LABOR PEACE RESTORED IN CANADA’S FILM INDUSTRY AS DIRECTORS GUILD BRANCH RATIFIES CONTRACT
Members of the Directors Guild of Canada B.C. voted 89.5% in favour to ratify a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and its Canadian counterpart, the Canadian Media Producers Association B.C.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/canada-directors-guild-branch-ratifies-contract-1235171215/
HOW THESE VANCOUVER ACTORS ENDED UP IN THE HALLMARK 'STABLE'
Hallmark films 60 movies a year in B.C. and more often than not hires within the same community of cast and crew, creating dozens of opportunities for our local actors. We sat down with seven Vancouver-based actors who are Hallmark regulars.
https://www.nsnews.com/living/vancouver-hallmark-community-favourite-memory-5487177
A BLACK-CENTRED STEAM PROGRAM GETS A NEW HOME BASE IN VANCOUVER
In addition to their space, Ethọ́s Lab also has access to a 2,700-square-foot production facility in the building that they will share with the building’s artist residents — like Ethọ́s Lab’s cultural curator, Ndidi Cascade. The plan, Ogundele says, is to collaborate with artists who call the 221A-run building home.
https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2022/06/23/Black-Centred-STEAM-Program-Vancouver/
CBC FACES MINIMUM SPENDING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM DIVERSITY
The Canadian public broadcaster will have to put at least 30 percent of its program expenditures into indie production by indigenous, racialized, disabled, bilingual and LGBTQ2 creators to help level an uneven playing field for content creators.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/cbc-minimum-spending-requirements-program-diversity-1235170068/
CANADA PUSHES SPOTIFY, NETFLIX AND OTHER FOREIGN-OWNED STREAMERS TO FINANCE LOCAL CONTENT
Bill C-11, forcing tech companies to pour investment and promotion into local Canadian content, must now pass through the Senate in Ottawa to become law.
https://www.billboard.com/business/streaming/canada-bill-c-11-spotify-netflix-finance-local-content-1235105584/
HOW ‘BAO’ AND ‘TURNING RED’ DIRECTOR DOMEE SHI IS TELLING NEW TYPES OF STORIES AT PIXAR
The creator of ‘Bao’ and ‘Turning Red’ and Pixar VP of creative explains how she went from intern to Oscar winner to feature director, and how the storied studio stays breaking new narrative ground.
https://www.theringer.com/movies/2022/6/17/23171923/domee-shi-pixar-director-turning-red-bao
MIRVISH WILL DROP MASK MANDATES AT ITS LIVE THEATRES ON CANADA DAY
The Toronto live theatre company says ticket holders will no longer be required to wear face coverings at its shows, however, it still recommends they do. The protocols are in step with the Stratford Festival and Shaw Festival, which no longer require masks.
https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/mirvish-will-drop-mask-mandates-at-its-live-theatres-on-canada-day-1.5959980
TRANS, NON-BINARY ACTORS PUSH FOR MORE RECOGNITION AS AWARDS SEASON APPROACHES
In Canada, the Toronto chapter of the actor’s union renamed some of its prizes to be more inclusive, but critics said the categories were still mainly defined by binary terms. In an industry finally starting to open up to under-represented performers, challenges continue in mainstream properties, as well as the awards shows that honour them.
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2022/06/20/trans-non-binary-actors-push-for-more-recognition-as-awards-season-approaches.html
MARLEE MATLIN, JASON REITMAN AND JASON BLUM ELECTED TO OSCARS ACADEMY BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Actress Marlee Matlin, director Jason Reitman and producer Jason Blum are among the 12 film professionals who have been elected to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Board of Governors. Where Academy elections have typically found incumbents winning in nearly all branches, this year’s was a step in a dramatic remaking of the board.
https://www.thewrap.com/marlee-matlin-jason-reitman-and-jason-blum-elected-to-oscars-academy-board-of-governors/
SAFETY IS CINEMATOGRAPHERS GUILD’S “MAIN ISSUE,” SAYS NEW PRESIDENT
Safety, including adequate rest during productions, is the top priority of camera technician Baird B. Steptoe Sr., who started his term this week as newly elected national president of the International Cinematographers Guild.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/cinematographers-guild-president-baird-steptoe-sr-1235169082/
PRODUCTION SUSPENDED ON NETFLIX SERIES ‘THE CHOSEN ONE’ AFTER TWO ACTORS DIE, SIX INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT INVOLVING CAST & CREW
“SAG-AFTRA has been in contact with Netflix and with the Mexican actors union ANDA about this incident and we are investigating the circumstances with local production,” said a spokesperson. “On set safety is always our top priority. We will continue to take all necessary steps to ensure that our members and others are safe in their workplace.”
https://deadline.com/2022/06/two-actors-dead-six-injured-auto-accident-involving-crew-from-netflixs-the-chosen-one-production-suspended-1235048203/
USING AN IMDB ACCOUNT: AN ACTOR’S GUIDE
So how do you create the perfect IMDb actor page? How can you use the site to get auditions, network, and connect with casting? Keep reading for an in-depth guide to using IMDb as an actor.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/imdb-account-for-actors-guide-75282/
NUGGETS FOR VOICEOVER SUCCESS
Voiceover opportunities are available now, as never before. Here are eight nuggets to help you become a successful working voiceover artist.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/eight-nuggets-for-voiceover-success/
THE CAREER SUCCESSES YOU SHOULD ACTUALLY BE CELEBRATING, ACCORDING TO ONE ACTOR
While it is great to push yourself further, sometimes you have to step back and celebrate the smaller milestones. Otherwise, you will never find satisfaction and happiness in the dream you are working so hard for.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/acting-success-story-nicholas-di-prima-75279/
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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
TRICITIES FILM STUDIO SUMMER CLASSES & CAMPS ARE FILLING UP!
Register Online Now!
The top film training studio in the suburbs, come see why casting directors and agents alike are sending students to train & self tape with us! We offer On-Camera & Scene Work classes year-round, a professional taping studio open 7 days a week, and lower mainland's strongest coaching crew of powerhouse working actors, all focused on getting TCFS students properly prepared to work NOW!
July & August (NO LONG WEEKENDS)
* BIZ BOOT CAMPS (7-17 years) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/workshops/
* 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/
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!
https://www.bizstudio.ca/classes
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
Summer and Fall 2022 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.
New to us? Click here: https://railtownactors.com/interview
* Acting on Film classes with John Cassini
* Scene Study classes with Edward Foy, Frank Cassini, 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!
THE DRAMA CLASS: SUMMER SKILLS SERIES
The Drama Class is proud to present an exciting series of workshops perfect for the summer!
Work on your acting craft and career skills with Catherine Lough Haggquist, Bronwen Smith, Laine MacNeil and Lynda MacNeil in the Summer Skills Workshop Series! Each workshop will focus on different skills such as conquering one-liners, camera techniques,
hair/makeup/wardrobe, and more! You can take one workshop at a time or save $30 for all six by purchasing the “Summer Skills Workshop Plan”!
First workshop July 11th, 7m-9pm via zoom
Workshop details: www.thedramaclass.com/summer-skills-series
Start some drama: www.thedramaclass.com
SCRIPTING ALOUD
June 28
Join us for our Annual General Meeting followed by an out-of-this-world reading of Lupe Q and the Galactic Earworms (underdog-buddy comedy-space opera) by Javier Badillo & Nat Marshik. Scripting Aloud is back to live in-person gatherings!
http://scriptingaloud.ca
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/
QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL
June 18 - July 8
Vancouver's Queer Arts Festival returns June 18 to July 8 for three weeks of dynamic performance, music, theatre and literary events in QAF 2022: Hauntings. QAF 2022 explores the theme Hauntings in both playful and profound ways, asking audiences: What haunts you?
https://queerartsfestival.com/
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