MOVIES AND TV SHOWS FILMING IN VANCOUVER IN SEPTEMBER
While there is currently a SAG-AFTRA strike going on in the US since July, a few Canadian productions have not been impacted, while others are on a
temporary hiatus. Select movies and TV shows have received a SAG waiver, permitting them to film in Canada.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/movies-and-tv-shows-filming-in-vancouver-in-september-2023
INTERIM AGREEMENT KEEPING SOME U.S. PRODUCTIONS IN B.C. AMID HOLLYWOOD STRIKES
From SAG-AFTRA’s website, the agreement “consists of the terms of
our last offer to the AMPTP before we went on strike.” Independent production companies, like A24, can sign onto these agreements since they operate outside of who AMPTP is representing.
https://biv.com/article/2023/09/interim-agreement-keeping-some-us-productions-bc-amid-hollywood-strikes
WORKERS AT VANCOUVER'S WILDBRAIN ANIMATION STUDIO LOOK TO UNIONIZE
Staff at WildBrain's Vancouver studio, the animation studio behind well-known animation properties such as Snoopy TV, Johnny Test and Sonic Prime, are looking to join a small but growing list of
studios in the province that are part of the Canadian Animation Guild, Local 938 of IATSE.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/workers-at-vancouver-s-wildbrain-animation-studio-look-to-unionize-1.6958145
HOLLYWOOD NORTH GETTING CLEANER, GREENER
Thanks to a clean grid and companies like Portable Electric, which sells and rents battery-powered generators to the film and TV industry, many studios shooting in the Lower Mainland have been moving towards battery power. BC Hydro is now planning to encourage more use of clean grid power with the installation of power kiosks in 20 locations around the Lower
Mainland.
https://biv.com/article/2023/09/hollywood-north-getting-cleaner-greener
MARTINI FILM STUDIOS OFFERS A SLICE OF NEW YORK — IN LANGLEY
Located on a large property owned by Martini Film Studios, it’s a hot spot for Hollywood
North productions that companies such as Netflix and Hallmark transform into urban Chicago, small-town Main Street U.S.A. and more.
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/movies/martini-film-studios-offers-a-slice-of-new-york-in-langley
CALGARY
FILMMAKER CREATES MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR GENDER-DIVERSE FILM WORKERS
Calgary-based filmmaker J Stevens was one of the first openly non-binary filmmakers in the Directors Guild of Canada. This year, they also founded the Spindle Films Foundation, a Calgary-based non-profit organization that has launched its first mentorship program to support transgender, non-binary, two-spirit and gender-diverse Canadian filmmakers.
https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/local-arts/calgary-filmmaker-creates-mentorship-program-for-gender-diverse-film-workers
HOLLYWOOD STRIKES SHIFT SPOTLIGHT TO LOCAL FILMMAKERS AT TIFF
Navigating the
U.S. actors and writers strikes is producing a host of winners and losers during a period of peak disruption for the film industry. Count as clear victors local Canadian filmmakers as their homegrown films and TV series grab the spotlight at the Toronto Film Festival.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tiff-toronto-film-festival-hollywood-strikes-local-filmmakers-focus-1235571949/
‘THIS IS AN EXISTENTIAL BATTLE’: MEET SAG-AFTRA’S CHIEF NEGOTIATOR, THE MOST IMPORTANT HOLLYWOOD PLAYER AT TIFF 2023
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the national executive director and chief negotiator for the SAG-AFTRA, puts a spotlight on not
only critical issues affecting entertainment workers in the United States but also Canada.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/tiff/article-this-is-an-existential-battle-meet-sag-aftras-chief-negotiator-the/
AT NINETY-ONE,
ALANIS OBOMSAWIN IS NOT READY TO PUT DOWN HER CAMERA
She revolutionized cinema and is inspiring the next generation of Indigenous filmmakers. “She’s not just iconic to the Indigenous film community. She’s iconic to Indigenous people as a whole.”
https://thewalrus.ca/at-ninety-one-alanis-obomsawin-is-not-ready-to-put-down-her-camera/
AVA DUVERNAY SAYS BLACK U.S. DIRECTORS ARE TOLD “NOT TO APPLY” TO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALS, BUT ‘ORIGIN’ HAS “OPENED THE DOOR”
Ava DuVernay has made history at the Venice Film Festival, becoming the first female Black U.S. director in the event’s 80 years to have a film in the
main competition. DuVernay addressed this milestone head-on at the press conference for Origin, explaining that Black U.S. filmmakers are led to believe that international film festivals are simply not places for their work.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ava-duvernay-origin-venice-black-filmmakers-1235583195/
HOLLYWOOD WALKOUTS HAVE WIPED $5 BILLION FROM CALIFORNIA'S ECONOMY, EXCEEDING ANALYSTS' ESTIMATES
The entertainment industry has been largely on pause since the Writers Guild of America and the actors' union SAG-AFTRA joined the picket line together. Now, the
consequences are reverberating across Los Angeles, as the slowdown creates a knock-on effect for enterprises across the board.
https://www.businessinsider.com/hollywood-walkouts-leave-5-billion-hole-in-california-economy-strategist-2023-9
WHAT BELONGS ON AN ACTING RÉSUMÉ, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS
We surveyed industry experts, including talent managers, casting directors, and acting coaches, for their takes on how to make a quality acting résumé. From standard templates to tips on what to include if you’re just starting out, their answers will help actors at any stage put together an impressive résumé.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/what-belongs-actors-resume-9089/
WAYS TO RESEARCH A CHARACTER
“Research” doesn’t have to be so rigid. Research can come in many forms. It can excite and inspire. Here are a few ways to engage in research that might help prepare
for a role from a number of perspectives.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/5-ways-to-research-a-character/
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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 RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
Classes are open for registration!
New to us? Click here: www.railtownactors.com/interview
* Acting on Film/On Camera classes with John Cassini & Janet Kidder
* Scene Study classes with Brian Markinson, Frank Cassini, Janet Kidder * Actors Instrument work with Carmel Amit.
* Voice and Movement for the Actor with Kendra
Anderson
Details for all Classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
We look forward to hearing from you! COLD READING SERIES
September 11
The Scripts: Ms. Hargreave's Handbook of Unspeakable Horrors (Part 2), a Feature Film by Ed Appleby, and Duck & Cover, a play
by Veronika Trebesh.
http://www.coldreadingseries.com
VANCOUVER LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
September 7 - 17
This 11-day annual festival encourages dialogue among cultures, and supports and celebrates the art of contemporary
Latin American, Latin-Canadian, and Indigenous filmmaking.
https://vlaff.org/#
VANCOUVER FRINGE FESTIVAL
September 7 - 17
Vancouver Fringe will be back to parade its fine wares from rollicking new theatre to belly-bursting comedy,
awe-inspiring dance to lip-splitting spoken word and more… There’s something for just about everyone to get stuck into, so clear your calendars and get ready to join us for this year’s celebratory showcase of the finest theatrics in town.
https://www.vancouverfringe.com
WORD VANCOUVER
READING & WRITING FESTIVAL
On now until September 23
Experience this year’s festival which includes readings, workshops, market and music over 16 days. With in-person and online events this year’s festival is not to be missed.
https://www.wordvancouver.ca
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
September 28 - October 8
Our spectacular 2023 roster will include some of the best cinema from around the globe, talks, conferences, live performances and other unique events that celebrate film and film culture.
https://viff.org/festival/viff-2023/
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