VANCOUVER POLICE INVESTIGATING AFTER FILM GEAR TRUCK STOLEN, CRASHED
The truck had been parked near Manitoba Street Studios, where the FOX comedy Animal Control, starring Joel McHale, is filmed.
https://vancouversun.com/news/crime/vancouver-police-film-truck-stolen
BC FILMS SEAGRASS AND SATAN WANTS YOU RECEIVE HONOURS AT VANCOUVER FILM CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS
British Columbia-made family drama seagrass took home two top provincial prizes at last night’s
annual Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards. Meredith Hama-Brown was named Best BC Director and Seagrass was named Best BC Film of 2023.
https://www.createastir.ca/articles/vancouver-film-critics-circle-awards-2024
‘ANATOMY OF A FALL’ NAMED BEST PICTURE OF 2023 BY VANCOUVER
FILM CRITICS CIRCLE
The French courtroom drama — which is competing at the Oscars in five categories — also earned Sandra Hüller the best female actor crown for her star turn in the Cannes Palme d’Or award winner. Anatomy of a Fall beat out Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest for the best picture prize.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/anatomy-of-a-fall-best-picture-2023-vancouver-film-critics-circle-1235822836/
MAJOR INDIGENOUS-OWNED FILM PRODUCTION STUDIO PLANNED FOR VANCOUVER ISLAND
If all goes as planned,
one of British Columbia’s largest film and television production studio campuses could be built in southern Vancouver Island. And it would be a unique on-reserve project, as a partnership between the Malahat First Nation and Alpha Select Production Services.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/malahat-film-studio-vancouver-island-victoria#google_vignette
CALGARY'S HISTORIC GRAND THEATRE TO CLOSE IF SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PLAN NOT FOUND
The executive director of the society that operates Calgary's Grand Theatre said a feasibility plan was rejected by the building's landlord at the 11th hour, leaving the historic arts and culture
hub to face an uncertain future.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/grand-theatre-calgary-arts-culture-uncertain-future-1.7108531
ACTORS’ EQUITY VOTES TO AUTHORIZE STRIKE OVER DEVELOPMENTAL WORK
The
strike authorization vote does not mean the union will go on strike, but rather that Equity can call a strike if deemed necessary. The union went on a 33-day strike in 2019 over this contract, which pertains to workshops and readings of shows held before potential full productions on Broadway or elsewhere.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/actors-equity-votes-to-authorize-strike-1235822717/
CANADIAN TV, FILM, MUSIC INDUSTRIES ASK MPS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST AI
Groups representing people who work in TV, movies and music are calling on the Liberal government to protect their industries in its AI legislation. Actors union ACTRA says unbridled use of AI
could result in people’s names and images being misused in artificially crafted videos — or even replace human actors entirely.
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/02/12/canadian-tv-film-music-ai-protection/
CHRISTOPHER NOLAN, CANADA’S CELINE SONG WIN AT DIRECTORS GUILD
AWARDS
The Directors Guild of America also recognizes achievements in scripted and nonscripted television, with the drama series prize going to Peter Hoar for The Last of Us episode Long, Long Time, and the comedy trophy for Christopher Storer for the Fishes episode of The Bear.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/article-christopher-nolan-celine-song-aps-mstyslav-chernov-win-at-directors/
REDUCED WORKING HOURS IN FILM AND TV MODEL GARNERS INDUSTRY SUPPORT
Bectu Vision, a Scottish screen skills training body
affiliated with crew union Bectu, together with flexible-working experts Timewise have completed an in-depth study assessing the financial implications of shorter working days in scripted drama production. BBC and Screen Scotland, who backed the study, are now considering its findings.
https://variety.com/2024/tv/global/reduced-working-hours-film-and-tv-model-1235900174/
SHOULD YOU GO TO ACTING SCHOOL? THESE TOP TALENTS WEIGH IN
One of the hardest audition cycles of an actor’s career is applying to acting school, whether it be at various conservatories, for a bachelor’s degree, or for MFA programs. For those committing themselves to the grueling
process of applying, auditioning, and waiting for callbacks, you might wonder: Is it worth it?
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/acting-school-advice-from-actors-68750/
NUGGETS FOR VOICEOVER SUCCESS
There are
more voiceover opportunities than ever before. Achieving success as a voice actor is a challenging road, but there are plenty of tools and words of wisdom you can use to help you get there.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/eight-nuggets-for-voiceover-success/
THE PITFALLS
AND PRIVILEGES OF DIRECTING YOUR OWN WORDS
Many actors and artists are multifaceted in their work and the writer/director combo is a common one. Directing the work you have written comes with many highs and lows. Let’s take a look at some things to consider.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/the-pitfalls-and-privileges-of-directing-your-own-words/
SELF-TAPE TIPS TO NAIL YOUR NEXT AUDITION
Self-taped auditions are a pivotal first step in the casting process. The latest SAG-AFTRA agreement has helped ease this process somewhat by regulating self-tape demands, but actors still need to know how to record a compelling
audition tape to get their foot in the door.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/self-tape-audition-tips-13472/ |
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 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 RICHMOND CHILDREN'S ARTS FESTIVAL
February 19
Celebrate BC Family Day at the 15th annual Children’s Arts Festival at the Richmond Library/Cultural Centre! Families can spark their
imagination through music, hands-on activities, literary and performing arts. The day-long program features free performances and drop-in workshops, and select paid registered classes.
https://www.childrensartsfestival.ca
VIRTUAL COFFEE CHATS
February
20
Get a sneak-peek into our upcoming 19th annual international film festival, GEMFest! We’re delighted to host a conversation between select filmmakers and our programmers.
https://gemsvancouver.org/program/coffee-chats/
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM
FESTIVAL
February 23 - March 3
This year’s festival is sharing over 70 curated mountain and adventure stories with the VIMFF community. The festival features special guest speakers, filmmaker intros, and expert-led workshops on photography, storytelling, and mountain safety skills.
https://vimff.org
RENDEZ-VOUS FILM FESTIVAL
February 24 - March 8
Visions Ouest Productions presents rhe 30th Rendez-vous film festival includes a program with more than 60 shorts, documentaries and feature films, online and in-person. Most films are presented in the original language with English subtitles. https://rendez-vousvancouver.com |
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