Presented in partnership with the Canadian Film Institute (Ottawa) and Toronto’s European Union Film Festival, along with the member states of the
European Union and the Delegation of the European Union to Canada, this year’s festival features in-theatre offerings from all 27 EU members.
https://thecinematheque.ca/series/euff-2025
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