PROMINENT CANADIAN ANIMATION STUDIO AND VFX STUDIO UNIONIZE FOLLOWING HOLLYWOOD STRIKES
Canada’s largest entertainment union has certified two prominent Vancouver studios in the last month, making gains within the
underrepresented animation and visual effects industries.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-two-prominent-canadian-animation-studios-unionize-following-hollywood/
WITH LAYOFFS LOOMING, CBC EXECS WANT FOREIGN STREAMING
GIANTS TO PAY MORE TO SUPPORT CANCON
A day after CBC/Radio-Canada announced it plans to slash its staff by about 10 per cent to address mounting budget troubles, the company's executives went before the broadcasting regulator with a request that could pump more money into the system.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cbc-crtc-foreign-streaming-giants-1.7049846
VICTORIA FILM COMMISSIONER RETIRING AFTER 13 YEARS IN ROLE
Kathleen Gilbert took over the reins of the non-profit in 2010 and went on to become the longest running film commissioner, helping to promote the capital region’s locations, skills and incentives.
https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-film-commissioner-retiring-after-13-years-in-role-1180912/
“A DAY IN THE LIFE” WITH TORONTO-BASED VOICE ACTOR ROBERT TINKLER
Robert Tinkler is an Emmy-nominated Canadian artist who has written, produced and
performed across almost all media forms, globally. His recent voiceover credits include “Woodstock” in “The Snoopy Show”, “Boo” in “Remi and Boo”, and “Sparky Sparkeroni” in “My Little Pony”.
https://torontoguardian.com/2023/12/toronto-artist-robert-tinkler/
TIFF CUTS 12 FULL-TIME
STAFF MEMBERS, CITES PANDEMIC AND SAG-AFTRA STRIKE AS FACTORS
The Toronto International Film Festival shed 12 full-time staff members across various departments in a restructuring on Thursday. Judy Lung, TIFF's vice-president of public relations and communications, cites setbacks from the pandemic and this year's Hollywood strikes as factors. The non-profit is also set to lose Bell as its leading sponsor at the end of this year.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/film-tiff-cuts-1.7052700
DAVID YEE WINS $75K SIMINOVITCH PRIZE FOR UPLIFTING ASIAN CANADIAN THEATRE COMMUNITY
Trailblazing playwright David Yee has been awarded this year's $75,000 Siminovitch Prize for his body
of work dedicated to uplifting Asian Canadian voices in theatre.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/entertainment-news/david-yee-wins-75k-siminovitch-prize-for-uplifting-asian-canadian-theatre-community-7924020
HOW QUEBEC FELL IN LOVE WITH DOCUMENTARY THEATRE
Documentary theatre, like documentary film, investigates real events; practitioners look for compelling ways to adapt their findings to the stage, often re-enacting interviews verbatim or sharing their reporting struggles along the way. About one in four plays in the province now falls under that umbrella.
https://thewalrus.ca/documentary-theatre/
SAG-AFTRA MEMBERS RATIFY NEW THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH STUDIOS
Actors have officially given the stamp of approval for their latest deal with the studios. SAG-AFTRA, which opened the ratification vote on November 14, has revealed that 78.33% of ballots were in favor of the
November 8 tentative agreement with the AMPTP. That number is much higher than many expected given some of the noise on social media, particularly around A.I.
https://deadline.com/2023/12/actors-strike-deal-approved-ratification-vote-sag-aftra-1235649206/
EMPLOYMENT IN HOLLYWOOD REBOUNDS POST-STRIKES, BUT STILL BELOW 2022 PEAK
The new U.S. labor report shows that the motion picture sector added 17,000 jobs last month, but employment is still below Nov. 2022, suggesting a slower return to normal.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/employment-hollywood-rebounds-post-strikes-still-down-from-2022-1235728161/
HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR VOCAL RANGE AND WRITE IT ON A RÉSUMÉ
Your range is an extension of
your type. In general, it’s a good idea if your written vocal type reflects the kinds of roles you get hired to play.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/determine-vocal-range-write-resume-1480/
EASY WAYS TO SPRUCE UP YOUR PROFILE ON CASTING
PLATFORMS
With the new SAG-AFTRA agreement ratified and the strike resolved, the entertainment industry is chomping at the bit to get actors back to work. It’s best practice to have a fully optimized profile. However, a lack of updates will make it easier for casting directors and others viewing your page to visually tune it out.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/easy-ways-to-spruce-up-your-profile-on-casting-platforms/
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DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE POTENTIAL! ARTIST'S WAY 118TH COURSE
Starting Monday, January 22, 2024, 7-10pm
Limited to 8 participants, this 8-week transformative journey. Maryse Schembri
offers more than the book - dynamic assignments and exercises to move you forward. This course offers excellent facilitation and group support that makes you accountable. Break through Limits, Discover Talents, Pursue Happiness, Abundance, and Move Forward!
Maryse's 30-year legacy dives deep into music, drama, and spiritual growth. Essential for actors, of any age, who want authenticity, and success. Uncover your creative soul and thrive with Maryse
Schembri's popular Artists Way Course.
https://vancouvercreativeclass.com 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 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
* 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 WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL
December 4 - 17 (online)
WFF23 will be available to you online through our virtual platforms. Easily stream the films showcased in the festival, access
filmmaker Q&As, and attend virtual award ceremonies. https://www.whistlerfilmfestival.com PUSH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL January 18 - February 4 The 2024 Festival features 17 works of dance, theatre, music and multimedia by acclaimed artists from 15 countries, plus two Club PuSh cabaret nights. This year, PuSh asks: “Can a live art festival be a ritual for social change? A cultural strategy? A means to rethink history while imagining possible futures?” https://pushfestival.ca |
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