BC FILM COMMISSION MANAGER EDUCATES SQUAMISH COUNCIL
Twenty-two productions set up shop in Squamish in 2012 compared to 14 in 2011, and to further capitalize on the year-to-year growth Gordon Hardwick with the BC Film Commission was invited to Squamish to discuss the future of the industry and how to leverage past filming successes in Squamish.
http://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/whistler/bc-film-commission-manager-educates-squamish-council/Content?oid=2451444

THE CW ORDERS EARLY RENEWALS FOR SUPERNATURAL, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES AND ARROW
Arrow gave The CW its best series premiere since 2009, Vampire Diaries is the network's highest-rated show in target demos and Supernatural is up 15 percent in total audience versus last season. The dramas will be entering their second, fifth and ninth seasons in fall 2013, respectively.
http://tvline.com/2013/02/11/cw-renews-supernatural-vampire-diaries-arrow/

HOLLYWOOD NORTH: WEB SERIES REFLECT THE DRIVE - AND DRIVING AMBITION
Vancouver rarely plays Vancouver on the TV screen, but there are some interesting local offerings turning up on your computer screen.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/television/Hollywood+North+series+reflect+Drive+driving/7966064/story.html

SASKATCHEWAN TO FUND NEW CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AGENCY, SIGNALLING AN END TO SASKFILM
Calling it a "final blow to the film industry" in the province, the Saskatchewan Media Production Industry Association issued a warning Wednesday that the "government intends to shut down SaskFilm."
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/saskatchewan-to-fund-new-creative-industries-agency-signalling-an-end-to-saskfilm/article8676463/

CINEPLEX BUYS VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT THEATRES
Cineplex Entertainment is buying Vancouver's independent movie theatre chain Festival Cinemas and taking control of the firm's two remaining theatres, Fifth Avenue Cinemas and the Park Theatre.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/02/15/bc-cineplex-buys-out-festival-cinemas.html

THE LOGISTICS OF MOVING TO L.A.
Every actor who moves to L.A. has the same three-step plan: Find an apartment, buy a car, and get an agent. This is a recipe for disaster. It doesn't matter how talented you are. You can't just jump into the deep end of the pool.
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/secret-agent-man/logistics-moving-l/

LIVING VOICE WORKSHOPS AND COACHING
UNLEASH YOUR VOICE | MARCH 1 - 3
Designed for non-performers to build confidence in communication, presentations and public speaking. Through exploring techniques in: Projection, Resonance, Pacing, Authentic Expression, Clarity and Tone, Articulation, Breath Support, Nerve Control and Vocal Health you will learn the tools to discover your True Voice.
To register, for more information or to book a free consultation contact Danielle at 778 235 7696, livingvoicecoaching@gmail.com or www.livingvoice.ca

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

TARLINGTON TRAINING - REGISTER NOW
ADULTS! Train with Vancouver's best acting coach. Register now for Linda Darlow's popular course, Audition Technique Level 1, beginning March 2013. Book now.
Need to brush up on your skills? Great four week on camera course for young actors 11 and up. Fridays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Registering now for our Feb 22nd session. Perfect for beginner and intermediate actors. Registering now for our Spring Break Week Boot Camps.
March 18th to 22nd (All week all levels). Space is limited.
Details CALL TODAY 604-664-0315 www.tarlingtontraining.com

AN EVENING OF OPPORTUNITY
An opportunity to get up close and personal with directors, agents, actors and producers actively working in Vancouver today:
In a time when everyone is focusing on the lack of work and the fear of uncertainty in the BC film community, enjoy an evening focused on the positive opportunities and choices you yourself can make to empower yourself and manage your own career. Hear first-hand from people finding success in the Vancouver market and get the opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed and casual environment.
More info and tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/324794