MOVIES AND TV SHOWS FILMING IN VANCOUVER IN AUGUST
The dog days of summer are here! During summertime, few things are cooler than hitting the streets of Vancity and
realizing your favourite TV show or a new movie is filming right here in town. In Hollywood North, it seems there’s always a chance to catch the cameras rolling!
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/movies-tv-shows-filming-vancouver-august-2023
HOLLYWOOD STRIKES HALT FILMING OF
TV SHOWS AND MOVIES IN SURREY, WHERE COMMERCIALS ARE KEY
‘In Surrey alone we have 5,627 residents connected to the film industry,’ city’s film manager says.
https://www.surreynowleader.com/business/hollywood-strikes-halt-filming-of-tv-shows-and-movies-in-surrey-where-commercials-are-key/
VANCOUVER FILM STUDIO ACQUIRES MAJOR ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY FOR $500M
Lionsgate, a prominent Vancouver film studio, has acquired eOne for $500 million
in a deal expected to close later this year. The now California-based Lionsgate calls eOne, based in Toronto, a “world-class producer of scripted and unscripted television and motion pictures.”
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-film-studio-lionsgate-eone-500m
“EVEN IN
CANADA, WE’RE TAKING A HUGE ECONOMIC HIT”: THE PRESIDENT OF ACTRA TORONTO ON THE US ACTORS STRIKE
At the core of the conflict are calls for higher residual payments and regulations around the use of AI, which is already threatening to put background actors out of work. The historic labour action, which coincides with the ongoing writers strike, has brought some of the world’s most recognizable celebs out to the picket lines.
https://torontolife.com/city/sag-aftra-strike-actra-president-david-gale/
THESE CANADIANS MOVED TO HOLLYWOOD TO WRITE AND ACT. NOW THEY’RE ON STRIKE
Canadian actors and screenwriters who are part of historic dual labour strikes in Hollywood
say they are fighting for the future of their industries – on both sides of the border. Among affected members are many Canadian transplants who have joined the picket lines to demand a fair deal with the AMPTP, which represents the big studios and streamers.
https://www.chroniclejournal.com/entertainment/entertainment_news/these-canadians-moved-to-hollywood-to-write-and-act-now-they-re-on-strike/article_ad454b34-b6db-57ab-93de-5b5031927257.html
WHY ARE ACTORS MAKING
MOVIES DURING THE STRIKE? WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT SAG-AFTRA WAIVERS
It's a move that the union leadership says is an essential negotiating tactic, but that's also proved divisive and confusing to many sweating it out on the picket lines while movie stars like Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey continue to work. Here's what to know about the "interim agreements" that are keeping some Hollywood productions filming.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/why-are-actors-making-movies-during-the-strike-what-to-know-about-sag-aftra-waivers-1.6505826
WRITERS STRIKE: AMPTP, WGA SET MEETING TO DISCUSS RESUMING LONG-STALLED CONTRACT TALKS
Carol Lombardini, president of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, reached out to her counterpart at the Writers Guild of America in an effort to restart negotiations. That is the first communication between the two sides since May 1, when talks collapsed and the WGA voted to go on strike.
https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/writers-strike-carol-lombardini-ellen-stutzman-wga-1235685400/
JUDGE WON'T DISMISS CHARGES AGAINST MOVIE ARMOURER IN FATAL SHOOTING BY ALEC BALDWIN ON FILM SET
A New Mexico judge told attorneys to "stay the course" on charges including involuntary manslaughter against movie armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed in the shooting death of a
cinematographer by Alec Baldwin, rejecting Tuesday a request from defence counsel to dismiss charges.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/judge-won-t-dismiss-charges-against-movie-armourer-in-fatal-shooting-by-alec-baldwin-on-film-set-1.6501938
ACTORS STRIKE COULD BE A ROADBLOCK TO THE OSCARS
How does a splashy celebration of movies survive without movie stars? Venice, Toronto and other film festivals are about to find out.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/08/04/actors-strike-oscars-film-festivals/
HELLO FROM THE OTHER SIDE: THINGS THE DIRECTOR IS THINKING DURING YOUR AUDITION
The audition table is the border between worlds. So much time and
energy is spent trying to guess what the director and casting professionals might think, might be thinking, might have thought about your audition. As someone who has been on both sides of the table, here is some insight into what might be flitting through their brains.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/things-the-director-is-thinking-during-your-audition/
THE BEST SURVIVAL JOBS FOR ACTORS ACCORDING TO AN ACTING COACH
There are hundreds of alternatives to waiting tables when it comes to survival jobs for actors. Many professional actors have done multiple types of side gigs, including temp work, dog walking, and rideshare driving.
Here’s a list of the best temporary and freelance positions for actors that offer flexible schedules and fair pay.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/best-survival-jobs-actors-11797/
HOW TO STAND OUT IN A SEA OF SAMENESS
In the contest of being you, you’ll beat the competition every time, unless of course, you’re too busy worrying about getting noticed. Sometimes it’s the subtle differences that make us favor one thing over another, but if you put in the prep work and remember to be your authentic self, you’ll stand out every time.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/how-to-stand-out-in-a-sea-of-sameness/
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CASTING WORKSHOPS, SUMMER CAMPS & SUMMER CLASSES ALL ARE FILLING UP FAST AT TRICITIES FILM STUDIO
The top film training studio in the suburbs, come see why casting directors and agents alike are
sending students to train & self-tape with us! We have one of the lower mainland's strongest crew of working actors, focused on getting students properly prepared to work NOW!
* WORKSHOPS: Casting Directors, Voice-Over Casting, Standard American Dialect, and more!
* SUMMER CAMPS: Tricities' 35-hour Film Fest, The Official Movie In A Week Camp! Ages: 8-12 / 13-18 years!
* CLASSES: Adult, Teens & Kids - On-Camera, Scene Work & Improv - July & August (no long weekends)
REGISTER ONLINE, NOW!
https://www.TricitiesFilmStudio.com RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
Classes are open for registration!
New to us? Click here: www.railtownactors.com/interview
* Acting on Film classes with John Cassini & Jennifer Copping
* Scene Study classes with Brian Markinson, Frank Cassini, Jennifer Copping
* Actors Instrument work with Carmel Amit.
* Voice and Movement for the Actor with Kendra Anderson
Details for all Classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
Coaching and Tapings: www.railtownactors.com/coaching
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 FLAG STOP FESTIVAL
August 8 - 12
The Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival returns with four days and nights of original theatre,
live music, comedy and more! The first two days are set in the heart of Whistler Village at the beautiful Florence Petersen Park. Enjoy a folk festival atmosphere with stages, food tables, beer and wine garden and a spectacular lineup of entertainment!
https://www.thepointartists.com
VINES ART FESTIVAL
August 9 - 19
As we continue to weave works of transformation, celebration and legacy we purposefully prepare for a bright and brilliant 9th year of the Vines Art Festival. Art is a story; and we were fortunate enough to bare witness to hundreds of diverse, immersive and remarkable performances.
https://www.vinesartsociety.com
VANCOUVER QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
August 10 - 20
This year's 10-day festival features 24 features and 68 short films from 27 countries, including 31 Canadian premieres.
https://queerfilmfestival.ca HARMONY ARTS FESTIVAL
on now until August 13
This year's festival features ten days of events and activities showcasing arts and culture during a celebration of summer on
the North Shore. An extensive array of programming includes more than 50 free live musical performances, art markets, al fresco culinary experiences and more.
https://harmonyarts.ca
MONSOON FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS
August 17 - 31
Join
us for a month filled with theatre, music and dance performances, thought-provoking discussions, a marketplace of visual art, dance classes, development workshops and more.
https://www.monsoonartsfest.ca
MIGHTY ASIAN MOVIEMAKING MARATHON
August 26
The Vancouver Asian Film Festival's Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon (MAMM) celebrates its 18th year of supporting and showcasing emerging local filmmakers. Join us on August 26, 2023, as we screen the MAMM18 finalists in the 10-minute Short and 1-minute Ultra Short categories.
https://vaff.org/mamm18/ FILM NOIR
on now until September 4
This August, wrap yourself in the nocturnal embrace of The Cinematheque’s annual film noir season, our routine deep-dive into that deliriously dark and fertile period of hardboiled, high-body-count American cinema.
https://thecinematheque.ca/series/film-noir-2023
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