HERE'S WHAT'S FILMING IN METRO VANCOUVER THIS WINTER
Hollywood North is back in full swing in winter 2024, and it’s shaping up to be a busy year ahead. From season 4 of Superman & Lois to Final Destination 6, here are
some of the biggest shows & movies filming in Metro Vancouver right now.
https://curiocity.com/whats-filming-vancouver-january-2024/
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF SOMEONE WHO LIVES IN A CANADIAN TOWN WHERE HUNDREDS OF HALLMARK MOVIES ARE FILMED
In addition to quaint architecture and cozy local inns, Victoria is a
health-conscious, outdoorsy city that's home to trendy independent boutiques and a thriving local food and drink scene. Here's how I spend a typical Saturday in Victoria as a local.
https://www.businessinsider.com/day-in-the-life-small-town-from-hallmark-movies-2024 THE AGONIZING DECISION TO YANK A PLAY IN VANCOUVER
What can art offer in times of conflict? The question arose with startling timeliness when The Runner was cancelled at the Belfry Theatre in Victoria earlier this month. In Vancouver, the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival had the production on its 2024 program. But on Jan. 11, the festival announced that the show would not go on.
https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/01/16/How-To-Make-Art-In-Time-Of-War/
AMAZON MGM STUDIOS PLANS TORONTO PRODUCTION HUB WITH FIVE STAGES LEASED FROM PINEWOOD GROUP
The studio will get exclusive use of soundstages, workshops and office space at
Pinewood Toronto Studios over 160,000 square feet.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/amazon-mgm-studios-toronto-pinewood-1235790258/
ANDREA SCOTT WAS A SUCCESSFUL — BUT BROKE — TORONTO
PLAYWRIGHT. SO SHE MOVED TO L.A. TO WRITE FOR TV
Scott is part of the writers' room on High Potential and has a pilot in play with Taraji P. Henson's production company. But she hasn't given up on Canadian theatre.
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/andrea-scott-was-a-successful-but-broke-toronto-playwright-so-she-moved-to-l-a/article_703f72f4-af30-11ee-aca6-d72d7813da4a.html
ON-LOCATION FILMING IN LA DROPS 36% IN Q4 DESPITE HOLLYWOOD
STRIKES RESOLUTION
On-location filming fell 36.4% year over year during the fourth quarter of 2023 with a total of 5,520 shoot days, indicating that the resolution of the dual Hollywood strikes were too late for productions to begin picking up before the end of the year. The findings, which determined an overall decline of 32.4% for 2023 year over year came Tuesday from FilmLA.
https://www.thewrap.com/on-location-filming-q4-results-filmla/
‘YOU’RE IN A SEA’: HOW FILM-MAKERS SURVIVE IN A STRAIGHT-TO-STREAMING AGE
Fringe movies such as horror and documentary are increasingly turning to digital releases. It allows for creative freedom but doesn’t easily pay the
rent.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/jan/16/youre-in-a-sea-how-film-makers-survive-in-a-straight-to-streaming-age
STRENGTHEN YOUR OBJECTIVE: THE IMPORTANCE OF LANGUAGE SPECIFICITY
Why are objectives important? Objectives keep scenes from being static washes of emotion. If all characters are fighting for something, there is direction, arc, conflict and purpose. Your character’s goals give them development. What you’re fighting for and how you fight for it tell the audience who you are.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/strengthen-your-objective-the-importance-of-language-specificity/
PURSUING AN ACTING CAREER IN A WHEELCHAIR
Actors with disabilities are being represented onscreen more than ever before, but actors who use wheelchairs
still experience a unique set of challenges. Here’s what actors and experts say about becoming an actor if you use a wheelchair.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/pursuing-an-acting-career-in-a-wheelchair-76820/
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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! 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 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
HOLD ON LET GO
January 23 - February 2
Now going into its 14th season, HOLD ON LET GO (formerly PushOFF) has solidified its place as a vital space for artists and audiences to come together in the sharing of new, experimental works that look to challenge what performance is and can be. We’re also excited to be hosting some fun and engaging gatherings at The Russian Hall, including artist talks and social mixers.
https://holdonletgo.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.
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