B.C.’S JOB SLUMP CONTINUES WITH BIGGEST LOSSES IN ‘HOLLYWOOD NORTH’
New numbers from Stat Canada show that the B.C. economy shed 15,700 jobs in August, including 9,400 full-time jobs and 6,400 part-time
positions.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11395510/bc-job-slump-biggest-losses-hollywood-north/
HOW TO SURVIVE AS AN INDIE FILMMAKER IN VANCOUVER
Two essentials: gentle persistence and secure collaboration. Stay top-of-mind by
gently but consistently showing up—at events, coffee dates, volunteering—and always aim to be helpful. And when collaborating, be the person you’d want to work with: a supportive listener who respects creative vision.
https://vanmag.com/city/arts-and-culture/how-to-survive-as-an-indie-filmmaker-in-vancouver/
GRAHAM GREENE DIES: OSCAR-NOMINATED ‘DANCES WITH WOLVES’ ACTOR WAS 73
In addition to his Oscar nomination, Greene is a Grammy, Gemini and Canadian Screen Award winner and Independent Spirit nominee. He has a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame and, earlier this year, received the Governor General’s Performing Arts
Award in his native country.
https://deadline.com/2025/09/graham-greene-dead-dances-with-wolves-wind-river-1236502962/
CANADA’S CORUS SHUTS DOWN PRODUCTION AT NELVANA STUDIOS
Corus bought Nelvana in 2000, and spent $540 million as part of its global
expansion plans. However, in June, Corus reported that it had over $1 billion in long-term debt in its third-quarter fiscal results.
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/09/canadas-corus-shuts-down-production-at-nelvana-studios/
WHY CANADIAN INDIGENOUS
FILMMAKERS ARE HAVING A MOMENT
With eight films in the TIFF lineup, industry leaders say a years-in-the-making initiative to advance First Nations creative is paying off.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/toronto-canadian-indigenous-filmmakers-1236363204/
QUEBEC’S TV INDUSTRY IS IN CRISIS. THIS ISN’T HOW TO SOLVE IT
Profits are down big time for all of the conventional broadcast networks in Quebec, due to a major dip in advertising support and the loss of viewers to U.S. streaming outlets like Netflix, Amazon, Disney+
and Apple TV+.
https://www.montrealgazette.com/entertainment-life/article1149009.html
EQUITY’S LANDMARK CLAIM AGAINST CASTING DIRECTORY THROWN OUT BY UK HIGH COURT; UNION CONSIDERING APPEAL
UK actors union Equity has lost its
long-running and much-publicized legal case against casting directory Spotlight.
https://deadline.com/2025/09/equity-loses-spotlight-ruling-claim-dismissed-casting-directory-1236504959/
SUBTLE GROOMING AND MAKEUP TIPS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LOOK
FOR AUDITIONS
Raiding your closet for a look is all well and good, but there are other ways to create a character without anything but the raw materials you have to work with. Hair and makeup have incredible shapeshifting properties with just a few simple tricks, regardless of gender. Here are some pointers to help suggest a character or type with just the eight-by-ten.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/subtle-grooming-and-makeup-tips-that-will-change-your-look-for-auditions/
COMMON MONEY MYTHS DEBUNKED FOR ACTORS
In reality, money doesn’t have to feel like a mystical thing you’ll never be able to understand
or be in control of. There are lots of money myths circulating that reinforce the narrative that “money is hard” for actors, and I’m going to debunk the three most common ones.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/common-money-myths-debunked-for-actors/
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TRICITIES FILM STUDIO REGISTER NOW FOR FALL CLASSES!
VOICE OVER, IMPROV, 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 & 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
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* Taping Studio https://www.tricitiesfilmstudio.com/booking 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:
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We look forward to hearing from you! HAVEN ACTING STUDIO FALL CLASSES NOW ENROLLING
Top
actors from Canada, the US, and abroad train with Ben Immanuel. No tricks. No shortcuts. No false promises. Just passionate creativity and uncompromising respect for the craft of acting and all that it demands. We keep our standards high, our class sizes small, and our prices fair. On-camera and scene study classes for beginners and up-and-comers available.
Register early for Early Bird rates - spaces are limited!
Visit www.havenactingstudio.com for details and registration. 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 VANCOUVER LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
September 4 - 14
This 11-day annual festival offers a space for dialogue between cultures and celebrates the art of contemporary Latin American,
Latin-Canadian, and Indigenous filmmaking.
https://vlaff.org
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
work. Artists pay a nominal fee to participate, but receive subsidies that cover the remainder of costs. Artists also receive all the profits from ticket sales. This ‘artist-first’ approach fosters an environment of true creativity and experimentation.
https://www.vancouverfringe.com
COLD READING SERIES September 8 Join us as we feature three scripts: "Love, Rate, Subscribe" by Anna Forsyth (Feature Film, part 3); "A Quiet Tavern" by Sam Gently (Audio/Drama, part 2); and "Loch West" by Michael Nachoff (TV Series, pilot, part 2) https://www.coldreadingseries.com
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 films.
https://outonscreen.com/vqff/
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