MLA THORNTHWAITE SAYS B.C. FILM INDUSTRY'S FUTURE IS BRIGHT
The B.C. Liberal government has increased labour tax credits three times since 2004, from 11 per cent under the NDP to 33 per cent today. For Canadian-controlled production companies, the rate is 35 per cent. This year, $378 million in tax credits have been earmarked to help the industry.
http://www.nsnews.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Thornthwaite+says+film+industry+future+bright/8774657/story.html

VANCOUVER CAMERA ASSISTANT CALLS ON FILM INDUSTRY SEXISM
According to Vancouver's Lecily Corbett, she's hit her head on the proverbial glass ceiling so many times she should have shards of glass in her hair. With the downturn in the B.C. film industry, the glass ceiling has added a wall.
http://www.vancourier.com/news/camera-assistant-calls-out-film-industry-sexism-1.588065

ACTORS BERRY, GARNER URGE SUPPORT FOR PAPARAZZI BILL
Legislation would impose tougher penalties on photographers who harass celebrities and their children
http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2013/08/14/paparazzi-halle-berry-jennifer-garner.html

ELYSIUM GIVES FILM INDUSTRY A BOOST
Neill Blomkamp goes from indie darling to Hollywood player with his big-budget blowout Elysium, a sci-fi spectacle that puts a much-needed spotlight on Vancouver talent, say members of a cast and crew drawn heavily from the local community.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/Elysium+gives+film+industry+boost/8774889/story.html

SANDRA OH TO LEAVE GREY'S ANATOMY AFTER 10TH SEASON
"Creatively, I really feel like I gave it my all, and I feel ready to let her go," the Ottawa-born Oh told the Hollywood Reporter. "[Cristina] wants to be let go, and I am ready to let her go. We have to start the process, story-wise, for the Grey's writers to think of why she's going to go."
http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2013/08/14/sandra-oh-leaves-greys-anatomy.html

HOLLYWOOD NORTH: VANCOUVER TWINS SYLVIA AND JEN SOSKA RAISING KANE IN SEE NO EVIL SEQUEL
Filmmakers Jen and Sylvia Soska are internationally notorious for their taste for the macabre. Their longtime love for the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) landed the Vancouver duo their first studio directing gig, See No Evil 2, which stars the wrestler known as Kane.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Hollywood+North+Vancouver+twins+Sylvia+Soska/8793709/story.html

8 ACTRESSES WHO WROTE COMPLEX, FEMALE ROLES FOR THEMSELVES
A growing number of actresses are taking matters into their own hands, and writing the dynamic roles they want to play themselves -- on TV as well as film. Here are eight actresses who did just that.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/15/8-actresses-who-wrote-female-roles-themselves_n_3756089.html

5 THINGS TO DO TO MAKE YOUR AGENT/MANAGER HAPPY
As extraordinary as agents and managers are, we are people too and a little kindness and cooperation goes a long way. Here are some tips for making us happy.
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/5-things-do-make-your-agentmanager-happy/

BIZ STUDIO SUMMER INTENSIVES | KIDS+TEENS
Five days of small-group on-camera acting and audition technique. Students work on a new scene each day with Biz Studio owner+head coach Michael Bean, and every week features two superstar guest instructors and workshops with two of Vancouver's busiest casting directors. Classes have a maximum of six students, the best student-staff ratio in town, so we can keep each student at their edge and cover a lot of ground in five days. Kids classes are Monday to Friday 9:00-12:00, $395+GST. Teens classes are Monday to Friday 1:00-5:00, $495+GST.  
Dates, details and registration online at www.bizstudio.ca

CASTING DIRECTOR WORKSHOP WITH KRISHA BULLOCK
Top Veteran Kids Casting Director, Krisha Bullock, will be at Studio 3 Media for ONE workshop only on Sat. Sept, 7th. This is her first time to Vancouver! Credits include, "iCarly", "VicTORIous" and currently "Sam and Cat" on Nickelodeon. She works out of LA and also works out of Toronto on "Degrassi". Krisha is very well respected in the Kids Casting World. Workshop is open to ALL kids ages 8-19. Use Promo: "VANactor" for $45 off. Paypal only.
www.TheCastingWorkshops.com

ACTING INTENSTIVE WITH ANTHONY MEINDL
2-Day Vancouver Acting Intensive with Anthony Meindl of L.A.'s #1 acting school - Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop on September 14th and 15th, 10AM to 4PM each day. Intensive location is at AMAW Vancouver, 788 Beatty St., B2 lvl, studio A. Intensive will cover cold reading, scene study, auditioning and business of acting.
To register/info: Barbara@anthonymeindl.com.
AMAW students include Shailene Woodley (star of Divergent and Golden Globe Nominee), Trevor Donovan (90210), Ian Harding (Pretty Little Liars), and many more of young Hollywood's up-and-coming actors.
www.anthonymeindl.com

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

COLD READING SERIES SEASON
Every Monday, until Sep 2 | The Backstage Lounge
At the CRS we cast brand new scripts on the spot and watch them fly in front of a live audience. Local musicians are also invited to share their work-in-progress in the "unplugged" musical segment of the evening. The CRS is the place for Vancouver's artists to meet one another, share their work, and create more.
http://www.coldreadingseries.com

MONDAY NIGHT LIVE
Every Monday | East of Main Cafe
East of Main Cafe and Project Limelight Society present Monday Night Live, a unique series of storytelling nights featuring film industry professionals. Everyone has a story to tell. We provide the topic and up to 7 minutes to tell a true story, in front of a live audience.
https://www.facebook.com/events/485729518160833

VANCOUVER QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
August 15-25
Featuring over 70 films from 20 countries, VQFF invites audiences to participate at their 25th anniversary fest. Watch films that showcase queer stories over 11 days at six venues around Vancouver - from Hollywood to Bollywood, from drama to documentary, and from indie cinema to big-budget offerings.
http://www.queerfilmfestival.ca

CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB
August 21 | Anza Club
The 82 enteries have been reviewed. First narrowed down to 13 and now we're down to the Final 5. The 5 scripts will be read in public at the Cold Reading Series on August 12 at the Arts Club Backstage Lounge. Guest judge Simon Barry (Continuum) will help select the winner.
http://www.celluloidsocialclub.com

FALL AWAY HOME
Aug 21 - Sep 1 | Stanley Park
Boca del Lupo Theatre returns to Stanley Park with a modern fairy tale about a young girl who, in an effort to help others, falls down a hole and finds herself falling all the way through the planet. Created in tradition of Boca's much lauded and beloved FREE outdoors all-ages specatulars.
http://www.bocadellupo.com