THESE MOVIES AND TV SHOWS ARE FILMING IN METRO VANCOUVER THIS MARCH
Some of the biggest shows that have ever been filmed in Metro Vancouver have resumed filming in the Lower Mainland, including heavy hitters Shōgun and The Last of Us. Several other smaller series will also resume filming, and a few new shows have commenced production.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/events-and-entertainment/tv-movies-filming-metro-vancouver-march-2026-11962434

VICTORIA, KELOWNA AND QUEBEC CITY HAVE THE MOST VIBRANT ARTS AND CULTURE SCENES, NEW INDEX FINDS
In a challenging funding landscape, arts organizations and coalitions are making a case for more investment in terms of economic return. According to this new index, arts density also has a significant impact on connection and belonging in Canadian communities.
https://futureofgood.co/victoria-kelowna-and-quebec-city-have-the-most-vibrant-arts-and-culture-scenes-new-index-finds/

ALBERTA’S HOLLYWOOD FILM TAX INCENTIVE MAY BE TRIMMED AMID OIL PRICE VOLATILITY
The energy-rich province in its latest operating budget slashed by $35 million, to $60 million, what it has set aside to draw major studios and streamers to shoot locally.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/alberta-hollywood-film-tax-credit-1236520472/

MIKE MYERS, HAZEL MAE AMONG RECIPIENTS OF SPECIAL 2026 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS HONOURS
Myers, Mae, Canadian Film Centre executive director maxine bailey and filmmaker Chandler Levack's movie Mile End Kicks will be celebrated for their "enduring impact and momentous achievement" in film and television.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/mike-myers-canadian-screen-awards-9.7112765

TORONTO FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION FACES COLLAPSE AFTER ALLEGEDLY CENSORING INDIGENOUS FILMMAKER’S PRO-PALESTINE SPEECH
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers returned her trophy, the president resigned and 16 members have quit — with more considering their position: "This Is Killing the TFCA."
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/toronto-film-critics-mass-exodus-pro-palestine-speech-censored-1236522591/

CRAVE TO REMAIN HOME TO HBO CONTENT IN CANADA ‘FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE’
Bell Media says its Crave streaming service will remain home for HBO and HBO Max content in Canada “for the foreseeable future” as Paramount gets set to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery.  It’s unclear what future streaming and broadcast television realignments the merger could result in here in Canada.
https://broadcastdialogue.com/crave-to-remain-home-to-hbo-content-in-canada-for-the-foreseeable-future/

TWO OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST CINEMAS ARE IN CANADA—INCLUDING THE LARGEST LOG CABIN THEATRE IN NORTH AMERICA
From a cult Tokyo film palace to a tiny Canadian picture house with just 12 seats, a new global ranking of the world’s 100 best cinemas has just been revealed.
https://www.timeout.com/montreal/news/two-of-the-worlds-greatest-cinemas-are-in-canadaincluding-the-largest-log-cabin-theatre-in-north-america-030526

UNDERSTUDIES ARE THE LIFEBLOOD OF THE THEATRE. SO WHY DO SO FEW TORONTO COMPANIES HAVE THEM?
Far too many companies are forgoing understudies and swings in favour of emergency covers thrust on stage with minimal preparation. Professional companies in the city shouldn’t be relying on these miracles as a strategy to save them from a cancelled performance.
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/toronto-theatre-understudies-critics-notebook/article_0807f970-9d11-4d85-8887-9dbb90dd0a9a.html

COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS AT THE 2026 ACTOR AWARDS
Presented by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the show was streamed live on Netflix. Here is the complete list of winners at the 2026 Actor Awards.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/the-mix/complete-list-of-winners-at-the-2026-actor-awards-11942972

INSTAGRAM CREATOR VS. BUSINESS ACCOUNT: WHICH SHOULD YOU USE?
You’ve finally decided to make the jump to a professional Instagram account. Then you hit a fork in the road: creator or business? The two look nearly identical from the outside. But a handful of differences between them actually matter, and choosing the wrong one can limit tools you didn’t even know you needed.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/instagram-creator-vs-business-account-79992/

WHY BUILDING INDUSTRY TRUST IS KEY FOR A LASTING ACTING CAREER
To become a sought-after working actor, the obvious long-term plan is to study your craft and audition well to stay top of mind with casting directors, producers and directors. But there is more.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/why-building-industry-trust-is-important-for-actors/
 

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
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

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!

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 

COLD READING SERIES
March 9
Scripts: ‘The Last Best Place’, part 3 by Alessandro De Feo; ‘The Light at the Edge of the Known Universe’, episode 6, part 3 by Scott Wood; and ‘Kept’, part 2 by Snow Li.
https://www.coldreadingseries.com

VANCOUVER GREEK FILM FESTIVAL
March 12 - April 21
This year’s festival leans into life’s experiences with a contemplation of politics and family, as they separate and intertwine through Greek cinema and the cinema of the Greek diaspora. This year’s festival offers a heady mixture of filmmakers, from heavy hitters to newcomers on the Greek cinema scene.
https://thecinematheque.ca/series/vancouver-greek-film-festival-2026
 

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www.vancouveractorsguide.com

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