MOVIES AND TV SHOWS FILMING IN VANCOUVER IN FEBRUARY
Hello, February! A new month brings some new movies and TV shows filming right here in town. From new series to familiar favourites returning to the Metro Vancouver area,
catch the cameras rolling with any of these hometown productions!
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/movies-tv-shows-filming-vancouver-february-2024
B.C. LOSES 20K FULL-TIME JOBS IN JANUARY
Notable losses were seen in
wholesale/retail (-8,500 jobs) and information/culture/recreation (-6,600 jobs), the latter of which is associated with the province’s film and TV sector. Strikes in Hollywood kept much of B.C.’s film sector quiet in 2023.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/economy-law-politics/bc-loses-20k-full-time-jobs-in-january-8281296
NEWLY OPENED RICHMOND CULTURAL CENTRE ANNEX TO PROVIDE CITY WITH EXPANDED ARTS-AND-CULTURE SPACE
“The Richmond Cultural Centre Annex is an exciting new hub that will play an important role in strengthening Richmond’s already strong and vibrant arts and culture
community,” says Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie.
https://www.createastir.ca/articles/city-of-richmond-cultural-centre-annex-official-opening
MALAHAT NATION, PRODUCTION COMPANY ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR FILM STUDIOS
The
85-acre Mill Bay site could have as many as six sound stages up to 36,000 square feet each and several production workshops as well as a commercial complex with a hotel.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/bc-news/malahat-nation-production-company-announce-plans-for-film-studios-8286403
HOW HOLLYWOOD’S BUDGET CRUNCH IS FUELING A CANADIAN TOON BOOM
Animation north of the border is thriving as Hollywood searches for affordable content as the peak TV era fades: “There’s a concerted effort for us to lean into higher-quality
work.”
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/hollywoods-budget-canadian-animation-boom-1235817502/
CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS GETS NEW DATE, VENUE CHANGE
The change for the CSAs, from an
initial April 7-14 schedule, followed the prize-giving taking place as a virtual event every year since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.. “Due to venue availability in Toronto, we have made the decision to move Canadian Screen Week 2024 to May,” said Tammy Frick, CEO of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2024-canadian-screen-awards-venue-change-1235818277/
‘THE ANXIETY IS PALPABLE’: THREE DAYS OF FEAR AND LOATHING INSIDE THE CANADIAN TV AND FILM INDUSTRY BUBBLE
Bill C-11 is no longer a daydream, having been passed into law this past spring. But whatever salvation C-11 may deliver is still years away, with the CRTC now
tasked with modernizing the official definition of what “Canadian content” actually is, leaving much of the industry in a kind of regulatory limbo.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/article-the-anxiety-is-palpable-three-days-of-fear-and-loathing-inside-the/
WANT A SAFER CITY? FUND THE ARTS, ADVOCATE SAYS
In his budget, Mayor Josh Morgan has given London police all the money it asked for, while requests to expand community arts programs were either denied or were given a fraction of what they wanted. "It's frustrating. I don't want to single out the police, but when we talk about the value of the arts for the community, we always have to justify the greatness of arts
and culture."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/want-a-safer-city-fund-the-arts-advocate-says-1.7101802
A YEAR LATER, 7 FESTIVAL FILMMAKERS REFLECT ON ‘THE REAL-WORLD PAYOFF OF SUNDANCE’
Despite their
unique challenges and obstacles, we asked everyone the same basic question: Does Sundance still matter? From navigating the overwhelming emotions of being on the ground during the festival itself to the endurance test of the ensuing year, the answer from our participants was a resounding yes.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-02-08/sundance-film-festival-the-independents-look-back
IMPROVE YOUR VOICE IN SINGER-FRIENDLY STEPS
If you’re looking for more than just tips on how to sing or how to become a singer, read on to learn how to actually improve the sound of your voice.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/improve-singing-voice-76889/
THE BASICS OF IMPROV AND WHY EVERY ACTOR SHOULD TRY IT
Watching bad improv is one of the most miserable experiences an audience can drag themselves through. Good improv is not
only exhilarating and moving to an audience, but it’s one of the best ways to grow your strengths as an actor.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/the-basics-of-improv-and-why-every-actor-should-try-it/
WHAT ARE CASTING PROFESSIONALS REALLY THINKING IN THE
AUDITION ROOM?
We spend so much time as actors trying to figure out what casting professionals want. I recently went through live auditions for a show I’m directing. Here I am to shed some light on a few of the things (in my experience at least) that are really going through the director’s head during an audition.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/the-other-side-of-the-table-what-are-casting-professionals-really-thinking-in-the-audition-room/
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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! 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 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
SPARK FX
February 16 - 17
SPARK FX is your gateway to visual effects innovation. Join us for a celebration of the extraordinary achievements in episodic and film productions from the past
year and immerse yourself in an environment curated by industry professionals, offering insights into the latest trends, techniques, and technologies.
https://sparkcg.org/festivals/information.php
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/
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
February 23 - March 3
This year’s festival is sharing over 70 curated mountain and adventure stories with the VIMFF community. The festival features special guest speakers,
filmmaker intros, and expert-led workshops on photography, storytelling, and mountain safety skills.
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