INSIDE B.C.’S MOST RESILIENT CITY, THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY
Ranked as BCBusiness’s most resilient city this year, the Township of Langley has mastered diversification—from agritourism and film
to craft beer. Yet its greatest edge might be the way people, not industries, are stitched together, even as rapid growth tests the limits of infrastructure, housing and governance.
https://bcbusiness.ca/business/bc-most-resilient-city-2026-township-of-langley/
ON STAGE
AND IN THEIR OWN WORDS
How UBC faculty are using theatre so adults with intellectual disabilities can reshape conversations about inclusive housing.
https://news.ubc.ca/2026/03/on-stage-and-in-their-own-words/
VICTORIA CREATIVE HUB GIVES
LOCAL ARTISTS A SPACE TO BE SEEN
From the outside, the Archer Community Hub looks like simply a gallery, with paintings hung on walls and displayed on easels. But the space along is much more than that. The hub also operates as a carving workshop, educational space and recording studio that hosts weekly hip-hop freestyle sessions — filling a gap its members say exists for working artists in the city.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/victoria-archer-community-hub-artists-9.7149452 ARE PUBLICLY-FUNDED FILM JOURNALS THE SECRET TO QUEBEC'S VIBRANT FILM INDUSTRY?
The
culture of film journals in Quebec offers a huge amount of diversity. She loves the immediacy of the online publications and what they offer in contrast to print magazines. Almost all of the magazines have a strong focus on local cinema. https://www.cbc.ca/arts/are-publicly-funded-film-journals-the-secret-to-quebec-s-vibrant-film-industry-9.7149960 FILM DIRECTOR CALLS WINNIPEG A 'CHILL' PLACE TO SHOOT The action-comedy Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice stars Vince
Vaughn as Nick, a gangster who employs time travel to right a personal wrong. So it’s only fair to ask the film’s director, BenDavid Grabinski, to step back into 2024, when he worked on the film in Winnipeg from May to October. https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/movies/2026/03/31/film-director-calls-winnipeg-a-chill-place-to-shoot
BEYOND BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN AND INTERSTELLAR: WHAT MAKES A FILM A ‘CALGARY’ FLICK?
That’s what film critic Christopher Redmond has been trying to answer as he explores
the best movies that have been made in different parts of Canada. The cross-country project “honestly started with me wondering why Vancouver, which is this huge production hub for Hollywood, for film and TV, why I couldn't name any great movies or filmmakers from there.”
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-film-history-9.7142631
'PARADISE,' 'ROOKIE BLUE' STAR ENUKA OKUMA SAYS CANADIAN ACTORS 'NEVER QUITE LEAVE,' EVEN AFTER HOLLYWOOD MOVE
Okuma graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre, and she adopted the philosophy that if opportunities aren't coming to you, you make your
own.
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/paradise-rookie-blue-star-enuka-okuma-says-canadian-actors-never-quite-leave-even-after-hollywood-move-180610250.html
VERTICAL SHORTS 101: WHAT ARE THEY AND WHAT YOU NEED TO
KNOW
The production of vertical shorts have even begun to fill the gap left behind by the 2023 Hollywood strikes. In the entertainment industry, national employment saw a 17% drop, with many actors reporting a slow recovery to a pre-strike era. So in this reduced production environment, vertical shorts have provided a lifeline for both actors and crew.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/what-are-vertical-shorts-101-auditions-casting-guide/
TRAIN LIKE YOU’RE ALREADY BOOKED: WHY CONSISTENT PRACTICE KEEPS ACTORS WORKING
Acting is like any other muscle. It must be worked to remain strong. Continuing training makes
the difference between getting ready, versus staying ready. The more consistently you work off-set, the quicker you’ll be able to adapt to new directors, new teams and new ways of working. And the faster you are able to spring into action, the more likely you are to be hired again.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/why-actors-should-keep-training-acting-advice/
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ANDI MATHENY ACTING STUDIOS
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**Option to enroll in 8 additional classes for $300**
Train with working actor and coach Andi Matheny and master the scene work and self-tape techniques that are booking actors today. Designed for Vancouver performers ready to elevate their auditions, this class delivers proven strategies to land co-star and guest star roles.
With a 16-year track record of developing working actors, Andi’s students have recently booked roles on Law & Order, The Righteous Gemstones, and the new
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Class size is limited. Email [email protected] or visit https://www.andimathenyactingstudios.com/vancouver TRICITIES FILM STUDIO REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING CLASSES!
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* Taping Studio https://www.tricitiesfilmstudio.com/booking 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 + SPANISH DIALECTS
L.A. producers trust Tony with their biggest shows & stars! When they need Spanish language & dialects, Cynthia de Pando is Tony’s Spanish specialist helping actors deliver authentic sounds and performances. Tony’s associates are the best of the best to help you learn accents, dialects and languages you NEED with confidence to book that role!
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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: www.railtownactors.com/classes
We look forward to hearing from you! VANCOUVER CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
March 27 - April 12
Join us for the 20th annual festival, including the Sakura Days Japan Fair on April 11-12 which features live performances, food
trucks, and all things Japanese culture.
https://vcbf.ca
CRAZY8S
April 11
Crazy8s Film Society is proud to present this celebration of 6 new short films—made by 6 inspiring filmmaking teams in just 8 exhilarating days—at our annual Crazy8s 2026
Gala Screening. This also marks Crazy8s’ 27th year since the very first screening in 1999.
https://crazy8s.film
NATIONAL CANADIAN FILM DAY
April 15
Launched in 2014, CanFilmDay has brought together hundreds of thousands of Canadians, to
celebrate our stories and the incredible achievements of our filmmakers. Whether you host a screening or attend one, watch from the comfort of your home or join the party on social media, CanFilmDay is your day to feel connected to our cultures and shared values.
https://canfilmday.ca
DUTCH FILM FESTIVAL
April 23 - 26
This exciting event showcases dramatic features, romantic comedies, documentaries, shorts, art house and action films. It’s a strong year with many films making their North American and Canadian premiere, and we have live discussions with filmmakers from Suriname and the Netherlands.
https://www.dutchfilmfest.ca
SUNDAR PRIZE FILM FESTIVAL
April 23 - 26
Where cinema meets social change. The festival presents films focused on social impact and underrepresented perspectives, including narrative, documentary, animation, student, and British Columbia film categories, as well as panel discussions and networking
events.
https://sundarprize.com
DOXA DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL
April 30 - May 10 Western Canada’s largest documentary film festival returns with 40 features, 29 short or mid-length films, and 27 Canadian
films. Join the festival as it celebrates its 25th anniversary in various venues in downtown Vancouver. https://www.doxafestival.ca/
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