FILM COMMISSION FORECASTS MAJOR BOUNCE-BACK FOR KAMLOOPS AFTER HOLLYWOOD STRIKE
After spending dropped significantly last year due to Hollywood strikes, the Thompson-Nicola Film Commission is
predicting the economic impact of production in the region to bounce back to pre-strike numbers — and it's already surpassed last year's total.
https://www.biv.com/news/entertainment-media-sports/film-commission-forecasts-major-bounce-back-for-kamloops-after-hollywood-strikes-8626274
N.W.T. FILM INDUSTRY WANTS MORE FUNDING TO GET PROJECTS OFF THE GROUND
The Northwest Territories' film industry is looking
for a bigger buy-in from the territorial government. Camilla MacEachern, the N.W.T.'s film commissioner, told the committee that filmmaking could help boost the territory's economy.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/n-w-t-film-industry-wants-more-funding-1.7178658
CANADIAN FILMMAKERS REFLECT ON EVOLVING INDUSTRY, CHANGING AUDIENCES
Filmmakers have always needed to adapt to a changing landscape. And perhaps that’s truer now than ever before – from fast-developing technology to a lengthy pandemic that altered how movies are
consumed.
https://winnipeg.citynews.ca/2024/04/17/canadian-filmmakers-evolving-industry-audiences/
CULTURAL LAND TRUST AIMS TO
PROVIDE B.C.'S ARTS SCENE WITH VITAL REAL-ESTATE SUPPORT
The trust’s long-term goal is to secure 30 properties in B.C. by 2050. To make that happen, 221A aims to raise an initial $15 million this spring through contributions from B.C.’s federal, provincial, and municipal governments—although no funding has been secured yet.
https://www.createastir.ca/articles/221a-cultural-land-trust-seed-funding-brian-mcbay
HOW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS BEING USED TO MAKE FILMS
Canadian creatives
produce short feature about a balloon-headed man using OpenAI’s new text-to-video model Sora.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2024/04/19/lights-camera-algorithm-how-artificial-intelligence-is-being-used-to-make-films/
FEDERAL BUDGET AIMS TO DOUBLE FUNDS FOR ARTS FESTIVALS AND PERFORMANCE PRESENTERS OVER TWO YEARS
The budget proposes $31 million over two years, starting in 2024-25, for the Canada Arts Presentation Fund to support organizations that present professional arts festivals or performing arts series.
https://www.createastir.ca/articles/federal-budget-2024-performing-arts-presenters
WHERE ARE THE CELEBRITY CANADIAN PLAYWRIGHTS? HERE ARE THREE PLAYS THAT DESERVE TO BE
CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS
There’s been a dearth of modern classics in the Canadian theatrical canon, but that could be changing with plays like Women of the Fur Trade, Casey and Diana and Fifteen Dogs.
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/where-are-the-celebrity-canadian-playwrights-here-are-three-plays-that-deserve-to-be-contemporary/article_a7bce14c-f8d4-11ee-822d-4b6281654e5b.html
LANGLEY’S MARTINI
STUDIOS PLANS TO PRODUCE MORE ORIGINAL SHOWS
Company announces deal to take majority position with Vancouver production company.
https://www.langleyadvancetimes.com/local-news/langleys-martini-studios-plans-to-produce-more-original-shows-7345836
WRITERS GUILD OF CANADA CALLS FOR STRIKE-AUTHORIZATION VOTE AGAINST CANADIAN MEDIA PRODUCERS
Voting is open through April 23, giving the WGC the opportunity to call a strike as early as next week if approved by members.
https://deadline.com/2024/04/writers-guild-of-canada-strike-authorization-vote-1235889200/
RUST ARMOURER SENTENCED TO 18 MONTHS OVER FATAL ON-SET SHOOTING BY ALEC BALDWIN
Gutierrez-Reed found guilty in March of involuntary manslaughter for
mistakenly loading live round into gun.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/hannah-gutierrez-reed-sentenced-1.7174249
FILM FESTIVAL AND PRODUCTION FACILITY PART OF NEW PLAN TO ATTRACT HOLLYWOOD TALENT TO BRAMPTON
After another record-breaking year for movies and TV shows filmed in Brampton, the city is looking to attract even more international talent to town with plans that could include a new film festival and production studio.
https://www.insauga.com/film-festival-and-production-facility-part-of-new-plan-to-attract-hollywood-talent-to-brampton/
KEY EQUIPMENT FOR RECORDING YOUR VOICEOVER PROJECTS AT HOME
Last time, we discussed sound treatment and building out your home studio. This time, we’ll be taking a look at what
you’ll need to put in your new studio to record.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/key-equipment-for-recording-your-voiceover-projects-at-home/
TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION: ACTING PEDAGOGY AND THE FUTURE OF PERFORMANCE
From ancient traditions to contemporary methods, the teaching of acting has adapted to societal, technological and artistic advancements. Let’s delve into the contrasting styles of traditional and modern acting education, trace the journey of acting pedagogy through history and ponder what lies ahead for aspiring performers.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/training-the-next-generation-acting-pedagogy-and-the-future-of-performance/
THE FACES OF ACTING: WHAT’S YOUR TYPE?
Whether they infuse characters with their own personality or metamorphose entirely with each
new part, performers often fall into one of four main categories: personality, chameleon, creative, or nonprofessional.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/types-of-actors-77032/
