WILL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DRIVE THE FILM INDUSTRY OUT OF VANCOUVER?
Artificially generated "humans" threaten to remove jobs from the film industry, particularly when they may be used at a lower cost. While screenwriters who
belong to the Writers Guild of America are busy back at work, film and TV actors from SAG-AFTRA remain on picket lines, with the longest strike in their history hitting the 100-day mark on Oct. 21 after talks broke off with studios.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/chatgpt-vancouver-film-ai-hollywood-strike-2023-7242656
QUEBEC HORROR FILMS ARE HAVING A MOMENT. WILL THAT MAKE GETTING FUNDING EASIER?
Young filmmakers are leading the pack in bringing nightmares to the big screen.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-horror-films-funding-red-rooms-humanist-vampire-1.7007361
FEWER THAN 35 PERCENT OF INDUSTRY JOBS IN 2022 WENT TO DIVERSE WRITERS IN CANADA, STUDY SAYS
The percentage of TV series jobs going to writers of
color fell to 16 percent in 2022, from a year-earlier 24 percent, the WGC found in its latest diversity and inclusion report.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/canadian-industry-screenwriters-study-1235627484/ STRIKING HOLLYWOOD ACTORS PASS COUNTEROFFER AHEAD OF FURTHER TALKS WITH STUDIOS
"We have not come all this way to cave now," wrote the group calling itself Members In Solidarity. "We have not gone without work, without pay, and walked picket lines for months just to give up on everything we’ve been fighting for."
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/striking-hollywood-actors-set-saturday-next-round-talks-with-studios-2023-10-27/
BELL MEDIA TO BUY MAJOR OUTDOOR BILLBOARD COMPANY FOR $410M
The deal, expected to be completed in 2024, will see New York-based
Outfront Media, formerly CBS Outdoor, sell off its billboard assets in Canada.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/bell-media-outfront-billboard-company-1235624933/
WHAT NOT TO WEAR: STRIKING ACTORS GIVEN STRICT RULES FOR
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
Halloween in Hollywood may look a little different this year as actors have been instructed not to wear costumes inspired by famous movies and TV series amid the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. If A-list couples were hoping on being Barbie and Ken this year, looks like they’ll have to change their plans.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10038123/actors-halloween-costumes-sag-aftra-strike/
AS THE 'HOLLYWOOD OF THE SOUTH,' ATLANTA HAS BOOMED. ITS ACTORS AND CREW ARE NOW AT A CROSSROADS
For more than a decade, work had been nonstop in Atlanta’s booming film industry thanks to Georgia’s
extremely generous tax break.
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/hollywood-south-atlanta-boomed-actors-crew-now-crossroads-104424698
HOW BRENDAN FRASER MADE IT ALL THE WAY BACK
When we
last met him, Brendan Fraser was speaking candidly for the first time about his supposed disappearance from Hollywood. Now, four years later, he’s an Oscar favorite— and a man reckoning in real life with the kind of comeback you only see in the movies.
https://www.gq.com/story/brendan-fraser-men-of-the-year-cover-2022
HOW TO SUBMIT TO TALENT AGENCIES (ACCORDING TO AN AGENT)
Finding an agent can make all the difference in your career, so here’s some basic guidance from an industry insider on how to make your acting agency submissions stand out.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/agent-submission-advice-6018/
THE BEST ACTING ADVICE FROM THE CAST OF ‘SUCCESSION’
If you want to level up your craft without going to the trouble of toppling a corrupt conglomerate, enjoy these pieces of acting advice from the wonderful
“Succession” cast.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/succession-cast-acting-advice-76588/
WHY IT MATTERS TO HAVE A GREAT READER FOR SELF TAPES
Given the uptick in self tapes and virtual auditions, it’s
understandable that some of us are making the best of what’s in front of us. Having a subpar reader to run dialogue with doesn’t help your case — and more importantly, can prevent you from getting a job.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/why-it-matters-to-have-a-great-reader-for-self-tapes/ |
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 AUDITION LAB WITH DAN MARTINEZ
A 6 WEEK AUDITION BOOTCAMP - back by popular demand!
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. 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 * Actors Instrument work with Carmel Amit.
* Voice and Movement for the Actor with Kendra Anderson
Details for all Classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
We look forward to hearing from you! 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.
https://www.f-o-r-m.ca |
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