HOLLYWOOD'S FILM AND TV WRITERS COULD GO ON STRIKE. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Hollywood film and television writers could strike on Tuesday if their demands aren't met during
contract negotiations with the industry's largest production companies. The WGA received overwhelming support from its members earlier this month to authorize a strike, if a deal isn't reached by a looming May 1 deadline. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/wga-strike-tv-film-writers-explainer-1.6827209 CANADA'S ENTERTAINMENT SECTOR AWAITING DIRECTION FOR CRTC ON C-11
Canada's film and television industry is anxiously awaiting forthcoming directions from the federal government to the country's broadcasting watchdog, which they
say will determine the true impacts of the streaming legislation.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/national-news/canadas-entertainment-production-sector-awaiting-direction-for-crtc-on-c-11-6922754
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RESTRUCTURING, PENDING UNION NEGOTIATIONS SLOW DOWN CANADA'S FILM INDUSTRY
Budget cuts, a changing media landscape and upcoming negotiations are causing some workers in Canada's film and TV industry to wonder where their next paycheque will come from.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/global-restructuring-pending-union-negotiations-slow-canada-film-industry-1.6804547
REGINA SOUNDSTAGE SEARCHES FOR CREW AS VIRTUAL STUDIO NEARS COMPLETION
The John Hopkins Regina Soundstage is set to receive some state of the art technology, as components for its new virtual studio have now arrived. Hundreds of LED panels
will be snapped together to create a virtual studio.
https://regina.ctvnews.ca/regina-soundstage-searches-for-crew-as-virtual-studio-nears-completion-1.6367620
WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE’S A HOLLYWOOD WRITERS STRIKE?
Writers strikes are something the average person doesn’t have to think about most of the time. But they’re significant moments in cultural history, and often have to do with different aspects of the business trying to figure out how to deal with the giant technological advances that drive Hollywood.
https://www.vox.com/culture/23696617/writers-strike-wga-2023-explained-residuals-streaming-ai
THEIR VOICES ARE THEIR LIVELIHOOD. NOW AI COULD TAKE IT AWAY
Advances in artificial intelligence have allowed software to recreate voices with eerie precision. The technology puts voice actors, often-nameless professionals, in a precarious position.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2023/ai-voice-generators/
HOW ACTORS TRANSFORM THEIR BODIES FOR ROLES
We talked to personal trainer Gunnar Peterson—whose vast celebrity client list includes Dwayne “The Rock”
Johnson, Busy Philipps, and Billy Dee Williams—to get the inside scoop on the individualized fitness and nutrition plans needed for actors to quickly and safely alter their physiques for a specific character.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-do-actors-get-in-shape-fast-76156/
HOW READING OUT LOUD CAN BENEFIT ACTORS
Reading aloud isn’t just for bedtime stories and debate club competitions, nor is it solely the domain of wordsmiths and bookworms. The practice can be beneficial for anyone—particularly actors, who gain script analysis and performance skills by giving voice to the written word.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/reading-loud-actor-benefits-76178/
WAYS TO RESEARCH A CHARACTER
“Research” can bring to mind long hours in a college library, or endless scrolling through scholarly articles. But it doesn’t have to be so rigid. Research can come in many
forms. It can excite and inspire. Here are a few ways to help prepare for a role from a number of perspectives.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/5-ways-to-research-a-character/ |
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! 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 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
MITRIBE MIXERS MAY!
May 19
Our special guest interview this month is the celebrated Casting Director, Monika
Dalman! With over 50 projects under her belt, Monika has worked on a diverse range of productions, from indie shorts and features, to network series, pilots, Crazy 8s, and commercials. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mitribe-mixers-may-tickets-617271915917 |
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