THE WRITERS’ STRIKE IS OVER – BUT WITHOUT ACTORS, THE TV LANDSCAPE LOOKS DREARY
Now that the WGA strike is resolved, all eyes are on the SAG-AFTRA settlement. The writers’ deal seemed to indicate the studios, having already
taken a blow after the pandemic, are eager to see actors back in business.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/article-the-writers-strike-is-over-but-without-actors-the-tv-landscape-looks/
PRODUCTION OF "THE
LAST OF US" SEASON 2 MAY SOON "SPRING INTO ACTION" IN VANCOUVER
The Vancouver production of the acclaimed post-apocalyptic series was originally announced this spring, but it was delayed due to the SAG and WGA strikes. But with the agreement recently reached to end the Hollywood writers’ strike, one of the show’s creators is ready to continue the story.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/the-last-of-us-vancouver-update
LETTERBOXD ACQUIRED BY CANADIAN FIRM IN DEAL VALUING IT AT MORE THAN $50 MILLION
Letterboxd has been acquired by Tiny, a Canadian holding company, in a deal that values the popular social site for film fanatics at over
$50-million. Tiny, based in Victoria, British Columbia, now owns a 60% majority stake in Letterboxd, giving it a valuation of between $50M and $60M.
https://variety.com/2023/digital/news/letterboxd-acquired-50-million-deal-valuation-1235740185/
SASKATCHEWAN SHOWCASING 9 FILM PROJECTS EXPECTED TO GENERATE $21 MILLION
The Government of Saskatchewan is showing off the impact of the province’s newly energized film industry. Select projects including Die Alone, Guardians of the North, Alone Season 10, Treaty Road, Zarqa, Why Am I, Flat out Foods, A Cowboy Christmas and a History Minute for Mary ‘Bonnie’ Baker were featured at a private screening event at
Regina’s Kramer Imax Theatre.
https://regina.ctvnews.ca/province-showcasing-9-sask-film-projects-expected-to-generate-21-million-1.6580714
ONTARIO FILM INDUSTRY MUST MAKE SUSTAINABILITY A PRIORITY, SAYS
REPORT
Ontario Green Screen points to gains but much work ahead to cut back on food waste and carbon footprints on American and local film sets across the province.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sustainability-ontario-film-tv-report-1235598156/
LEGACY AWARDS UNAPOLOGETICALLY HONOUR BLACK CANADIAN TALENT
This was the second year for the Legacy Awards, Canada's first awards ceremony dedicated to honouring all-Black talent. It ran again at the venue History, but founders Anderson and his brother Stephan James
set this show up as something different.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/legacy-awards-2023-1.6977170
A NEW WAVE OF INDIGENOUS OPERA ARRIVES IN CANADA
Moving away from trauma and toward other narratives marks an
important checkpoint in the evolution of Indigenous opera. Swiftly and with exciting momentum, the art form has embraced the fantastical, time-travelling tales of Namwayut and Canoe, the comedy of Indians on Vacation, and the grand-scale works such as Li Keur.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre-and-performance/article-a-new-wave-of-indigenous-opera-arrives-in-canada/
SAG-AFTRA, STUDIOS TO RESUME NEGOTIATIONS ON OCT. 2
Wednesday’s news seems to be a first step, marking an initial cooling of tensions between SAG-AFTRA and their employers. Now it will be up to each side’s respective negotiators, led by Carol
Lombardini on the AMPTP end of things and Duncan Crabtree-Ireland for the union, to see the talks through to the finish line.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/sag-aftra-studios-to-resume-negotiations-oct-2-1235571438/
HOW THE WRITERS GUILD’S NEW STREAMING RESIDUAL WILL WORK
The Writers Guild of America‘s tentative agreement with studios and streamers includes several firsts for the union, including protections against artificial intelligence encroaching on writers’ work and guarantees on minimum staffing levels for many series. It also can cut writers in on the success of streaming shows, something that’s never happened
before.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/how-wga-streaming-residual-will-work-1235602660/
ANIL KAPOOR WINS BATTLE AGAINST AI, PLEDGES SUPPORT TO HOLLYWOOD STRIKES: ‘EVERY ACTOR HAS THE RIGHT TO PROTECT
THEMSELVES’
The “Slumdog Millionaire” star had filed a suit in the Delhi High Court through his lawyer Ameet Naik for protection of his personality rights. The court, after a detailed hearing, granted an order acknowledging his personality rights and restraining all offenders from misusing his personality attributes without his permission in any manner.
https://variety.com/2023/biz/asia/anil-kapoor-ai-hollywood-strikes-1235728538/
AN ACTOR’S APPROACH TO SOCIAL MEDIA
There are mixed opinions on what an actor’s relationship to social media should be. At the end of the day, social media can be an
invaluable resource for budding actors when approached correctly. Here’s a basic three-fold system for mining the caverns of social media for career-boosting diamonds.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/an-actors-approach-to-social-media/
‘SPIDER-MAN’ VOICE
ACTOR YURI LOWENTHAL ON HOW TO BREAK INTO VIDEO GAMES
Lowenthal gives us an in-depth look at his winding journey through the VO industry and explains how he found the voice of one of Marvel’s most beloved superheroes.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/spider-man-ps5-yuri-lowenthal-interview-76539/
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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!
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We look forward to hearing from you! 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.
https://www.vancouverhorrorshow.com
DOWNTOWN
EASTSIDE HEART OF THE CITY FESTIVAL
October 25 - November 5
Guided by the theme Grounded in Community, Carrying it Forward, the 2023 Festival will feature 100+ events and showcase 40+ local venues over twelve days of live and online events – both indoors and out – including music, stories, poetry, theatre, ceremony, films, dance, readings, forums, workshops, discussions, gallery exhibits, art talks, history
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