2024 COULD BE A MAJOR YEAR FOR UP AND COMING LOCAL ACTORS
With both strikes resolved now, 2024 could be one of the biggest years for the industry to date. With the amount of upcoming productions, actors will be in high
demand, leaving some already established local actors hopeful that 2024 will be a great year for their career.
https://bcitnews.com/2024/01/11/2024-could-be-a-major-year-for-up-and-coming-local-actors/
A RYAN REYNOLDS AND SETH ROGEN
FILM FEST IS HAPPENING IN VANCOUVER NEXT WEEK
Hollywood Theatre is here to help with a movie marathon featuring two of the city’s biggest homegrown talents.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/hollywood-theatre-ryan-reynolds-seth-rogen-marathon
HOW A FORMER PRISONER OF WAR BECAME ONE OF VANCOUVER’S MOST SUCCESSFUL WRITERS
In 1962, filmmaker James Clavell turned down a trip to Germany where he had been asked to do on-set rewrites of The Great Escape, the blockbuster film he’d written starring Steve McQueen. Instead, Clavell travelled to Vancouver to direct a low-budget revenge film. Clavell began an association with Vancouver that would both change his
life.
https://montecristomagazine.com/arts/former-prisoner-war-became-vancouver-successful-writer
ALBERTA PROMOTES ITS FILM INDUSTRY AS MINISTER MEETS HOLLYWOOD EXECS
While Minister Tanya Fir is in L.A., she
will be meeting with executives from HBO and other organizations to highlight what Alberta has to offer. Part of the meetings will also include a meeting with producers showcasing the work done to support recent critically acclaimed shows filmed in province.
https://edmonton.citynews.ca/2024/01/09/alberta-hollywood-film-industry/
QUEBEC GÉMEAUX SCREEN AWARDS TO REVIVE SEPARATE ACTING CATEGORIES FOR MEN AND WOMEN
Canada’s top award for French-language television is bringing back separate divisions for male and female actors one year after introducing gender-neutral categories.
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/01/11/quebec-gemeaux-screen-awards-to-revive-separate-acting-categories-for-men-and-women/
'THEY ARE UNIVERSAL STORIES': CANADIAN EMMY NOMINEES LAMAR JOHNSON AND SUSAN COYNE ON WHY OUR VOICES RESONATE
They were feted along with nominees like Luke Kirby, and "Killers of the Flower Moon" actor Tantoo Cardinal, at the first Canada at the Emmys event in Los Angeles, held ahead of Monday night's Emmy Awards.
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/they-are-universal-stories-canadian-emmy-nominees-lamar-johnson-and-susan-coyne-on-why-our/article_aaea1912-b18e-11ee-8e80-7310c85b8be3.html
BROWNSTEIN: ORDER OF CANADA A WISH COME TRUE FOR AILING FILMMAKER
Louis Pearson had sought to bring his ailing father, filmmaker Peter Pearson, the ultimate holiday gift. With more
than a little help from some of his dad’s closest friends, Peter Pearson was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada for his “groundbreaking contributions as a filmmaker and for his tireless advocacy of Canadian film and television."
https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/brownstein-filmmaker-peter-pearsons-order-of-canada-appointment-a-dream-come-true-son-says
THE RISE OF AI-POWERED STARS: BIG MONEY AND RISKS
Meta and YouTube are looking to Demi Lovato, Tom Brady and other A-listers to mainstream the technology — flawed guardrails and all.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/ai-powered-stars-youtube-meta-1235683894/
LILY GLADSTONE IS FIRST INDIGENOUS WOMAN TO WIN BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA AT GOLDEN GLOBES
Lily Gladstone became the first Indigenous woman in Golden
Globes history to win the award for best actress in a drama on Sunday evening — and then delivered part of her acceptance speech in the Blackfeet language.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/lily-gladstone-first-indigenous-woman-best-actress-golden-globes-1.7077393
THE OSCARS HAVEN'T BEEN KIND TO GAY ACTORS — BRUCE COHEN HOPES RUSTIN WILL CHANGE THAT
The film's producer sits down to talk about Colman Domingo's historic bid for a best actor nomination.
https://www.cbc.ca/arts/bruce-cohen-oscars-rustin-here-and-queer-1.7079250
HOW DOES THE LIFESPAN OF AN AVERAGE WOMAN COMPARE WITH A FEMALE OLYMPIC ATHLETE OR ACTOR?
The 51 female Olympic athletes all participated in track events at the 1948 Olympic Games and represented mainly European and North American countries. Their median age at death was astoundingly high at 92.
By comparison, the median age at death for Canadian women from the same time period was 85. Alas, the stage and screen are much less likely to result in a long life.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-average-lifespan-woman-based-on-career/
HOW AWARD SHOW SPEECHES CAN MAKE OR BREAK ACTORS’ OSCAR HOPES
Whether sharing a personal story, highlighting a political message or showcasing relatable charm, Hollywood stars have more riding on their podium performance than thank yous.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/jan/12/how-award-show-speeches-can-make-or-break-actors-oscar-hopes
HOW TO MASTER YOUR VOCAL CADENCE AND TEMPO AS A PERFORMER
Vocal cadence and tempo make the difference
between a performance that captivates the audience and one that leaves them indifferent. Whether working on the stage or screen, narrating an audiobook, or voicing a character in a video game, capturing the audience is something we all hope to do.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/speech-cadence-tips-76732/
HOW TO NOT COMPROMISE THE COMMERCIAL ACTING INDUSTRY
A lack of knowledge regarding how actors can protect themselves can lower industry standards. However, there are ways that an actor can take control and boost up the industry as opposed to being part of a disempowering trend.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/how-to-not-compromise-the-commercial-acting-industry/
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COMEDY IMPROV AND EVENT HOSTING WITH DAVID C. JONES
Learn from seasoned Vancouver actor, improvisor, and event host, David C. Jones.
** Comedy Improv ($225 for 8 weeks on Tuesdays;
Jan 16 - Mar 5, 6:30pm-9:30pm) Develop basic improvisation skills covering aspects of storytelling, creating and accepting offers, role-play and various improvisation games.
https://langara.ca/continuing-studies/programs-and-courses/programs/performing-arts/courses.html
** Hosting Workshop ($150; Sat, Jan 27, 11am-5pm) An interactive, fun workshop to learn how to engage an audience while keeping the action moving along -- for corporate events, award shows, fundraisers, festivals, and many other gatherings.
Email dcjworkshops@gmail.com
for more information and to register. TRICITIES FILM STUDIO'S WINTER CLASSES + PROFESSIONAL TAPING STUDIO
The top film training studio in the suburbs for all ages, come see why casting directors and agents alike are sending actors to train & self-tape with us! We offer On-Camera & Scene Work classes, a professional taping
studio (7 days a week), and one of the strongest coaching crews of working actors, all focused on getting students properly prepared to work NOW! Fun and word of mouth has made us the fastest growing independent studio in BC.
* 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/ 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 DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE POTENTIAL! ARTIST'S WAY 118TH COURSE
Starting Monday, January 22, 2024, 7-10pm
Limited to 8 participants, this 8-week transformative journey. Maryse Schembri offers more than the book - dynamic assignments and exercises to move you forward. This course offers excellent facilitation and group support that makes you accountable. Break through Limits, Discover Talents, Pursue Happiness, Abundance, and Move Forward!
Maryse's 30-year
legacy dives deep into music, drama, and spiritual growth. Essential for actors, of any age, who want authenticity, and success. Uncover your creative soul and thrive with Maryse Schembri's popular Artists Way Course.
https://vancouvercreativeclass.com 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! COLD READING SERIES
January 15
This month's scripts: ‘Giltrude’s Dwelling’, prt 3, Feature by Jeremy Lutter & ‘The Light at the Edge of the Known
Universe’, prt 1, Feature, by Scott Wood. https://www.coldreadingseries.com
PUSH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
January 18 - February 4
The 2024 Festival features 17 works of dance, theatre, music and multimedia by acclaimed artists from 15 countries, plus two Club PuSh cabaret nights. This year, PuSh asks: “Can a live art festival be a ritual for social change? A cultural strategy? A means to rethink history while imagining possible futures?”
https://pushfestival.ca
VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL
February 2 - 11
The Victoria Film Festival is rolling the reels for an epic 30th-anniversary celebration, and we want YOU to be part of it! For 30 years, VFF has been the heartbeat of Victoria’s film scene, bringing reel magic to our city. Check out the full 10-day programming on our website.
https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com
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