FILMMAKERS EMBRACE UNDER-ONE-ROOF PHILOSOPHY OF LOCAL POST-PRODUCTION FACILITY
Former freelancers Dave Tomiak and Matt Drake hang up post-production shingle in Vancouver's Railtown.
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/movies/filmmakers-embrace-under-one-roof-philosophy-of-local-post-production-facility
HOW THIS B.C. FILMMAKING DUO CREATED A STOP MOTION SHORT FILM ON THE LIFE OF A 'NAKWAXDA'XW
ELDER
Tiny is directed by Ritchie Hemphill and animated by Ryan Haché, longtime friends and founders of the Vancouver Island-based animation studio, Bronfree Films.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/stop-motion-film-bc-nakwaxda-xw-elder-alert-bay-1.6832950
CITY OF VICTORIA ANNOUNCES $150,000 IN NEW ARTS FUNDING
The one-time investment by the city is designed to address gaps in the music ecosystem, primarily in areas related to music production and rehearsal and performance spaces. Funding of up to $10,000 per project
is available for non-profit organizations and artists working with those organizations.
https://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/city-of-victoria-announces-150000-in-new-arts-funding-6980472
“WE’RE REALLY STRUGGLING”: THE PRESIDENT OF THE WRITERS GUILD OF CANADA ON THE HOLLYWOOD WRITERS’ STRIKE
Orphan Black alum Alex
Levine breaks down why writers are demanding AI regulations, which beloved shows could get delayed or cancelled and how the labour stoppage will affect upcoming negotiations in Canada.
https://torontolife.com/city/were-really-struggling-the-head-of-the-writers-guild-of-canada-on-the-hollywood-writers-strike/
HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS SAY CANADA IS OUT OF STEP WITH DEFINING WHAT COUNTS AS A CANADIAN MOVIE
As Minister of Heritage Pablo Rodriguez prepares to ask the federal broadcasting regulator to modernize the definition of what counts as a Canadian show or
film, major global studios say Canada should mirror countries such as Britain and the Netherlands, which have a more flexible set of criteria when defining what counts as a homegrown production.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-hollywood-studios-say-canada-is-out-of-step-with-defining-what-counts/
WRITERS’ FEAR OF JOINING THE ‘GIG ECONOMY’ FUELS WGA PICKET LINES
Now that contract talks between the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have cratered, complex issues are being chewed over by writers who are fired up,
walking in circles (literally) and wound up about the long-term employment picture for Hollywood scribes.
https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/gig-economy-writers-strike-1235608830/
L.A. FILM PERMIT REQUESTS FOR ON-LOCATION SCRIPTED TV SHOWS PLUNGE 51% IN FIRST
WEEK OF WGA STRIKE
FilmLA reports that nine scripted TV series – seven dramas and two comedies – have permits to film on location in L.A. this week, although two of these projects were recently reported to have halted production.
https://deadline.com/2023/05/writers-strike-l-a-film-permit-requests-plunge-on-location-tv-shows-1235362175/
HOW MUCH CAN A DIRECTOR CHANGE A SCRIPT DURING THE WRITERS STRIKE? THE GUILDS ARE AT ODDS
The WGA has banned scribes from performing these so-called "(a) through (h)" services — but things get complicated when it comes to writer-directors. And the DGA has
differing guidance.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/writers-strike-directors-script-dga-wga-1235485565/
WHAT ARE GIVEN CIRCUMSTANCE IN ACTING?
Here’s
everything you need to know about the origins of given circumstances, their importance in the acting process, and examples and exercises.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/given-circumstances-acting-explained-76219/
HOW TO DO STAGE
MAKEUP
Having the ability to apply stage makeup that suits your character is key to succeeding as a theatrical actor. Here’s everything you need to know about making your face pop onstage, including a list of products to use, a step-by-step guide, and links to video tutorials.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-do-stage-makeup-76218/
WORK BEGETS WORK — THE POWER OF CREATING YOUR OWN PROJECTS
Side projects can be a great way to channel your energies into something that feels fulfilling and reinvigorating. I often have projects, scripts or submissions left unfinished during busy times that I’m always meaning to get back to. The
lean times can provide a great space to resurrect these.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/power-creating-your-own-projects/
CARVING LIFE OUT OF THE HUSTLE
Balance is difficult to achieve. Many of us have been
conditioned to value output above all else, which can skew how you value other aspects of your life. But making space for yourself is worth it. You are worth it.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/carving-life-out-of-the-hustle/ |
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! TREMORS FESTIVAL
May 18-26
Join us for Rumble’s 2023 Tremors Festival showcasing new visions of live performance, presenting five works from across Canada, bringing
a diverse array of exploration on the idea of interconnectedness, as well as the role of spirit across world views and experience. Think art party night, with multiple shows happening throughout ProgressLab.
https://rumble.org/shows/tremors-2023/
REVOLVER FESTIVAL May 24 - June 4 rEvolver Festival is the latest ongoing evolution in Upintheair Theatre’s history of Festival production and presentation. The festival takes place each May at The Cultch in East Vancouver. It features new performances and premieres reinterpretations of existing works by Canadian artists. https://upintheairtheatre.com/revolver-festival/ CBA’S MONTHLY BIPOC CHAT & CHEW: FEAST VS FAMINE
May 26
Bring your perspectives and concerns about overcommitment, taking on too much, missing
opportunities, and saying no as a BIPOC artist.
https://culturebrew.art/cbas-monthly-bipoc-chat-chew
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