MOVIES AND TV SHOWS FILMING IN VANCOUVER THIS APRIL
The start of a new month (and season) means some brand-new movies and TV shows to catch filming right here in Vancouver. A few new movies come to town
this month, along with some of your favourite series returning for another season. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s filming in Vancouver this April.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/movies-tv-shows-filming-vancouver-april-2023v
HIT TV SHOW THE LAST OF US
MOVING FROM CALGARY TO VANCOUVER FOR ITS 2ND SEASON Prem Gill, CEO of Creative B.C., said the move demonstrates the strength of the province's motion picture industry. "With an exceptional crew base and an unparalleled range of stunning locations, we are poised to build on the precedent set by Alberta's exceptional work on season one," Gill said. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/hit-tv-show-the-last-of-us-moving-from-calgary-to-vancouver-for-its-2nd-season-1.6798199 B.C. FILM AND TELEVISION WORKERS STRUGGLE TO FIND
WORK
Film shoots around the region are also starting to wrap up, including Riverdale, which is slated to finish shooting its final season this summer, and The Flash, which wrapped up its ninth season at the beginning of March. Prem Gill, the CEO of Creative B.C., says film production is on track for this time of year — although she says other factors are at play.
https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2023/03/23/bc-film-tv-workers-job-struggle/
B.C. PROP AND SET DESIGNER AUCTIONING OFF DECADES OF FILM AND TV CREATIONS
Booth Milton has designed props and set pieces for movies for decades, and you’ve probably seen his work in some of the most popular TV
and movie franchises of the last few decades. Now you have a chance to own one of the unique pieces, as Booth puts most of his collection — his life’s work — up for auction.
https://globalnews.ca/news/9575192/booth-milton-prop-auction-this-is-bc/
SHORT FILM ABOUT GROWING UP
CHINESE IN METRO VANCOUVER UP FOR U.S. NATIONAL AWARD
Wei-Lai is a short film that’s creating a big buzz. Tony Shi’s story, produced while studying at the University of Southern California, draws on his his experiences as a youth in British Columbia.
https://globalnews.ca/news/9585977/this-is-bc-wei-lai-short-film/
VANCOUVER ISLAND RECOGNIZED AS A POPULAR FILM-MAKING DESTINATION FOR BIG BUDGET PROJECTS
While Vancouver tends to receive positive acclaim for film sets such as Titanic, Prison Break, and Thor, in recent years, Vancouver Island has also started to make a name for itself, so much so that the lifestyle
publication, Paradise has recognized Vancouver Island as a notable destination for tourists to add to their list when visiting the West Coast of Canada.
https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2023/03/vancouver-island-recognized-as-a-popular-film-making-destination-for-big-budget-projects/
ACTRA CALLING FOR A BOYCOTT OF SIX BRANDS LINKED TO AD AGENCIES IN LABOUR DISPUTE
We continue to try and hire active performers, albeit through third-party payroll companies (BC Productions, Extreme Reach and The TEAM Companies) as everybody
else does, and ACTRA is still saying no to a list of the agencies on its website and is actively telling performers and casting not to work with them.
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2023/03/29/actra-calling-for-a-boycott-of-six-brands-linked-to-ad-agencies-in-labour-dispute.html
HOLLYWOOD, MUSIC INDUSTRY BRACE FOR A TIKTOK BAN
A ban now would threaten not only the livelihoods of TikTok’s biggest stars and thousands of small businesses, but it could also deal a massive blow to the entertainment
industry, forcing movie studios, record labels, casting directors, Hollywood agents and actors to radically shift the way they do business.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/25/tiktok-ban-hollywood-music/
HOW NETWORKS AND STREAMERS ARE PREPPING FOR A
POTENTIAL WRITERS STRIKE
The WGA’s contract is up May 1, and unless a deal is reached, writers could walk out soon after. Even before the two sides started negotiating, however, TV networks and streamers began taking steps to ensure the content pipeline won’t run dry.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/tv-networks-preparing-writers-strike-1235361660/
CASTING DIRECTOR GEOFF JOSSELSON ON CASTING FOR SONDHEIM AND AUDITION TIPS FOR ACTORS
Josselson has been working in casting for almost 20 years, and considers himself lucky to have found his calling right out of college. His love and respect for actors comes
through immediately — his face literally lighting up at the mention of some of his favorite casting moments.
https://variety.com/2023/artisans/features/casting-director-geoff-josselson-1235563154/ HOW
ACTORS PREPARE FOR ROLES
The key to unlocking the fantasy world that allows for compelling performance is actor’s prep, a simple but crucial part of the acting ritual. Everyone approaches this differently, but at its most basic, actor’s prep is a form of deep relaxation. If you already meditate or practice another calming or focus ritual, you’re a step ahead of the game.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-actors-prepare-4503/ |
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
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! REEL 2 REAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH
March 28 - April 6
During the 25th anniversary festival we’re showing 10 feature films and 40 shorts, from over 20
countries and Indigenous nations, including 15 films from Canada.
https://r2rfestival.org
CRAZY8s GALA SCREENING
April 15
Running since 1999, Crazy8s provides funding and support to emerging filmmakers to help them produce a short film.
Crazy8s Film Society is proud to present this celebration of 6 new short films made in just 8 exhilarating days at our annual Crazy8s 2023 Gala Screening at The Centre in Vancouver.
https://crazy8s.film
COYUNTURA: A NATIONAL LATINX THEATRE GATHERING
April 15 &
16
The only conference of its kind in Canada, we are proud to be the ones to convene our comunidad for two days of workshops, assemblies, pitch sessions, dance breaks, and chisme. COYUNTURA centres on Latinx voices and experiences. We welcome international guests and we urge all our non-Latinx allies to attend.
https://www.caltac.ca/coyuntura2023
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