PREM GILL ON THE NEED TO DIVERSIFY B.C.’S FILM/TV INDUSTRY
Prem Gill is the CEO of Creative BC, an agency promoting everything from the film and TV sector to the music industry here on the West Coast. She discusses a new initiative aimed at making the film sector better reflect what B.C. looks like. https://biv.com/audio/2022/04/prem-gill-need-diversify-bcs-filmtv-industry
B.C. FILMMAKER HELPING EMPOWER INDIGENOUS YOUTH WITH FREE TRAVELLING FILM SCHOOL
Farhan Umedaly has a lot to gather up, when he hits the road: Batteries, cameras, laptops – and his support dog Skeena. For the next few weeks, Umedaly will be hosting intensive week-long film camps with participants from many First Nations in the two provinces. https://globalnews.ca/news/8727138/this-is-bc-first-nations-film-school/
HOW CODA WON BEST PICTURE
There were so many ways that CODA — a film with few stars about a community that rarely gets the spotlight, which premiered at a virtual film festival in the darkest days of a pandemic — could have been forgotten. Now it’s the Best Picture winner. That’s not going away. https://www.vulture.com/2022/03/how-coda-won-best-picture-at-the-2022-oscars.html
HOW TO PAY RENT WHILE MAKING IT AS AN ACTOR IN CANADA
In Making a Living, we're going to talk to artists and creatives about all things money — how they make it, how to support an artistic practice when you still have a day job, and how to handle things like taxes and slow periods when you're doing it full-time. https://www.cbc.ca/arts/how-to-pay-rent-while-making-it-as-an-actor-in-canada-1.6396613
WHAT IS BOGART-BACALL SYNDROME? A GUIDE TO AVOIDING VOCAL FATIGUE
Bogart-Bacall Syndrome can affect anyone who overuses their vocal cords in a professional capacity. Speaking or singing in a lower register than you are used to can strain or overexert the vocal muscles, causing hoarseness and other long-term effects. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/what-is-bogart-bacall-syndrome-vocal-fatigue-74921/
ACTING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS
Here’s some of our best advice for newbies and novices, from learning technique and finding inspiration for your characters to professional pointers on navigating the emotional side of the business. These tips and tricks help you get started on your creative journey. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/best-acting-tips-for-beginners-74907/
UPCOMING
TRAINING
DIALECT COACHING - TONY ALCANTAR - IN-PERSON CLASSES!
L.A. producers trust Tony with their biggest shows & stars: Oscar winners Mel Gibson, Halle Berry, Billy Bob Thornton, Sam Rockwell, Emmy winner Martin Freeman plus Vince Vaughn, Joel Edgerton, Bob Odenkirk, Nathan Fillion, Stellan Skarsgard...FARGO, SHOGUN, LOST OLLIE, FEAR THE WALKING DEAD, MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, MANY MORE!
* Teaching since 1989, Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach recommended by agents and casting directors. Learn with confidence and book that role!
Contact: 604-418-1192, info@tonyalcantardialect.com www.tonyalcantar.com
BIZ STUDIO: PROFESSIONAL FILM+TV ACTING CLASSES FOR KIDS+TEENS
Online or In-Person
Biz Studio has a twenty-year track record of training young actors who work regularly in film and television.
Our classes offer double the focused 1:1 time of any other school. Each class takes a maximum of six students, and each student also gets 30min of private coaching each week to help prep for class. 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 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!
THE DRAMA CLASS: SCREENPLAY FORMATTING FOR FILM/TV + THE BUSINESS OF SCREENWRITING
April 23rd and April 24th, 10am-1pm via zoom
Take these screenwriting classes with award-winning writer Kat Montagu if you're starting out as a screenwriter or switching from one genre to another. It contains the building blocks of screenwriting and will light a fire under you to write better scripts that will open doors in your career. You will learn how to write scripts that producers want to read. If you're a TV writer-in-the-making, you will learn some of the skills you need to become a great writer's assistant or script
coordinator. www.thedramaclass.com/workshops
UPCOMING EVENTS
REEL 2 REAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH
April 3 - 13
Bringing the best films for all ages from around the world, this year’s festival can be enjoyed In person, and online in homes and classrooms across British Columbia! We’re showing 10 feature films and 60 shorts, from over 30 countries and Indigenous nations.
OR FESTIVAL
April 9 - 10
During this year's festival we present the world premiere of eight original 10 minute plays written, dramaturged, directed and acted by local Vancouver artists. http://orfestival.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.
