ZACH GALIFIANAKIS'S THIS IS A GARDENING SHOW HIGHLIGHTS VANCOUVER ISLAND

Shot mostly on Vancouver Island, the six-part series sees Galifianakis meet with and learn from various local gardening and farming experts in a bid to help his own garden grow.

https://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/zach-galifianakiss-this-is-a-gardening-show-highlights-vancouver-island-12160426 

U.S. PRODUCTION COMPANY SUES B.C. FIRM OVER BOTCHED TIM BURTON DOCUSERIES RELEASE
Texas company claims 95% of visitors abandoned the pay-per-view site after they were met with a ‘forced sign-in wall’ by 8020 Design Ltd.
https://www.biv.com/news/entertainment-media-sports/us-production-company-sues-bc-firm-over-botched-tim-burton-docuseries-release-12134746

HOLLYWOOD FILM AND TV PRODUCTION IN CANADA REBOUNDS
The latest data from local indie producers indicates foreign location shooting rose 9.5 percent, off-setting a fall in homegrown film and TV series shoots last year.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/hollywood-production-canada-rebound-1236569808/

P.E.I. BUDGET KEEPS ARTS AND CULTURE FUNDING, BUT GROUPS SAY THE FIGHT FOR IT IS FIERCER
As P.E.I.'s arts and community groups assess the impact of the province’s latest operating budget, many say they face a new reality: fiercer competition for funding that could force them to scale back programs and rethink how they serve Islanders.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-budget-arts-culture-community-groups-reactions-9.7168096

'LONG LIVE THE MOVIES': PARAMOUNT'S DAVID ELLISON MAKES BIG PROMISES TO THEATER OWNERS AT CINEMACON
His company’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, in a deal valued at $111 billion, has been the source of much handwringing and speculation in Hollywood and exhibition. But Ellison came to the conference ready to show the exhibitors in the audience that he is serious about his commitment to movies and theaters.
https://www.timescolonist.com/the-mix/long-live-the-movies-paramounts-david-ellison-makes-big-promises-to-theater-owners-at-cinemacon-12150706

L.A. PRODUCTION CRISIS NOW MAYORAL RACE FLASHPOINT
Los Angeles’ film and TV production crisis, which has battered the entertainment industry’s working classes, is emerging as a key issue in the city’s mayoral campaign. Suddenly, each of the top contenders is proclaiming they’re the one who is serious about solving it — and one of the punching bags is the city’s film permitting office, FilmLA.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/politics-news/los-angeles-film-tv-production-crisis-mayor-race-flashpoint-1236567627/

HOLLYWOOD JOBS CRISIS BECOMES FOCUS OF GOVERNOR’S RACE AS CANDIDATES OFFER INCENTIVE HIKE
Matt Mahan and Antonio Villaraigosa pledge to eliminate the state's $750 million cap on film and TV subsidies, without saying how much that would cost.
https://variety.com/2026/politics/news/hollywood-jobs-crisis-governor-race-incentives-hike-1236725680/

WHAT A COMBINED PARAMOUNT-WARNER WOULD MEAN
While the deal still faces regulatory review, the megamerger would vastly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape, further consolidating power in an industry already run by just a handful of major players. Paramount itself was acquired by Skydance just last year.
https://apnews.com/article/warner-discovery-paramount-skydance-cbs-cnn-26252771aa58c8b6b2243809bad13e77

SMART QUESTIONS ACTORS SHOULD ASK AFTER EVERY AUDITION
For many actors, the post-audition window becomes a spiral. But the most consistently working actors treat it differently. They turn auditions into data. Instead of replaying your audition over and over in your head, ask yourself questions that shift you from outcome obsession to process mastery. Booking is not fully in your control, but growth is.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/10-smart-questions-actors-should-ask-after-every-audition/

NO, TAKING PHOTOS DURING CURTAIN CALL IS NOT “INSULTING”
I get the larger point. Nobody wants to sit near someone filming half a show. Nobody wants a bright screen lighting up the row in the middle of a quiet scene. We all know that is rude. There is certainly no shortage of audience behavior to criticize these days, but this is not one of them.
https://www.onstageblog.com/editorials/2026/4/21/no-taking-photos-during-curtain-call-is-not-insulting

DIRECTORS, HOW ARE YOU ACTUALLY BLOCKING A SCENE?
Some directors walk into rehearsal with every cross, turn, sit, and pause already mapped out in their heads. Some build it in the room with the actors. Some, if we are being real, block based on not wanting people to stand there like furniture. And actors have opinions about all of it.
https://www.onstageblog.com/the-training-studio/2026/4/20/directors-how-are-you-actually-blocking-a-scene
 

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 [email protected] 
https://www.tonyalcantar.com 

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!

ANDI MATHENY ACTING STUDIOS
$25 INTRODUCTORY ACTING FOR TV & FILM on MONDAY, MAY 4
**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 Peacock series M.I.A.
Class size is limited. Email [email protected] or visit https://www.andimathenyactingstudios.com/vancouver

TRICITIES FILM STUDIO REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING CLASSES!
VOICE OVER, ANIMATION, 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 
* Teens: (14-17) https://www.tricitiesfilmstudio.com/teens 
* Adults: (18+) https://www.tricitiesfilmstudio.com/adults 
* 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 

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/

IGNITE!
May 13 - 17
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, the festival includes the production of two new One Act Plays by local emerging playwrights and a Visual Arts exhibition. IGNITE! is an eclectic festival that celebrates excellence in emerging art and that is programmed and curated entirely by members of the Youth Panel at The Cultch.
https://ignite-youth-festival.com
 

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS FESTIVAL

May 25 - 31

Head down to Granville Island for this year's festival and enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all ages! The 2026 Festival will feature circus arts, puppetry, theatre, dance, and music shows plus lots of arts activities created just for children.

https://www.childrensfestival.ca 

Vancouver Actor's Guide
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www.vancouveractorsguide.com

Production Heads Network Inc. is based on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples, the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.