BRIDGE STUDIOS' NEWEST BURNABY FILM PRODUCTION FACILITY EYES SPRING OPENING
The opening for the Bridge Studios Griffiths facility in Burnaby has been slightly delayed due to supply chain
issues.
https://burnabybeacon.com/p/bridge-studios-griffiths-burnaby
CAMILA MENDES BATTLED EATING DISORDER DURING 'RIVERDALE' FILMING
The 28-year-old Riverdale star opened up about her personal struggles in a candid
new interview explaining she struggled with body image issues since childhood and she found her problems got worse when she was filming the first season of the hit TV show.
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/celebrity/camila-mendes-battled-eating-disorder-during-riverdale-filming/wcm/f397f869-2dc4-48f7-a256-61b664c59c81
STEVESTON BUSINESSES LOSE REAL WORLD BATTLE OVER FANTASY TV SHOW, WITH DISNEY STUCK IN MIDDLE
The backdrop was the fairytale character of Rumplestiltskin who, as the BC Supreme Court pointed out, “initially brought
wealth, but eventually sowed discord” in the village during the filming of the ABC channel’s hit fantasy TV show Once Upon A Time (OUAT).
https://biv.com/article/2023/01/steveston-businesses-lose-real-world-battle-over-fantasy-tv-show-disney-stuck
HE GREW UP MAKING SKATEBOARDING VIDEOS IN RICHMOND, B.C. NOW HE FILMS CELEBRITIES ON THE RED CARPET
Cole Walliser has been operating the GlamBOT, which takes slow motion videos of celebrities, at red carpet events — the Academy Awards, Grammys, Golden Globes, Emmys and People's Choice Awards — for E! Entertainment since 2016.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cole-walliser-skateboarding-glambot-richmond-bc-red-carpet-events-1.6719896
THIS TOP VANCOUVER AGENT GOT REAL ABOUT HOW MUCH MONEY YOU CAN MAKE AS A FIRST-TIME ACTOR
Nigel Mikoski, a
Toronto transplant and owner of Connekt Creative Inc., has an impressive list of clients, including Yael Yurman from Netflix's Firefly Lane and Kevin Alves from the Emmy-nominated Showtime series, Yellowjackets (among many other familiar faces).
https://www.narcity.com/calgary/vancouver-agent-got-real-how-much-you-can-make-first-time-actor
NEW GRANT FOR INDIGENOUS FILMMAKERS LAUNCHED IN HONOUR OF JEFF BARNABY
Last week, Netflix and imagineNATIVE announced the Jeff Barnaby Grant in honour of his contributions to Indigenous narrative sovereignty, genre film, and Canadian cinema. Five Indigenous film and
television creatives across Canada with productions at any stage in the horror, thriller and futurism genre will each receive $25,000 to support their projects.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/new-grant-for-indigenous-filmmakers-launched-in-honour-of-jeff-barnaby-1.6247694
SARAH POLLEY, DOMEE SHI AMONG TOP CANADIAN OSCAR NOMINEES
Hours after learning she had snagged an Oscar nomination for best animated feature, stunned Toronto filmmaker Domee Shi said the nod offered welcome "validation" that stories led by diverse
characters can succeed.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/sarah-polley-domee-shi-among-top-canadian-oscar-nominees-1.6243714
MICHELLE YEOH MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST ASIAN BEST ACTRESS NOMINEE
The
Malaysian icon, nominated for her star turn in ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once,’ is the first Academy Award best actress nominee to identify as Asian.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/michelle-yeoh-first-asian-actress-oscar-nominee-2023-1235308034/
HOW TO DO MAKEUP FOR HEADSHOTS AND SELF-TAPES
Unlike social media pics, strong headshots and self-taped auditions don’t rely on the convenience of filters—so knowing how to apply makeup that puts your best face forward can make or break a burgeoning
career. To achieve your greatest look, strive for appropriate makeup that highlights your natural beauty without standing out or looking excessive.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/makeup-for-headshots-tips-70557/
WHERE TO DRAW THE LINE: SETTING PROFESSIONAL
BOUNDARIES
While recent years have yielded some growth in this area, unfortunately, the prevailing notion that actors should always say yes if they want work continues to lead to burnout, crossed boundaries and occasionally unsafe practices. What, as an actor, can you do to keep yourself safe? How do you know when and where to set professional boundaries? Here are some things to keep in mind.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/setting-professional-boundaries/
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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 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 RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
Jan/Feb and March 2023 classes are open for registration! All classes are in person with safety
protocols in place.
New to us? Click here: www.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! PUSH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
January 19 - February 5
Featuring 20 original works from twelve countries, the festival line-up is dedicated to creative
risk-taking and dynamic interdisciplinary collaboration. The 2023 PuSh Festival includes six world premieres, one North American debut, along with six Canadian and two Western Canadian openings and one Vancouver premiere.
https://www.pushfestival.ca
CBA’S MONTHLY BIPOC CHAT & CHEW
January 27
Getting organized for new projects. New year, new projects! A group discussion about how to start new projects on the right foot so that you can stay organized.
https://culturebrew.art/cbas-monthly-bipoc-chat-chew
VICTORIA
FILM FESTIVAL
February 3 - 12
The 2023 VFF features more than 100 films, including many Canadian shorts and features. Join us this year for films, industry events, and conversations. https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com |
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