With over 1,300 eligible entries in 16 different program categories, the winners will be announced during the awards ceremonies, virtually on July 5 and 6, and in-person on July 9. Find all the nominations on the Leo Awards website.
MOVIES AND TV SHOWS FILMING IN VANCOUVER THIS JUNE
Summer is on the horizon and things are heating up in the city with some new productions filming right here in Vancouver. From brand new series on location like The Nanny to your favourites like Riverdale and Snowpiercer returning for another season — don’t miss out on all the action happening in the city this month! https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/movies-tv-shows-filming-vancouver-june-2022
STAR TREK PROJECTS JUMP TO WARP SPEED IN VANCOUVER
In a universe sprinkled with many strange new worlds, the 56-year-old franchise has recently taken to a new corner of the galaxy within B.C.’s creative tech and film industries by partnering with Titmouse and others local firms ranging from gaming to visual effects. https://biv.com/article/2022/06/star-trek-projects-jump-warp-speed-vancouver
NOVA SCOTIA RAISES FILM FUND CAP TO $10M
Nova Scotia is more than doubling its film fund cap in hopes of making it easier for larger productions to shoot movies in the province. The government also announced it will invest an extra $16.4 million in the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund above the annual budget of $25 million, bringing the fund's total to $41.4 million. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-raises-film-fund-cap-to-10m-1.6472557
WITH HOMOPHOBIC HOSTILITY ON THE RISE, QUEER COMEDY IS BUILDING RESILIENCE BY TURNING THINGS UP
Resilience and better judgement are the things that are keeping me safe these days. From the simple act of wearing a multicoloured bracelet to appearing onstage or on television as an openly gay human, queer visibility takes on so many forms they can't be numbered. The form I choose most is comedy. https://www.cbc.ca/arts/with-homophobic-hostility-on-the-rise-queer-comedy-is-building-resilience-by-turning-things-up-1.6470698
THE SUPERFICIAL DIVERSITY OF CANADIAN TV
As inclusion has become a bigger part of the global cultural conversation over the past few years, Canadian broadcasters have scrambled to establish diversity plans. But, among the panoply of diversity initiatives and mentorship programs, none of the major broadcasters seemed to make a point of truly diversifying their executive suites. https://thewalrus.ca/canadian-television/
FILMMAKER GEETA MALIK ON REPRESENTATION: ‘BEING SEEN CAN BE A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD’
I feel like I’m always walking that tightrope between celebrating my culture and resisting people who try to make it the most interesting thing about me. Being seen can feel patronizing, condescending, a marketing tool that’s happy to put me on the cover and leave me out of the pages. https://variety.com/2022/film/columns/geeta-malik-director-aapi-month-1235275439/
TRICKS TO HELP YOU SING HIGH NOTES
While we can give a collective harmonious sigh of relief that no one is being castrated for the sake of vocal capacity today, hitting high notes is still a highly notable feat. By practicing and engaging with the tricks of the trade, you can learn how to sing higher. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/singing-high-notes-advice-5337/
ZAZIE BEETZ TALKS ABOUT HER LOVE OF AUDITIONING
Acting was a habit Zazie Beetz just couldn’t quit. Despite studying something completely different in college, she decided to pursue the performing arts in earnest after getting her degree. Soon thereafter, she landed an agent and, later, an Emmy nomination.
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!
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
TALKING STICK FESTIVAL
June 12 - July 3
This year’s festival will be a unique experience. Our performances will be a mix of Full Circle produced events and partnerships with other notable local performing arts organizations. We will celebrate National Indigenous History Month by showcasing our talented Indigenous performers and artists. https://fullcircle.ca/talking-stick-festival-2022/
COLD READING SERIES
June 13
This month's script: 'Ruth' by Valentina Sierra. - A 13 year old with a Winchester rifle strapped to her back goes out on her own to exact revenge on those involved in the brutal murder of her family.
MITRIBE MIXERS MAMM
June 16
MiTribe Media is proud to partner with the Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon for their 2022 launch party. Our featured filmmaker of the month: Joshua Aries https://mitribemedia.com/community-events/
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