MOVIES AND TV SHOWS FILMING IN VANCOUVER IN APRIL
Spring is in the air! The start of a new season means some brand-new movies and TV shows to catch filming right here in Vancouver. A few new movies are filming in town this
month, including Playdate and Tron: Ares, along with some of your familiar favourites returning for another season, like The Good Doctor and Virgin River.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/films-tv-shows-vancouver-april
THANKS TO HOLLYWOOD STRIKES, VANCOUVER ISLAND DIRECTOR CAN FINALLY MAKE
PASSION PROJECT
An independent film on Vancouver Island is getting a chance of being made because of twin strikes affecting unionized actors and writers in the United States. “It’s now or never,” says director David Bercovici-Artieda.
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/mobile/thanks-to-hollywood-strikes-vancouver-island-director-can-finally-make-passion-project-1.6557483
WHY ARE SO MANY CANADIAN FESTIVALS STRUGGLING OR CANCELLING?
Some of Canada's most iconic festivals are cancelling or scaling back this year as they weather financial struggles. Festival organizers say they are still recouping losses from COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns while they contend with inflation, increased
competition and a loss of corporate sponsors. https://www.cbc.ca/news/why-are-so-many-canadian-festivals-struggling-or-cancelling-1.7159111 HERE'S WHAT THE $270-MILLION EXPANSION OF CALGARY'S ARTS
COMMONS WILL LOOK LIKE
Arts Commons will be upgraded and a new building constructed nearby to increase the capacity of the downtown arts and culture hub by nearly 45 per cent. A 1,000-seat theatre as well as a 200-seat studio theatre were revealed as part of the first phase of the $660-million project on Thursday. They'll be housed in the new structure.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/arts-commons-expansion-downtown-calgary-1.7163458
BLACK CONTENT CREATORS TALK CANADIAN TV INDUSTRY SUPPORT, CONTRACTION: “THERE’S CHALLENGES”
Just as emerging Black producers see doors opening in Canada and look to Hollywood for
new opportunities, U.S. production activity north of the border is shrinking and local networks spend less on homegrown slates.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/black-content-creators-canadian-industry-1235865160/
“THE INDUSTRY IS NOT BACK”:
BAD NEWS FROM HOLLYWOOD CREWS
The town’s canaries in the gold mine, i.e., crewmembers, voice alarm about an anemic state of production following the strikes: "Everybody’s waiting to see what the new normal is.”
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/crew-production-slowdown-1235843877/
FIGHT DIRECTOR BENEDETTO ROBINSON GETS INTO THE NITTY GRITTY OF FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY, WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN ACTOR COMBATANT
Most recently, his work as fight director in the ASC’s Romeo and Juliet was a triumph of storytelling, and he was gracious enough to offer his expertise
and insight to those interested in combat for film and stage, fight choreography and what it means to be an actor combatant.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/fight-director-benedetto-robinson-gets-into-the-nitty-gritty-of-fight-choreography-what-if-means-to-be-an-actor-combatant/
CHOOSING AN AUDITION SONG: ADVICE FOR NON-SINGERS
Today we’re talking about those times when back pocket options won’t work (or you just don’t have them. How do you pick a piece when the thought of singing in an
audition fills you with dread? Here are some things I’ve found helpful to keep in mind.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/choosing-an-audition-song-advice-for-non-singers/ |
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 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 IN-PERSON SPRING CLASSES
The top film training studio
in the suburbs for all ages. Come see why casting directors and agents alike are sending actors to train in-person & self-tape with us! We offer On-Camera & Scene Work classes, a professional taping studio, and one of the strongest coaching crews of experienced, working actors, focused on getting students properly prepared to work NOW! Word of mouth & an impeccable reputation has made us the fastest-growing studio in BC.
* Taping Studio
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/ REEL 2 REAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH
April 7 - 16
This year R2R is all about cultivating cultural appreciation, and includes three remarkable international films that are
making their Canadian premieres. The 26th edition of the festival features 8 feature films and 35 shorts, from over 25 countries and Indigenous nations, including 17 films from Canada.
https://r2rfestival.org
COLD READING SERIES
April 8
This month's scripts include: ‘The Light at the End of the Known Universe’ Podcast ep 2, part 1 by Scott Wood and ‘Riot’ part 2 by Joshua Thil.
https://www.coldreadingseries.com
CRAZY 8s GALA SCREENING & AFTERPARTY
April 20
Come celebrate this year’s filmmakers, and our 25th year as se celebrate 6 new short films—made by 6 inspiring filmmaking teams in just 8 exhilarating days. https://crazy8s.film
CBA’S MONTHLY BIPOC CHAT & CHEW: BUILDING YOUR FILM
CREW
April 22
So you’re working on or hope to start working on an indie or bigger budget film, but don’t know where to start or how to build a film crew? Then this is the discussion group for you. Come meet other artists interested in making films or who already work in film.
https://culturebrew.art/cbas-monthly-bipoc-chat-chew |
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