AND THE NOMINEES FOR THE UBCP/ACTRA AWARDS ARE ...
The awards for the best of B.C. and the Yukon’s film, TV and recorded media talent will be given out at in Vancouver on November 23rd.
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/ubcp-actra-awards-nominations-2024
VANCOUVER QUEER FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS $57,500 IN PRIZES
The Vancouver Queer Film Festival has announced the recipients of its 2024 awards, with $57,500 in cash and in-kind prizes being
distributed to 2SLGBTQIA+ filmmakers.
https://www.straight.com/movies/vancouver-queer-film-festival-awards-57500-in-prizes#
GABOR MATÉ GAVE A FILMMAKER JUST 3 DAYS TO CAPTURE HIS LIFE STORY
The result is an eclectic
film that shows the highs and lows of a man who, after suffering early childhood traumas, spent his life questioning authority.
https://www.cbc.ca/arts/gabor-mate-tells-life-story-in-doc-physician-heal-thyself-1.7356286
VICTORIA ARTS VENUE CLOSURE HAS PEOPLE
WONDERING WHAT'S NEXT
The venue, located on the second story of a building in downtown Victoria, B.C., had been getting rent subsidies from its landlord — but those subsidies were set to end, and the centre couldn't manage the substantial rent hike that was coming.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/victoria-arts-venue-closure-1.7347862
'ROOM TO GROW' THUNDER BAY'S FILMMAKING INDUSTRY
Agency plans to take a pragmatic approach, identify strategic advantages, to attract more filmmakers.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-filmmaking-1.7355092
THE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION
From Beijing to Barcelona, the execs who are driving change while greenlighting bingeworthy TV, including at Canada's
Telefilm and Ontario Creates. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/most-powerful-women-international-television-2024-1236027160/ PRODUCTION COMPANY FOR TIFF FILM 40 ACRES PAYS OUTSTANDING AMOUNTS TO SUDBURY CREW, UNION SAYS
Just after the Sept. 6 premiere, IATSE, along with the performers' union ACTRA, issued a statement saying they were "profoundly disappointed" there were still outstanding payments to actors, crew and vendors who provided services on the production.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/40-acres-iatse-crew-amounts-paid-1.7350595
THE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION
From Beijing to Barcelona, the execs who are driving change while greenlighting bingeworthy TV.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/most-powerful-women-international-television-2024-1236027160/
UP-AND-COMING ACTORS WHO MADE WAVES IN 2024
Here, we highlight some of the budding talents who made a lasting
impression on stage and screen in projects ranging from spine-chilling horror flicks to Tony-winning musicals.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/up-and-coming-actors-list-2024-77851/
HOW TO CHOOSE A HEADSHOT BACKGROUND (THAT WON’T STEAL YOUR
THUNDER)
A headshot can make or break an actor’s ability to get a gig. For actors, these photos are your first impression, and so every element of them should be considered—including their background.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-choose-a-headshot-background-77874/ |
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
Classes are open for registration!
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* 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 ONLINE AUDITION ACTING CLASS WITH INGRID TORRANCE
With 30 years of acting, teaching, coaching on set, network-testing coaching, and audition coaching and winner of the
Leadership in Education Spotlight Award from Woman in Film.
This class will focus on taking your performance to the next level, uncovering the little things that may be getting in the way of you booking, what casting is looking for from your audition, understanding and delivering a strong choice, proper preparation, the business of acting and being effective on camera. Free audits welcome.
Reach out to ingridtorrance@gmail.com and reference www.ingridtorrance.com DIALECT COACHING - TONY ALCANTAR &
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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 VANCOUVER HORROR SHOW FILM FESTIVAL
October 18 - 27
The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival is back bigger, better, and scarier than ever. Join us for two full weekends of screenings,
filmmaker Q&A sessions, panel discussions, parties, awards and more. VHS 2024 will present 9 feature films, 47 shorts, 4 panel discussions, parties, awards, and more! Get ready to get scared.
https://www.vancouverhorrorshow.com
NEW WEST FILM FEST
October 25 -
27
This year's festival features local, Canadian, and international independent films from New Westminster and across Canada, USA, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Türkiye, and Iran. In our 14th year, join us for the film screenings and Q&As with filmmakers.
https://www.newwestfilmfest.com
HEART OF THE CITY FESTIVAL
October 30 - November 10
For 21 years, the festival has been grounded in the Downtown Eastside and focused on listening and learning from the community's cultural practices. This year's festival features 100+ live and online events showcased at 40+ local venues including music, stories, poetry, theatre, ceremony, films, dance, readings, workshops,
discussions, exhibits, art talks, history walks and more.
https://www.heartofthecityfestival.com
SPARK ANIMATION
October 31 - November 3
Spark Animation is Western Canada’s premiere animation festival and the largest
presentation and gathering of animation in British Columbia. It presents a wide range of programming for all ages including family-friendly screenings, late-night presentations for more mature audiences, as well as talks and opportunities for attendees to meet, interact and learn from creators.
https://sparkcg.org
CHUTZPAH! FESTIVAL
November 1 - 10
The Chutzpah! Festival returns with a vibrant lineup of performances, presenting music, theatre, comedy, dance, and multimedia arts showcasing excitinginternational artists through a multicultural Jewish lens. For over two decades the Chutzpah! Festival has been an eagerly anticipated and annual highlight of Greater Vancouver’s arts
season.
https://chutzpahfestival.com
STAND FESTIVAL
November 1 - 17
The fourth annual STAND Festival showcases a rich tapestry of talents with captivating performances in theatre, dance, and music. https://www.standfestival.com
VANCOUVER ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2024
November 7 - 17
VAFF is back with an exciting program featuring in-theatre and virtual screenings, industry talks, and special events. This year’s theme
is Future Voices – Shaping the Next Generation of Diversity in Film and TV, marking the 28th year of commitment to proactive diversity and inclusion.
https://vaff.org |
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