VANCOUVER FILM STUDIOS ACQUIRED BY HACKMAN CAPITAL PARTNERS
Hackman Studios has inked its latest deal, the acquisition of Vancouver Film Studios, which has housed Deadpool, The Flash, Yellowjackets among
others, and related companies, Pacific Backlot and Signal Systems. The property has 13 sound stages, construction mills and office space. Affiliated Pacific Backlot provides lighting, grip and other equipment.
https://deadline.com/2023/06/vancouver-film-studios-hackman-capital-partners-1235428458/
SECURITY NEEDED AT VANCOUVER YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY’S DRAG SUMMER CAMP: HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP
Hateful flyers, threatening messages and a supposed anti-drag-camp rally have forced the organizers at Carousel Theatre for Young People to ask for help.
https://www.vanmag.com/city/arts-and-culture/security-needed-at-vancouver-youth-theatre-companys-drag-summer-camp-heres-how-you-can-help/
‘OUR PLANET II’ NETFLIX SERIES INCLUDES SEGMENT BY COMOX VALLEY
FILMMAKERS
Netflix’s recently released Our Planet II series features an incredible B.C. story based on the film Tadpoles: The Big Little Migration, produced by two Vancouver Island filmmakers – Maxwel Hohn and Russell Clark.
https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/entertainment/our-planet-ii-netflix-series-includes-segment-by-comox-valley-filmmakers/
THEATRE COMPANY PURCHASES VICTORIA BUILDING FOR $2.4M, PLANS TO CREATE ARTS AND CULTURE HUB
The longtime home of a grocery store on Johnson Street has been sold for $2.4 million to a Ladysmith-based performing arts organization, with plans
for the building to become a hub for arts and culture activity in downtown Victoria.
https://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/theatre-company-purchases-downtown-building-for-24-million-amid-plans-to-create-arts-and-culture-hub-7199896
AMPTP AGREES TO ONE-YEAR, 5 PERCENT WAGE HIKE DEAL WITH BRITISH COLUMBIA ENTERTAINMENT GUILDS
In a surprise move, North American producers have secured a deal with British Columbia film guilds and unions to accept a 5
percent wage increase in return for extending their respective agreements for another year to March 31, 2025.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/amptp-contract-extension-british-columbia-1235526937/
‘KEEP POLICE HANDS OFF DOCUMENTARY FOOTAGE’: CANADIAN DIRECTOR PREPARES FOR COURT, LAUNCHES FUNDRAISER TO PROTECT SOURCE MATERIAL
Canadian filmmaker Jamie Kastner has launched a fundraiser to support his legal costs in fighting the Ontario Provincial Police against a production order that could force him to surrender the source material for his documentary.
https://variety.com/2023/film/global/norval-morrisseau-art-fraud-jamie-kastner-police-1235655726/
SAG-AFTRA AND HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS STILL AT ODDS OVER HIGHER RESIDUALS FOR HIT STREAMING SHOWS
SAG-AFTRA leaders painted a sunny picture of
their ongoing negotiations, saying the talks have been “extremely productive” and promising to reach a “seminal deal.” But according to multiple sources with knowledge of the dynamic in the negotiating room, the sides remain far apart on a range of key issues.
https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/sag-aftra-drescher-amptp-streaming-residual-1235654734/
CINEMATOGRAPHERS GUILD ESTABLISHES HARDSHIP FUND FOR MEMBERS IMPACTED BY WGA STRIKE
The International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600, has created a Work Slowdown Hardship Fund for members in need of financial assistance because of the ongoing Writers Guild strike. Money
will also be distributed from the fund if SAG-AFTRA goes on strike.
https://deadline.com/2023/06/cinematographers-guild-hardship-fund-wga-strike-1235427391/
IF ACTORS JOIN WRITERS STRIKE, U.S. PRODUCTION NORTH OF THE BORDER COULD BE
IMPACTED NEXT
As the Writers Guild of America strike drags on, local studio operators, writers and producers in Canada are closely watching to see whether SAG-AFTRA members also take to picket lines.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/canadian-hollywood-strike-impact-1235527069/
SELF-TAPED AUDITIONS ARE EXPENSIVE, CONTROVERSIAL, AND THEY AREN’T GOING ANYWHERE
Self-tapes have their advantages: greater accessibility, wider pools of candidates, and chances for actors to edit and reset their performances. But while they were once an occasional
ask, the pandemic made self-tapes the norm. Today, in-person auditions are the exception.
https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/sag-aftra-solve-self-tapes-negotiations-analysis-1234876095/
WHY SUBTITLING IS BIG BUSINESS AMID THE
CONTENT BOOM
Gen Z's affinity for watching content with captions on and the increasingly global nature of streaming are creating a massive market for transcribers – even as AI looms to take their jobs.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/subtitling-big-business-content-boom-1235519270/
NEW STUDY: MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS LARGELY ABSENT, DISTORTED IN POPULAR FILM
Mental health storytelling is largely absent from popular film and when it is included often is stigmatized and trivialized, with few help-seeking behaviors depicted.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyolson/2023/06/30/new-study-mental-health-conditions-largely-absent-distorted-in-popular-film/
WHY I BELIEVE IN CANADIAN CONTENT
Expect
“redefining Canadian programs” to trigger some lively debate. What you are unlikely to hear, however, is much discussion of why we need Canadian content in the first place.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/article-why-i-believe-in-canadian-content/
OSCAR BEST PICTURE RULES ARE CHANGING, HERE’S WHAT IT MEANS
Starting with the 97th Academy Awards in 2025, best picture hopefuls will have to spend more time in theaters to qualify for film’s top prize. The changes, announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, come after three years of adjusted standards due to the pandemic.
https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/entertainment/oscar-best-picture-rules-are-changing-heres-what-it-means/
WHY DUET ACTING IS USEFUL BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Duet acting might dredge up memories of high school speech and debate. But the
practice is useful beyond its correlation with teen competitions; in fact, it can even help you refine your craft outside of acting classes. Learning how to respond to and play off another person is beneficial for performers at any stage of their career.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/duet-acting-scenes-advice-76327/
HOW TO CAST A FILM
Casting holds a paramount role in the making of movie magic, and understanding the complexities of casting a film is crucial to crafting a captivating narrative. Here’s everything you need to know about how to cast for a movie.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-cast-a-film-6377/ |
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
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!
https://www.TricitiesFilmStudio.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! 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 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
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.
https://www.rngfest.com
VIRTUAL COFFEE CHATS
July 18
July's Coffee Chat will feature filmmaker Kim Albright on her debut feature, With Love And A Major Organ.
https://gemsvancouver.org/program/coffee-chats/
CREATE! ARTS FESTIVAL
July 22 - 23
The 3rd annual CREATE! Arts Festival is a two-day, fun and interactive art-making event this summer, bringing together local artists and the community to explore, learn, and create outdoors in Strathcona park and in Eastside art
studios.
https://createartsfestival.ca |
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