SNOWPIERCER PRODUCERS ORDERED TO BEEF UP EXTREME HEAT PLAN AFTER CREW MEMBERS FALL ILL ON B.C. SET
Hygiene officer Jackie Law Law found a handful of problems with the production's risk assessment for extreme heat, including not accounting for long-sleeved costumes or radiant heat from filming outside, failing to monitor and record heat and
humidity every hour, and not identifying the most vulnerable workers, including those who spend more time in the sun or have more physical jobs.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/snowpiercer-producers-heat-plan-1.6540173
VANCOUVER CINEMATOGRAPHER AWARDED FOR WORK ON NETFLIX’S BLOWN AWAY
Blown Away is a show that puts the art of glass blowing on display. But there’s also an art to
capturing it on film. Shane Geddes is a prolific cinematographer who won a Leo Award in July for his work on the popular Netflix series, which is filmed in a “hot shop” set in Hamilton, Ont.
https://www.nsnews.com/local-arts/vancouver-cinematographer-recognized-for-work-on-netflix-blown-away-5649761
MAJOR PUNJABI FEATURE FILM SHOT IN B.C. GHOST TOWN EXPLORES HISTORY OF PROVINCE'S FIRST SIKH SETTLERS
The movie was filmed largely in the gold rush-era ghost town of Barkerville in B.C.'s interior, approximately 120 kilometres
south of Prince George. With a budget of more than $1.5 million, the film is one of the most expensive Punjabi movies to date.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/punjabi-movie-filmed-in-bc-explores-history-first-sikh-settlers-1.6540148
MEET THE VANCOUVER ANIMATORS BEHIND THE SUPER-PETS MOVIE THAT'S SITTING PRETTY ATOP THE BOX OFFICE
Animators at a Vancouver studio helped bring Superman and his canine friend to life in a new animated film that has earned top spot at the box office. DC League of Super-Pets, was produced by Animal Logic, an animation studio headquartered in
Sydney, Australia, with offices in Los Angeles and downtown Vancouver.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/super-pets-movie-vancouver-1.6539261
SAG-AFTRA & NETFLIX REACH TENTATIVE DEAL ON NEW CONTRACT
The tentative deal comes a month after the parties agreed to extend their negotiations, which were being held under a media blackout. The 2019 Netflix
Agreement had been set to expire June 30 and was extended to July 31.
https://deadline.com/2022/08/sag-aftra-netflix-tentative-contract-deal-1235083875/
LOS ANGELES FILM AND TV PRODUCTION STAYS ABOVE PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS, FILMLA REPORTS
“We expected we would see production return to pre-pandemic levels sometime within the year, and
now here we are,” observed FilmLA President Paul Audley. “Resilient in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, [...] we have confidence in the film industry’s ability to sustain local production at or above its historic levels.”
https://www.thewrap.com/los-angeles-film-tv-production-above-pre-pandemic/
CASTING SOCIETY REVEALS 2022-23
BOARD
The Casting Society has confirmed the changes to its Board of
Directors for 2022-23. Destiny Lilly is the newly elected President, while Elizabeth Berra will serve as Secretary and Steven Tylor O’Connor as Treasurer. CSA also announced its commitment to diversifying its board and made some notable appointments.
https://deadline.com/2022/08/casting-society-reveals-2022-23-board-1235083777/
OSCARS: JANET YANG ELECTED PRESIDENT
OF FILM ACADEMY
The producer is just the fourth female and second
person of color ever tapped by the Academy's board to hold the top job.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/janet-yang-president-oscars-film-academy-1235190089/
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL TRICK THAT MAKES GREAT ACTORS BETTER SCREENWRITERS
Empathy is the ability to share the feelings of others—a mighty asset for character development. But despite being a compassionate virtue, an actor’s
superpower is much more impressive and reliable than empathy: the ability to truly understand someone else’s mental state. It’s called theory of mind.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/acting-screenwriting-advice-75379/
DIFFERENT TYPES OF TV ACTING ROLES
If you’re new to life on a television set, the hierarchy can get a bit confusing. Unless you’re a
series regular or recurring role, how is everyone else defined? Essentially, it comes down to the size of the role, the rate of pay, and logistics. Here is a quick overview if you need a brush-up.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/3-different-types-of-tv-acting-roles/
