VANCOUVER-BASED 'TRUE DETECTIVE' ACTOR J.D. MONTGRAND PUSHES BACK AGAINST 'LEADERS AND FEATHERS' STEREOTYPES You may recognize Montgrand from his breakout role of Eddie Qavvik, the sweet
bartender in HBO’s True Detective: Night Country, but he has been working steadily as a Vancouver-based actor since 2011. https://www.vanmag.com/city/arts-and-culture/true-detective-actor-j-d-montgrand-podcast-actors-and-ancestors/ CANADA’S SPHERE MEDIA SET TO SNAP UP ABACUS MEDIA RIGHTS FOR $18 MILLION
The deal, which is valued at CAN $24.6 million, is expected to close in mid-August. Sphere Media have partnered with media and entertainment company Bell Media on the acquisition. Bell is the current shareholder in
Sphere.
https://variety.com/2024/tv/global/sphere-media-acquires-abacus-media-rights-24-million-1236049273/
CAMERON BAILEY TALKS TORONTO FILM FEST’S GRAND MARKET PLANS, REKINDLING CHINA CONNECTIONS
The
TIFF head touched down at the Shanghai International Film Festival as part of a world tour promoting a new initiative he hopes will "bring the world to Canada."
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cameron-bailey-toronto-film-festival-shanghai-2024-1235928840/
SAG-AFTRA PROPOSES EXPANDING VIDEO GAME CONTRACT TO COVER $15M-$30M INDIE PROJECTS
SAG-AFTRA is launching a fourth tier of its proposed indie video game contract that covers game developers’ projects in the $15 million to $30 million budget range. The news
comes amid ongoing negotiations between the union and gaming giants including Activision, EA, WB Games, Disney and Take Two, among others.
https://variety.com/2024/gaming/news/sag-aftra-video-game-contract-developer-indie-games-1236050915/
CIRQUE DU
SOLEIL LAUNCHES MOVIE, TV PRODUCTION BANNER IN BET ON HOLLYWOOD
The Canadian company known for its Las Vegas live shows is partnering with Ridley Scott and Scott Free Production on a feature film based on the water-based 'O' stage production at the Bellagio.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/cirque-du-soleil-production-banner-1235933179/
TORONTO’S 2024 DORA AWARDS CELEBRATED PERFORMING ARTS EXCELLENCE FROM MUSICAL THEATRE, DANCE TO OPERA
Toronto’s theatre community shined bright at the 44th annual Dora Mavor Awards Monday night at the historic Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre.
https://nowtoronto.com/culture/torontos-2024-dora-awards-celebrated-performing-arts-excellence-from-musical-theatre-dance-to-opera/
NOVA SCOTIA FILM AND TV INDUSTRY SEE RISE IN PRODUCTIONS
The Nova Scotia film industry is back on solid ground. That was confirmed at a legislative committee held in Halifax Tuesday where officials from the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage(opens in a new tab), confirmed the number of film and TV productions is up.
https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/more/nova-scotia-film-and-tv-industry-see-rise-in-productions-1.6940765
AVRIL LAVIGNE, STEPHEN POLOZ: A LOOK AT THE NEWEST ORDER OF CANADA APPOINTMENTS
The Governor General's office has announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada.
https://www.timescolonist.com/film-news/avril-lavigne-stephen-poloz-a-look-at-the-newest-order-of-canada-appointments-9144281
NETFLIX LOBBYIST STEPHANE CARDIN TO STEP DOWN
He leaves the streaming giant on the heels of Ottawa
ordering American streamers to divert 5 percent of their Canadian revenues into local content production.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/netflix-canada-lobbyist-stephane-cardin-1235931914/
IATSE AGREEMENT CLEARS THE WAY TO USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A TOOL The role of AI was a major theme of last year’s strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA. In the end, both unions got deals that give creators control over how they use AI — within company policies — and guarantees that AI use will be compensated. https://variety.com/2024/biz/news/iatse-agreement-artificial-intelligence-tool-1236057606/
TO COSTUME OR NOT TO COSTUME? WHAT TO WEAR IN YOUR SELF TAPES
The answer lies
somewhere in between, but finding that happy medium can be challenging. Here are some guidelines to help get things rolling on your audition wardrobe to help you stand out in self tapes.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/to-costume-or-not-to-costume-what-to-wear-in-your-self-tapes/
POST PERFECT YOUTUBE VIDEOS: OPTIMIZING FOR SIZE, LENGTH + FILE TYPE
We’ll explore the different types of YouTube videos, the various formats you can use, and the best practices for size and resolution so that your content always looks its best online.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/youtube-video-sizes-77432/
“LUCK IS WHEN PREPARATION MEETS OPPORTUNITY”: HOW TO BE READY FOR YOUR BIG CHANCE
But what does all of this mean for you, an actor? Well, read on and we’ll give you the perspective you so crave. This way you, too, can be ready to strike when the proverbial iron is hot.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/luck-is-when-preparation-meets-opportunity-quote-77419/
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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 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 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 Vancouver
Folk Music Festival July 19 - 21 The 47th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival presents over 40 music acts with roots in more than 15 countries, including 6 Canadian provinces and territories and 9 US states. Come for a day, or immerse yourself in the festival magic for the whole weekend. https://thefestival.bc.ca
CREATE! EASTSIDE ARTS FESTIVAL
July 22 - 28
Celebrating the diversity of performing and visual arts in Vancouver’s Eastside, CREATE! offers arts workshops, live music and dance performances, a beer
garden, public art activations, an art shop, and countless opportunities for art lovers of all ages and abilities to explore and discover.
https://createartsfestival.ca
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