CONTROVERSIAL FILM STUDIO PROPOSAL IN BURNABY GOING TO PUBLIC HEARING NEXT WEEK
The city agreed last year to sell the 17.1-acre property to Larco Investments for $136 million, more than double the minimum
bid price. According to a city staff report, the site is slated to include 16 film production stages, office space for the film studios, a millshop, and “other support space.” The proposal is going to a public hearing next Tuesday, Aug. 30.
https://burnabybeacon.com/article/film-studio-production-stage/ CANADA'S ACTORS' UNION AND AD AGENCIES ARE LOCKED IN AN INTENSE LABOUR DISPUTE. WHAT'S GOING ON?
It's hard to make a living as an actor in this country. That's why the goal of so many Canadian actors is to get a work visa and move to the United States. And for the ones that remain, work in ad spots can often be a critical income stream.
https://www.cbc.ca/arts/canada-s-actors-union-and-ad-agencies-are-locked-in-an-intense-labour-dispute-what-s-going-on-1.6556865
CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS MOVES TO GENDER-NEUTRAL ACTING CATEGORIES
Ditching binary competitions for lead and supporting actors and actresses in film and TV, categories will swell to eight from five in the number of nominated
performances.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/canadian-screen-awards-gender-neutral-acting-categories-1235204080/
ETERNAL SPRING NAMED CANADA'S SUBMISSION FOR OSCARS' BEST INTERNATIONAL
FILM
Eternal Spring, a documentary that follows Chinese activists' takeover of a state television station, will be Canada's submission for best international feature film. Directed by Jason Loftus, the film will be the first animated, documentary and Mandarin-language submission from Canada for the Oscars' best international feature film category.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/eternal-spring-oscars-1.6560945
CANADIAN PRODUCTION COMPANY TO CONVERT FORMER MINING SITE INTO STUDIO
Canadian production entity North Star Productions has funneled a $26 million investment into a 100,000 sq ft lot previously owned by Epiroc, a large mining supply company. Their goal is to convert the space into a film and
television production studio with five sound stages and to help make the northern Ontario city a production hub in its own right.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshwilson/2022/08/26/canadian-production-company-to-convert-former-mining-site-into-studio/
MAKING THEATRE SAFE, CULTURALLY SPECIFIC AND NUANCED IS THE JOB OF THESE PROFESSIONALS
Stratford and other theatres are turning to [theatrical consultants] frequently in the wake of the #MeToo movement and the global racial reckoning sparked by the murder of George Floyd. Use of consultants reflects awareness that representations of racialized people and of intimate encounters need to be handled carefully for the
sake of artists and audiences alike.
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/2022/08/25/making-theatre-safe-culturally-specific-and-nuanced-is-the-job-of-these-professionals.html
INDIGENOUS CONTENT
CREATORS GET WINNING BOOST ON TIKTOK FROM NEW PROGRAM
“We’ve seen an increase of Indigenous creators on TikTok, and TikTok has done its part as an ally to reach out highlight Indigenous content creators and participate in and celebrate Indigenous History Month and Indigenous People’s Day,” said Sarah Simpson-Yellowquill, a Winnipeg-based short filmmaker and NSI program manager.
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/local-arts/indigenous-content-creators-get-winning-boost-on-tiktok-from-new-program
THREE NEW POST-PRODUCTION COMPANIES COMING TO NORTHERN ONTARIO
As the film and television industry continues to
grow in the region, three new post-production companies are joining the Northern Ontario Film Studios. All three companies will be operating out of the studio spaces in Sudbury and North Bay.
https://northernontario.ctvnews.ca/three-new-post-production-companies-coming-to-northern-ontario-1.6041995
ONE OF HOLLYWOOD'S MOST PROLIFIC DIRECTORS DOESN'T ACTUALLY EXIST
Alan Smithee has directed more films than Werner Herzog and Steven Spielberg combined. But his name is a codeword for creative catastrophe.
https://www.vice.com/en/article/n7z7jb/one-of-hollywoods-most-prolific-directors-doesnt-actually-exist
HOW TO USE TIKTOK AS AN ACTOR
Over the past few years, TikTok has become so much more than a dancing and lip-syncing app—it has transformed into a place
for creators of any niche to build a community and share tips, experiences, stories, and ideas. For actors, a TikTok account can be used as a creative outlet or even a mini portfolio.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/tiktok-actors-guide-75428/
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR PROJECT
IS IN LIMBO
If one of your projects is currently paused, indicated by a change request in your project’s status, don’t worry. We’re here to get you through it and show you what you have to do to get your project moving.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/project-in-limbo/ |
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
Fall 2022 classes are open for registration. All classes are in person with safety protocols in place.
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!
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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!
https://www.bizstudio.ca/classes VANCOUVER LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
On now until September 4
We are excited to welcome everyone back to a full festival experience in cinemas in downtown
Vancouver. We will also be presenting a selection of feature films and shorts programs for viewing online from anywhere within Canada.
https://vlaff.org
VANCOUVER FRINGE FESTIVAL September 8 - 18 Bigger, bolder and better than ever before, this year’s Fringe Festival will be parading its fine wares all across Granville Island and beyond – from rollicking new theatre to belly-bursting comedy, awe-inspiring dance to lip-splitting spoken word and more. https://www.vancouverfringe.com VANCOUVER IMPROV FESTIVAL
September 13 - 18
Vancouver Improv Fest is one of North America’s longest running improv festivals, and celebrate spontaneity and collaboration through the art form of improvisation.
https://vancouverimprovfest.com
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