HOLLYWOOD NORTH STILL ON HOLD AFTER TALKS BETWEEN U.S. ACTORS AND STUDIOS BREAK DOWN
Hollywood studios walk away from negotiations with Screen Actors Guild leaving B.C. TV/film industry in limbo.
https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/hollywood-north-still-on-hold-after-talks-between-u-s-actors-and-studios-break-down
B.C. FILM SECTOR READIES FOR NEW POST-STRIKE BUSINESS REALITY
Industry insiders
say that they expect it will take up to six months for production houses to fully normalize activity after actors and writers ratify new contracts. Once that happens, the sector will still struggle to be as busy as it was in 2021.
https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/entertainment-media-sports/bc-film-sector-readies-for-new-post-strike-business-reality-7697957
SUPERHERO MOVIES AND VANCOUVER: HOW THE CITY CAME TO RULE THE MULTIVERSE
Whatever the future holds for super-powered franchise action on the big-screen, Vancouver’s status as a visual effects hub will likely stay the course.
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/local-arts/superhero-movies-and-vancouver-how-the-city-came-to-rule-the-multiverse
CANADIAN ACTORS SPOTLIGHTED IN FIRST LOOK AT LIVE-ACTION 'AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER' SERIES
Upon seeing the stills of the cast, several people took to the comments to express their excitement for the show. Where the 2010 adaptation was heavily criticized for casting white actors in Asian roles, the new series is being applauded for making representation a priority. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio and Ian Ousley headline the cast.
https://exclaim.ca/film/article/canadian_actors_spotlighted_in_first_look_at_live_action_avatar_the_last_airbender_series
‘IT’S THE BIGGEST THING TO ME’: DONALD SUTHERLAND HONOURED WITH NEW CANADIAN STAMP
Donald Sutherland, celebrated
star of stage and screen, is not short on accolades. But on a list that includes an honorary Oscar, a companionship of the Order of Canada and a couple of Golden Globes, the latest addition — a stamp bearing his profile — feels different. “I kept saying: ‘I’m a Canadian and now I’m a Canadian stamp.’”
https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2023/10/19/donald-sutherland-new-canadian-stamp/
SAG-AFTRA STRIKE HANGS ON $480 MILLION GAP BETWEEN ACTORS AND STUDIOS ON STREAMING PAY
Talks broke down last week between the major studios and SAG-AFTRA, with the studios saying that the gap between the two sides is “too great” to continue productive negotiations. Until they can bridge the
gap, SAG-AFTRA will remain on strike and the entertainment industry will remain shut down.
https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/sag-aftra-strike-gap-streaming-pay-1235757974/
HOW THE HOLLYWOOD STRIKE IS SCRAMBLING FILM, TV SCHEDULES INTO NEXT SUMMER
Some major studio films scheduled for next year could slip into 2025 if the work stoppage continues, according to the studio executive, raising concern that audiences will get out of the habit of going to theaters. One exhibitor expressed concern about how to fill movie screens in the second half of 2024, remarking, “There’s nothing in production.”
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/how-hollywood-strike-is-scrambling-film-tv-schedules-into-next-summer-2023-10-17/
HOLLYWOOD’S AI ISSUES ARE FAR FROM SETTLED AFTER WRITERS’ LABOR DEAL WITH STUDIOS
Writers and actors
have long feared the increasing prominence of AI. The WGA agreement established that AI cannot be used to undermine a writer’s credit or be used as a means to reduce a writer’s compensation. The contract does leave room for studios to train AI using preexisting material.
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/16/hollywoods-ai-issues-are-far-from-settled-after-wga-deal.html
ACTORS’ WORST FEARS COME TRUE? NEW 4D GAUSSIAN SPLATTING METHOD CAPTURES HUMAN MOTION
As the Hollywood actors’ strike marches forward with no resolution in sight, a technological leap has just rendered one of the actors’ biggest complaints even more possible: 3D scanning of
human bodies in motion, potentially allowing for actors’ performances and mannerisms to be captured and stored as a 3D model that could be re-used by studios in perpetuity.
https://venturebeat.com/ai/actors-worst-fears-come-true-new-4d-gaussian-splatting-method-captures-human-motion/
NATIVE AMERICAN ACTORS MAKE UP LESS THAN .25 PERCENT OF TOTAL ROLES OVER LAST 16 YEARS, USC ANNENBERG STUDY SAYS
The study evaluates every speaking or named character—more than 62,000 roles—to understand how many Native American roles appeared on screen. The
authors stipulated that Native characters must have U.S. origins to be included in the analysis. Additionally, the study assessed how often Native actors worked across the sample of movies.
https://www.thewrap.com/usc-annenberg-inclusion-native-americans-lily-gladstone/
FORMER OSCARS DIVERSITY HEAD JEANELL ENGLISH DETAILS ‘MICRO- AND MACRO-AGGRESSIONS’ THAT LED TO HER EXIT
“My successes ultimately came at a cost — to my mental and physical health, my personal life, my joy. And what is life without joy?” English wrote. English went on to reveal that she was the target of “a steady flux of micro- and macro-aggressions” and that she was often challenged both publicly and
privately.
https://www.thewrap.com/former-oscars-diversity-head-reason-quit-jeanell-english/
SUBTLE GROOMING AND MAKEUP TIPS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LOOK FOR AUDITIONS
Hair and makeup can have incredible shapeshifting
properties with just a few simple tricks, regardless of gender. Here are some pointers to help suggest a character or type with just the eight by ten.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/subtle-grooming-and-makeup-tips-that-will-change-your-look-for-auditions/
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE TIME TO PREPARE
Ideally, we would have time to prepare our best work for every audition and project. Yet despite our best intentions, sometimes the industry doesn’t set us up for success. Twenty-four-hour turnarounds for self tapes are not uncommon. So, how do you turn in a good audition on a tight schedule? Here are some thoughts to consider.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/what-to-do-when-you-dont-have-time-to-prepare/ |
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
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* 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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Details for all Classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
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Biz Studio has a twenty-year track record of training young actors who work regularly in film and television.
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A 6 WEEK AUDITION BOOTCAMP - back by popular
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Wednesdays, Nov 8th - Dec 13th, 7pm - 11pm.
Explore casting, audition techniques, camerawork, self-tapes, authenticity and becoming more confident for your next audition.Actors will be given new scripts weekly to then prepare and deliver on the mark.
Please visit www.mcilroyandassociates.com/audition-lab to register. 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 walks and more.
https://www.heartofthecityfestival.com
STAND
FESTIVAL
November 2 - 12
STAND Festival emerges as a unique platform that celebrates immigrant and refugee artists' untold stories, vibrant talents, and undeniable passion. Through three dynamic disciplines - Theatre, Music, and Dance - the festival paints a rich tapestry of narratives, emotions, and experiences that transcend geographical borders.
https://www.standfestival.com
VANCOUVER ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL
November 2 - 12
VAFF celebrates its 27th edition this year with a full spectrum of in-person events and online programs. The 11-day celebration will highlight an array of unique and outstanding talent, with both emerging and
established Asian Canadian and Asian American writers, producers, and directors showcasing their latest work.
https://www.vaff.org
CHUTZPAH! FESTIVAL
November 2 - 23
The 23rd annual festival will include opening and closing night special
comedy events, concerts from Klezmer to chamber opera, innovative dance works, theatre, storytelling, interdisciplinary projects and interactive multimedia works paired with workshops, stimulating conversations and opportunities to interact with creative artists.
https://chutzpahfestival.com
F-O-R-M
November 4 - 18
The eighth annual FORM, Festival of Recorded Movement, is a celebration of movement and the ever-evolving nature of film. Featuring 42 short films from 10 countries, 15 world premieres from 17 youth and emerging commissioned artists. Join us for public screenings, technology and interaction exhibition, FORMations, workshops, artist talks and
more.
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