'EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE...' NAMED BEST FEATURE BY VANCOUVER FILM CRITICS Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert were also named best directors for their award-season-contending comedy,
which also earned Michelle Yeoh the crown as best actress. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-best-feature-vancouver-film-critics-1235324684/ NEW SALES DIVISION INDIECAN INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHING AT EFM WITH TRIO OF FILMS BY CANADIAN FIRST NATIONS DIRECTORS
Avi Federgreen’s Canadian distribution company Indiecan Entertainment has launched an international sales division that will make its debut at the Berlinale’s European Film Market.
https://deadline.com/2023/02/new-sales-division-indiecan-international-efm-canadian-first-nation-directors-1235258091/
BERLIN SPOTLIGHT: CANADIAN INDUSTRY LOOKING TO MARRY DIVERSITY DRIVE WITH CO-PRODUCTION COIN
Long before Canada sought
greater diversity for its homegrown films in recent years, its movie industry depended on a web of international co-production treaties to get indie fare into the global market. Now the Canadian industry is looking to marry that diversity drive with international co-production coin at the Berlin Film Festival and its European Film Market.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/canada-film-industry-spotlight-berlin-2023-1235320017/
B.C.'S THE ONLY ANIMAL WINS TWO NATIONAL THEATRE AWARDS FOR ITS ART AND NATURE SHOW
In recognition of its continuing environmental
theatre, the Only Animal was named one of six winners of the inaugural Rewilding Arts Prize, presented by David Suzuki Foundation and Rewilding Magazine.
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/theatre/bc-only-animal-theatre-society-wins-two-awards
ALBERTA'S
TALENTED STUNT PERFORMERS SHINE IN THE LAST OF US
While the hit series took full advantage of Alberta’s cities, small towns and vistas as locations over the year-long shoot, it also dipped into another one of the province’s most interesting if occasionally overlooked natural resources: our stunt performers.
https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/local-arts/not-their-first-rodeo-albertas-talented-stunt-performers-shine-in-the-last-of-us
HOLLYWOOD BRACES FOR A POSSIBLE WRITERS STRIKE: WHY THE WGA AND STUDIOS ARE ON A COLLISION COURSE
The streaming economy — and the writer’s place in it — will be a central theme of the upcoming talks between Hollywood studios and the Writers Guild of America. The union’s current contract expires on May 1, and the industry is bracing for a major battle, and what could be the first strike in 15 years.
https://variety.com/2023/film/news/hollywood-writers-strike-wga-studios-work-stoppage-streaming-1235516111/
HOW TO ACT SICK FOR A ROLE
To be both convincing and respectful in your under-the-weather role, follow these tips and tricks.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-fake-sick-75981/
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU RECEIVE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK
Receiving feedback from others can be difficult and especially so when it’s negative. Understanding how to process and respond to
negative feedback in a constructive way will help you take control of the situation and become a better performer. When it comes to negative feedback, you must take the high road.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/what-to-do-when-you-receive-negative-feedback/
COMMERCIAL ACTORS SHOULD NEVER BREAK SIMPLE CALLBACK RULES
I think it’s because everything is a notch more difficult that it pains me when I see simple or silly mistakes, because you’re handling the hard stuff so well! Today, let’s talk about callbacks.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/commercial-actors-should-never/ |
COMMERCIALS BOOT CAMP WITH ANDI MATHENY
March 12, 12pm-5pm @ Story Institute
In this dynamic one-day bootcamp, you will learn the most important skills of
commercial auditioning: how to master copy, use improvisation to make your audition shine, work with an audition partner, relax and act naturally on camera, and other invaluable tips that help you get cast! Andi Matheny has acted in dozens of commercials in Los Angeles and the Southeast, including Expedia, Nyquil, Snickers and most notably as spokesmodel for Olay. She brings her years of experience to boost your confidence for almost any commercial audition.
Limited spots available.
https://storyinstitute.ca/boot-camps-vancouver/ 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
March/April 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 Brian Markinson, Frank Cassini, Jennifer Copping & Carmel Amit
* Actors Instrument work with Carmel Amit.
Details for all Classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
Coaching and Tapings: www.railtownactors.com/coaching
We look forward to hearing from you! 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 INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL February 24 - March 5 Find fuel for your next adventure with 70 thought-provoking and action-packed, mountain films. In 6 venues around Vancouver, in-person, you’ll hear from accomplished guest speakers, take part
in filmmaking, photography and outdoor education workshops and watch impactful stories from filmmakers around the world. https://vimff.org
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN FILM FESTIVAL 2023
March 7-25
VIWFF showcases an impressive line-up of short and feature-length films across all genres of narrative, documentary, experimental and animation. We feature works by both established and emerging women and gender diverse filmmakers from around the
world, including a strong showing of films by Indigenous, local BC and Canadian filmmakers.
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