INTROSPECTION MAKES FOR INTERESTING SHORT FILM STORYTELLING
Vancouver Short Film Festival programming director Sasha Duncan can happily report that resiliency and creativity are currently alive and well in the world of short film. “There’s just something really nice to know that creativity is out there. Art is still there and people still have things to say that are not just about the pandemic.” https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/movies/introspection-makes-for-interesting-short-film-storytelling
HOW FILM IS PUTTING INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES IN THE SPOTLIGHT
On its face, “Sooyii” is a story of resilience in the face of unimaginable loss. But as much as “Sooyii” is a story about a specific period of Blackfoot history, about power and deadly disease and ethnic conflict, it’s also a cultural artifact — a 90-minute, cinematic record of an endangered tongue. https://kesq.com/news/2022/01/18/how-film-is-putting-indigenous-languages-in-the-spotlight/
SET DECORATORS SOCIETY OF AMERICA AWARDS NOMINEES FOR FILM
The Set Decorators Society of America announced its nominations for the upcoming SDSA Awards Film-2021. The nominations celebrate decor/design in feature films released in 2021 and are voted on by members of the SDSA.
THE FUTURE OF AGENTING ISN’T IN HOLLYWOOD
In 2006, when most agencies were focused on importing traditional Hollywood stars onto nascent platforms like Twitter, UTA became the first to launch a dedicated division identifying internet-native talent. It became the first to launch a fine-arts division and one of the first with a podcasting division. https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/the-future-of-agenting-isn-e2-80-99t-in-hollywood/ar-AASYn1p
HOW TO FIND AN AGENT AS A NEW ACTOR
Finding an agent, especially when you’re just starting out, can seem like trying to find a needle in a haystack. If you’re feeling intimidated, it’s good to take a step back and remember that finding an agent doesn’t have to be stressful. https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/how-to-find-an-agent-as-a-new-actor/
‘THIS WAY UP’ CREATOR-STAR AISLING BEA’S TIPS ON MAKING YOUR OWN WORK
“We sometimes aspire towards other people’s careers and go, ‘How can I get what you’ve got?’ rather than focusing on: How can I use what I have to make something out of that?” https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/aisling-bea-this-way-up-advice-74561/
AN ACTOR’S APPROACH TO SOCIAL MEDIA
Some actors link the social media directly to fame seekers vs. people who care about the craft, while others see the value in cultivating their own audience. At the end of the day, social media can be an invaluable resource for budding actors when approached correctly. https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/an-actors-approach-to-social-media/
UPCOMING
TRAINING
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
Our Winter 2022 Classes are open for registration. Class dates have been pushed two weeks in consideration of provincial restrictions and our students' health and safety. Classes will continue in person with strict protocols and proof of vaccination required to attend class.
New to us? Click here: https://railtownactors.com/interview
• Acting on Film classes with John Cassini
• Scene Study classes with Edward Foy, Frank Cassini, Jennifer Copping and Brian Markinson
• Actors Instrument work with Edward Foy.
•• NEW Writing for Actors with Leslie Murphy
Details for all Classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
Coaching and Tapings: www.railtownactors.com/coaching
We look forward to hearing from you!
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO - VANCOUVER'S PREMIERE BOUTIQUE ACTING STUDIO
Nurture your creative self… study with Award Winning actors, teachers and mentors Christiane Hirt & Sophie Hirt who offer over 40 years of industry experience.
* Christiane Hirt: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0386709
* Sophie Hirt: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5412426
Upcoming classes for Meisner - Scene Study – Film – Young Adults – registering now! With studios in Vancouver and Calgary, the Rogues name is synonymous with the highest calibre of training, mentoring actors across Canada for over 25 years.
Check out www.rogueswest.ca for more studio details and email: rogueswest@gmail.com to arrange your introductory meeting to discuss your needs and goals.
TRICITIES FILM STUDIO WINTER CLASSES STARTING THIS MONTH
In-Studio with an option for Online
The top film training studio in the suburbs, come see why casting and agents alike are sending students to train with us! On-Camera & Scene Work classes year-round, a professional taping studio open 7 days a week & audition coaching with working actors who love to get actors working!
REGISTER ANYTIME (all ages) January-March 12 week sessions.
* Kids: (7-9 / 10-14) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/kids-classes
* Teens: (14-17) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/teen-classes
* Adults: (18+) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/adult-classes
NEW & STARTING JAN 17th: A 10 week class “GET ON THE SAME PAGE” with Kelly-Ruth Mercier!
TONY ALCANTAR DIALECT COACHING
YOU asked and WE answered: We're back LIVE starting in February. 2400 sq ft of face-to-face excitement at The Beaumont Studios, 326 W. 5th, near Broadway/Cambie.
* SCRIPT ANALYSIS: 9am-noon with Francesca Bianchi
* STANDARD AMERICAN FOR ESL ACTORS: Noon-3pm with Tony Alcantar
4 week classes. Sign up now, 12 actors, max.
Sharpen your skills for 2022 bookings!
For info: https://www.tonyalcantar.com/classes or info@tonyalcantardialect.com, 604-418-1192
BIZ STUDIO: PROFESSIONAL FILM+TV ACTING CLASSES FOR KIDS+TEENS
Biz Studio has a seventeen-year track record of training young actors who work regularly in film and television.
Classes are like small-group personal training, and take a maximum of six students so that instructors can work with each actor to give them what they need. This is the place for young actors ready to take their work to the next level! http://www.bizstudio.ca/classes
UPCOMING EVENTS
PUSH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
January 20 - February 6
PuSh is Vancouver’s signature, mid-winter cultural event, taking place each January. PuSh delivers groundbreaking, contemporary works of theatre, dance, music, and multimedia by acclaimed local, national, and international artists. https://pushfestival.ca
VANCOUVER SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
January 28 - February 6
This year’s festival features 51 uniquely captivating films across six programs, including 13 films in our popular genre-based After Dark series. https://www.vsff.com
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