THESE MOVIES AND TV SHOWS ARE FILMING IN METRO VANCOUVER THIS JANUARY
Shows like 'Tracker,' 'Fire Country' and a Netflix Christmas movie are continuing production.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/events-and-entertainment/movies-tv-shows-filming-vancouver-january-2026-11690783
COMMUNITY MOURNS FORMER VANCOUVER WRITERS FEST ARTISTIC DIRECTOR HAL WAKE
The former CBC radio host is being remembered for
his long, deep relationship with the literary community.
https://www.createastir.ca/articles/hal-wake-obituary
B.C. ACTOR SCORES IN BREAKOUT ROLE ON STEAMY HOCKEY SERIES WITH GLOBAL FOLLOWING
A young actor from Kamloops has become an overnight
sensation.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/highlights/bc-actor-scores-in-breakout-role-on-steamy-hockey-series-with-global-following-11703526
CANADIANS SETH ROGEN, CATHERINE O'HARA AND MARTIN SHORT NOMINATED FOR
ACTOR AWARDS
Canadians have collected a handful of nominations for the Actor Awards, SAG-AFTRA's annual accolades honouring Hollywood's best film and television/streaming performances of the year.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/one-battle-after-another-dominates-with-nods-in-every-film-category-ahead-of-oscar-nominations-9.7036586
COMPLETE LIST OF 2026 ACTORS AWARDS NOMINEES
The ceremony, formerly known as the SAG Awards, focuses solely on performances in film and television.
https://www.timescolonist.com/the-mix/complete-list-of-2026-actors-awards-nominees-11708773
EH-LIST TALENT: CANADIAN ACTORS WHO CHANGED THE ACTING GAME
Although many people assume that you need to be from a major hub like New York City or Los Angeles to make it in
the entertainment industry, these folks prove it isn’t a necessity. Here are eight of the acting industry’s best and brightest—who also happen to be Canadian.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/canadian-actors-who-changed-the-acting-game-79704/
STUDY: ASIA-PACIFIC VIDEO REVENUE TO REACH $196 BILLION BY 2030, DRIVEN BY STREAMING AND SOCIAL
The report says AI is reshaping workflows across Asia’s content ecosystem, lowering costs and speeding delivery — advantages that increasingly accrue to the largest streaming and video platforms.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/asia-pacific-screen-revenues-196-billion-2030-1236465312/
AI SLOP WILL END CANADIAN CULTURE AS WE KNOW IT
Synthetic content is drowning the human voices our policy was built to
protect.
https://thewalrus.ca/can-canadian-culture-survive-the-age-of-ai-slop/
HOW TO WRITE A COMPELLING SCRIPT FOR YOUR ONLINE CONTENT
A video script serves as the foundation for that story and allows you, the creator, to play
around and get a real sense of where you want to go before hitting “record.”
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-write-a-video-script-79708/
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PRESENTATION SKILLS FOR BROADCAST AND BUSINESS SUCCESS | BCIT
Starts Saturday January 17, 2026
Shine in front of any audience. Elevate your message. Leave a lasting impression in
interviews, presentations and everyday conversations. Stand out confidently whether it's to a group, a client or your circle of friends and family. Be assured you have effectively communicated your message for the biggest impact on your listeners. Using age-old techniques passed down from masters in performance, you will gain a solid foundation to tackle any message or conversation to inspire and inform others in a meaningful way.
https://www.bcit.ca/courses/presentation-skills-for-broadcast-and-business-success-bcst-3251/ TRICITIES FILM STUDIO
REGISTER NOW FOR WINTER CLASSES!
VOICE OVER, IMPROV, SCENE STUDY, ON-CAMERA IMPROV, & More! ALL IN PERSON!
The top film training & taping studio in the suburbs, for all ages! Come see why casting directors & agents are sending actors to train & self-tape with us. 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 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! 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 NEW SPANISH CINEMA
January 9 - 14
Experience the best of contemporary Spanish cinema, from acclaimed films to emerging talent, with screenings, filmmaker encounters, and cultural
events that bring Spain and Canada together.
https://newspanishcinema.ca
MENA FILM FESTIVAL
January 15 - 23
MENA 2026 presents over 40 shorts and features from everywhere MENA/SWANA folks are found. Our expanded Opening Ceremony opens
at the Vancouver Playhouse and regular screenings return to our longtime home at VIFF Centre!
https://www.menafilmfestival.com
COLD READING SERIES
January 12
‘Love, Rate, Subscribe’, Feature finale, by Anna Forsyth & ‘The Last
Best Place’, Series Pilot, by Alessandro De Feo.
https://www.coldreadingseries.com
PUSH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
January 22 - February 8
PuSh Festival invites audiences to discover creative theatrical works by
local and Canadian artists alongside international collaborators and Indigenous creators. The 2026 PuSh Festival will continue to defy the bounds of disciplines, bringing together theatre, dance, multimedia performance, music, installation, and film.
https://pushfestival.ca/
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