FOLLOW-UP SAFETY REMINDER Last week we informed you about a scam that was hiring actors for a prepaid credit card campaign. We received another report of a different scam (from what we believe are the same people), this time saying that Vancouver Actor's Guide "recommended" the
performer to them. This is, of course, a lie. We're sharing the emails that the scammers are using so you can better inform yourself on these types of incidents. Read the full warning and details so you know what to watch out for. Kenji Maeda CEO, Production Heads Network Inc. GARY HARVEY: “I’M DISABLED AND I’M A DIRECTOR”
I knew early on in my disability that in order to have any hope of succeeding as a director, I’d have to create a workspace around me where my issues didn’t
become everyone else’s issues. The disabled community has already done much of the heavy lifting to keep the paths as clear as possible. We’ve had to.
https://www.yvrscreenscene.com/home/2022/10/31/gary-harvey-im-disabled-and-im-a-director-1
HERE’S WHAT’S FILMING IN AND AROUND VICTORIA THIS FALL
Now that autumn is fully here, it is time for the Hallmark films and series to return to Victoria. Here’s what’s filming now in Greater Victoria.
https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2022/11/lights-camera-action-heres-whats-filming-in-and-around-victoria-this-fall/
MANITOBA DELEGATION JETS TO HOLLYWOOD TO PROMOTE PROVINCE AS FILMMAKING HUB
Manitoba government officials, economic development partners, industry representatives and Indigenous leaders will promote Manitoba to companies across a variety of sectors in California, with an aim of strengthening business ties in the sunny state.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-delegation-los-angeles-1.6634875
CANADIAN ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY SET TO REACH OVER $600 MILLION BY 2026
Canada’s burgeoning entertainment industry is expected to be worth over $400 million in 2022, with projections suggesting
it will increase by more than $200 million over the next four years. The forecast of a total value of over $600 million is being driven by the growth in paid app purchases and in-app purchases.
https://www.econotimes.com/Canadian-entertainment-industry-set-to-reach-over-600-million-by-2026-1644600
CELEBRITY HAIRSTYLISTS SAY HOLLYWOOD STILL DOESN’T ACCEPT BLACK HAIR
Hairstylist Felicia Leatherwood believes Hollywood has a misunderstanding about the overall argument, adding that the fight (which is about more than just hair) seems to get lost in translation
when the powers that be hear certain protests about changing the idea of what constitutes as “good hair.” https://variety.com/2022/artisans/news/celebrity-hairstylists-black-hair-hollywood-struggles-1235411800/
U.S. STREAMERS, NETWORKS DOMINATE CANADIAN TV PRODUCTION, STUDY FINDS
It’s lights, cameras and action for American series in Vancouver and Toronto as the Directors Guild of Canada found U.S. streamer and network production tops local series activity.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/u-s-streamers-networks-dominate-canadian-tv-production-study-finds-1235255858/
IS HOLLYWOOD LOSING INTEREST IN DEI?
After years of banging the drum for more
diversity, equity and inclusion in films and television, both behind and in front of the camera, Hollywood may be quietly flipping the script, according to industry insiders. A common fear is that Hollywood may start to believe the “go woke, go broke” meme, worrying that pushing diverse products is hindering the bottom line.
https://www.hcamag.com/us/news/general/is-hollywood-losing-interest-in-dei/425933
TIPS FOR ACTORS LOOKING TO ACE THEIR NEXT SELF-TAPE AUDITION
Lately, All my clients have been asking me the same questions: “When will this self-taping thing stop? When will auditions be held in person again? When will life get back to normal?” My response is always the same: Now that the
self-tape genie is out of the bottle, it ain’t going back in. This is the new paradigm, so every actor must do their best to master this important skill.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/self-tape-audition-tips-75684/
HOW CHOOSING VISCERAL LANGUAGE
CAN IMPROVE YOUR SCENE WORK
“Tactics” is one of those 101 terms that we work in college or our first intro class. But, as the years go by, it’s easy to lose track of the building blocks of our actor homework. We start to take them for granted. While part of that is the natural progression of earned skills and an advancing career, these tools are there for a reason. It’s important to dust them off now and then to stay sharp.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/specificity-in-tactics-choosing-visceral-language/
WHAT DEFINES A WORKING ACTOR?
As acting is a craft that takes on-going nurturing, I feel an actor is a working actor when
they are actively working at the craft of being an actor. Which includes the following.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/what-defines-a-working-actor/ |
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 & ASSOCIATES
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 or info@tonyalcantardialect.com
www.tonyalcantar.com VANCOUVER ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL
November 3 - 13
VAFF is back celebrating its 26th year with 98 films featuring the talents of many Asian North-American and Asian
Canadian filmmakers. The festival includes a hybrid of in-theatre and virtual events.
https://vaff.org
THE CHUTZPAH! FESTIVAL
November 3 - 24
The Chutzpah! Festival returns with an exciting and
dynamic lineup of performances, presenting music, theatre, comedy, dance and multimedia arts, connecting communities and celebrating the vibrancy of our stories.
https://chutzpahfestival.com
SH*TS N GIGGLES: VANCOUVER'S REAL RUN N GUN FILM
COMPETITION
November 9 & 11
Join us for three screenings of over 40 films: The Short Sh*ts; The Dark Sh*ts; and The Good Sh*t: Finals Show.
https://www.rngfest.com/sng
FESTIVAL OF
RECORDED MOVEMENT
November 18 - 26
The 7th annual F-O-R-M festival includes 29 short films from 7 countries, 16 world premieres from 11 youth and emerging commissioned artists, along with public screens, FORMations, technology and interaction, workshops and more.
https://www.f-o-r-m.ca
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