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How to get a job in the Okanagan film industry as an extra
It’s possible to prove yourself as a professional actor by starting out as an extra…
‘Pretty Little Liars’ star is ‘krazy for Kelowna’
Those familiar with the hit TV series Pretty Little Liars may see one of its…
Online fundraiser started for popular Kamloops McDonald’s character
An online fundraiser has been launched after a beloved Kamloops McDonald’s employee is off work…
Beloved character at Kamloops McDonald’s off work after car accident
A well-known Kamloops McDonald’s employee who brightened people’s days with sayings like “yabba dabba do,…
Audition call gives Okanagan actors a shot at the big screen
Actors in the Okanagan will have a chance to make it big starting this week.…
Netflix show ‘Van Helsing’ looking for extras in Kamloops
Extras! Extras! Read all about it! Have you ever wanted to be in a TV…
Film crew in Kelowna’s north end
KELOWNA – A section of Kelowna’s north end will be closed to the public tomorrow…
Steven Spielberg sends casting call to the Okanagan for lead in new movie
'NOT AN OKANAGAN MOVIE BUT A HUGE OPPORTUNITY FOR AN OKANAGAN KID.' KELOWNA – The…
So you want to be an actor in the Southern Interior?
KELOWNA – If you’ve dreamed of being an actor in the Southern Interior, the setting…
The popular actor you never knew was from Armstrong
ARMSTRONG - You’ve seen him in the movie 40 Days and 40 Nights alongside Josh Hartnett. He made you laugh with his role on the quirky TV series Eureka, and charmed you as Smee in Once Upon a Time. He’s played a weapons expert, a wizard, and conspiracy theorist. But actor Chris Gauthier started out...
Tough-looking locals sought for Anthony Hopkins film
VERNON - A talent agency is on the hunt for some 'tough-looking locals' to act in an upcoming film starring Sir Anthony Hopkins. The movie Go With Me begins filming in the Lumby and Enderby areas in early November and extras are needed pronto. The modeling and talent agency Jager International Management posted a call...
Can an actor ‘make it’ in Kamloops?
KAMLOOPS – When Dennis Cound of Kamloops decided to take acting more seriously, he secured an agent and he’s been auditioning for roles ever since. But many of them are in larger city centres like his most recent role in Supernatural, filmed in Vancouver. It has us wondering: Can you “make it” in show biz...
Angelina Jolie’s badass stunt double is from Kelowna
KELOWNA – A stuntwoman from Kelowna whose work appears in the recently released Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, was featured in an article on Cosmo.com earlier this week. Janene Carleton, 36, is considered by many international studios to be one of Hollywood’s top female stunt doubles. Over her 10 year career she has been...
The path to a glitzy movie gig begins in a conference room
KAMLOOPS – We all secretly dream of being movie stars. Maybe not even a star but being in a movie is pretty cool, too. What’s not to love about the big screen? There are costumes, celebrities and you get to pretend to be someone else. The road to fame and fortune starts with one step...