DISNEY TO OPEN NEW OFFICE IN YALETOWN IN DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER
In August 2021, Walt Disney Animation Studios announced it will gradually establish a Vancouver studio hub starting in January 2022, but at the time they came short of identifying a specific physical location in the city centre. The Vancouver location will initially focus on long-form series work and special projects for Disney+.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/disney-vancouver-office-yaletown-1132-hamilton-street
VANCOUVER ANIMATION STUDIO SET TO BECOME PART OF NETFLIX STABLE
Streaming service plans to acquire Animal Logic, the Sydney-headquartered company that has worked on Hollywood blockbusters including Happy Feet, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole and The LEGO Movies.
https://vancouversun.com/business/vancouver-animation-studio-set-to-become-part-of-netflix-stable
BODIES, BLOOD, AND TURKEYS: HOW A VANCOUVER WOMAN USES TIKTOK TO SHARE THE FANTASTIC FAKERY OF FILM PROPS
"It's not dilly-dallying silly work," asserts Megan Harris, better known to the internet as Meganprops on TikTok. "I like to say we're in the art army." Harris's videos of her on-set shenanigans and prop work in Vancouver have amassed tens of millions of views as she gives people a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to get a single shot in a movie or TV show.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/events-and-entertainment/meganprops-tiktok-vancouver-film-tv-props-5601210
MAJOR FILM EQUIPMENT COMPANY CINELEASE TO OPEN METRO VANCOUVER LOCATION
The U.S.-based provider of lighting and grip equipment and studio spaces plans a grand opening in Burnaby.
https://vancouversun.com/business/local-business/film-equipment-company-cinelease-opens-metro-vancouver-location
VANCOUVER ISLAND FILM COMMISSION MOVING FROM VICTORIA TO LANGFORD
The film commission move comes as the City of Langford looks set to approve a film studio sound stage on Millstream Road. City council passed second and third readings at its June 20 council meeting, with a vote on adoption yet to be scheduled.
https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/business/vancouver-island-film-commission-moving-from-victoria-to-langford/
NEW THEATRE PROGRAM IN PRINCE GEORGE HELPS INMATES FIND THEIR VOICE AND COMMUNICATE BETTER
Sessions of Theatre in the Pen, which started three weeks ago and are held once every week, include small-scale performances and different games and activities designed to develop communication skills among the participating prisoners.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/theatre-in-the-pen-prince-george-1.6521399
CANADIAN ACTORS' EQUITY WILL ALSO BAR MEMBERS FROM WORKING WITH PARADISE SQUARE PRODUCER GARTH DRABINSKY
CAEA is "instructing our members not to work for Garth Drabinsky or any company he may be associated with until such time as all outstanding amounts have been paid owing to the members or AEA, all legal actions associated with Paradise Square have been resolved to AEA’s satisfaction, and AEA has removed Garth Drabinsky from their 'Do Not Work' list."
https://www.playbill.com/article/canadian-actors-equity-will-also-bar-members-from-working-with-paradise-square-producer-garth-drabinsky
HOLLYWOOD’S CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICERS TELL ALL
One side effect of 2020’s corporate embrace of black squares and justice pledges has been increased expectation among the public and staffers that companies should make business decisions in line with cultural values they’ve heartily espoused.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/dei-hollywood-cdo-chief-diversity-officers-dei-equity-inclusion-1235180434/
HOW TO DO A GENERAL AMERICAN ACCENT
A General American accent is found across many regions of the US. Its lack of local or cultural characteristics makes it a popular accent in broadcast media and a good starting point for actors wanting to add an American accent to their CV.
https://www.backstage.com/uk/magazine/article/how-to-do-a-general-american-accent-75344/
AUDITION ADVICE WITH ANI AVETYAN
What if casting directors had the opportunity to share advice that could help actors walk into every audition with confidence? Ani Avetyan, known for casting such shows as “Major Crimes” and “Hellcats,” answers pressing questions that actors often have about the audition process.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/audition-advice-with-ani-avetyan/
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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
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!
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
POWELL STREET FESTIVAL
July 30 - 31
This year’s 46th Annual Festival is coming to Oppenheimer Park and the Powell Street area! Join us for live music & performances, delicious Japanese food booths, a craft marketplace, and many more exciting activities!
https://powellstreetfestival.com
VINE ARTS FESTIVAL
August 3 - 13
The 8th annual Festival features more than 100 performing and visual artists with programming that is responsive to and nurturing of artists that are working toward land, water, and relational justice.
https://vinesartfestival.com
MONSOON FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS
August 5 - 31
Join us for an entire month of music and dance performances, panel discussions, a marketplace of visual art, dance classes, development workshops and more. Help us nurture the creative power within our community by attending our events, learning more about artists’ processes, and experiencing creative practices.
https://www.monsoonartsfest.ca
VANCOUVER QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
August 11 - 21
The festival will run online and in person with a creative theme of “Make It Yours” inviting audiences to return to the political grassroots. This year's programming includes 97 films from 20 countries, featuring local performing artists, post-screening Q&As with filmmakers, and industry and community workshops.
http://www.queerfilmfestival.ca
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