OSCARS 2023: CANADIAN SARAH POLLEY WINS OSCAR FOR ADAPTED SCREENPLAY Canadians Daniel Roher, Adrien Morot also pick up awards. Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis win for Everything
Everywhere All at Once. See the full list of recipients. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/oscars-2023-winners-list-1.6776707 'IT’S A CRAZY BUSINESS': CANADIAN ACTRESS RAISING THE BAR FOR
WOMEN IN THE SCREEN INDUSTRY
Ferne Downey was named the 2023 ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) National Woman of the Year for her input in the institutional change for women in the industry. The actress dedicated over 20 years to counteracting sexual harassment and helping women gain leadership roles on the screen and in show business.
https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/it-s-a-crazy-business-canadian-actress-raising-the-bar-for-women-in-the-screen-industry-1.6302526 VANCOUVER IS ALWAYS SEEN IN HOLLYWOOD PRODUCTIONS, BUT NEVER KNOWN
While it’s fun to see Vancouver plastered throughout so many movies and TV shows it can also feel hollow, for as Vancouverites know, Vancouver rarely appears as Vancouver. While this may seem trivial, there are indeed some very real cultural and economical consequences to this, beyond that of bruised egos.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-hollywood-north-productions-film-television
MANITOBA'S ONLY INTIMACY CO-ORDINATOR HELPS ACTORS SAFELY NAVIGATE 'DANGEROUS WORK' OF SEXUAL SCENES
Sharon Bajer is a Winnipeg-based actor, director and playwright who has recently moved into working as an intimacy co-ordinator. When she started training in that area, 'I had no idea
that it would turn into a whole other stream of work,' she says.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/intimacy-director-sharon-bajer-film-theatre-1.6765559
MOVIE MAGIC IN THE TRUE HOLLYWOOD NORTH
From the solitude of historical fire towers to a community that builds (and bonds over) mountain bike trails, northern Canada has an endless trove of stories and support for filmmakers.
https://vancouversun.com/special-sections/international-womens-day/movie-magic-in-the-true-hollywood-north RICEBOY SLEEPS WINS $100,000 CANADIAN FILM PRIZE
The Toronto Film Critics Association has bestowed Canada’s richest annual film prize to Vancouver filmmaker Anthony Shim’s Riceboy Sleeps, a
semi-autobiographical drama about a Korean single mother raising her young son in Canada in the 1990s.
https://nationalpost.com/entertainment/movies/riceboy-sleeps-wins-best-canadian-film-award
‘THIS IS MY CHANCE!’ EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE’S JAMES HONG ON
BULLYING, ‘YELLOWFACE’ AND HIS BIG BREAK – AT 94
He has worked with everyone from Clark Gable to Harrison Ford. Now the actor is finally getting the attention he deserves. He talks about hidden prejudice, tickling Kim Cattrall – and his dreams for the future.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/mar/06/this-is-my-chance-everything-everywheres-james-hong-on-bullying-yellowface-and-his-big-break-at-94
CHARLIE KAUFMAN MAKES FIERY WGA AWARDS SPEECH: ‘WE ARE TRAINED TO BELIEVE WHAT WE DO IS SECONDARY TO WHAT THEY
DO’
Kaufman didn’t elaborate about the guild itself or the tense contract negotiations that are expected to start on March 20 with Hollywood’s largest employers. “They’ve tricked us into thinking we can’t do it without them. The truth is they can’t do anything of value without us.”
https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/charlie-kaufman-wga-awards-speech-1235543557/
HAVE DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION INITIATIVES HELPED MOVE THE NEEDLE IN HOLLYWOOD?
What’s gotten easier is that there is the marketplace, the studios, the streamers, the premium cable outlet who give more attention and interest and awareness of not only the new voices and older voices,
but also more of an understanding of the data analytics and market opportunity.
https://www.theroot.com/have-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-initiatives-helped-1850197661
WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR HANDS WHILE ACTING
If
you’ve ever thought, I don’t know what to do with my hands while acting, never fear—you’re in good hands here. To use your hands effectively while performing, try using these techniques.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/what-to-do-with-hands-acting-76044/
BECOMING AN ACTOR WITH DOWN SYNDROME: CHALLENGES, ADVICE, AND SUPPORT
From Jamie Brewer’s portrayal of supernatural characters on “American Horror Story,” to Lauren Potter’s casting as a queen bee cheerleader on “Glee,” actors with Down syndrome are being cast in increasingly diverse roles. Keep reading to learn about acting with Down syndrome and the move towards inclusivity.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/down-syndrome-actors-advice-76047/
SECRETS TO A SUCCESSFUL CALLBACK
Got a callback? Great! Now you are one step closer to booking the job. But before you pop the champagne, shave your head, get a spray tan, hire
an accent coach, and post about your impending fame all over social media, here are a few things to remember to make sure your callback audition lands you the role.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/secrets-successful-callback-8358/ |
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
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! 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.
https://womeninfilm.ca/viwff/
CINEMA
SPECTACULAR
March 26
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 JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
on now until March 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
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. 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
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.
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