'BURN IN HELL': B.C. ACTOR, SINGER ACTED 'ABUSIVELY' IN CLAIM AGAINST TALENT AGENCY
The Tribunal dismissed Saba Mohseni’s claim that The Human Group (THG) agency had improperly withheld $757.97 in
commission from her compensation. Mohseni was also found to have been “intimidating, abusive, and unnecessary” in her communication with agency manager Enisa Hot during the Tribunal.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/highlights/burn-in-hell-bc-actor-singer-acted-abusively-in-claim-against-talent-agency-6711531
HOW THIS CHOREOGRAPHER CREATED THE CREEPY MONSTER MOVEMENT IN THE LAST OF US
Vancouver's Paul Becker studied National Geographic, Japanese dance and Jurassic Park to design how the Infected get around.
https://macleans.ca/culture/television/the-last-of-us-monster-infected-zombie-how-choreographer/
'I DON'T WANT TO GIVE UP ON THIS PLACE': ARTISTS RALLY FOR THE BEAUMONT STUDIOS AMID FINANCIAL HARDSHIP
Jude Kusnierz, who founded The
Beaumont Studios in 2004, is campaigning for financial support as the non-profit arts organization struggles to make its rent payments.
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/i-don-t-want-to-give-up-on-this-place-artists-rally-for-the-beaumont-studios-amid-financial-hardship-1.6314714
OKANAGAN’S FILM INDUSTRY THE FASTEST GROWING IN B.C.
The Okanagan has built a reputation when it comes to holiday-themed movies being shot here. It’s not uncommon to see parts of the city streets of Kelowna decked out in Christmas
ornaments and lights in the middle of July for the set of a movie, but Summerland says other genres are starting to pick up steam.
https://globalnews.ca/news/9549292/okanagan-film-industry-fastest-growing-bc/
BC GOVERNMENT EXTENDS TAX CREDIT TO SUPPORT ANIMATION AND VIDEO
GAME SECTOR
According to Brenda Bailey, the minister of jobs, economic development, and innovation, the tax credit extension will help about 250 companies in the province.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-interactive-digital-media-tax-credit-animation-video-game-studios
TELEFILM CANADA NAMES JULIE ROY AS NEW CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Canadian government agency is the country’s biggest film financier, and Roy comes to Telefilm from the National Film Board of Canada, where she was most recently director general and programming chief
officer.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/telefilm-canada-julie-roy-ceo-executive-director-1235350929/
MANITOBA FILM INDUSTRY SAW REVENUE REBOUND FOLLOWING SHUTDOWNS: STATISTICS CANADA
This revenue increase came after the pandemic forced productions across the country to shut down from March to June 2020. By summer 2020, the government started to lighten restrictions and allow filming to resume; however, resumption was slow.
https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/manitoba-film-industry-saw-revenue-rebound-following-shutdowns-statistics-canada-1.6317728
WHAT MICHELLE YEOH'S WIN REALLY SAYS ABOUT HOLLYWOOD
Her win as the first Asian to take home the best actress Oscar is more about Hollywood's catching up to Yeoh — not the other way around.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/michelle-yeohs-win-really-says-hollywood-rcna73602
HOW TO MAINTAIN CONTINUITY AS AN ACTOR
Little demonstrates that the devil is in the details quite like film continuity, a process that creates stories that are
believable, engaging, and immersive. Although much of film continuity takes place in the editing room, actors who understand continuity—and know how to maintain it—help make better films.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/continuity-in-film-76064/
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: A GUIDE FOR
ACTORS
Character development allows actors to not only deliver their lines, but also make us believe—with every action, emotion, and word—that they are real. Here’s our comprehensive guide to character development for actors, with insights from industry pros.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/character-development-for-actors-76083/
BECOMING AN ACTOR WITH ADHD: CHALLENGES, ADVICE, AND SUPPORT
Actors with ADHD face a unique set of challenges, since the craft requires intense focus and concentration. But with support and proper symptom management, aspiring performers with ADHD can still fulfill their dreams of
breaking into the biz.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/actors-with-adhd-76077/
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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! 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 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
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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