NINE BC ARTISTS MAKE PLAYWRIGHT GUILD OF CANADA 2023 TOM HENDRY AWARDS SHORTLIST
The awards recognize new works for the stage in a variety of categories including drama, musical, theatre for
young audiences, and more. Announced by the Playwrights Guild of Canada, here’s a breakdown of BC’s shortlisted candidates.
https://www.straight.com/arts/nine-bc-artists-make-playwright-guild-of-canada-2023-tom-hendry-awards-shortlist
CITY OF VANCOUVER TO DISSOLVE VANCOUVER ECONOMIC COMMISSION
The functions of the VEC will be brought under the newly created Business and Economy office within the City Manager’s Office, which will have the “mandate to ensure the City’s strategy, policy, and programs consider implications for business, while also achieving financial efficiencies.”
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-economic-commission-vec
ACTRA DROPS THE ACT, DEMANDS A RENEGOTIATION OF CONTRACT
While the glitter and glamour of TIFF has been plastered across the front lines of newspapers this past weekend, the current film hype conceals a deeper
story going on behind the scenes.
https://thevarsity.ca/2023/09/17/actra-drops-the-act-demands-negotiation/
MEET FIVE CANADIAN WOMEN IN FILM WHO ARE PROVING THE FUTURE OF CINEMA IS BRIGHTER THAN EVER
From a
documentarian who lived among a Syrian refugee camp to capture a picture 12 years in the making to a first-time director who debuted the feature she also wrote at the Toronto International Film Festival, meet five Canadian women blazing trails onscreen.
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/meet-five-canadian-women-in-film-who-are-proving-the-future-of-cinema-is-brighter/article_eaeeef83-4017-5a68-b0b4-a1ce7eaac9eb.html
CANADIAN DOCUMENTARIES SOAR AT TIFF, BUT NEW REPORT
WARNS OF HUGE FINANCING CHALLENGES
While there is a strong appetite for homegrown feature-length docs – Canadians watched 11.2 million hours of domestic English-language docs in 2021 – production is increasingly favouring small-screen series over films.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/article-canadian-documentaries-soar-at-tiff-but-new-report-warns-of-huge/
NEW ANIMATED FILM GIVES LORNE CARDINAL ANOTHER CHANCE TO USE HIS VOICE FOR INDIGENOUS ACTORS
Cree actor Lorne Cardinal has
long worked to change how Indigenous people are portrayed on the screen and stage, using his considerable charisma to raise awareness about casting characters who are central to a storyline. Now the classically trained actor says he'd like to expand his own repertoire to playing film and TV characters that aren't necessarily Indigenous.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/lorne-cardinal-four-souls-of-coyote-1.6971371
FORMER CW HEAD OF CASTING DANA THEODORATOS JOINS LEE STRASBERG THEATRE & FILM INSTITUTE AS HEAD OF TALENT
Theodoratos spent the last 20 years at the CW, most recently as EVP of
Talent & Casting, overseeing casting for the CW. She was part of the mass layoffs last fall following the CW’s acquisition by Nexstar and its pivot away from original scripted series developed in-house.
https://deadline.com/2023/09/dana-theodoratos-joins-lee-strasberg-theatre-amp-film-institute-head-of-talent-former-cw-executive-1235551662/
HOW WILL EDITORS USE AI? THE TECH’S ROLE IN PRODUCTION AND POST SCRUTINIZED AT IBC
With generative artificial intelligence, all traditional production workflows will be disrupted. “I think it’s the first time ever that we’ve been
confronted with a technological wave that doesn’t require technologists to take advantage of.”
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/artificial-intelligence-role-debated-icb-1235593802/
‘HARRY POTTER’ UK AUDIOBOOKS
NARRATOR STEPHEN FRY WARNS THAT AI RIPOFF OF HIS VOICE IS ONLY THE BEGINNING
Artificial Intelligence is a big sticking point in the current Hollywood strikes. Author and actor Stephen Fry understands why, as he’s been victimized by an AI version of his voice being used in a documentary without his participation. “I said not one word of that—it was a machine. Yes, it shocked me.”
https://deadline.com/2023/09/harry-potter-uk-audiobooks-narrator-stephen-fry-warns-ai-ripoff-1235548993/
WHAT IS SCABBING DURING HOLLYWOOD STRIKES?
Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher both
made quickly aborted attempts to restart their respective talk shows amid the ongoing writers and actors strikes. Both were accused of scabbing. But what does scabbing mean in Hollywood?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonifitzgerald/2023/09/20/what-is-scabbing-during-hollywood-strikes/
HOW TO MAKE MONEY DOING VOICEOVERS
The demand for voiceovers has surged in recent years. For those with a unique voice and clear articulation, the voiceover industry can be a rewarding avenue to explore. Whether you’re looking to transform this skill into a lucrative
hobby, a part-time gig, or even a full-time profession, understanding the basics is key.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-make-money-doing-voiceovers-76509/
HOW TO MASTER MICROEXPRESSIONS
Facial expressions are layered, and there are smaller, subtler ways actors use their faces that can make or break a performance. They’re called “microexpressions,” and unfortunately, rehearsing them is a major challenge. But don’t despair. Your facial muscles already know how to make every microexpression you’ll ever need—they just take a little coaxing.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/microexpressions-definition-examples-76521/
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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.
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Voice and Movement for the Actor with Kendra Anderson
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 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 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
VANCOUVER IMPROV FESTIVAL
October 10 - 15
The 25th Vancouver Improv Festival returns to celebrate spontaneity and collaboration through the art form of
improvisation. This year’s festival features acts from Toronto, New York City, Portland, and more! https://vancouverimprovfest.com
OUTSIDER ARTS FESTIVAL
October 12 - 17
The 7th annual Festival returns to
the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. This year’s edition of Canada’s first and only outsider arts festival will be bigger than ever, with five days of programming, new workshops. 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.
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