DONALD SUTHERLAND ON WHY LEGENDARY CANADIAN ACTOR NEVER SOUGHT AN AMERICAN PASSPORT
“Because we don't have the same sense of humor,” said Sutherland, who died on Thursday after a long illness, during one of his last media
interviews.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/donald-sutherland-american-passport-1235928354/
TORONTO’S SCREEN INDUSTRIES ARE BOOMING & HERE’S HOW THE REGION IS LOOKING TO KEEP UP WITH THE VOLUME
While its modern infrastructure and very stable and long-established system of local and federal incentives have always been a big draw to the region, this is, say locals, just one piece of the puzzle as the city looks to build on this growth.
https://deadline.com/2024/06/hot-spots-toronto-screen-industries-are-booming-circuit-breakers-virtual-production-1235975751/
AN INSTITUTION WITH A REPUTATION FOR EXCLUSIVITY AND ELITISM PROMISED CHANGE. HOW OPERATIC THAT THEY’VE LOST THEIR HEAD
COC General director Perryn Leech was hired to Toronto in 2021; the Board said ‘Perryn’s values closely mirror our own,
particularly when it comes to breaking down barriers.’
https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/an-institution-with-a-reputation-for-exclusivity-and-elitism-promised-change-how-operatic-that-theyve/article_b26e8484-2d8f-11ef-beb2-0731f7d0747e.html
THE SPECTACLE OF SUFFERING: TORONTO THEATRE’S ADDICTION TO TRAUMA PORN
Forgive me if I’m uninterested in being tear-jerked off by yet another one-act play that sheds a light
on the violence, oppression, or complicated family dynamics of [insert marginalized group here]. I don’t need my disadvantages brought to light. I want them dealt with.
https://www.intermissionmagazine.ca/artist-perspective/trauma-porn-toronto-theatre/
MONTREAL VFX,
ANIMATION WORKERS FEELING EFFECTS OF TAX CREDIT CUTS, FACING UNCERTAINTY
Some say Quebec is less competitive because of new tax measures.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/vfx-animation-sit-in-tax-credit-1.7236425
FEAR OF AI IS DRIVING ARTISTS TO CARA, BUT IS IT ENOUGH TO MAKE THEM QUIT INSTAGRAM?
Reliant on Instagram for years, these Canadian artists are betting on a new social platform.
https://www.cbc.ca/arts/fear-of-ai-is-driving-artists-to-cara-but-is-it-enough-to-make-them-quit-instagram-1.7239798
'THE OUTSIDERS' WINS BEST MUSICAL AND 'STEREOPHONIC' BEST PLAY AS WOMEN MAKE STRIDES AT TONY AWARDS
“The Outsiders,” a gritty adaptation of the classic young adult novel, became the essence of a Broadway insider on Sunday, winning the Tony Award for best
new musical on a night when women made strides.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/the-mix/the-outsiders-wins-best-musical-and-stereophonic-best-play-as-women-make-strides-at-tony-awards-9090668
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PERFECT INSTAGRAM VIDEOS: OPTIMIZING FOR SIZE, LENGTH, AND FILE TYPE
Here, we break down everything you need to know about Instagram video sizes, formats, and aspect ratios, ensuring your content not only looks professional but also maximizes engagement, reaches a wider audience, and stands out.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/instagram-video-size-77399/
SHOULD ACTORS HAVE A CAREER PLAN? THE PROS + CONS OF PLANNING IT ALL OUT
what does that look like in this day and age? With all the changes in the industry, it sometimes feels like the old sayings about planning land a bit hollow. Here, we’ll help you to find some sort of footing in the
ever-shifting sands that are foundational to a career in entertainment.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/acting-career-plan-77378/
QUICK VOCAL WARMUPS FOR ACTORS
Vocal warmups can give you the strength and range to be heard,
express a wide variety of emotions, and play characters with different pitches and accents. Actor, director, and teacher Page Clements offers these tips to help get—and keep—your voice in shape.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/quick-vocal-warmups-77393/ |
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!
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 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL June 21 - 30 This year's 39th Festival offers a balance of free and ticketed
performances. Granville Island will be the hub for festival activity, with free and ticketed shows scheduled at Performance Works, Ocean Artworks and the Revue Stage. In addition, downtown theatres, clubs, and North Shore venues feature various live performances throughout the week. https://www.coastaljazz.ca 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
INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL
July 4 - 14
This year's festival showcases over 80 artists across a spectrum of arts, from live concerts to thought-provoking discussions and breathtaking visual arts displays right here in Vancouver. You are
invited to a ten-day artistic exploration that unravels the beauty of contradictions under the timely theme of “PARADOX.”
https://indiansummerfest.ca
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