THE U.S. WRITERS STRIKE BEGAN 1 MONTH AGO. HERE'S HOW IT'S AFFECTING THE CANADIAN INDUSTRY
The strike began one month ago — and the Canadian industry has steeled itself for the ripple effects of a labour action that
has shut down scores of Hollywood film and television productions.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/writers-strike-effects-in-canada-1.6864301
VANCOUVER VOICE ACTORS CONCERNED ABOUT AI CLONING VOICES WITHOUT CONSENT
With the ease, affordability and proliferation of AI, performers wonder whether companies will outsource creative work to bots. “As actors and performers, when we agree to put our faces, voices, names on things, we are aware of what that will become. AI takes that away. Suddenly, I can be used as a spokesperson for something that I am morally against.”
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/vancouver-voice-actors-concerned-about-ai-cloning-voices-without-consent-1.6432234
HOLLYWOOD ACTORS GUILD VOTES TO AUTHORIZE STRIKE, AS WRITERS STRIKE CONTINUES
Actors represented by the Hollywood union SAG-AFTRA voted Monday
evening to authorize a strike if they don’t agree on a new contract with major studios, streamers and production companies by June 30. The strike authorization was approved by an overwhelming margin — nearly 98% of the 65,000 members who cast votes.
https://vancouversun.com/pmn/entertainment-pmn/hollywood-actors-guild-votes-to-authorize-strike-as-writers-strike-continues/wcm/1ba7b8c8-c210-4cc9-a186-99db73346b3d
THE BUSIEST STAND-IN ACTOR IN HOLLYWOOD? IT'S NOT A PERSON — IT'S CANADA
We're one of the most-filmed countries on the planet, No. 3 in the overall rankings. And yet, a place like Vancouver is never
Vancouver; it's Seattle (Fifty Shades of Grey) or Tokyo (Godzilla) or the planet Altamid (Star Trek Beyond). It is always a stand-in actor, a stunt double. Canadian cities are forever playing other places — but could that actually be a good thing?
https://www.cbc.ca/arts/impostor-cities-moca-toronto-interview-1.6867049
‘LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT’ GETS CANADIAN VERSION AS VINCENT D’ONOFRIO HAS BEEN LOBBYING FOR US REVIVAL
Canada’s Citytv has ordered Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, a local adaptation of the venerable Law & Order brand. The 10-episode series is slated to begin production this
fall in Toronto for a spring 2024 premiere.
https://deadline.com/2023/06/law-amp-order-toronto-criminal-intent-canadian-version-vincent-donofrio-us-revival-1235409205/
“WE EAT, BREATHE AND SLEEP THIS COMPANY”: ELEVATION
PICTURES’ 10-YEAR JOURNEY TO CANADIAN INDIE POWERHOUSE
The family-run Toronto-based distributor’s savvy mix of art house and the multiplex fare from producers like A24 and Neon has made it a major force north of the border.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/elevation-pictures-journey-canadian-indie-distribution-1235506614/
DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA REACHES "TRULY HISTORIC" DEAL WITH HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
The DGA reached a new three-year deal with Hollywood studios that increases wages, streaming residuals, scales back hours and more. Highlights of the deal include
"groundbreaking gains" in wages and benefits, and a "substantial increase" in residuals for dramas made for subscription video on demand.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/directors-guild-of-america-tentative-deal-with-hollywood-studios/
IATSE COMMITS $2 MILLION
TO AID MEMBERS DURING WGA STRIKE
The financial aid will be distributed by the Motion Picture & Television Fund, the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund) and the Actors Fund of Canada.
https://deadline.com/2023/06/writers-strike-iatse-aid-2-million-dollars-1235412901/
HOW TO READ THE ROOM: A GUIDE FOR PERFORMERS
Good acting entails more than just memorizing lines and giving a solid performance—it also means communicating and connecting with the audience. This is where the ability to read a room comes into play. Here’s everything you need to know
about reading a room, from why it matters to how to do it.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-read-the-room-76255/
HOW DOES ALCOHOL AFFECT YOUR VOICE?
While some may swear by the power of a hot toddy before belting it
out, alcohol generally has a negative impact on vocal health. Here’s everything you need to know about alcohol’s effect on the voice.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/alcohol-effect-on-voice-76224/
AGE AND ACTING: HOW TO AGE YOURSELF UP OR DOWN FOR A
ROLE
Most times, especially in film, you will be cast as characters close to your own age. That said, there are exceptions. So how do you play an age that you aren’t without pushing or making a caricature of it? Here are some things to keep in mind.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/age-and-acting-how-to-age-yourself-up-or-down-for-a-role/ |
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 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 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 QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL
June 17 - 28
Join us for 11 days of multidisciplinary arts events and exhibitions. Futurism and fantasy have always been cornerstones of the
2SLGBTQIA+ experience. For many queer people, the Future is a place where dreams are realized; for others, it’s a vital sanctuary from a present-day reality that does not include them.
https://queerartsfestival.com
MAKING A SCENE CONFERENCE: (RE)CONNECTION
June 19 &
26
The 2023 conference takes place with two components: June 19 includes a selection of free webinars. June 26 is an in-person gathering that will look toward the future of the theatre community and offer/receive ways to leverage our collective knowledge, skills, resources, and relationships, to strengthen each other and our sector.
https://www.gvpta.ca
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.
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