FEWER CAMERAS ROLLING AS B.C. FILM AND TV PRODUCTION ACTIVITY RECOVERS
Nearly two-dozen film and television productions are currently active in B.C. – an indication that industry activity continues to recover following
creative industry strikes in the U.S. that brought productions in Canada to a standstill.
https://biv.com/article/2024/02/fewer-cameras-rolling-bc-film-and-tv-production-activity-recovers
CANADIAN FILM AND TV PRODUCERS FORM NEW CLIMATE CHANGE COALITION
IN B.C.
Producing for the Planet will bring together producers to figure out ways to make the film industry more sustainable.
https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/canadian-film-and-tv-producers-form-new-climate-change-coalition-in-b-c
B.C. UNION TOLD 19-YEAR-OLD FILM CATERER HE WAS TOO YOUNG
Justin Tambour alleged Teamsters Local Union No. 155 denied him entry into B.C.'s catering workforce in the film industry because he was too young.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/highlights/bc-union-told-19-year-old-film-caterer-he-was-too-young-8198110
AFCI ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD, MARNIE GEE ELECTED CHAIRPERSON The Association of Film Commissioners
International (AFCI) has named the new members and officers of its 2024 board of directors with Marnie Gee of Creative BC (British Columbia) elected chairperson. Gee takes over from Bas van der Ree of Netherlands Film Commission, who has completed a two-year term as chair.
https://www.screendaily.com/news/afci-announces-new-board-marnie-gee-elected-chairperson/5190012.article
VANCOUVER ANIMATION PROFESSOR SAYS ARTISTS ARE FIGHTING AGAINST RISING THREATS OF AI
Lorelei Pepi says her students and colleagues at Emily Carr University, like artists around the world, feel the increasing use of AI is putting their identities and livelihoods at
risk.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-animation-professor-says-artists-are-fighting-against-rising-threats-of-ai-1.7098360
GLOBE THEATRE ASKING FOR $1.9M FROM CITY OF REGINA FOR
CONSTRUCTION FUNDING
Jaime Boldt, the Globe’s executive director, turned to city council to present the funding request, highlighting the need for the Globe Theatre in the community. “Globe is open 364 days a year. It previously brought 65,000 people to the Regina downtown annually, contributing $4.5 million to downtown economy and employing over 140 seasonal and permanent cultural workers.”
https://regina.ctvnews.ca/globe-theatre-asking-for-1-9m-from-city-of-regina-for-construction-funding-1.6745629
TWO YEARS AFTER REOPENING FROM THE PANDEMIC, IS TORONTO'S THEATRE SECTOR ON THE BRINK OF A CRISIS?
More than two years after theatres
reopened, the sector is still teetering on the brink of a crisis, and could be facing its most challenging year yet amid audience attrition, declining private support and insufficient public funding. Companies are mounting productions with smaller budgets; some are cutting programming; others that halted operations in March 2020 never returned.
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/two-years-after-reopening-from-the-pandemic-is-torontos-theatre-sector-on-the-brink-of/article_ddd67684-b96f-11ee-9b46-23fbacfbe665.html
ACTORS ARE GETTING ORGANIZED AFTER BEING
LOCKED OUT OF COMMERCIAL WORK IN CANADA
In May 2023, the WGA went on strike. Two months later, the SAG-AFTRA joined them on the picket lines. While Hollywood ground to a halt due to these strikes, production continues in “Hollywood North” without resolution. Unionized actors in Canada have now been locked out of major commercial productions for over 600 days.
https://canadiandimension.com/articles/view/actors-are-getting-organized-after-being-locked-out-of-commercial-work-in-canada
OTTAWA TO POUR $100 MILLION INTO TELEFILM CANADA OVER TWO YEARS
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge says the
money will go to Telefilm Canada over two years. St-Onge says it is meant to help the organization modernize its suite of programs, while maintaining initiatives to diversify the sector in Canada and support environmental sustainability. It's an increase in funding for Telefilm, which received $105 million over three years starting in 2021.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/ottawa-to-pour-100-million-into-telefilm-canada-over-two-years-1.6750211
LAVAL GREENLIGHTS CONSTRUCTION OF MASSIVE FILM STUDIO PROJECT
The City of Laval is hoping a recently approved multi-million dollar project
could become Hollywood North Shore, transforming the film industry in the region and beyond. City officials have approved the rezoning of farmland on the eastern side of the island to construct a collection of film studios, including one that will be among North America's biggest.
https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/laval-greenlights-construction-of-massive-film-studio-project-1.6749844
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER’S WOMEN IN ENTERTAINMENT TO LAUNCH IN CANADA
The first-of-its-kind summit will bring together the Canadian industry across television, film and music to celebrate and recognize the achievements of women who are driving the industry forward in their
respective fields.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/hollywood-reporter-women-in-entertainment-canada-1235812033/
THINGS ACTORS CAN DO RIGHT NOW TO HAVE FINANCIAL SUCCESS IN 2024
The start of the
new year always brings about “new year, new me” energy with lots of lofty goals…goals that usually end up petering out by February. Money goals are not immune to this pattern, and I’m here to help give you three action steps that will help you move the needle in your finances with minimal energy expenditure.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/3-things-actors-can-do-right-now-to-have-financial-success-in-2024/
TIPS FOR MANAGING A GREAT ZOOM CALLBACK
In recent years, virtual callbacks have become the norm. While this may be exciting for those who don’t want to leave the comfort of their home, it comes with its own set of challenges. Here are some tips to help keep things
professional during a Zoom audition.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/5-tips-for-managing-a-great-zoom-callback/
HOW TO STOP MUMBLING: TIPS, EXERCISES, AND ADVICE
Mumbling is an everyday speech issue impacting the
volume, speed, and tone of your voice. Projection, articulation, and diction training make sure your words are both heard and understood. However, it is also essential to dig into the physical and mental reasons why your speech might sound muffled—and how to resolve it.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-stop-mumbling-76854/
IS IT EVER TOO LATE TO START ACTING? NOT IF YOU DO IT RIGHT
Let’s get this out of the way: No, you are not too old to start your acting career. Whatever age you are now, there are opportunities for you to perform onstage and onscreen. But that doesn’t mean they will come easily. You will have to be
as prepared, if not more so, than your competition.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/late-in-life-acting-career-advice-68622/
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Biz Studio has a twenty-year track record of training young actors who work regularly in film and television.
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We look forward to hearing from you! 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
COLD READING SERIES
February 12
Scripts: ‘Giltrude’s
Dwelling’, part 4, Feature Finale! by Jeremy Lutter & ‘The Light at the Edge of the Known Universe’ part 2, Feature, by Scott Wood.
http://www.coldreadingseries.com
RICHMOND CHILDREN'S ARTS FESTIVAL
February 19
Celebrate BC
Family Day at the 15th annual Children’s Arts Festival at the Richmond Library/Cultural Centre! Families can spark their imagination through music, hands-on activities, literary and performing arts. The day-long program features free performances and drop-in workshops, and select paid registered classes.
https://www.childrensartsfestival.ca
VIRTUAL COFFEE CHATS
February 20
Get a sneak-peek into our upcoming 19th annual international film festival, GEMFest! We’re delighted to host a conversation between select filmmakers and our programmers.
https://gemsvancouver.org/program/coffee-chats/ |
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