HERE'S WHAT'S FILMING IN AND AROUND VANCOUVER THIS MONTH
It’s been another busy month for Hollywood North, with production underway for several major TV shows and movies. If you enjoy keeping up with what’s heading to the
silver screen, this is for you.
https://curiocity.com/whats-filming-vancouver-august-2024/
HOW SOCIAL MEDIA AND LABOUR STRIKES HAVE SHAPED B.C.'S FILM AND TV INDUSTRY
The sector is facing challenges from social media dominance, labour strikes
and content disputes affecting viewership and revenue.
https://www.biv.com/news/how-social-media-and-labour-strikes-have-shaped-bcs-film-and-tv-industry-9322129
MEET THE VANCOUVER MUSIC SUPERVISOR WHO HELPS SET THE MOOD FOR YOUR FAVOURITE MOVIES
AND TV SHOWS
How do songs end up in TV shows and movies? This Hollywood North supervisor makes it happen. Plus, the 25 most iconic song-and-scene combinations.
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/vancouver-music-supervisor-movies-tv-shows
NANAIMO CASTING DIRECTORS NOMINATED FOR EMMY AWARD FOR SHŌGUN
Maureen Webb and Colleen Bolton found themselves on the Emmy Awards nomination list, alongside team members Laura Schiff, Carrie Audino and Kei Kawamura, all nominated for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series for FX productions’ historical drama and Japanese period series, Shōgun.
https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/home/nanaimo-casting-directors-nominated-for-emmy-award-for-shgun-7467646
WHY JOHN KRASINSKI'S ROGERS AD IS UPSETTING CANADIAN UNION ACTORS MIRED IN LABOUR DISPUTE
Union actors in Canada say lengthy
labour dispute means they've had to sell homes, consider career changes.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/krasinski-rogers-ad-union-dispute-1.7288743
ANIMATION ANGER: HOLLYWOOD ARTISTS FACE MULTIFACETED CRISIS AS CONTRACT TALKS NEAR
The animators producing successes like “Inside Out 2” are facing mass layoffs and overseas outsourcing as Hollywood slashes production costs.
https://www.thewrap.com/animation-anger-hollywood-artists-crisis-contract-talks/
DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT
TELEVISION OVERHAULS CASTING DEPARTMENTS AFTER LATEST ROUND OF LAYOFFS
After 140 staffers were laid off last week, casting operations at 20th Century, ABC Signature, Onyx and Hulu are being consolidated.
https://www.thewrap.com/disney-entertainment-television-casting-department-layoffs/
ONE THING THAT HASN'T CHANGED IN HOLLYWOOD: MALE CHARACTERS STILL MORE THAN DOUBLE FEMALE ONES
In recent years the movie industry has gone through the streaming revolution, the pandemic, labor strikes and “Barbenheimer.”
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/thing-changed-hollywood-male-characters-double-female-112575403
WHEN IS IT IDEA THEFT? A MATTEL TV ADAPTATION TRIAL COULD BE A CASE STUDY
A reality TV producer accused the toy giant of breach of contract and
fraud but a jury rejected his bid for more than $46 million in lost profits.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/mattel-lawsuit-idea-theft-trial-1235967372/
SO, YOU’VE BEEN HIP-POCKETED BY AN AGENT—HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO
KNOW
Landing representation can feel like a near-impossible task. You reach out over and over, never hearing back—until one day, an agent responds! The meeting goes well, you agree to work together, your dreams of stardom shine more brightly than ever, and then…there’s no contract to sign.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/hip-pocketing-agent-meaning-77421/
WHAT IS HAMARTIA? HOW TO OWN A CHARACTER’S FATAL FLAW
At the center of every great character is a flaw that threatens to (and often does) overwhelm them. This concept is known as hamartia. Are you unfamiliar with the term or just looking to
understand it even more?
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/hamartia-definition-examples-77622/
SUMMER SPOTLIGHT: BOOST YOUR ACTING CAREER AND GET FALL-READY
When we think of summer, we typically imagine sunny
beaches, BBQs and relaxing poolside afternoons. While these activities are great for unwinding, summer is also a crucial time for actors to make career advancements.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/summer-spotlight-boost-your-acting-career-and-get-fall-ready/
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SELF TAPES
Producing a professional-looking self tape is crucial to boosting your chances of getting seen and booking. However, it can feel a little overwhelming when you’re putting your first self-taped auditions together. Here are some tips and tricks to set you on the right track.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/a-beginners-guide-to-self-tapes/ |
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 VINES ART FESTIVAL
August 7 - 17
This year’s festival brings you stories and rituals from the past as a means for building a present and future that is
more habitable; as we dream and heal through darkness. Artists will share and challenge the lore of their lineages. (re)imagining, (re)generating, (re)creating through song, dance, poetry, storytelling and visual arts.
https://www.vinesartsociety.com/festival/2024
MONSOON FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS
August 10 - 18
Monsoon Festival returns to storm the Lower Mainland! Experience RAAHI Mehfil, an intimate Qawwali concert in a stunning outdoor venue, get moving with high-energy dance lessons, hone your craft with development workshops, panel discussions, and more.
https://www.monsoonartsfest.ca
TAIWANFEST VANCOUVER
August 31 - September 2
Explore arts, history, and culture in a variety of ways at TAIWANfest! Featuring films, artist market, live entertainment,
visual arts exhibitions, and more, there is something to do for everyone.
https://vancouvertaiwanfest.ca
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