AFTER A FEW SLOW YEARS, HOLLYWOOD NORTH IS READY FOR A COMEBACK
Writer and actor strikes cut B.C.'s industry in half, but things are looking up for Hollywood North thanks to Shogun, The Last of Us and God of War.
https://vancouversun.com/feature/bc-movie-tv-industry-hollywood-north-shogun-the-last-of-us-god-of-war

$2.3 MILLION ANNUALLY: AAP LAUNCHES FOR NEW PERFORMING ARTS ROLE IN THE CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT
The new service is designed to provide operating and capital funding to the capital region’s three regional theatres – the Charlie White in Sidney as well as the Royal Theatre, and the McPherson Playhouse in Victoria. It would also help to develop additional regional theatres with a focus on developing a new performing arts facility on the West Shore.
https://vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2026/02/18/2-3-million-annually-aap-launches-for-new-performing-arts-role-in-the-crd/

'WE'RE IN THE GOLDEN AGE OF CANADIAN TELEVISION'
Why some industry professionals feels like CanCan is on the verge of a renaissance.
https://www.cbc.ca/arts/golden-age-of-canadian-tv-cmpa-9.7093772

FILM SHOT IN MANITOBA SCOOPS UP AWARD IN HOLLYWOOD
“The Long Walk” was presented with the Robert Altman Award for “best ensemble cast, director and casting director of a film” at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Hollywood on Sunday evening.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/film-shot-in-manitoba-scoops-up-independent-film-award-in-hollywood/

NEW BLACK THEATRE TRAINING PROGRAM SUPPORTS ARTISTS FROM THE PAGE TO THE STAGE
The Black Theatre Training Program focuses on playwrighting, production, directing.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/black-theatre-training-program-9.7058649

CINEPLEX CEO SAYS CANADIAN FILMS ARE SLUMPING AT BOX OFFICE DUE TO THEIR 'QUALITY'
The head of Cineplex says a recent slump in box-office revenues for Canadian films is due to the “quality” of the movies themselves, not a lack of audience interest.
https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/the-mix/cineplex-ceo-says-canadian-films-are-slumping-at-box-office-due-to-their-quality-11894571

INSIDE CANADA’S INDIE CO-PRODUCTION BOOM
Rising budgets and Hollywood caution are pushing producers to embrace multiple global alliances.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/canada-indie-co-production-boom-1236503663/

FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM: HOW ACTORS SELF-SABOTAGE AND HOW TO BREAK THE CYCLE
The ways actors self-sabotage are vast and varied, and the reasons why are no less numerous. This industry has enough obstacles without you playing the villain to your own hero. It’s insidious and often difficult to recognize, much less stop. Here are just a few places to start.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/how-actors-self-sabotage-audition-advice/

HOW TO BECOME A VIDEOGRAPHER
Video is not just a Hollywood feature anymore. Plenty of businesses and industries make content, such as commercials or social media—but you don’t need to be a cinematographer or have a fancy degree in order to do the work. If you’ve ever wondered whether you could turn your camera skills into a full-time career, keep reading to find out more.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-become-videographer-79852/

HOW TO REPURPOSE CONTENT FOR MULTIPLE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
Repurposing isn’t just “copy-and-pasting” a video; it’s about intentionally tweaking an asset so it feels right for the format, audience, and vibe of each individual platform.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-repurpose-content-79902/

IS “CINE-THEATER” A TREND OR A THEATRE FAD?
What we are seeing right now is not the death of theatre. It is theatre arguing with itself in public, which is honestly one of its favorite hobbies. Kip Williams has become the face of this “cine-theater” conversation because he is not just using screens as decoration. He is building the entire storytelling language around the collision of live performance and live film grammar.
https://www.onstageblog.com/editorials/2026/2/20/is-cine-theater-a-trend-or-a-theatre-fad
 

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!

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 

ANDI MATHENY ACTING STUDIOS
Announcing TV & FILM Acting classes, eight weeks starting MONDAY, MARCH 9
$325 EARLY ENROLLMENT DISCOUNT ENDS FEBRUARY 28
Acting coach and working actor Andi Matheny teaching game-changing scene work and self-tape techniques for Vancouver actors, taking your auditions to the next level. Learn winning strategies to book co-star and guest star roles.
Andi has a 15-year track record creating working actors. Students' recent bookings include Law & Order, recurring roles on The Righteous Gemstones, Tulsa King, Bad Monkey, and new Peacock series M.I.A.
Class size is limited. Email andi@andimatheny.com for enrollment information.
More info at https://www.andimathenyactingstudios.com/vancouver

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 info@tonyalcantardialect.com 
https://www.tonyalcantar.com 

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL
March 4 - 14
VIDF 2026 transforms our beautiful city into a hub for global dance that challenges norms and inspires connection.
https://vidf.ca

GEMFEST
March 5 - 8
Entering its 21st year, the Gender Equity in Media Festival showcases an impressive line-up of short and feature-length films (narrative, documentary, experimental and animation) by established and emerging women and gender diverse filmmakers from around the world.
https://gemsvancouver.org/gemfest/
 

Vancouver Actor's Guide
info@vancouveractorsguide.com
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.