HOW THE HOLLYWOOD STRIKES ARE CUTTING UP B.C.'S FILM INDUSTRY
The strikes are only the latest blow in what has been a tumultuous period for film in this province. Not long ago, the local industry was
enjoying a near-unprecedented boom that strained the capacity of B.C. crews and production facilities. Before U.S. writers voted to strike on May 1, that boom had already gone bust.
https://www.bcbusiness.ca/How-the-Hollywood-strikes-are-cutting-up-BCs-film-industry
ALBERTA'S FILM INDUSTRY GETS ANOTHER NOD AS HIT HBO SERIES THE LAST OF US HONOURED
Recognition for Calgary and Alberta as a filming and movie-making destination continues to grow after HBO's The Last of Us won international awards.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/hbo-last-of-us-alberta-edmonton-calgary-1.6951530
TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL TO LOSE LEAD SPONSOR BELL AFTER 28 YEARS
The telecommunications company, a lead sponsor since 1995, will not continue its partnership with TIFF after the festival’s 48th edition this year. “We decided that the end of 2023 would be the right time to step back
from our partnership with TIFF and opted not to renew our sponsorship in order to invest in other opportunities that are core to our business.”
https://variety.com/2023/film/festivals/toronto-film-festival-loses-sponsor-bell-1235705418/
MEET THE NEW GENERATION OF UP-AND-COMING CANADIAN ACTORS
They're about to be everywhere.
https://www.ellecanada.com/culture/movies-and-tv/meet-the-new-generation-of-up-and-coming-canadian-actors
THE GREAT BILL C-11 TELEVISION REVOLUTION THAT NO STREAMING SERVICE WANTS TO TALK ABOUT
While the Hollywood strikes may offer a short-lived opportunity to bolster CanCon internationally, those who are already a part of the striking U.S. guilds are hesitant to feed
content to a problematic system with specific sales or deals. Meanwhile, the myriad financial and production challenges in Canada raise questions about the overall viability of future homegrown projects.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/tiff/article-the-great-bill-c-11-television-revolution-that-no-streaming-service/
CANADIAN INDUSTRY LOSING GROUND IN RACIAL REPRESENTATION, SAYS STUDY
Women – especially black women, indigenous women and women of color – are falling behind levels of participation in film and television production, compared to 2019, before the
pandemic.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/canadian-industry-racial-representation-1235579418/
HOLLYWOOD’S WORKING CLASS TURNS TO NONPROFIT FUNDS TO MAKE ENDS MEET DURING THE STRIKE
The Entertainment Community Fund, formerly known as The Actors Fund, is one of several nonprofits that have long supported workers who make the entertainment industry run, but who were essentially gig workers long before the term was coined.
https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/entertainment/hollywoods-working-class-turns-to-nonprofit-funds-to-make-ends-meet-during-the-strike/
HOW TO SHOW EMOTION AS AN ACTOR
If you want to know how to evoke emotion in acting, this step-by-step guide has you covered.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/quick-tips-playing-strong-emotions-8205/
THINGS EVERY ACTOR SHOULD KNOW EARLY IN THEIR CAREER
There are a lot of things you need to know as an actor, but here are five lessons I wish I’d learned early in my acting
career.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/things-know-early-acting-career-13940/
HOW TO AVOID ACTING SCAMS
This business is full of tricksters trying to take advantage of actors. But knowledge
is power, and actors are a talented and smart group. So we asked seven industry professionals this question: What are some clear signs of an acting scam?
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/acting-scam-signs-8582/ |
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
Classes are open for registration!
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* Acting on Film/On Camera classes with John Cassini & Janet Kidder
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BIZ STUDIO: PROFESSIONAL FILM+TV ACTING CLASSES FOR
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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!
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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 LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
September 7 - 17
This year’s 11-day annual festival will present a full in-person festival as well as a series of online
dialogues with filmmakers from across Canada and Latin America.
https://vlaff.org
VANCOUVER FRINGE FESTIVAL
September 7 - 17
Vancouver Fringe will be back to parade its fine wares from rollicking new theatre to belly-bursting comedy,
awe-inspiring dance to lip-splitting spoken word and more… There’s something for just about everyone to get stuck into, so clear your calendars and get ready to join us for this year’s celebratory showcase of the finest theatrics in town.
https://www.vancouverfringe.com
WORD VANCOUVER
READING & WRITING FESTIVAL
September 8 - 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
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