A CANADIAN TEEN MADE THAT LEGO SCENE IN THE NEW SPIDER-VERSE FILM — FROM HIS BEDROOM
Preston Mutanga never expected to go viral, let alone have a hand in creating one of this year's most successful
movies. The 14-year-old in Milton, Ontario was tapped to animate a scene in Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse after his shot-by-shot recreation of the original trailer — stylized so that the characters look like Lego — racked up hundreds of thousands of views online.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/preston-mutanga-spiderverse-interview-1.6884005
FOR ‘JOY RIDE’ DIRECTOR ADELE LIM, RAUNCHY COMEDY IS A PALATE CLEANSER
The ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ scribe stakes her claim on the genre, complete with full-frontal nudity, while navigating the perks and pitfalls of her new role as Hollywood’s “go-to Asian.”
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/joy-ride-adele-lim-interview-crazy-rich-asians-1235519272/
EDMONTON ACTOR TESTIFIES RELATIONSHIP WITH TEEN COLLEAGUE WAS NOT EXPLOITATIVE
Patrick
Charles Howarth, 50, is on trial for one count each of sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a teenage girl he met when they were both working on a play at the Citadel Theatre in 2006. The complainant's identity is protected by a court-ordered publication.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-actor-testifies-relationship-with-teen-colleague-was-not-exploitative-1.6886002
ACTING ON INSTINCT: GREYSTON HOLT BALANCES THE BRIGHT LIGHTS WITH ISLAND LIFE Greyston recalls his early acting days in Vancouver as “bit parts
with one line here and a couple of lines there.” He took whatever he could get, supplementing his income by working nights at a coffee shop and playing in a series of punk rock and heavy metal bands. https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/life/acting-on-instinct/
CAN THE SEATTLE FILM INDUSTRY SOLVE ITS VANCOUVER PROBLEM?
Hollywood has shunned shooting in Seattle since its ’90s film heyday. A new studio and tax incentive aims to help our city recapture the spotlight.
https://www.seattlemet.com/arts-and-culture/2023/06/seattle-film-industry-vancouver-problem-harbor-island-studios
DGA MEMBERS EXPLAIN WHY THEY’RE VOTING YES ON NEW CONTRACT: ‘I’D LIKE TO GET BACK TO WORK’
The sentiments expressed in interviews run counter to the prevailing mood on Twitter, where members have been urging a “no” vote. But the supporters have argued that
the contract serves the needs of DGA members, and ratifying it doesn't undermine the guild’s support for the writers.
https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/dga-writers-strike-vote-yes-contract-1235650192/
ACADEMY, TAKE ACTION: WHY THERE SHOULD BE
AN OSCAR FOR BEST STUNTS
For years now, outside every major movie awards ceremony around the world, there has been a small group of stunt performers protesting against their lack of recognition. But finally it seems to have paid off. In a recent interview to mark the Blu-ray release of John Wick: Chapter 4, director Chad Stahelski has offered a promising update.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jun/22/oscars-best-stunts-john-wick
A DEFENSE OF MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES: IT’S AN EVOLVING CLASS IN AN ERA OF CHANGE
What of the old warhorse, the TV movie? Though select premium cable channels like HBO and Showtime have created high-level made-for-TV
movies for decades, the explosion of content on streamers (along with changes in the theatrical system during and post-pandemic) is causing filmmakers to rethink what a movie made for television can be.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2023-06-22/how-tv-movies-are-evolving-changing
HOW TO TAKE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM
Although any form of criticism can feel like a personal attack to the highly sensitive soul, the ability to listen and respond to feedback is necessary to make it in the industry. Taking constructive criticism in a productive manner
is a matter of recognizing what’s constructive and what’s not, knowing from whom to accept criticism, and learning how to apply feedback to improve your skills.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/constructive-criticism-acting-13357/
THREE WORDS
TO MAKE AUDITIONING WAY EASIER
I’m going to outline a process that makes auditioning way easier because despite taking almost no mental effort, it can help significantly minimize nervousness and increase confidence in auditions.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/three-words-to-make-auditioning-way-easier/
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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!
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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
https://www.tonyalcantar.com CASTING WORKSHOPS, SUMMER CAMPS & SUMMER CLASSES ALL ARE FILLING UP FAST AT TRICITIES FILM STUDIO
The top film training studio in the suburbs, come see why casting directors and agents alike are sending students to train &
self-tape with us! We have one of the lower mainland's strongest crew of working actors, focused on getting students properly prepared to work NOW!
* WORKSHOPS: Casting Directors, Voice-Over Casting, Standard American Dialect, and more!
* SUMMER CAMPS: Tricities' 35-hour Film Fest, The Official Movie In A Week Camp! Ages: 8-12 / 13-18 years!
* CLASSES: Adult, Teens
& Kids - On-Camera, Scene Work & Improv - July & August (no long weekends)
REGISTER ONLINE, NOW!
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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! TALKING STICK FESTIVAL
Through to July 4
The Festival’s theme, “Summer Reverb” brings together the idea of amplified sound and amplified voices in musical
performances, similar to the star and water ripples reverberating outwards. The Talking Stick Festival celebrates diversity and inclusivity, welcoming Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Artists, and promises vibrant entertainment.
https://fullcircle.ca
INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL
July 6 - 16
From July 6-16, immerse yourself in the captivating realm of the South Asian diasporic visual art exhibitions, be enthralled by side-splitting stand-up comedy, groove to the beats of talented DJs, be moved by thought-provoking spoken word poetry, and engage in insightful panel discussions on decolonization and so much more!
https://indiansummerfest.ca
RUN N GUN
July 11 - 15
Run N Gun is Vancouver's wildest filmmaking competition. We've spared no expense in delivering a jaw-dropping showcase of films crafted within a mere 48 hours, packed with production value.
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