INDEPENDENT CINEMAS AND CANADIAN FILMS NEED YOUR SUPPORT
As Canadians continue their efforts to support local businesses and national interests in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats against the country's
sovereignty, the local film industry is urging Canucks to extend that patriotism to the big screen. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/independent-cinemas-canadian-films-1.7637329 LETHBRIDGE AIMING TO ATTRACT MORE FILM PRODUCTIONS
Lethbridge wants a bigger piece of Alberta’s growing film industry. The City of Lethbridge and Economic Development Lethbridge announced the launch of the Screen Lethbridge program, which aims to push forward the film industry in the city, following the success of recent productions shot in
southern Alberta.
https://calgaryherald.com/news/lethbridge-alberta-filming-location-production-iniitiative
SETH ROGEN BREAKS RECORD AT THE EMMYS – HERE’S HOW CANADIANS DID AT THE 2025 AWARDS SHOW
Canadian talent
was front-and-centre at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, with several stars from the north earning nominations and one bringing home the gold and setting a new record at one of the biggest nights in television.
https://nowtoronto.com/culture/heres-how-canadians-did-at-the-2025-emmy-awards-show/
CANADA TO END FOREIGN ACTOR ELIGIBILITY FOR 2026 SCREEN AWARDS
“In order to best celebrate and honor Canadians working on Canadian productions, individuals must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada to be eligible for a Canadian Screen Award,” the Academy said as
tightened eligibility and voting rule changes unveiled Wednesday come amid rising U.S.-Canada diplomatic and trade tensions.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/canada-end-foreign-eligibility-2026-screen-awards-1236373806/
CANADA’S IMMIGRATION SYSTEM AND THE ERASURE OF ARTISTIC LABOUR
In Canada, artistic labour sustains culture, strengthens communities, and generates economic impact. When I applied for permanent residency, my roles were classified as “clerical work.” The hours of rehearsals, performances, publications, and mentorship were erased in a single bureaucratic stroke.
https://canadiandimension.com/articles/view/canadas-immigration-system-and-the-erasure-of-artistic-labour
THE NEW NATION MAKERS
A new generation of leaders are redefining Canada: thinkers, artists, politicos and entrepreneurs forging a stronger, more
resilient country. Meet the 40 young folks leading the charge, including actors Mae Martin, Anna Lambe, Maisy Stella, and D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai.
https://macleans.ca/society/the-new-nation-makers/
SEAN ASTIN ELECTED SAG-AFTRA PRESIDENT
The ‘Lord of the
Rings’ star will preside over the union alongside his running mate Michelle Hurd, who was appointed to the secretary-treasurer role in a low-turnout election.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/sean-astin-elected-sag-aftra-president-1236369913/
FAT CHARACTERS & ACTORS DESERVE BETTER
Ideally, more directors would just cast their shows without regard to body size. In practice, that almost never happens, and the vast majority of productions only cast thin actors. So while I’d love to one day just see more fat actors cast as actors whose role has nothing to do with their body type, in the meantime, I’d love to see more roles written specifically for fat
actors.
https://www.onstageblog.com/columns/2025/9/13/exploring-theatre-hot-takes-fat-characters-amp-actors-deserve-better
HOW TO BECOME A MOTION CAPTURE ACTOR: SKILLS, CAREERS & GETTING STARTED
One of the biggest shifts within entertainment in recent decades has been the rise of motion capture (often called “mo-cap”). For actors, this field opens new doors to perform in video games, movies, virtual reality and beyond. Motion capture acting blends creativity, physical skill and career stability — making it one of the smartest moves an actor can make today.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/how-to-become-a-motion-capture-actor-skills-careers-getting-started/
WHY AUDIOBOOK NARRATORS NEED ACTING TRAINING MORE THAN EVER
In a crowded market — and with synthetic voices getting passable at pronunciation and
pacing — the narrators who thrive are the ones who bring acting craft to the booth: objectives, subtext, relationships and a lived-in point of view. This guide breaks down the performance work behind top-selling narration and shows you how to break in strategically.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/why-audiobook-narrators-need-acting-training-more-than-ever/
LET MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN TAKE CENTER STAGE
They buy the tickets. They run the booster clubs. They organize the fundraisers, subscribe to the season packages, drag their friends, and fill the seats on weeknights when no one else will. They are, quite literally, the backbone of
theater’s survival.
https://www.onstageblog.com/columns/2025/9/19/exploring-theatre-hot-takes-let-middle-aged-women-take-center-stage |
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!
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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,
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* Teaching since 1989, Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach recommended by agents and casting directors. Learn with confidence and book that role!
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We look forward to hearing from you! VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
October 2 - 12
The 44th edition of VIFF will feature more than 435 screenings and an expanded festival footprint with roughly 170 feature films
and 100 shorts on 13 screens across 10 venues in Vancouver. Nearly 130 titles will have premiere statuses, including 26 world premieres.
https://viff.org
VANCOUVER WRITER’S FEST
October 20 - 26
This year’s Festival will explore the issues and
themes dominating the cultural and political sphere, and open the door to wider understanding. Programming will feature 130 local and international authors in 85+ events for youth and adults that will spark empathy, action, and transformation.
https://writersfest.bc.ca
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