NETFLIX’S NEXT ACQUISITION: A VANCOUVER VFX STUDIO
“Netflix will invest in Scanline’s pipeline, infrastructure and workforce and continue to support the pioneering work that Scanline’s Eyeline Studios is doing in virtual production to push the boundaries of what is visibly possible,” wrote Amy Reinhard, vice president of Netflix’s studio operations, in a blog post. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2021-11-22/la-et-ct-netflix-acquires-visual-effects-firm
CANADA’S RACIAL EQUALITY MEDIA COLLECTIVE ISSUES DATA COLLECTION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RACE REPORTING IN INDUSTRY
The Racial Equality Media Collective, a Canadian non-profit representing BIPOC creators in the film, television and digital media industries, has issued recommendations on collecting accurate race-based data to aid diversity and inclusion initiatives. https://variety.com/2021/biz/news/racial-equality-media-collective-report-1235119949/
JOANNA VANDERHAM: ‘YOU GAIN NOTHING BY COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS’
Dearest me-of-the-past, There are so many things I want to share with you. I want to see you wonder at all the beautiful places we’ve travelled under the guise of ‘work’. I want us to jump up and down together when I tell you what roles we get! To hear you laugh when you learn who we get to work with and all their little secrets… https://www.backstage.com/uk/magazine/article/actor-joanna-vanderham-gives-advice-to-her-younger-self-74332/
AVOID THIS CASTING DIRECTOR’S NO. 1 PET PEEVE IN THE AUDITION ROOM
My No. 1 pet peeve when I am auditioning actors is when they come in ill-prepared. I feel that they need to take every job seriously. If they don’t want it, they should just decline the audition. But you should be there, you should be prepared, and you should give it your all—because this career is such an exciting one. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/avoid-this-casting-directors-audition-room-pet-peeve-74291/
UPCOMING
TRAINING
DIALECT COACHING - TONY ALCANTAR
Hollywood producers trust Tony with their stars: Oscar winners Mel Gibson, Halle Berry, Billy Bob Thornton, Emmy winner Martin Freeman plus A-listers Sam Rockwell, Vince Vaughn, Joel Edgerton, Bob Odenkirk, Nathan Fillion, Stellan Skarsgard and MANY MORE. You can trust him too.
* Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach recommended by agents and casting directors. Learn with confidence the most requested accents and dialects for the Vancouver market.
Book that role!
Contact: 604-418-1192, info@tonyalcantardialect.com, www.tonyalcantar.com
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
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
Our 2022 Classes are open for registration and beginning to fill. All classes are in person with COVID protocols in place, and full commitment to health and safety from all of our students.
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.
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
With studios in Vancouver and Calgary, the Rogues name is synonymous with the highest calibre of training and we have been training and mentoring actors for over 25 years. The online platform has proven to be a powerful and dynamic medium for developing relationship, character and creating complex human performances. Our next session of in-studio and online classes for Young Adults, Film, Meisner and Scene Work starts soon – email us for more info and book your intro meeting with Christiane
Hirt! rogueswest@gmail.com | www.rogueswest.ca
THE ACTOR'S SURVIVAL GUIDE WORKSHOP WITH KELLY-RUTH MERCIER
Dec 11th 9am-1pm or Dec 13th 6-10pm @ Tricities Film Studio
All the necessary 'HOW-TO’S', 'WHY’S 'and 'UH-OH’S' that you need to know to survive the Film & T.V. business!
With over 35 years of experience as an actor, director, writer, and more, Kelly-Ruth's jam-packed 4-hour workshop offers a look “under the hood” of Film & TV production for NEW ACTORS, CURIOUS ACTORS, RECENT GRADUATES, PARENTS OF NEWER WORKING ACTORS!
IN-PERSON OR ZOOM (In-person requires proof of vaccination otherwise please select Zoom.)
REGISTER NOW: https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/workshops
Also learn about our winter classes. Starts January 8.
UPCOMING EVENTS
WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL
December 1 - 31
The 21st edition will be presented as a hybrid online and in-person event with film premieres, industry summits, talent programs, parties and special guest appearances by actors and directors. https://whistlerfilmfestival.com
At Production Heads Network Inc, we acknowledge that our company is based on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples, the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
