TV AND FILM WRITERS AUTHORIZE STRIKE OVER PAY, OTHER ISSUES
The negotiating committee of the Writers Guild of America said nearly 98% of the 9,218 votes were cast to authorize the strike, with nearly 79%
of guild members voting. The guild is currently negotiating with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on a deal aimed at addressing pay and other changes brought on by the dominance of streaming services.
https://nationalpost.com/pmn/entertainment-pmn/tv-and-film-writers-authorize-strike-over-pay-other-issues
STUDY: MOVIES, TV SHOWS FILMED IN VANCOUVER UNDERREPRESENTED WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR
U.S. producers shooting TV series like Riverdale, Yellowjackets and The Flash in and around Vancouver have made that city among North America’s top production hubs for Hollywood.
But a study has found American film and TV productions shot locally have, in recent years, significantly underrepresented or misrepresented women, people of color and other marginalized groups.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/vancouver-movies-tv-diversity-study-1235376744/
FEDS ANNOUNCE $2.9 MILLION IN CULTURAL FUNDING, WITH VANCOUVER FILM FEST AND COASTAL JAZZ AMONG RECIPIENTS
The Vancouver International Film Festival, Coastal Jazz and Blues Society, and Arts Club are among the long-running West Coast arts groups that will benefit from
nearly $3 million in funding officially announced today by the federal government.
https://www.straight.com/arts/feds-announce-29-million-in-cultural-funding-with-vancouver-film-fest-and-coastal-jazz-among
VANCOUVER RISKS
BECOMING A 'CITY WITHOUT ART' AS STUDIO SPACES BECOME HARDER TO FIND, ARTISTS SAY
Some local artists are questioning the future of art in Vancouver if the displacement for artists and creators continues. Eastside Arts Society produced a report in 2019 highlighting the growing number of displaced artists. It called on the city to implement policies to protect and expand spaces for artists.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-risks-becoming-a-city-without-art-as-studio-spaces-become-harder-to-find-artists-say-1.6813142
HOT DOCS, NETFLIX REVEAL CANADIAN PROJECTS SELECTED FOR INCUBATOR PROGRAM
The program, designed to ignite developing doc projects that show creative and market potential, will also engage filmmakers in a series of intensive workshops focused on story, market preparedness, and career or company building.
https://variety.com/2023/film/global/hot-docs-netflix-incubator-program-1235589473/
L.A. TV PRODUCTION DROPS SHARPLY AMID STRIKE FEARS
FilmLA has been reporting year-over-year declines for the last three quarters, as the post-COVID production surge has wound down. But Audley noted that studios are also reassessing their content strategy, and there is now the fear of a
WGA strike, which has put some decisions about future production on pause.
https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/filmla-production-wga-la-report-amptp-1235588695/
DON’T DOUBT IT, THE FILM ACADEMY AND ITS INCLUSION ALLIES MEAN TO CHANGE THE
BUSINESS
The 96th Oscar cycle is upon us, and with it, something new—the mandatory representation and inclusion standards that require filmmakers and/or their storylines and/or their distributors to meet elaborate racial, sexual, and disability guidelines.
https://deadline.com/2023/04/dont-doubt-film-academy-inclusion-allies-change-business-1235325726/
AN ACTOR'S GUIDE TO FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY Here’s everything you need to know about stage combat basics, including safety tips, the differences between stage and screen combat, and
how to perform the best phony fights, with insight from fight directors and other experts. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/stage-combat-basics-16768/ THE ART OF ACTING FOR DRAMATIC
CLOSE-UPS: MASTERING THE INTIMATE SCREEN MOMENT
In close-up shots, every detail matters, and the camera’s lens becomes a window into the character’s thoughts, feelings and motivations. As an actor, delivering a powerful performance in a close-up shot can be the difference between a forgettable scene and a memorable one.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/the-art-of-acting-for-dramatic-close-ups-mastering-the-intimate-screen-moment/
WAYS TO UP YOUR SELF TAPE GAME
Perfect what you already have and get the self-tape audition process down to a science. Here
are three actionable steps you can take, as well as some key insights from casting directors.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/3-ways-to-up-your-self-tape-game/ |
BIZ STUDIO: PROFESSIONAL FILM+TV ACTING CLASSES FOR KIDS+TEENS
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! APRIL BOOZE N SCHMOOZE
April 25
Are you an indie filmmaker? Do you plan to be one? There's nothing like feeling you're part of a community. Check out what other
filmmakers do and say at our monthly event.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/april-booze-n-schmooze/134137932948461/
DOXA DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
May 4-14
The 22nd annual DOXA Festival
will showcase a total of 39 features and mid-lengths, 25 short films, as well as Industry events and opportunities for filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals to connect.
https://www.doxafestival.ca |
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