RETIRED OLD MARK I SKYTRAIN CAR CONVERTED INTO CANADA'S FIRST STANDING SUBWAY FILM PRODUCTION SET
TransLink selected Lumostage Virtual Production to provide a new second life for one Mark I car. According to Lumostage, this
is Canada’s first and only standing subway train set for productions.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/mark-i-skytrain-subway-car-film-set-lumostage-virtual-production
EMILY CARR UNIVERSITY SEEKS TO RETURN TO FORMER CAMPUS BUILDING ON GRANVILLE ISLAND IN A
BIG WAY
ECUAD announced that its proposal has been shortlisted by the bidding process launched by CMHC Granville Island, the organization that manages the site. The plan aims to repurpose the historic 125,000 sq. ft. building at 1399 Johnston St. into a new creative and cultural hub.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/granville-island-building-emily-carr-university-the-narrow-group-proposal
HISTORIC VANCOUVER MOVIE THEATRE TO CLOSE THIS WEEKEND
The last day will be Oct. 26, 2025. Cineplex has been leasing the theatre since March 2013.
The theatre was opened as one of the original Odeon Theatres that went on to become a national chain. Cineplex bought Odeon in 1983.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/park-theatre-cambie-vancouver-cineplex-closing-october-2025-11389575
WHY IS EVERYONE DOING ROMEO AND JULIET IN 2025?
O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? It turns out, in Toronto, he’s just about everywhere. This year, at least three major performing arts companies will bring the star-crossed lovers back to the stage. So what is it about our present moment that makes the story of Romeo and Juliet worth revisiting in 2025?
https://www.cbc.ca/arts/why-is-everyone-doing-romeo-and-juliet-in-2025-9.6948780
WHAT THE US$55 BILLION ELECTRONIC ARTS TAKEOVER MEANS FOR VIDEO GAME WORKERS AND THE INDUSTRY
There is growing consensus that this acquisition is likely to be bad news for game workers, who have
already seen tens of thousands of layoffs in recent years.
https://theconversation.com/what-the-us-55-billion-electronic-arts-takeover-means-for-video-game-workers-and-the-industry-267206
VERTICALS ON THE
RISE
Also known as microdramas and ultrashorts, vertical shows, which are shot to be viewed on smartphones, are growing at a remarkable pace in Canada.
https://cmf-fmc.ca/now-next/articles/verticals-on-the-rise/
THE NEXT MAJOR FILM STUDIOS
COULD BE IN NEVADA IF SOME UNIONS HAVE THEIR WAY
The effort to offer up to $95 million in tax credits to Sony Pictures Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery for a new film production facility in the Vegas suburbs didn't win enough legislative support earlier this year. But more than a dozen labor unions are pushing to revive the proposal during an expected special session next month.
https://www.timescolonist.com/the-mix/the-next-major-film-studios-could-be-in-nevada-if-some-unions-have-their-way-11367757
UNPAID COMMUNITY THEATRE WORK IS THE NORM. THIS LONDON COMPANY WANTS TO CHANGE THAT
Profit-sharing community
theatres are few and far between in London, Infuse co-founder Alexandrea Marsh said, as most of today’s companies rely on volunteer work. "But, it’s also important to give these young emerging artists a sense of value for their work and their art," she said.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/infuse-productions-rocky-horror-profit-share-9.6945904
AI IN FILM: A DEEP DIVE WITH BRADY CORBET AND SEBASTIAN STRASSER
How two visionary directors are navigating the future of cinema in an age of artificial intelligence and constant distraction.
https://www.sleek-mag.com/article/ai-in-film-a-deep-dive-with-brady-corbet-and-sebastian-strasser/
YOUR ACTOR BIO NEEDS AN UPGRADE: HOW TO WRITE ONE THAT GETS YOU BOOKED
Your bio is not your resume. It’s your brand story. It’s your elevator pitch in paragraph
form. It’s the written version of the first impression you’d want to make if you were meeting a director in the coffee line.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/your-actor-bio-needs-an-upgrade-how-to-write-one-that-gets-you-booked/
SOME
THOUGHTS ON “STUNT CASTING”
The concern about “stunt casting” in theatre is understandable. There is real truth in the idea that hiring a celebrity purely to sell tickets can undermine a show’s artistic integrity. But the issue is not fame itself. It is intent.
https://www.onstageblog.com/broadway/2025/10/16/some-thoughts-on-stunt-casting
BEWARE THE FICKLE THEATRE FRIEND
When the show closes, the adrenaline fades. Suddenly that friend who texted you every day doesn’t reply. The group chat stops buzzing. You realize you only ever talked about the show, not about life. It’s not betrayal. It’s just the nature of the environment.
But it can still sting.
https://www.onstageblog.com/editorials/2025/10/13/beware-the-fickle-theatre-friend
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October 31 - November 8
This year’s Festival invites artists, neighbours, and audiences to reflect on what it means to live
with dignity – on unceded land and with each other. Featuring over 100 events at over 40 local venues, including music, stories, poetry, theatre, ceremony, films, dance, readings, forums, workshops, discussions, gallery exhibits, art talks, history walks, and more!
https://www.heartofthecityfestival.com STAND FESTIVAL
November 1 - 10
This year's festival brings together immigrant and refugee artists from seven Canadian cities, representing journeys from nearly 20 countries around the world. Explore a rich program of performances, workshops and an art exhibition that reflect the strength, resilience and
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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.
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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
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