GREG BERLANTI, MASTER OF VANCOUVER’S TV UNIVERSE

Six years ago, Greg Berlanti came to Vancouver to make the pilot for one TV show – an adaptation of the DC comics character Green Arrow. As things turned out, he ended up launching six shows, all now being shot in the Vancouver region. And he has no intention of leaving anytime soon.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/article-greg-berlanti-master-of-vancouvers-tv-universe/

VANCOUVER LATECOMER ACTOR LILLIAN LIM SHINES BRIGHT IN NEW FEATURE MEDITATION PARK

Vancouverite Lillian Lim didn't start acting until she was in her early 60s now 65 she is one of the co-stars of the new Mina Shum feature Meditation Park.

http://vancouversun.com/entertainment/movies/vancouver-latecomer-actor-lillian-lim-shines-bright-in-new-feature-meditation-park

NANAIMO FILMMAKERS AT WORK ON FIRST FEATURE-LENGTH FILM

Darcy Touhey, Devon Kuziw and Maarten Bayliss first collaborated at Dover Bay Secondary School.

https://www.bclocalnews.com/entertainment/nanaimo-filmmakers-at-work-on-first-feature-length-film/

EDMONTON THEATRE CHANGING WORKPLACE CULTURE AFTER HARASSMENT CLAIMS

The artistic director of an Edmonton theatre says he has learned of allegations of past harassment at the venue. Daryl Cloran says the Citadel Theatre is working to change its culture and policies.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/entertainment/edmonton-theatre-changing-workplace-culture-after-harassment-claims-1.3842408

CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS 2018: MAUDIE, ANNE, KIM'S CONVENIENCE WIN TOP PRIZES

Beloved, homegrown stories won big Sunday night at the Canadian Screen Awards (CSA), with the hit Maud Lewis biopic Maudie, family sitcom Kim's Convenience and Anne, CBC-TV's revamped take on Anne of Green Gables, taking top prizes.

http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/entertainment/csa-gala-lookahead-1.4570105

TELEFILM'S OUTGOING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS BEEN AN AGENT OF CHANGE

The first woman to lead Telefilm Canada, Carolle Brabant has brought about important new initiatives in gender parity, funding for Indigenous film and for emerging talent.

http://montrealgazette.com/entertainment/telefilms-outgoing-executive-director-has-been-an-agent-of-change

TORIES TO CUT PROVINCE'S FILM RATING SYSTEM

Manitobans will soon have to rely on the film classifications that are acceptable in Vancouver and Victoria. Culture Minister Cathy Cox said Tuesday she’s started the dismantling of the Manitoba Film Classification Board and replacing it with the classifications designated by Consumer Protection British Columbia.

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/tories-to-cut-provinces-film-rating-system-476776283.html

FOR WOMEN BEHIND THE CAMERA, SEXUAL HARASSMENT IS PART OF THE JOB

Women across crew positions experience an onslaught of lewd comments, gendered discrimination and even physical assault — and in some cases, it’s driving them out of the industry.

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/women-film-crew-member-sexual-harassment_us_5aa81eeee4b001c8bf147bf8

ACTORS DEMAND ON-SET OBSERVERS TO OVERSEE SEX SCENES SHOT FOR ALL MAJOR HOLLYWOOD FILMS, TV SHOWS AND ADS

An actors' union is calling for on-set observers to monitor all sex scenes for major Hollywood films.

The move, triggered by the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment scandal, is part of a new code of conduct from the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, which represents more than 160,000 actors in the US.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5487109/Hollywood-actors-demand-set-observers-oversee-sex-scenes.html

ATTENDANCE TRENDS: WHERE ARE PERFORMING ARTS AUDIENCES?

According to the Arts and Heritage Access and Availability Survey, attendance of performances and arts events is as strong as ever.

http://www.capacoa.ca/en/news/field/1636-where-are-performing-arts-audiences

NOW TRENDING ON TV: THE SEXY ASIAN HUNK

A new class of handsome actors—including Manny Jacinto on 'The Good Place' and Vincent Rodriguez III on 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'—are finally putting to rest the absurd question 'Can Asian guys be sexy?'

https://www.glamour.com/story/the-rise-of-the-asian-hunk-on-tv

TURNING YOUR AUDITION FROM SABOTAGE TO SUCCESS

We’ve been in the audition room a lot lately. Sometimes it’s joyous and sometimes, it’s painful. What is it that actors do to sabotage themselves in auditions? What happens when they let go of the need to please and give us what they think we want and instead just live inside what we call the world of the play?

https://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/turning-your-audition-sabotage-success/

YOU DON’T NEED A LOT OF MONEY FOR GREAT SELF-TAPES

Most actors can’t afford to spend $35-$50 per audition. If the average actor has a few each week, costs add up. And there’s no guarantee of return on your money. For the ones who can’t afford that service, there’s no reason why you can’t do this at home. Here’s how.

https://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/you-dont-need-lot-money-great-self-tapes/