14 MOVIES AND TV SHOWS FILMING IN VANCOUVER THIS JULY
From brand new series like The Nanny to your favourites like Virgin River and The Good Doctor returning for another season — don’t miss out on all the action happening in the city this month!
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/movies-and-tv-shows-filming-vancouver-july-2022
CLEAN/ESPEJOS, BUNNY, LITTLE RED WARRIOR AND HIS LAWYER, AND MORE TAKE TOP PRIZES IN FINAL JESSIE AWARDS—AT LEAST FOR A WHILE
The Jessie Awards ceremony felt like a flashback to shutdown times, held as it was via Zoom—many entire, cheering production casts and crews gathering together to tune in by screen. The Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards board said the event, now in its 39th year, would take a hiatus due to a lack of involvement, especially from diverse members of the local stage scene.
https://www.createastir.ca/articles/jessie-richardson-theatre-award
WOMEN IN FILM & TV VANCOUVER WELCOMES PARTICIPANTS IN EMERGING TV PRODUCER PROGRAM
The WIFTV program is a six-month initiative aimed at helping women and gender-diverse creators “with the goal of providing the tools, training and connections to break into the television industry.”
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/television/women-in-film-tv-vancouver-welcomes-participants-in-emerging-tv-producer-program
DIRECTORS GUILD OF CANADA FINDS PEOPLE OF COLOR “SIGNIFICANTLY UNDERREPRESENTED” AMONG ITS MEMBERS
A first-of-its-kind census conducted by the Directors Guild of Canada has found that people of color are “significantly underrepresented” among its membership, accounting for only 18.3% of the more than 3,000 members who completed a self-identifying survey. According to the report, BIPOC make up 26%-27% of the Canadian population.
https://deadline.com/2022/06/directors-guild-of-canada-study-people-of-color-significantly-underrepresented-1235054568/
SANDRA OH, DONOVAN BAILEY AMONG DOZENS APPOINTED TO ORDER OF CANADA
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced 85 appointees to the Order of Canada on Wednesday, touting luminaries in fields including film, music, science, politics, business, academics, sport and culture.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/sandra-oh-donovan-bailey-among-dozens-appointed-to-order-of-canada-1.5967667
BELL MEDIA EYES SELLING CONTROLLING STAKE IN PINEWOOD TORONTO STUDIOS
A potential sale of the controlling stake in the Toronto studio comes as real estate developers and equity funds place increasing bets on Hollywood continuing to film movies and TV series in Canada. At Pinewood Toronto Studios, Netflix has a long term lease on four soundstages and adjacent offices for around 84,580 square feet of production space.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/bell-media-eyes-selling-controlling-stake-in-pinewood-toronto-studios-exclusive-1235174417/
DEBOSE, KOTSUR, EILISH AMONG 397 INVITED TO FILM ACADEMY
Recent Oscar winners Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur and Billie Eilish are among the 397 individuals who have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Every year the academy invites a new batch of entertainment professionals to join the organization.
https://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/entertainment/national_entertainment/article_903216c8-c8c5-5e07-b1a3-812ae5a3bae3.html
‘RUST’ RALLIED HOLLYWOOD, BUT HAS SPURRED LIMITED ACTION SO FAR
The calls for bans that erupted when Alec Baldwin fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins have quieted and legislation remains stalled, but armorers point to a drop in work and the continued adoption of safer Airsoft replicas — if only for big projects: "It's strictly liability.”
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/after-rust-gun-changes-limited-1235174055/
BBC DENIES BAN ON SECONDARY SALES TO U.S. STREAMERS, PRODUCERS BODY VOWS TO FIGHT POLICY CHANGE
Under the current terms of trade the BBC gets an exclusive licence in the U.K. for the duration of the licence period, which is usually five years, irrespective of its level of investment.
https://variety.com/2022/tv/global/pact-bbc-secondary-sales-netflix-amazon-disney-1235306738/
TWENTY-SIX SECONDS OF FAME: HOW DOCTOR STRANGE GOT UPSTAGED BY AN OVERACTING EXTRA
It’s a magnificent performance (after all, not everyone has the charisma to yank your attention away from Oscar-nominated Benedict Cumberbatch) and one that has secured the actor’s entrance into the pantheon of bewildering extras.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jun/30/benedict-cumberbatch-doctor-strange-got-upstaged-by-a-swivel-eyed-extra
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A VOCAL RECORDING SESSION
While voiceover work zeroes in on one particular element of performance, there are still many factors that can make or break the final product. A solid preparation process is key to ensuring you’re in the right headspace and your voice is in prime condition to record.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/vocal-recording-prep-advice-75299/
HOW TO SAFELY USE PROP GUNS ON SET
Until prop guns are replaced with safer alternatives, it’s up to everyone on set to handle them with the consideration and care they would give to real guns.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-actors-should-handle-prop-guns-72859/
HOW ACTORS FILM REALISTIC SEX SCENES: PREPRODUCTION TO REHEARSAL TO SET
Here’s everything you need to know about shooting intimate scenes, including consent, what to expect when choreographing a kiss, modesty garments, and what to do if you become aroused.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-actors-film-sex-scenes-75287/
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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
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/
QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL
on now until 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/
RUN N GUN 48HR FILM COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL
July 9
Vancouver’s biggest indie filmmaking competition and event with over 100 films programmed in a week of film screenings and madness. We are pleased to present the finale of this year’s festival in the form of a day-long celebration of film and creativity at The Massey Theatre.
https://www.rngfest.com/rng-2022
MITRIBE MIXERS
July 21
MiTribe Mixers is back on July 21st with more stress free networking for BC's film & music industries. Our spotlighted filmmaker of the month is the multi-talented Luvia Petersen! Still featuring our open mic session for all to introduce themselves to the community.
https://mitribemedia.com/community-events/
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