WRITERS GUILD OF CANADA "OVERWHELMINGLY" VOTES TO AUTHORIZE STRIKE ACTION
Some 96.5% of voted in favor of a strike mandate, with the week-long voting period also marking the highest turnout in
WGC history with 70.2% of eligible voters involved.
https://deadline.com/2024/04/writers-guild-canada-vite-authorize-strike-action-cmpa-1235894681/
HOW BC'S FILM AND TV INDUSTRY IS BUILDING BACK AFTER US SHUTDOWN
While there is optimism in B.C. about a full return of the industry, it’s guarded as another American strike is looming. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is in talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on its Hollywood Basic Agreement, which is set to expire
July 31.
https://vancouversun.com/feature/bc-tv-film-industry-strikes-back
ANIMATION JOBS LEAVING OKANAGAN AFTER TAX CREDIT AXED, SAY INDUSTRY
LEADERS
The exclusion of animation studios from the regional and distance location tax credit—which equates to about 12% of payroll—will send jobs to not just outside Kelowna, but out of Canada as a whole, says two local studio leaders.
https://www.biv.com/news/entertainment-media-sports/animation-jobs-leaving-okanagan-after-tax-credit-axed-say-industry-leaders-8652106
DOWNTOWN VICTORIA SITE TO
BEGIN APPROVAL PROCESS FOR ARTS AND INNOVATION DISTRICT
The arts and innovation district was part of the Victoria 3.0 plan under the previous council, and Stovell thinks the current council will be supportive of the plan considering their investments in local arts and culture.
https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/downtown-victoria-site-to-begin-approval-process-for-arts-and-innovation-district-7349555
ACTORS ACCESS, A TOP CASTING SITE, HIT WITH CLASS
ACTION LAWSUIT
The lawsuit, filed in L.A. Superior Court, accuses the platform of predatory conduct, and of charging working actors hundreds of dollars a year for upgrades that they hope will get them noticed.
https://variety.com/2024/biz/news/actors-access-class-action-lawsuit-breakdown-services-1235980637/
ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS EVERY ACTOR SHOULD MASTER
Character traits serve as the DNA of characters, influencing their thoughts,
actions, and relationships. They encompass a wide spectrum of attributes, including physical, emotional, and moral qualities. Understanding these traits is essential for actors to create authentic characters, deliver compelling performances, and engage and captivate viewers.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/character-traits-advice-77177/
FACIAL EXPRESSION EXERCISES FOR ACTORS
Facial expressions convey emotion and connect you with your audience. If you show up to an audition or performance without
warming up your face, you risk losing that emotional connection.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/six-facial-expression-exercises-for-actors-75538/
