HOLLYWOOD STRIKES PUT MULTIBILLION-DOLLAR B.C. INDUSTRY ON HOLD
Local B.C. TV/ film businesses and workers facing financial strains as actors' and writers' strikes shutter productions.
https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/hollywood-strikes-put-multibillion-dollar-b-c-industry-on-hold
B.C. FILM UNIONS TO VOTE ON CONTRACT SOME FEAR WILL LEAD TO AI REPLACING ACTORS THROUGHOUT THE SECTOR
Film
unions in B.C. face a deadline to approve contract extensions that some actors and directors fear could inadvertently turn the province into a destination for studios to replace background actors using AI – which could send job losses rippling through the sector just as major U.S. unions strike for better protections.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/article-bc-film-union-contracts-ai/
THE WORST MOVIE EVER SHOT IN VANCOUVER
A rare big budget Hollywood film both shot and set in Vancouver, Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever failed at the box office, earning $20 million against its $70-million production cost. Ballistic’s director wouldn’t make another film for a decade.
https://montecristomagazine.com/arts/worst-movie-ever-shot-vancouver
WHY THE HOLLYWOOD STRIKE IS ALREADY ‘A BIG DEAL’ FOR CANADA’S FILM INDUSTRY
The strain of Hollywood’s actors’ and writers’ strikes is being felt in productions all around the
world, and film industry insiders say Canada is far from exempt.
https://globalnews.ca/news/9843272/hollywood-strike-canada-impact/
CANADA'S FILM, TV LABOUR FORCE FEELS STING OF TWIN HOLLYWOOD STRIKES
Even though it's a U.S. labour
dispute, the strikes have touched films and series that shoot in Canada and employ tens of thousands of local crews and talent.
https://biv.com/article/2023/07/canadian-film-tv-workers-feel-sting-twin-hollywood-writer-and-actor-strikes
CANADIAN
SCREENWRITERS SAY THEY'RE EARNING LESS IN THE STREAMING ERA, CALL FOR PROTECTIONS
Writers Guild of Canada says government needs to ensure streaming giants contribute to Canadian content.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/canadian-writers-wages-down-1.6905984
INDIE PRODUCERS HOPE FOR SAG-AFTRA WAIVERS TO GET U.S. ACTORS WORKING IN CANADA
Local film and TV producers are seeking a green light from the U.S. actors union for members to work on ACTRA projects north of the border — under very specific conditions: "We don’t want to act as
scabs."
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/sag-aftra-actors-canada-hollywood-strike-1235535434/
HOLLYWOOD ACTORS’ STRIKE: ENTERTAINMENT DESERT LOOMS AND PAIN WILL SPREAD WIDER
The walkout by writers and screen stars won’t affect just the US film industry but production in UK and Europe.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jul/16/hollywood-actors-strike-entertainment-desert-looms-and-pain-will-spread-wider
WHAT RESIDUALS ARE – AND WHY HOLLYWOOD ACTORS AND WRITERS ARE STRIKING OVER THEM
Residuals are a central issue of the current simultaneous strikes of Hollywood actors and screenwriters, and a subject of constant comment on picket lines. While they once handsomely rewarded stars with rewatchable hits, union members say they’ve since diminished to a trickle as the industry has shifted to streaming.
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/movies/2023/07/19/what-residuals-are-and-why-hollywood-actors-and-writers-are-striking-over-them
WHAT IS AN ARTISTIC
PERSONA?
Breaking into the industry and standing out can be difficult for aspiring and early-career actors, artists, and performers. However, developing an artistic persona can be advantageous if you approach it with an open mind and take the process seriously.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/artistic-persona-definition-examples-76355/
CASTING DIRECTOR GEOFF MICLAT TALKS BREAKING INTO CASTING, WORKING WITH CLINT EASTWOOD
The son of Filipino immigrants who grew up in Westchester, outside of New York City, Miclat has been working in casting for more than 20 years and has built himself a pretty impressive resume,
working for several hall-of-fame casting directors such as Ellen Lewis, Ellen Chenoweth, Juliet Taylor and Clint’s previous long time casting director, Phyllis Huffman.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/casting-director-geoff-miclat-talks-breaking-into-casting-working-with-clint-eastwood/
WHAT’S YOUR WARM-UP ROUTINE BEFORE YOU GO ON-SET?
Whether your warm-up routine requires mental, physical, audio preparation or something out of left field, you’ve got this.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/whats-your-warm-up-routine-before-you-go-on-set/ |
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 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!
New to us? Click here: www.railtownactors.com/interview
* Acting on Film classes with John Cassini & Jennifer Copping
* Scene Study classes with Brian Markinson, Frank Cassini,
Jennifer Copping
* Actors Instrument work with Carmel Amit.
* Voice and Movement for the Actor with Kendra Anderson
Details for all Classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
Coaching and Tapings: www.railtownactors.com/coaching
We look forward to hearing from you! EAST BY NORTHWEST
July 28 - 30
A groundbreaking three-day gathering of racialized industry professionals, thought leaders, and aspiring talent dedicated to
promoting diversity, inclusion, and excellence in the entertainment industry. Includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, pitch sessions, studio tours, workshops, and creative activations.
https://www.exnw.org
FILM NOIR
August 3 - September 4
This August, wrap yourself in the nocturnal embrace of The Cinematheque’s annual film noir season, our routine deep-dive into that deliriously dark and fertile period of hardboiled, high-body-count American cinema.
https://thecinematheque.ca
VANCOUVER QUEER FILM
FESTIVAL
August 10 - 20
This year's 10-day festival features 24 features and 68 short films from 27 countries, including 31 Canadian premieres.
https://outonscreen.com/vqff/ |
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