MOVIES AND TV SHOWS FILMING IN VANCOUVER IN JULY
Summer time and the living’s easy! As summer starts to ramp up, few things are cooler than hitting the streets of Vancity and realizing your favourite TV
show or a new movie is filming right here in town. In Hollywood North, it seems there’s always a chance to catch the cameras rolling!
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/6-movies-tv-shows-filming-vancouver-july
DOZENS RALLY IN SUPPORT OF VANCOUVER THEATRE ON DAY 1
OF DRAG SUMMER CAMP FOR YOUTH
Workers at a theatre in Vancouver rally for support in anticipation of protests planned Tuesday over summer camp programming for children and teens. The labour union IATSE 118 says Carousel Theatre for Young People has been the target of hate because it’s offering a four-day drag summer camp for youth aged seven to 17.
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/protest-anticipated-outside-vancouver-theatre-on-day-1-of-drag-summer-camp-for-youth-1.6466407
ACTRESS OLIVIA KATE IATRIDIS OFFERS ENCOURAGING WORDS TO INDIGENOUS YOUTH
Olivia is an Inuvialuk, a member of the Inuvialuit
Settlement Region in the Western Arctic. She was born and raised in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories but moved with her family to St Albert, Alberta when she was a teenager. Olivia grew up performing in front of others. Before she started acting, she was a competitive dancer and figure skater.
https://www.albertanativenews.com/actress-olivia-kate-iatridis-offers-encouraging-words-to-indigenous-youth/
COMMERCIAL AGENCIES SOUGHT TO REDUCE CANADIAN ACTORS’ COMPENSATION AS MUCH AS 89%, DOCUMENT SHOWS
Commercial jobs, especially for prominent brands, can be a vital lifeline for working actors, and many have been financially depleted during the 14-month-long
standoff. ACTRA and the Institute are scheduled to return to negotiations with a mediator next week.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/article-commercial-agencies-sought-to-reduce-actor-compensation-as-much-as-89/
QUEBEC FILMMAKER XAVIER DOLAN SAYS HE'S 'GIVING UP' ON CINEMA
"I'm giving up on cinema and directing. I no longer have the desire or the strength to commit to a project for two years and hardly see anyone," the director of films including 2014's Mommy said. "I put too much passion into it to get so much disappointment out of it."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/xavier-dolan-retires-cinema-1.6898999
SIGNS OF THE TIMES: SAG-AFTRA ACCELERATES STRIKE PREPARATION ACTIVITY
The union that is in the midst of tense contract negotiations with Hollywood’s major studios published a 42-second video on the
social media platform that showed members wielding staplers and duct tape in the grunt work of making dozens of picket signs.
https://variety.com/2023/film/news/sag-aftra-strike-preparations-contract-talks-1235664432/
MANAGING YOUR SOCIAL
MEDIA PRESENCE, DOS AND DON’TS
The role of social media in an actor’s career is a constantly evolving consideration and one that is still relatively new on the scene. With a constant influx of ever-changing advice on how to manage your social media presence effectively, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But if you’re looking to streamline your presence and lay some ground rules, look no further!
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/managing-your-social-media-presence-dos-and-donts/
BUTTON IT: HOW TO END YOUR MONOLOGUE
We talk a lot about pre-beats, the moment before, and starting your audition pieces off with a bang. But the dismount
is just as important. It’s the final impression you leave your casting professionals with. You want to finish strong. And for that, we need a button.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/button-it-how-to-end-your-monologue/ |
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 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 DANCING ON THE EDGE FESTIVAL July 6 - 15 In celebration of the 35th year, the festival will deliver innovative
and spell-binding works featuring World Premieres, North American and Western Canadian debuts, and works-in-progress from some of the most sought-after contemporary choreographers. The festival will include over thirty extraordinary productions and performances showcasing artists from across Canada. https://www.dancingontheedge.org 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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