MID-ISLAND FILM INDUSTRY ALIVE AND WELL FOLLOWING 2023 STRIKES
Although 2022-23 was a slow year due to the strike, it still tallied an economic impact of $11.8 million and 59 projects. https://www.pqbnews.com/local-news/mid-island-film-industry-alive-and-well-following-2023-strikes-7494470 PRODUCTION BEGINS
ON A NEW FILM IN REGINA, SHOT ENTIRELY USING LED VOLUME WALL
Production has begun on a new film in Regina, which will be shot entirely using a new piece of technology called an LED volume wall. The wall is aimed at cutting down production time, but the process is very extensive. https://regina.ctvnews.ca/production-begins-on-a-new-film-in-regina-shot-entirely-using-led-volume-wall-1.7012570 B.C. FILM COMPANY FINED $30K FOR FLYING DRONE TOO CLOSE TO KILLER
WHALES
The fines – $25,000 for the company and $5,000 for the drone operator – mark the first time that monetary penalties have been issued for using a drone to film orcas, according to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-film-company-fined-30k-for-flying-drone-too-close-to-killer-whales-1.7006070
SOME MIRVISH SHOWS ARE SMALLER AND CHEAPER THAN OTHERS. CAN AUDIENCES TELL THE DIFFERENCE?
Audiences who purchase a ticket to these productions — seats can cost more than $100 — may go in thinking they’re seeing a show equal in calibre to those on Broadway, with
similar production values and designs. But with non-union tours, that’s not always the case.
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/some-mirvish-shows-are-smaller-and-cheaper-than-others-can-audiences-tell-the-difference/article_9dc6a2ee-5ef6-11ef-88b8-f76b796bb3d5.html
ANIMATION GUILD SAYS NO DEAL WITH AMPTP YET, MORE TALKS SET FOR SEPTEMBER: “DISAPPOINTING BUT NOT SURPRISING”
The negotiating committee has voted to extend the current contract through
September 20 to accommodate one additional week of bargaining, set to begin on September 16.
https://deadline.com/2024/08/animation-guild-no-deal-amptp-more-talks-september-1236044162/
AGENTS & PRODUCERS DEBATE FUTURE OF BOOKS-TO-TV
ADAPTATIONS
“American studios get dinged for buying a lot and not making a whole lot,” but that didn't always reflect the reality.
https://deadline.com/2024/08/agents-producers-networks-debate-books-edinburgh-tv-festival-1236045877/
GIGS TO KICK-START YOUR ACTING CAREER
Entry-level acting jobs, such as student films, shorts, and background gigs, are a great place to start. No matter what has stopped you from taking that first step toward your acting career, there’s no time like the present to make your goals (or dreams!) come true.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/entry-level-jobs-casting-now-75783/
STEPS TO MANAGING YOUR INTERNAL MONOLOGUE
Your internal monologue, also known as your inner voice or self-talk, is the voice in your head describing your experiences and thoughts. Everybody’s internal
monologue is different, shaped by their surroundings, past experiences, and present state of mind.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-manage-internal-monologue-77669/
TIMELESS TALENT: WHY ACTING HAS NO RETIREMENT AGE
In a world fixated on youth and beauty, the timeless appeal of acting transcends the conventional boundaries of age. Acting is a field that does not succumb to time constraints; rather, it presents a gratifying avenue that endures throughout one’s lifetime.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/timeless-talent-why-acting-has-no-retirement-age/ |
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 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! MIGHTY ASIAN MOVIEMAKING MARATHON GALA
August 31
VAFF’s Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon celebrates its 19th year of supporting and showcasing emerging local filmmakers. Join us on
August 31st as we screen the MAMM19 finalists in the 10-minute Short and 1-minute Ultra Short categories.
https://vaff.org/mamm19gala
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
FILM NOIR 2024
on now until September 5
Film noir returns to
The Cinematheque this summer for another lucifugous season of hard-bitten American crime fiction from arguably Hollywood’s most distinctive—and inarguably most misanthropic—chapter of moviemaking.
https://thecinematheque.ca/series/film-noir-2024
VANCOUVER FRINGE FESTIVAL
September 5 - 15
Join us on Granville Island to experience over 70 live performing arts shows. Showcasing theatre, comedy, dance, music & more from independent artists locally and globally, there is something for everyone to love! Expect roaring laughter, daring acts of performance, soaring movement, striking music, and an unconventional and unforgettable experience. https://www.vancouverfringe.com
VANCOUVER QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
September 11 - 22
The 36th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival celebrates artistic work that uplifts, represents, and furthers the liberty, culture and justice of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. VQFF presents a
transformative showcase of 97 films and series, bringing in the latest cinema from 2SLGBTQIA+ creators. Find events for all ages and identities! https://outonscreen.com/vqff/
COLD READING SERIES
September 12
This month's scripts include: ‘The Light at the End of the Known Universe’ Episode 3, part 1, Podcast by Scott Wood and ‘Raven Cove’ - Episodic, part 2 Pilot by Eric Norlin.
https://www.coldreadingseries.com |
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