UNION PRESIDENT EXPLAINS THE PROTECTIONS IN PLACE FOR B.C. CHILD ACTORS A new documentary is revealing the abuse faced by child actors on Nickelodeon
productions in the 1990s and early 2000s. Keith Martin Gordey, the president of B.C.’s largest actors’ union, talks about the child performer protections in place in the province’s film industry. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1.7155864 ROY VICKERS NAMED FIRST ELDER-IN-RESIDENCE FOR BC ARTS COUNCIL
Vickers’ role as elder-in-residence will not only provide an Indigenous voice to the B.C. arts council, but also give mentorship opportunities for First Nations artists.
https://www.thespec.com/news/canada/roy-vickers-named-first-elder-in-residence-for-bc-arts-council/article_cdf606b1-ff48-5792-b679-b875cc2a60db.html
BELL MEDIA OPENS DOOR TO WORKING WITH STREAMING GIANTS TO CO-PRODUCE TV SHOWS
"It’s something we absolutely have to consider," Bell Media CEO Sean Cohan, about splitting rights on homegrown shows as American media players are newly-compelled to support local indie production.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/canadian-u-s-streamers-produce-series-1235861141/
CAN CANADA'S CULTURAL FESTIVALS SURVIVE WITHOUT CORPORATE TITLE SPONSORS?
The biggest example would be Bell leaving the Toronto International Film Festival about six months ago, after 28 years. Their official statement when they announced that was that they wanted
to "invest in other opportunities that are core to our business." Now, it's hard to say exactly what that means.
https://www.cbc.ca/arts/commotion/can-canada-s-cultural-festivals-survive-without-corporate-title-sponsors-1.7156865 HOLLYWOOD'S TEPID RETURN TO WORK IS A SYMPTOM OF BIGGER PROBLEMS The bulk of the downturn was because of a slowing in television activity, which was underway even before the strikes. TV shoot days were down 13% to 1,877 during the initial 10 weeks of 2024. Movies are actually fairly stable compared with last year (444 days, up from 438), while shoot days
for commercials are down quite a bit, falling 17% to 601. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2024-03-26/hollywoods-tepid-return-to-work-is-a-symptom-of-larger-problems-the-wide-shot
'IT'S VERY EASY TO STEAL SOMEONE'S VOICE': HOW AI IS AFFECTING VIDEO GAME ACTORS The response from professional actors has been mixed. Some fear that games companies – sensing opportunity to cut costs and accelerate development – would use AI to reproduce their voices without permission or payment,
pushing down the value of their work. Others have been willing to give it a try if they are fairly compensated and their voices are not misused. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/29/how-ai-is-affecting-video-game-actors
CASTING DIRECTORS RORI BERGMAN AND KARLEE FOMALONT DISCUSS THE EVOLUTION OF THE CASTING INDUSTRY
The pair genuinely loves what they do, and love the notion of more people discovering the career for themselves, especially since both of them came to it sort of by accident, which is not unusual in this line of work.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/casting-directors-rori-bergman-and-karlee-fomalont-discuss-the-evolution-of-the-casting-industry/
HOW SOCIAL MEDIA CAN HELP YOUR ACTING CAREER…AND IT’S NOT ABOUT
NUMBERS
Social media is important for actors. Let’s look into why they were looking and consider the positive effect that social media may have on your career.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/how-social-media-can-help-your-acting-careerand-its-not-about-numbers/
BADDIES WITH A BENT: STEPS TO PLAYING THE ANTI-VILLAIN
The most captivating narratives often lie in gray areas, where anti-villains such as Erik Killmonger, Cersei Lannister, and Severus Snape reside. These complex characters are cloaked in the guise of villainy
yet driven by noble (albeit misguided) intentions. We explore what sets the anti-villain apart and how they enrich storytelling landscapes.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/anti-villain-guide-77079/
YES, AND? HOW TO GET BETTER AT IMPROV
You know about “yes.” And you know about “and.” What else is there for an improviser to improve upon? Here are tips, exercises, and insights from some of the sharpest minds in the improv scene for getting better at being spontaneous.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-get-better-at-improv-77074/
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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/ 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 SKODEN INDIGENOUS FILM FESTIVAL
April 6 - 7
The 2024 edition is a two-day student-led film festival that features exclusively Indigenous filmmakers and creatives from across Canada,
presented in 5 thematically different Programs, each ending with a Q&A session. https://www.sfu.ca/skoden.html REEL 2 REAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH
April 7 -
16
This year R2R is all about cultivating cultural appreciation, and includes three remarkable international films that are making their Canadian premieres. The 26th edition of the festival features 8 feature films and 35 shorts, from over 25 countries and Indigenous nations, including 17 films from Canada.
https://r2rfestival.org
COLD READING SERIES
April 8
This month's scripts include: ‘The Light at the End of the Known Universe’ Podcast ep 2, part 1 by Scott Wood and ‘Riot’ part 2 by Joshua Thil.
https://www.coldreadingseries.com
CRAZY 8s GALA SCREENING & AFTERPARTY
April 20
Come celebrate this year’s filmmakers, and our 25th year as se celebrate 6 new short films—made by 6 inspiring filmmaking teams in just 8 exhilarating days. https://crazy8s.film
THE VANCOUVER ACTORS' SALON
April 21
Fashioned after the old Parisian salons, where intellectuals, actors, artists and other creative souls gathered to enjoy a drink, a conversation and perform for each other. Whether you're a seasoned actor
or just starting out, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow actors, share stories, and gather around the piano to sing a song or two.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-vancouver-actors-salon-tickets-851824278347
CBA’S MONTHLY BIPOC CHAT & CHEW: BUILDING YOUR FILM CREW
April 22
So you’re working on or hope to start working on an indie or bigger budget film, but don’t know where to start or how to build a film crew? Then this is the discussion group for you. Come meet other artists interested in making films or who already work in film.
https://culturebrew.art/cbas-monthly-bipoc-chat-chew
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