MOVIES AND TV SHOWS FILMING IN VANCOUVER IN MARCH
From brand new movies like The Big Whoop to your favourite series like Riverdale and The Flash returning for another season — here is what’s filming in
Vancouver this March.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/12-movies-and-tv-shows-filming-in-vancouver-in-march
WOMEN DOMINATE ACTING WINNERS AT FIRST GENDER-NEUTRAL INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS At the celebration of independent film and TV in Santa Monica, three women and one man won in the lead and supporting acting categories, which combined the previous best actor/actress and supporting actor/actress honors. Each category featured 10 nominees. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/spirit-awards-2023-women-win-gender-neutral-categories-1235340937/ VANCOUVER-BASED CREE WRITER/DIRECTOR JULES KOOSTACHIN DELIVERS STORY OF SURVIVAL AND HOPE
It took some nudging to get filmmaker Jules Arita Koostachin to write what she knows. The feature film,
her first, Broken Angel tells the story of Angel, a Cree mother to 13-year-old Tanis. Koostachin was encouraged by her mentor playwright Dennis Foon and others to dig deep into her experiences as a manager of a women’s shelter in Toronto.
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/movies/vancouver-based-cree-writer-director-jules-koostachin-delivers-story-of-survival-and-hope
MISSION MOVES FORWARD WITH POSITION TO COPE WITH INCREASED FILM DEMANDS
Mission is taking action to meet the demands of the film industry. The city is moving forward with a new position in the 2023
budget that will see the film industry “appropriately resourced”.
https://www.missioncityrecord.com/news/mission-moves-forward-with-position-to-cope-with-increased-film-demands/ TV, FILM INDUSTRY HOPEFUL TAX-CREDIT BOOST WILL 'KEEP ALBERTA ROLLING!'
With the government opening up their tax credits and helping out with that, it's really created a big storm with those shows like The Last of Us, and that's really made people want to look at this province and see what we have to offer.
https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/tv-film-industry-hopeful-tax-credit-boost-will-keep-alberta-rolling-1.6296538 BLACK FILMMAKERS ON A ROLL IN EDMONTON'S THRIVING FILM AND TV SCENE
Right now, Black
artists are at a time where it's never been better for them to express themselves and they've never been more confident to express themselves any way they want.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/black-filmmakers-on-a-roll-in-edmonton-s-thriving-film-and-tv-scene-1.6758804
A NEW STREAMING BILL IS CLOSE TO BECOMING LAW IN CANADA. HERE'S HOW IT WORKS
Bill C-11, also known as the Online Streaming Act, creates a framework to regulate digital streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+ and Spotify, and would require them to
contribute to the creation and promotion of Canadian content. The bill passed its third reading in the Senate last month with 26 amendments. It will now move to the House of Commons for next steps.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/bill-c-11-explained-1.6759878
‘DEHUMANIZATION IS TAKING PLACE WITH AI’: ITALIAN DUBBERS GO ON STRIKE TO DEMAND ‘HUMAN’ WORKING CONDITIONS AMID DIGITAL DISRUPTION
The unions are demanding that standard contract wages that have remained unvaried for the past 15 years be raised. But they are also clamoring for the right to be able to work at a slower pace, claiming that “current production rhythms are not conducive to [good] quality of work and of
life,” according to a statement issued by Italian dubbers’ union ANAD.
https://variety.com/2023/digital/global/italian-dubbers-strike-ai-working-conditions-digital-1235539556/
GEORGIA LAWMAKERS TO REVIEW STATE’S $1.3 BILLION
FILM CREDIT
Georgia’s film incentive is by far the largest in the country. Most other states cap their incentives, but Georgia’s is unlimited, meaning that all productions are eligible for a 30% discount on their costs. In Georgia, business groups are already mobilizing to defend their incentives.
https://variety.com/2023/politics/news/georgia-lawmakers-review-film-credit-1235541488/
MICHELLE WILLIAMS SHARES INCREDIBLE ACTING HACK FOR EMOTIONAL SCENES
For actors looking to improve their craft and navigate the often turbulent terrain of emotional scenes, Williams’
advice is a valuable reminder of the power of kindness. By taking care of ourselves and those around us, we can create an environment that fosters empathy, creativity, and ultimately, great performances.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/michelle-williams-shares-incredible-acting-hack-for-emotional-scenes/
LESSONS ACTORS CAN TAKE AWAY FROM THE SAG AWARDS SPEECHES
People who understand the absolute grind and persistence it takes to pursue an acting career are addressing their fellow actors when accepting their SAG Awards trophy. And it’s certainly something to glean
a one-off pearl of wisdom from an actor’s speech about a win in their individual category.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/lessons-actors-can-take-away-from-the-sag-awards-speeches/
HOW TO BE MORE CREATIVE
Creativity for actors is the ability to let your heart, mind, and intuition guide you as your body and voice bring words to life. You need to be ready to produce your best work whenever opportunity knocks, and keeping your creative juices flowing keeps you sharp and will help you reach your career goals faster. Here’s a breakdown on creative acting and how you can foster creativity in your craft.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-be-more-creative-1282/ |
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 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 OR FESTIVAL
March 8 - 11
The Or Festival will celebrate the world premier of ten original 10 minute plays at the Jericho Arts Centre.
https://orfestival.com
VANCOUVER JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
March 9 - 26
Our annual Film Festival returns to in-person screenings and we excited to be back and look forward to seeing all of you! This year's festival features 29 World &
Canadian Premieres and countless international festival favourites spanning, comedy, drama, and historical fiction.
https://www.vjff.org
COLD READING SERIES
March 13
Join us for a Live-Stream Zoom Event. Come stretch your
artistic muscles and flex your humanity. This month's script: 'Baby, Let's Talk' by Joan Macbeth, Part 1 -- A gay couple struggling to adopt discovers one of them is already a dad.
http://www.coldreadingseries.com
CBA'S MONTHLY BIPOC CHAT & CHEW: RED FLAGS
March 24
Bring and share your stories and experiences about seeing red flags and trusting your gut around opportunities.
https://culturebrew.art/cbas-monthly-bipoc-chat-chew
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN FILM
FESTIVAL 2023
on now until March 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.
https://womeninfilm.ca/viwff/ CINEMA SPECTACULAR
March 26
The final Cinema Spectacular is coming. We're sad to announce that 2023 will be our final year but let us tell you that 2023 is
going to be a joyous celebration of filmmaking communities across Canada. Our biggest fest yet, incorporating both virtual and in-person events for an absolute barn burner of a local cinema love fest.
https://cinemaspectacular.com VANCOUVER
INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
on now until March 26
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
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