PREM GILL WILL STEP DOWN AS CEO OF CREATIVE BC
Under her leadership, Creative BC embraced diversity and equality. In pursuit of that goal, it released a Creative Equity Roadmap to promote greater inclusion in the creative
sector. Creative BC also launched the Creative Pathways website in 2021 to show those without networks how to break into the motion picture industry.
https://pancouver.ca/prem-gill-will-step-down-as-ceo-of-creative-bc/
MAJOR STUDIOS SLAM CANADA FOR SLAPPING “DISCRIMINATORY
INVESTMENT OBLIGATIONS” ON U.S. STREAMERS
The CRTC ordered American digital platforms to contribute 15 percent of their Canadian revenues to subsidizing local indie production, while reducing spending obligations on local broadcasters.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/major-studios-canada-us-streamers-discriminatory-investment-1236603995/
THE FUTURE OF CINEMA IS ON YOUR PHONE
Vancouver has become one of the most active vertical microdrama production centres in North America, second only to Los Angeles. Canada has an extraordinary opportunity to be a world leader in this industry. In the coming years, this
entertainment ecosystem won’t just feature Canadians, but it will be owned by us.
https://macleans.ca/culture/the-future-of-cinema-is-on-your-phone/
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT RENEWS CREATIVE EXPORT STRATEGY TO PROMOTE CULTURE ON THE GLOBAL STAGE
Launched in
2018, the initiative is designed to enhance the export opportunities for Canadian culture across music and other sectors, including funding for the Canada Music Fund. The federal government will distribute $95-million over the next five years.
https://ca.billboard.com/business/business-news/ottawa-creative-export-strategy
GLOBAL PRODUCTION AWARDS 2026 WINNERS: STUDIO OF THE YEAR
To secure this year’s prize for studio of the year, a complex had to offer adaptability and outstanding service to productions. The award would go to a facility that demonstrated delivery to the highest level for productions,
innovation and at the same time delivered for the local community where it is situated.
https://www.screendaily.com/features/global-production-awards-2026-winners-studio-of-the-year/5216923.article
THE SURVIVAL OF SMALL TOWN CINEMAS: SOME
ALBERTA SCREENS GO DARK WHILE OTHERS REINVENT THE REEL
Non-profit model and community-tailored programming ‘last line of defence’ for rural Alberta theatres.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/rural-alberta-theatres-closing-independent-non-profit-model-9.7201657
HOLLYWOOD SHUNNED CANNES IN 2026: WHAT WILL IT TAKE FOR STUDIO BLOCKBUSTERS AND NETFLIX TO RETURN?
In theory, attending Cannes should be a no-brainer for major U.S. studios. Talent loves it because of the glamour and global exposure. Marketing execs love it
because it’s an easy lift with built-in fanfare. This year, however, multiple high level sources said the conglomerates are particularly thin-skinned about the scathing Cannes critics.
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/hollywood-shuns-cannes-2026-will-blockbusters-netflix-return-1236750716/
AS HOLLYWOOD RETREATS, AUTEURS ARE BACK ON TOP AT CANNES
Major studios may be skipping the iconic French film festival, but the glamour and the filmmaking remains.
https://www.cbc.ca/arts/as-hollywood-retreats-auteurs-are-back-on-top-at-cannes-9.7207481
HOW TO GET YOUR CHILD INTO ACTING: A PARENT’S REAL-WORLD STARTING POINT
When a child wants to act, the most important job for parents is learning how to support that dream
safely, realistically, and without losing sight of the fact that kids should still get to be kids. There are plenty of do’s and don’ts that are helpful to know as you encourage your child to pursue their dream.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/how-to-get-your-child-into-acting-guide/
HOW TO BECOME A BACKGROUND ACTOR: WHAT CASTING DIRECTORS ACTUALLY SEE
Casting directors care more about reliability, professionalism, and adaptability than trying to “steal the scene.” Your behavior on set, wardrobe choices, and ability to follow direction directly affect whether you get booked again. Successful background actors treat extra work like a real industry job and use it to build connections, experience,
and opportunities.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/how-to-become-a-background-actor-get-started-extra-advice/
WHY HAS AUDIENCE BEHAVIOR GOTTEN SO BAD?
We tell audiences to silence their phones, stop
taking photos, and remember that the actors can see them. And still, the phones come out, the conversations continue, and the candy wrappers are opened. Theatre is one of the last places in life where you are asked, plainly and without apology, not to be the center of attention, and this has sadly become a big ask of people in 2026.
https://www.onstageblog.com/editorials/2026/5/22/why-has-audience-behavior-gotten-so-bad
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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! THE MAGIC CHAIR WITH
SAMANTHA ALEXANDRA
A Kids Acting Workshop with Pivot Theatre
May 31 | 10am-12pm
This playful and imaginative improv workshop invites children 8 to 12 to explore creativity, collaboration, and storytelling through one simple object - a chair. Using improvisation, movement and purposeful play, participants will discover how a single item can transform into anything they
imagine, from a bus stop to a pirate ship, and how collective imagination can build entire worlds. This course encourages creative thinking and flexibility, helps to develop teamwork and communication skills, and to build confidence through self-expression and performance, while introducing children to the basics of improvisation and storytelling.
https://www.pivottheatre.ca/workshops 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 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
REVOLVER FESTIVAL
May 22 - 31
rEvolver Festival is the latest ongoing evolution in Upintheair Theatre’s history of Festival production and presentation. The festival takes place each May at The Cultch in East Vancouver and other alternate venues across our city. It features new performances and premieres reinterpretations of existing works by Canadian artists.
https://upintheairtheatre.com/revolver-festival/
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
June 19 - July 5
The 41st annual Festival features over 150 artists, 175+ performances, 25 venues, 33 free shows and workshops, and 32 pay-what-you-can performances. This year’s festival features artists such as Tomoki Sanders, The Ex, Keyon
Harrold "Foreverland and Songs For Miles”, Isaiah Collier "Collier Plays Coltrane” and many other talented local and international performers.
https://www.coastaljazz.ca
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