I’m like most everybody else I know, thinking about how AI is changing how we work and what that means for those of us working in the film & TV industry. This will go badly if producers treat AI as a cost-cutting mechanism, strip jobs …
The State of Vancouver’s Film and TV Industry & the Road Ahead
Vancouver, aka “Hollywood North,” has long been a go-to destination for filmmakers. Why wouldn’t it be? We’ve got jaw-dropping landscapes, a highly skilled workforce, and tax incentives that make accountants downright giddy. But let’s be real: while Vancouver’s film and TV industry still shines in …
The WGA and SAG Strike: A Crossroads for Hollywood But a Boon for Vancouver’s Independent Filmmaking?
WHAT’S HAPPENING Even for those who are not “in the industry” a hotly debated topic of conversation these days is, of course, the ongoing WGA and SAG/AFTRA dual strike. It’s a hot bed of complex issues, with far-reaching implications for the global film industry. It …
Emerging Producer
Leah Flagg is an emerging producer and screenwriter. She strives to tell the stories that speak difficult truths, that have an impact on individual perspectives, and promote positive change in our communities. Leah has benefited from the Tricksters & Writers screen writing fellowship and WIFTV’s Emerging …
BC Film Industry is BOOMING
The BC film industry is booming and not in small part due to its cluster of video effects and animation studios, like industry leader Image Engine. Recognized in the industry for its CGI creations—the organization was behind Game of Thrones dragon Drogon’s iconic attack on the loot train …
Film Shoot Exciting for BC Small Town
Big excitement for a small town in BC, as Ladysmith plays host to film shoot for Paramount Pictures’ Sonic The Hedgehog! While many locals have been hired to help crew the shoot, others stand by in hopes of seeing their favourite A-list stars, Jim Carrey …
Vancouver Island Film Studio
Vancouver Island has its own film studio! Great tax incentives, trained crew, and now our own studio, Vancouver Island is fast becoming a valuable contributor to the film industry in BC. Learn more about Vancouver Island Film Studio.
Why you need a Script Supervisor!
Why do you need a script supervisor for your production? From script breakdowns and pre-production meetings to the last day of shooting, a script supervisor is the extra eyes and ears of the director and the safety net for continuity. We know the script inside out …
Digital Scripty
Since I began training for this role, I have experimented with several different digital tools and spoken with a good number of script supervisors who are currently using the various apps and hardware. I have also created my own templates using various spreadsheets and word processing programs. …
Special Effects Makeup Fun
I spent a day modelling SFX makeup for a student at the Blanche Macdonald program in Vancouver. It took about an hour and a half to achieve these basic sfx applications and gave me a better understanding of what actors and the makeup team go through for …