DENE FILMMAKER TURNED AWAY FROM CANNES RED CARPET FOR WEARING MOCCASINS
Kelvin Redvers, who is from the Northwest Territories and works in B.C., says he hopes the incident is a learning moment for event organizers and that it helps expand the festival's idea of what counts as formal wear.
AMAZON STUDIOS, WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY AMONG COMPANIES ADDED TO ‘CODED FOR INCLUSION’ DIVERSE HIRING INITIATIVE
Major entertainment companies Amazon Studios, Warner Bros. Discover, A+E Networks and Banijay Americas have signed on to join Coded for Inclusion, an initiative that aims to combat discriminatory hiring systems in the industry through its Staff Me Up platform. https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/amazon-studios-warner-bros-discovery-code-for-inclusion-1235278748/
TOO ASIAN? NOT ASIAN ENOUGH? WHY SIMU LIU'S 'CRAZY RICH ASIANS' REVELATION SPARKED A DEBATE ON ASIAN DIVERSITY IN HOLLYWOOD
Some online commentators suggested that Liu had been rejected for appearing "too Asian" when compared to biracial actors like Golding, whose father is white. The ensuing debate online explored the notion of what it means to look and be Asian, with social media users chiming in with perspectives from across the world. https://www.cnn.com/style/article/simu-liu-henry-golding-asian-intl-hnk/index.html
HOW THE MARKET CRASH IS FORCING HOLLYWOOD GIANTS TO REASSESS DIGITAL STRATEGIES
By the end of a brutal trading day on May 18, Wall Street had delivered a wallop to Hollywood that will change the course of business as surely as the COVID pandemic accelerated the pace of transformation during the past 26 months. https://variety.com/2022/biz/news/market-crash-hollywood-digital-strategy-1235275695/
MEET THE TECHNICAL ARTISTS BEHIND COMEDY’S MOST IMPRESSIVE SPECIALS
It’s natural to skip past the end credits on a comedy special without thinking about the people credited within them. Linger on them for a little longer, however, and you’ll see the hundreds of artists and craftspeople responsible for bringing comedy specials to life. https://www.vulture.com/2022/05/the-artists-behind-comedys-most-impressive-specials.html
DO ACTORS REALLY KISS?
Short answer: It depends. They usually do some form of kissing, but there are ways to get around it. Whether you wind up locking lips with another actor or not, there’s a lot that goes into kissing scenes that you should know about. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/do-actors-really-kiss-75171/
HOW TO SOUNDPROOF A ROOM, ACCORDING TO A PROFESSIONAL SOUND ENGINEER
Whether you are in need of budget-friendly studio soundproofing ideas or you’re interested in learning the best way to soundproof your home studio no matter the cost, we’ve got all the information you need in our guide. Here’s how to soundproof a room. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-soundproof-a-room-guide-75172/
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
June classes are open for registration. All classes are in person with protocols in place and proof of vaccination required to attend class for everyone's continued health and safety.
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!
UPCOMING EVENTS
REVOLVER THEATRE FESTIVAL
May 25 - June 5
This year's festival includes an eclectic mix of unconventional live performances created by a new generation of Canadian interdisciplinary artists, and also features digital productions and companion events, including staged readings, dialogues, and workshops. https://www.upintheairtheatre.com
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL
May 31 - June 12
The 45th annual Festival features world-class theatre, music, dance, circus, puppetry and storytelling performers. Eighteen professional performing artists from as far-reaching as Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom are scheduled to perform 80 shows.
MAY BOOZE 'N' SCHMOOZE
May 31
Booze N Schmooze is back! Are you an indie filmmaker? Do you plan to be one? Come check out what other indie filmmakers do and say at our monthly boozin' n schmoozin' event. Join us for an evening of film chitchat, industry networking and more! https://www.facebook.com/events/s/may-booze-n-schmooze/714758526526746/
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