BURNABY REVEALS DESIGNS FOR GIANT NEW $55M THEATRE PROJECT
The city has set aside $55 million for the project in its 2024 financial plan. The facility won’t include a fly-tower or underground parking, though those options
were considered early in the planning process. Staff will seek council approval to proceed with a design-build contract later this month.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/real-estate/burnaby-reveals-designs-for-giant-new-55m-theatre-project-8332569
ADAM BEACH HAS NEVER BEEN AFRAID TO CONFRONT HIS TRAUMA ON SET
Playing a drunk driver in Exile wasn't the first time Beach had to confront his trauma on set. His breakthrough role as Victor Joseph in the 1998 coming-of-age film Smoke Signals led him to have a sort of epiphany about the feelings he'd been holding inside of him.
https://www.cbc.ca/arts/q/adam-beach-has-never-been-afraid-to-confront-his-trauma-on-set-1.7120974
RONNIE BURKETT, MEASHA BRUEGGERGOSMAN-LEE AMONG LAUREATES FOR GOVERNOR GENERAL’S PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS
Several performers with long associations
appearing on Vancouver stages have been named as laureates of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards for Lifetime Artistic Achievement.
https://www.createastir.ca/articles/2024-governor-generals-performing-arts-awards-lifetime-artistic-achievement
CHANNELING BLACK AUDIENCES: NIELSEN STUDY SHOWS INCLUSIVITY EQUALS PROFITABILITY
Black audiences spend about 12 hours more time with media each week than the general population, according to a recently released Nielsen study, with the biggest portion of their time spent on TV. And while the pervasiveness of modern media is well-documented, Nielsen’s research revealed that Black audiences deliver the highest
engagement.
https://seejane.org/spotlight/channeling-black-audiences-nielsen-study-shows-inclusivity-equals-profitability/
GENDER EQUITY IN FILM WILL ONLY BE REACHED IN 2215 IN CANADA, 2085 IN U.K., 2041 IN GERMANY AT CURRENT PACE:
STUDY
An interdisciplinary study looking at the impact of gender equity policies on the film business in the U.K., Canada and Germany finds "modest" numerical improvement but little change in power dynamics. "The film industries do not just need more women, but women in the right positions."
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/slow-progress-gender-equality-film-industry-study-1235830232/
SOME VIDEO GAME ACTORS ARE LETTING AI CLONE THEIR VOICES. THEY JUST DON'T WANT IT TO REPLACE THEM
If you are battling a video game
goblin who speaks with a Cockney accent, or asking a gruff Scottish blacksmith to forge a virtual sword, you might be hearing the voice of actor Andy Magee. Except it's not quite Magee's voice.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/entertainment-news/some-video-game-actors-are-letting-ai-clone-their-voices-they-just-dont-want-it-to-replace-them-8326225
UNDERSTUDY LIFE: HOW TO HOP IN WITH STYLE
Understudying is one of those jobs that looks easy when it’s done right, but in reality, is far more challenging than anyone anticipates. You’re often left in charge of
your process and called upon to hop in on short notice. How does an understudy prep for their potential stage time and perform well when needed?
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/understudy-life-how-to-hop-in-with-style/
SPEECH PATTERNS ARE KEY TO CREATING
CHARACTERS—HERE'S WHAT ACTORS NEED TO KNOW
Top-level actors understand that it’s not all about what’s being said, but how it’s said. For aspiring and early-career performers, knowing the intricacies of speech patterns is an indispensable skill they can wield in their quest for success.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/speech-patterns-explained-76958/
LEVEL UP YOUR TV CAREER WITH THIS GUIDE TO GETTING GUEST STAR ROLES
Not quite a lead but not quite a cameo, this vital role often plays a pivotal part in an aspiring TV actor’s career trajectory. Here, we’ll explore what exactly defines a guest star and how you can start booking these gigs
yourself.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/what-is-a-guest-star-76879/ |
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 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! 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
the 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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