ACTORS’ UNION NETS PAY BUMP IN ONE-YEAR DEAL WITH ASSOCIATION OF CANADIAN ADVERTISERS
Unionized actors have a new labour deal that increases pay for commercial work involving agencies represented by the Association of Canadian Advertisers.
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/actors-union-nets-pay-bump-in-one-year-deal-with-association-of-canadian-advertisers/article_05caa0ed-e5b7-5c66-96b1-2494d2105f6c.html
ACTOR PAUL SUN-HYUNG LEE RECEIVES CANADIAN AWARD OF
DISTINCTION
Being part of these famous franchises brings a certain prestige, of course. But for many, the Calgary expat will always be Appa, the Korean patriarch he played in Kim’s Convenience for five seasons on CBC.
https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/local-arts/calgary-raised-actor-paul-sun-hyung-lee-receives-canadian-award-of-distinction
VANCOUVER SEES RENEWED PUSH FOR THREE-THEATRE CULTURAL PRECINCT COMPLEX AMID VENUE CRUNCH
Vancouver Symphony Society secures city grant, as dance and music presenters
voice needs and say securing local venues is harder than ever.
https://www.createastir.ca/articles/vancouver-cultural-precinct-vancouver-symphony-society
EAST VANCOUVER ARTS AND CULTURE VENUE FUNDRAISING $700K TO STAY AFLOAT
Originally a club for local Welsh, Irish, Scottish, and English folks, The Wise Hall has evolved to become an arts and cultural hub for the community, offering low-barrier access to a stage for up-and-coming performers of all stripes. The Wise Hall made it to 2024, but its ongoing survival is uncertain due to money issues.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/events-and-entertainment/east-vancouver-arts-and-culture-venue-fundraising-700k-to-stay-afloat-9081620
VERNON MOVIE THEATRE CRITICIZED FOR SHOWING ANTI-LGBTQ+ FILM
The Cineplex in Vernon is receiving criticism for showing what critics say is an anti-LGBTQ+ movie during Pride Month. Kylie Walman, a lawyer with Nixon Wegner LLP in Vernon, contacted Vernon Matters to express concern with the theatre airing a film called “The War on Children.”
https://vernonmatters.ca/2024/06/11/local-movie-theatre-criticized-for-showing-anti-lgbtq-film/
THE CW’S BRAD SCHWARTZ DISMISSES CONCERNS THAT CANADIAN SERIES ON U.S. TV ARE SEEN AS A ‘DISCOUNT BIN’
As The CW has changed its financial model under new owners Nexstar, entertainment president Brad Schwartz has relied more on international co-productions from countries
like Canada. Schwartz acknowledged that in the past, Canadian acquisitions on U.S. networks have often been seen in a lesser light. He’s hoping that perception is changing, however.
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/the-cw-brad-schwartz-canada-1236033952/
VFX COMPANY JELLYFISH
PICTURES EXPANDS INTO CANADA
The company’s move across the Atlantic further expands its international footprint after the launch of Jellyfish Pictures in India last spring. Today, the buzzy company said that setting up a base in Canada “will ensure that the business can continue to work closely with the best global talent available.”
https://deadline.com/2024/06/jellyfish-pictures-toronto-vfx-2024-1235969175/
QUEBEC CREATES COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE FUTURE OF AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION
The new committee, called the Working Group on the Future of Quebec Television and Film Production, will have the mandate to analyze
and revise the financing system and the functioning of the industry.
https://montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/quebec-creates-committee-to-review-the-future-of-audiovisual-production
ORGANIZATION BEHIND THE OSCARS ELECTS BOARD OF GOVERNORS
FOR 2024-25 TERM
As of this election, representation of those belonging to an underrepresented racial or ethnic group increased from 25% to 27%. Female representation remained static from last year at 53%. The most significant recent change was the announcement that they would add an award for casting directors for films released in 2025 and beyond.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/film-news/organization-behind-the-oscars-elects-board-of-governors-for-2024-25-term-9062823
RACISM ‘BAKED IN’ TO THEATRE WORLD AS WHITE WORKERS PAID 20% MORE, DAMNING REPORT FINDS
The theatre
world has a racial pay gap, with white producers paid 20 per cent more than Black and Asian colleagues, a damning report has found.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/black-actors-theatre-racism-royal-central-b2561196.html
HOW DYNAMIC
BREATHWORK CAN IMPROVE YOUR ACTING
You know how people tell you to “just breathe” when you’re nervous, upset, or overwhelmed? While it may not seem like helpful advice at the time, there are huge benefits to focusing on your breath when you’re acting or even just sitting at home.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-dynamic-breathwork-can-improve-your-acting-77363/
EMERGENCY PREPARATION TIPS FOR LAST-MINUTE AUDITIONS
With the adoption of appropriate strategies and mindset, you can confidently and skillfully navigate these pressure-filled scenarios. This guide aims to delve into techniques and insights for rapid preparedness when
sudden auditions arise, ensuring you’re poised to excel at a moment’s notice.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/emergency-preparation-tips-for-last-minute-auditions/
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PLAYING LIVE MUSIC AND ACTING
SIMULTANEOUSLY
Performing as a musician on stage and acting while playing an instrument are two different beasts. But many plays incorporate music, singing, etc., both in and out of character. So if you have any sort of instrument listed in your special skills, you must be prepared to use it.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/things-to-consider-when-performing-as-a-musical-character-who-plays-live-music-and-acts-simultaneously/ |
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 TRICITIES FILM STUDIO BIZ BOOT CAMP & SUMMER CLASSES
Back by popular demand, BIZ BOOT CAMP: COMEDY! A jam packed summer camp for ages 18 and under, IN PERSON, with Vancouver's top professionals in Stunts, Casting, Directing, Acting, Comedy, Dialects and more! The top film
training studio in the suburbs for all ages. See why casting directors and agents are sending actors to train & self-tape with us, making us the fastest growing independent studio in BC. We offer classes year round and a professional taping studio!
* 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
* Workshops https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/workshops RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
Classes are open for registration!
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* 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! VANCOUVER GREEK FILM FESTIVAL
June 6 - 27 This year’s edition includes a spotlight on Yorgos Lanthimos, new restorations from the Greek Film Archive and
American Genre Film Archive, and standout works by Costa-Gavras, John Cassavetes, and Sofia Exarchou. https://thecinematheque.ca/series/third-annual-vgff DANCING ON
THE EDGE
June 13 - 22
This year's festival features over 30 performances across 10 days. Audiences will be witness to world premieres, Western Canadian debuts, and works-in-progress from some of the most sought-after contemporary Canadian choreographers.
https://www.dancingontheedge.org
RUN N GUN
June 29
Get ready for the biggest night in BC's indie film history! This year, over 2000 filmmakers from the BC community went head-to-head, creating 149 incredible films in just 48 hours. Now, only the top films will shine at our main event screening
and gala.
https://www.rngfest.com/2024
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