THIS VANCOUVER PROP HOUSE IS AN ANTIQUE WONDERLAND FOR THE FILM BUSINESS
The owner of Mount Pleasant Furniture in Vancouver runs a prop house for the film industry that is filled with antiques and collectibles. We’re talking
two buildings with over 35,000 sq. ft. of space, brimming with about a million items. Thousands of chairs, hundreds of tables, countless statuettes.
https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/this-vancouver-prop-house-is-an-antique-wonderland-for-the-film-business
THANKS TO HOLLYWOOD STRIKES, VANCOUVER ISLAND DIRECTOR CAN FINALLY MAKE PASSION PROJECT
David Bercovici-Artieda, a Metchosin-based filmmaker, says he’s spent decades in the industry forging relationships with other Canadian artists. Since many of them
aren’t working on bigger budget productions as a result of the strikes south of the border – there’s an opportunity here projects like his to go ahead with some of the talent that’s not on the picket line.
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/thanks-to-hollywood-strikes-vancouver-island-director-can-finally-make-passion-project-1.6557483
THIS YEAR'S LOW-WATTAGE TIFF RELIES ON FOREIGN ACTORS, WORLD PREMIERES AND NICKELBACK
To be fair, there are plenty of non-American actors in town, unbound by the strikes. But to be not fair, they don’t draw the same kind of crowd as a George Clooney or
Zendaya. Is the Toronto International Film Festival primed for a renaissance, or living out its last days? Both outcomes are possible; neither is certain.
https://theprovince.com/entertainment/movies/tiff-foreign-actors-world-premieres-nickelback
PARAMOUNT BACKS BLACK CANADIAN DIRECTORS AT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALS
The studio’s Paramount+ streamer is looking to open doors for Black content creators from Canada who are looking to break into the world market.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-black-canadian-directors-film-festivals-1235589396/
CANADIAN ACTORS' UNION BLAMES 'CORPORATE GREED' FOR LONG-RUNNING LABOUR DISPUTES
ACTRA is seeking higher pay,
protections and benefits for its members amid fractious talks to renew the National Commercial Agreement with the Institute of Canadian Agencies (ICA). Members of SAG-AFTRA have been striking for better pay and protection from the use of artificial intelligence (AI), among other things.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-actra-sag-aftra-rally-1.6962032
WGC AND IATSE SIGN HISTORIC AGREEMENT PROTECTING SCRIPT COORDINATORS
An entry-level position, script coordinators are usually aspiring screenwriters. WGC says a trend towards smaller writing rooms in recent years has resulted in those in the position handling more tasks than was previously
the norm, from creative duties like script polishes and consultations, to administrative labour including copy editing, formatting, and distributing scripts.
https://broadcastdialogue.com/wgc-and-iatse-strike-historic-agreement-on-script-coordinator-protections/
FILMS MADE BY WOMEN ARE ON THE RISE AT U.S. FILM FESTIVALS
A new study has found that women directors are getting more screentime at festivals than ever before. Though the gap still exists between major studio films by male and female directors, the space in between
continues to shrink, and in some areas, has disappeared entirely in regards to independent films at festivals.
https://variety.com/2023/film/festivals/indie-women-study-women-made-films-on-rise-1235720426/
WGA STRIKE AND DAYTIME TALK
SHOWS EXPLAINED: WHY DREW BARRYMORE’S SHOW IS BEING PICKETED
As daytime talk shows resume production for the fall season, “The Drew Barrymore Show” was one of several series to face scrutiny for returning without writers, as WGA members picketed the show’s Monday filming at New York City’s CBS Broadcast Studios.
https://www.thewrap.com/drew-barrymore-show-strike-controversy-explained/
MARVEL VFX WORKERS WIN RIGHT TO UNIONIZE WITH IATSE, MARKING FIRST REPRESENTATION FOR VISUAL EFFECTS INDUSTRY
Visual effects workers for the first time in history will have union representation. On September
13, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) announced that Marvel VFX workers successfully passed a National Labor Relations Board ballot and will now join IATSE.
https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/marvel-vfx-union-vote-results-iatse-1234904948/
THE CASE FOR MOVIE CAPTIONS IN THEATRES
Is it time we put captions in films? You might be confused by that question — after all, don’t we already have the opportunity to add closed captions or subtitles to our movies and shows when streaming? As a person with hearing loss, I
use closed captions for everything I watch online.
https://thevarsity.ca/2023/09/10/the-case-for-movie-captions-in-theatres/
SHAKESPEARE 101: BREAKING IN THE BARD
Shakespeare isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. But
for those who veer away because it seems intimidating, stuffy or boring, having a command over the basic approach can be empowering and exciting. Shakespeare can be for anyone, even if it’s not something you plan to make a career of.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/shakespeare-101-breaking-in-the-bard/
HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR AGE RANGE AS AN ACTOR
For an actor to create and sustain a career, it’s important to know exactly who they are in the eyes of the industry—which doesn’t always line up with who they want to be. Agents, casting directors, and directors want to work with professional actors
who are confident in what they have to offer. An important element of this is knowing the age range they can reasonably perform.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/whats-my-acting-age-range-7367/ |
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* Acting on Film/On Camera classes with John Cassini & Janet Kidder
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Details for all Classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
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 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
OUTSIDER ARTS FESTIVAL
October 12 - 17
Join us to celebrate the opening of the 7th Annual Vancouver
Outsider Arts Festival – an event that’s free and open to the community, inviting everyone to come together and celebrate this year’s exceptional artists! https://voaf.ca
VANCOUVER HORROR SHOW FILM FESTIVAL
October 13 - 22
VHS will bring six feature length films and 41 short films from all over the world to Vancouver and Burnaby audiences, providing scares perfect for the Halloween season. The 2023 lineup will include Industry panels, Filmmaker Q&As, Screenplay Competition, and more.
https://www.vancouverhorrorshow.com
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