WRITERS, FILMMAKERS DEMAND EGYPT FREE DETAINED CANADIANS
A group of Canadian writers and filmmakers is demanding the release of two Canadians detained in Egypt since August 16. The artists, including filmmakers Atom Egoyan and Sarah Polley and writer Michael Ondaatje, issued their demand Tuesday at a news conference at the headquarters of the Toronto International Film Festival.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2013/09/10/toronto-detained-canadians-release.html

BABZ CHULA REMEMBERED WITH TWO VIFF FILMS
Moving moments are a given at the Vancouver International Film Festival, but this year will provide some particularly poignant ones for the local film community. In addition to titles dedicated to former Georgia Straight film contributors Ian Caddell and Mark Harris, two special selections pay tribute to the life of late local great Babz Chula.
http://www.straight.com/movies/423366/babz-chula-remembered-two-viff-films

VANCOUVER-SHOT "THE KILLING" CANCELLED FOR SECOND TIME
Vancouver film and TV production took a hit Tuesday when AMC announced they were cancelling "The Killing." Though the show was critically acclaimed, the third season's finale drew only 1.5 million viewers in the U.S., down by almost half from season one.
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/09/11/the-killing-vancouver-amc-cancelled_n_3908807.html?ir=Canada+British+Columbia

THE BEST CITY TO BUILD YOUR ACTING CAREER
Why live in Los Angeles if you don't have to be there to land regular work as an actor? The rate at which L.A. has been losing its dominion over U.S. film production has tracked steadily with the successes that state legislatures across the country have had in ramping up financial-incentive programs to attract television and film projects to their states.
http://www.backstage.com/news/best-city-build-your-acting-career

VANCOUVER ACTOR HEADED TO NEW ARSENIO HALL SHOW
Paul Anthony says he was thrilled to learn that Arsenio Hall, the host of an American late-night talk show that caused a sensation when it aired from 1989-94, was planning to launch a new version of his show.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Vancouver+actor+headed+Arsenio+Hall+Show+with+video/8899441/story.html

VANCOUVER STREET CRED GOT CORY MONTEITH HIS LAST ROLE
Cory Monteith, the Glee star who died July 13 of a drug overdose, used his experience on the streets of Vancouver to play one of his final roles: a drug-addicted male prostitute being pursued by a bad cop.
http://www.canada.com/health/Vancouver+street+cred+Cory+Monteith+last+role/8894954/story.html

FALL ARTS PREVIEW THEATRE CRITICS' PICKS: THIS FALL, THE PLAY'S THE THING
Rev up your brains, Vancouver, it's going to be a smart, smart season.
http://www.straight.com/arts/421791/fall-arts-preview-theatre-critics-picks-fall-plays-thing

HOLLYWOOD NORTH: NIGHTMARE DEBUT A DREAM COME TRUE FOR VANCOUVER FILM TEAM
Vancouver horror moviemakers Clif Prowse and Derek Lee said sharing their nightmares at the Toronto International Film Festival Monday night was a dream come true.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Hollywood+North+Nightmare+debut+dream+come+true/8904697/story.html

HOW TO SPEND YOUR MONEY WISELY AS AN ACTOR
Why is it that actors, who are extremely frugal and have very little money to spare, still find themselves making major purchases without doing their research? Do the following answers ring a bell?
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/how-spend-your-money-wisely-actor/

3 TIPS ON SURVIVING AS AN ACTOR IN THIS BUSINESS
There are some truths that I have seen over and over in the decades that I've been in this business. Take them or leave them, here are a few!
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/3-tips-surviving-actor-business/

BECOMING AN ACTION HERO
Academie Duello, Fight Directors Canada Certification Course
This 7-week stage combat course starts September 23, 2013 and runs three times per week for three hours each session. By the end of the 60 structured hours of performance fighting lessons, partner practice and supervised rehearsal, you will perform three scenes for your evaluation by FDC National standards to earn your Basic Actor-Combatant certification: sword, quarterstaff and unarmed.
Monday-Wednesday-Friday. When registering, choose mornings (10am-1pm) or afternoons (2pm-5pm).
Minimum 6 participants, maximum 12 participants.
Contact info@academieduello.com to reserve your spot today! LearnSwordplay.com

SITCOM INTENSIVE with Jon Rosenbaum and Matthew Harrison  
VISIT to set of Vancouver's latest SITCOM - Friday 27th September
Workshop - Saturday & Sunday, 28th & 29th September
The COMEDY Weekend Intensive prepares actors for their comedy tapings and
auditions.  Actors will be working from sides from the most recent comedy pilots and series. Sides will be given in advance. As well as investigating approach to comedy, actors will also explore comedy archetypes and the perfect comic character to suit their specific branding.
The addition of Jon Rosenbaum to the mix gives actors the chance to get real world direction and make themselves known to an important director in Vancouver's Sitcom landscape.
http://actorsfoundry.com/sitcom/

SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
*Voiceover Intensive Sept. 21st/22nd
Learn to voice for narration, commercials, animation, audiobooks, Walla and ADR for film. Find out where the jobs are and how to set up your home studio. Constantly reviewed as "the best voiceover course in the city". Small class=max mic time.
*NEW!! ACTING for Voiceover: Sept 28th/29th
Voice casting directors want actors! We're thrilled to be joined by top Vancouver acting coach Jeb Beach who'll give you the skills you need to win auditions. Keep what you record for your demo. Beginners to intermediate. 3 coaches, 2 amazing days. Up your game!
Register online or by phone at 604-985-5532. www.soundswrite.ca

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

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

WILLIAM F. WHITE NETWORKING BREAKFAST
September 17 | Grind & Gallery Coffee Bar
Paul Armstrong (Producer, Executive Producer of Crazy 8s, Founder of The Celluloid Social Club, Event Producer for First Weekend Club) and  Iness Eisses (Producer, Producer of Crazy 8s) as guest speakers. Paul and Iness will speak about their experiences in the film industry that have led them to producing Crazy 8s as well as some feature films they have recently produced and that will be hitting the festival circuit this fall.
http://www.womeninfilm.ca/cgi/page.cgi/_evtcal.html?evt=60

THE OBLIVION SERIES: A (NOT SO) GIRLIE SHOW
September 17-29 | Playwrights Theatre Centre
Directed by Leo Award winning actress, Linda Darlow, The Oblivion Series examines contemporary issues through the lens of the modern woman. The provocative, comical, and intimate stories are told through monologues, drawn from Warrington's own experiences, offering a myriad of thoughtful, edgy and brazenly funny characters coming to terms with their lives.
http://oblivion.brownpapertickets.com/

CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB
September 18 | The Anza Club
To get those creative juices flowing, and in anticipation of the next Crazy 8's submission run, the next event will feature a great selection of Crazy 8's films.
http://www.celluloidsocialclub.com

PECHAKUCHA SPECIAL EDITION: VANCOUVER FILM INDUSTRY
September 20 | Vogue Theatre
For one night the global PechaKucha community is coming together to celebrate each city's "Hidden Heroes." We have chosen to feature the hidden heroes of the Vancouver film industry.
http://www.pechakuchanightvancouver.com

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
September 26 - October 11
As one of the largest film festivals in North America, VIFF brings Vancouver audiences some of the best films from around the globe. VIFF 2012 presented over 380 films from 75 countries to over 140,000 enthusiastic film-lovers.
http://www.viff.org