Hi . Today is Monday, Dec 10 2012.  Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.

MARK WAHLBERG CALLS ON OTTAWA TO SUPPORT FILM PRODUCTION
Actor and producer Mark Wahlberg is calling on the Canadian government to lend more support to film productions, after cutting federal tax incentives that once drew Hollywood projects north. He said some of his best years in the film industry have been spent shooting in Canada, but a steady reduction in government tax credits for projects means many of those same movies would no longer be shot here.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/mark-wahlberg-calls-on-ottawa-to-support-film-production/article6001616/

CANADIAN GOVERNMENT BLASTS MARK WAHLBERG OVER FILM TAX CREDIT COMMENTS
A Heritage Department spokesman fired back at the Hollywood actor for suggesting federal production incentives for Los Angeles producers were cut.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/canadian-government-blasts-mark-wahlberg-399240

HAROLD AND KUMAR'S JOHN CHO INHALES COMMUNAL CANADIAN SPIRIT ON B.C. FILM SET
The mechanics of making a movie are generally the same just about anywhere you go, but American actor John Cho discovered a significant difference between shooting a big studio picture in L.A. and a small independent film on the outskirts of Vancouver. "If I may generalize about your culture, there's a sense that we're all in it together," says Cho from the Mission, B.C., set of That Burning Feeling.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Harold+Kumar+John+inhales+communal+Canadian/7655805/story.html

ALLIANCE FOR ARTS AND CULTURE APPLAUDS NEW GRANT FUNDING IN VANCOUVER BUDGET
A $300,000 increase to arts, cultural and social grants proposed in next year's city budget is being commended by Rob Gloor, the executive director of the Alliance for Arts and Culture. "The increase is modest, but encouraging, and I personally hope that the increased funds would be directed to enhancing the existing programs that are providing excellent support to the sector and are under high demand," he said.
http://www.straight.com/article-852826/vancouver/alliance-arts-and-culture-applauds-new-grant-funding-vancouver-budget

THE L.A. COMPLEX CANCELLED
Like most Hollywood dreams, The L.A. Complex is dying a slow and quiet death. The critically-loved but little-watched Canadian soap about a group of mostly-Canadian actors chasing their dreams in La La Land has reportedly been dropped by its Canadian broadcaster, Bell Media.
http://www.canada.com/entertainment/Complex+cancelled/7645100/story.html

4 HOUSE RULES FOR AUDITIONS AND BOOKINGS
It's been my experience that the people who live easily by these tenants work often and seem to be the ones bringing the most to the creative table. Here are a few examples of how you can apply them in your own auditions and bookings.
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/4-house-rules-auditions-and-bookings/

FILM'S PROMISE IN FIRST MINUTES, SAYS WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL JUROR
It's a good thing Liane Balaban enjoys watching movies. Sometimes, the Toronto-born, LA-based actor will watch them for 10 hours at a time -- mostly because it's part of her job. "You can literally see within the first three minutes whether the film holds promise," says the Supernatural regular. "After watching so many films you realize that the average person's attention span is precious, so you have to grip them."
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Film+promise+first+minutes+says+Whistler+Film/7635233/story.html

QUEBEC-MADE SHORT FILM HENRY IN OSCAR RACE
A short film by Quebec actor Yan England is in the running for an Oscar nomination. England's 21-minute film Henry is among 11 shorts being considered for a nod in the live action short category.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2012/12/05/oscar-short.html

DIALECT COACHING | TONY ALCANTAR
Hollywood producers trust Tony Alcantar with their stars: Oscar-winner Halle Berry, Stellan Skarsgard, Zhang Ziyi. You can trust him too! Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach, recommended by agents, casting directors and other industry professionals. Learn with confidence the most requested dialects and accents required for the Vancouver market. Book that role!
Contact: 604-418-1192, tonyalcantar1960@gmail.com

MASTER CLASS WITH ANTHONY MEINDL
Anthony Meindl makes his Vancouver debut with his 2 Day Master Class, January 2013. This is your chance to find out why BACKSTAGE Magazine has voted him LA's best coach 3 years running. His clients include SHAILENE WOODLEY, GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINEE - THE DESCENDANTS, CORY MONTEITH, CHARLIE BEWLEY TWILIGHT: NEW MOON, ECLIPSE, BREAKING DAWN PART 1 & 2.
For more information on how to participate or audit the workshop please contact Alison at act.ivatestudios@gmail.com or visit www.act-ivatestudio.com or call 604 561 2976

SOUNDSWRITE
INTRO TO VOICEOVER INTENSIVE JANUARY 26 & 27th
Start the new year with a new career. Voicing from home = added income. Learn to voice for commercials, narration, animation, audiobooks and WALLA for films. Find out where the jobs are + get a produced spot for your demo.
HOME STUDIO SETUP: January 30th
Bring your computer and microphone. You'll get free recording software and learn to edit so you can audition globally.
Register at: www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532.
Soundswrite students work!