MOVIES AND TV SHOWS FILMING IN VANCOUVER IN MARCH
Winter may be here to stay for a little while longer, but that won’t stop these productions from filming on the streets of Metro Vancouver! From feature films to brand new
series, there are plenty of movies and shows to catch filming this March that you don’t want to miss!
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/movies-tv-shows-filming-vancouver-march
'GET IT DONE': BURNABY APPROVES $55M THEATRE REDEVELOPMENT AT SHADBOLT CENTRE
The new project involves demolishing the aging James Cowan Theatre and constructing a new four-storey structure with 364 seats and a balcony. The existing facility was originally built as a gym eight decades ago.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/real-estate/burnaby-approves-theatre-redevelopment-at-shadbolt-centre-james-cowan-8370812
ARTS AND CULTURE SPENDING IS TRENDING UPWARDS, A NEW SURVEY SUGGESTS, SIGNIFYING OPTIMISM FOR THE BELEAGUERED SECTOR
Spending in Canada’s arts and culture sector is expected to trend upwards for 2024, marking a turnaround compared to last year
and signifying optimism for a beleaguered sector that has struggled to find its audience after a protracted pandemic shutdown.
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/arts-and-culture-spending-is-trending-upwards-a-new-survey-suggests-signifying-optimism-for-the/article_29fc2900-d68f-11ee-b3bd-2757ddcc111d.html
SELF-TAPES ARE HOLLYWOOD'S NEW NORMAL FOR AUDITIONS. NOT EVERYONE IS HAPPY
Self-taping auditions has become standard practice for actors. Some see benefits while others are
worried.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/self-tape-acting-1.7126250
AS PRODUCTION SLOWS TO A CRAWL, CREW MEMBERS SAY ‘EVERYONE KNOWS WE’RE ALL LOOKING FOR WORK’
It's the decline of peak TV, it's production logjams, it's post-strike doldrums, but they all mean the same thing: "We're all in 100 percent survival mode" as everyone from lighting designers to editors hope that things will get better.
https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/film-tv-production-slowdown-jobs-impact-analysis-1234954777/
DISNEY'S LONGTIME PRESIDENT OF FILM PRODUCTION IS STEPPING DOWN
Sean Bailey to be replaced by David Greenbaum, head of Searchlight Pictures, the art-house unit behind such critical hits as Poor Things.
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/movies/disneys-longtime-president-of-film-production-is-stepping-down
FINAL OSCAR VOTING CLOSES: A FUN Q&A GUIDE TO WHO COULD WIN AND MORE ANONYMOUS BALLOTS
In just 12 days, the Academy of Motion Picture
Arts and Sciences will crack open 23 illustrious envelopes to unveil the victors of this year’s 96th Oscars. It’s a night where predictability usually reigns supreme, but hey, there’s always room for a curveball or two.
https://variety.com/2024/film/awards/anonymous-oscars-ballots-voting-closed-q-and-a-guide-1235924771/
SPEAKING ROLES FOR FEMALE CHARACTERS AND WOMEN OVER 60 DECLINED IN 2023’S TOP-GROSSING FILMS, NEW STUDY SHOWS
A new study indicates that the tenets that contributed to “Barbie’s” $1.4 billion box office success and pop culture dominance was the exception rather than
the rule in Hollywood this year. Outside of Barbieland and a handful of other movies that were fronted by female characters, there was decreasing opportunity for women in film in 2023.
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/study-shows-decrease-speaking-roles-female-characters-1235923773/
HOW TO DEAL WITH THE POST-SHOW SLUMP
The post-show (or post-gig) letdown can be intense, especially if you don’t have more acting work lined up. In my experience, few actors, regardless of their level of experience, are immune to the “what if I never book again” doubts
that like to sneak into our brains during periods of unemployment. If you’re struggling with a post-show slump, here are some things to keep in mind.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/how-to-deal-with-the-post-show-slump/
BOOKING OUT: WHEN ACTORS NEED TIME
OFF
There's nothing wrong with scheduling a bit of personal time if you need it. First, you have to “book out.” Avoid icing out your agent or missing a major audition because you forgot this crucial task—here’s what it means, how to do it, and when you should.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-actors-book-out-76972/
FIGHTING STAGE FRIGHT: TIPS TO QUELL AUDITION ANXIETY
Every actor has been there—in the sitting area waiting to go in for the big audition, mind racing, hands sweating, obsessively reading sides, and hoping and praying that you don’t totally mess up. Here’s the thing: Everyone gets nervous—even
titans of the industry. But it’s all about how you handle nerves that allows you to deliver a good audition.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-get-rid-of-audition-nerves-13429/ |
TRICITIES FILM STUDIO IN-PERSON SPRING CLASSES
The top film training studio in the suburbs for all ages. Come see why casting directors and agents alike are sending actors to train in-person & self-tape with us! We
offer On-Camera & Scene Work classes, a professional taping studio, and one of the strongest coaching crews of experienced, working actors, focused on getting students properly prepared to work NOW! Word of mouth & an impeccable reputation has made us the fastest-growing studio in BC.
* Taping Studio https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/booking/
* Kids: (7-9 / 10-13) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/kids-classes/
* Teens: (14-17) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/teen-classes/
* Adults: (18+) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/adult-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! 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 THE OR FESTIVAL
March 6 - 9
Every night, we present the world premiere of thirteen original 10 minute plays, written, dramaturged, directed and acted by local Vancouver artists as
well as Deaf and Hard of Hearing Artists from across Canada and New York City! Join us for the fun!
http://orfestival.com
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
COLD READING SERIES VANCOUVER
March 11
Join
us this month with scripts: ‘The Light at the End of the Known Universe’, part 3 and ‘Riot’ part 1. Interested in being cast? We cast live on the night from the pool of available actors in attendance.
http://www.coldreadingseries.com
BRAVE NEW PLAYRITES
March 18 - 22
The Festival will once again wow audiences with excerpts of new work written by the inventive and original theatrical voices of the playwriting students at the UBC School of Creative Writing. Every night is something different, with 3-4 readings each night! https://www.bravenewplayrites.com |
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