WHAT'S FILMING IN METRO VANCOUVER AND B.C. THIS SUMMER AND FALL
A busy summer and fall are ahead for the local film, TV and streaming production industry. Here's what to watch for.
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/in-production-whats-filming-metro-vancouver-bc-summer-2024
SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND’S NEW FILM COMMISSIONER STEPS DOWN TWO MONTHS AFTER ASSUMING ROLE: BOARD
Peter Hayman has left his position, says Annie
Wong-Harrison, president of the Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission. She says the board announced his departure on Friday, June 28. “The board wishes him the best of luck in his future endeavours, has no further comment to make at this time.”
https://www.cheknews.ca/south-vancouver-islands-new-film-commissioner-steps-down-two-months-after-assuming-role-board-1212365/
MEET THE CREW BEHIND THE CREEPY COMEDY, WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS
Created by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement — known for Jojo Rabbit and Flight of the Conchords — the show feels like The Office meets The Addams Family. Although it's set in
Staten Island, every episode except the pilot was made in Southern Ontario.
https://www.cbc.ca/arts/meet-the-crew-behind-the-creepy-comedy-what-we-do-in-the-shadows-1.7250713
N.S. GOVERNMENT OFFERING EXTRA INCENTIVES TO LURE FILM, TV PROJECTS OUT
OF HALIFAX
Film and TV companies are already eligible for a two per cent bonus on eligible costs for shoots at least 30 kilometres from Halifax City Hall, but now productions taking place at least 100 kilometres away could earn seven per cent on top of the two per cent incentive.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/film-tv-incentive-production-rural-filming-bonus-1.7252152
CANADA'S MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION FILES FOR REVIEW OF CRTC'S NEW DOMESTIC CONTENT REQUIREMENT
It's being called "a discriminatory measure that goes far beyond what Parliament intended, exceeds the CRTC’s authority, and contradicts the goal.”
https://exclaim.ca/film/article/motion-picture-association-canada-files-for-crtc-review-of-new-requirement-for-streaming-services-to-support-domestic-content
SECRET UNHAPPY ENDING TO STORY TOLD IN UPLIFTING
OSCAR-WINNING FILM IS REVEALED IN CANADIAN COURT BATTLE
The galvanizing story of Bryon Widner and Julie Miller renouncing racial hate and removing facial tattoos was told as a redemptive tale — but it didn't end well.
https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/former-white-supremacist-bryon-widner-julie-miller
WRITERS AND ACTORS SCRAMBLE TO KEEP THEIR HEALTH INSURANCE IN A POST-STRIKE HOLLYWOOD
After the 2023 work stoppages and amid a larger industry contraction, creatives face difficulties meeting minimums to keep their union plans: "It doesn't feel good to have to say to your agents,
‘Hey, can you get me a guest-starring gig on whatever happens to have somebody my age because I'm going to lose my health insurance?'"
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/hollywood-writers-actors-struggle-health-insurance-strikes-1235935353/
NEW MEXICO DENIES FILM INCENTIVE APPLICATION ON 'RUST' MOVIE AFTER FATAL SHOOTING BY ALEC BALDWIN
New Mexico tax authorities denied an application this spring by Rust Movie Productions for incentives worth as much as $1.6 million. A late July
deadline for producers to appeal the decision is approaching. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/new-mexico-rust-film-incentive-application-alec-baldwin-1235939052/
HOW INACCESSIBLE FILM FESTIVALS SILENCE DISABLED VOICES IN CINEMA – NEW RESEARCH
Whilst growing scrutiny has been placed on how disability is depicted, or sadly, all too often excluded from the finished product, less attention has been paid to a serious accessibility barrier impacting film creatives with disabilities at the very grassroots of the industry.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/gusalexiou/2024/06/30/how-inaccessible-film-festivals-silence-disabled-voices-in-cinema--new-research/
MASK IN THEATER: THE HISTORY + POWER OF HIDING ACTORS’ FACES
Mask work is a centuries-old
theater practice that transcends nations and eras. Putting on a false face to temporarily become someone else is the essence of acting.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/mask-in-theater-explained-77455/
COMMERCIAL ACTING: 7 TIPS TO KEEP IT PROFESSIONAL ON
SET
If you want to have a commercial acting career, you’ll have to understand some tiny nuances that separate this genre of acting from others, such as film acting. You will also likely have a limited time to make a good impression, so here are some tips for keeping it professional and positive on set.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/commercial-acting-tips-to-keep-it-professional-on-set/ |
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 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 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
COLD READING SERIES
July 8
This month's scripts include: ‘The
Light at the End of the Known Universe’ episode 2, part 3 by Scott Wood & ‘My Witch’ by Vanessa Porteous.
https://www.coldreadingseries.com
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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