HOLLYWOOD UNCERTAINTIES MAY RAISE DEMAND FOR CANADIAN TALENT, OBSERVERS SUGGEST
Twin Hollywood strikes that have stalled U.S. film and TV production could raise demand for Canadian talent if the job
action stretches beyond the summer, say industry observers.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/ontario-news/hollywood-uncertainties-may-raise-demand-for-canadian-talent-observers-suggest-7315424
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CONTENT! AFTER YEARS OF PROMISE, THE TELEVISION INDUSTRY IN THE OKANAGAN VALLEY MIGHT FINALLY BE STARTING TO DELIVER Although the cheesy romantic-comedy movies that are a staple of Hallmark are often open to ridicule, the popular genre is keeping the Okanagan film industry rolling during the actors and writers strike in the United States, while the Vancouver movie and television industry is being hit hard as the strike
has shut down all television and big feature movies.
https://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/news/article_be6b04bc-2a64-11ee-a5e7-dbc3ba37496c.html
BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION FOR LONDON NATIVE'S HOLLYWOOD FILM STUDIO
The
company behind critically acclaimed indie hits and some less successful commercial films is seeking creditor protection in B.C. and the U.S.
https://lfpress.com/business/bankruptcy-protection-for-london-natives-hollywood-film-studio
'CRICKETS SINCE THE
STRIKE': HOW THE HOLLYWOOD STRIKE IS IMPACTING CANADIAN THEATRES
With a Hollywood strike threatening a slowdown of major film releases, theatres are – once again – looking at alternative programming to keep their businesses going.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/crickets-since-the-strike-how-the-hollywood-strike-is-impacting-canadian-theatres-1.6491752
THE STRIKE’S SIDE EFFECT: A CASH HOARD FOR STUDIOS
As Hollywood enters earnings season amid a double walkout, it’s becoming clear that, in the short term, the work stoppage is adding to struck companies’ bottom line. What will CEOs do with the
windfall?
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/actors-strike-studios-cash-earnings-1235545151/
FORCE MAJEURE TERMINATIONS FOR FIRST LOOK, OVERALL DEALS AT STRUCK COMPANIES COMING AS EARLY AS AUG. 1
The move to terminate, which many consider drastic but necessary as labor conflicts drag on, is more complicated than in previous strikes. As a result of the 2007-08 strike, when term deals were shredded almost immediately, top talent now have safeguards in their contracts to protect against force majeure.
https://variety.com/2023/film/news/writers-strike-force-majeuer-deals-terminated-1235682117/
HOLLYWOOD IS ON STRIKE BECAUSE CEOS FELL FOR SILICON VALLEY’S MAGICAL THINKING
Just as Uber and Lyft, which promised drivers rich rewards and flexible fares, started reducing rates and making it harder to earn those rewards, Netflix and the streaming cohort cut in its mold are
now trying to square their promises of world conquest by slashing worker pay under the fog of magical thinking.
https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2023-07-21/column-hollywood-sag-aftra-strike-strike-silicon-valleys-magical-thinking
TACKLING SOLO PERFORMANCE
The popularity and admiration for solo shows or one-person plays have been on the rise. By exploring the process of creating and performing solo shows, we can uncover the challenges, rewards and creative freedom that come with this form of performance.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/tackling-solo-performance/
HOW SPENDING SEASONS HELP YOUR FINANCES AS AN ACTOR
When you have fluctuating income, you won’t be able to consistently save all the time. Throughout the year, you are going to need more money skills than just “save more, spend less.” You are going to need three different money skills: spending, sustaining
and saving, and you need to learn how to flex these skills using the following spending seasons throughout the year.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/how-spending-seasons-help-your-finances-as-an-actor/ |
DIALECT COACHING - TONY ALCANTAR & ASSOCIATES
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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! 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 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/series/film-noir-2023
HARMONY ARTS FESTIVAL August 4 - 13 This year's festival features ten days of events and activities showcasing arts and culture during a celebration of summer on the North Shore. An extensive array of programming includes more than 50 free live musical performances, art markets, al fresco culinary experiences and more. https://harmonyarts.ca POWELL STREET FESTIVAL August 5 - 6 Celebrate Japanese Canadian art and culture at the 47th Annual Powell Street Festival! This FREE two-day event presents something for everyone, including live performances, a Japanese food and craft marketplace, panels and
workshops, martial arts demos, children's activities, and much more. Join us in Oppenheimer Park and Paueru Gai. https://powellstreetfestival.com VINES ART FESTIVAL August 9 - 19 As we continue to weave works of transformation, celebration and legacy we purposefully prepare for a bright and brilliant 9th year of the Vines Art Festival. Art is a story; and we were fortunate enough to bare witness to hundreds of diverse, immersive and remarkable performances. https://www.vinesartsociety.com 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://queerfilmfestival.ca
MONSOON FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS
August 17 - 31
Join us for a month filled with theatre, music and dance performances, thought-provoking discussions, a marketplace of visual art, dance classes, development
workshops and more.
https://www.monsoonartsfest.ca
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