CBC/RADIO CANADA NAMES INCOMING PRESIDENT
Marie-Philippe Bouchard replaces Catherine Tait as head of Canada’s public broadcaster for a five-year term from January 2025.
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/entertainment/news/vancouver-actor-carlos-diehz-s-big-break-comes-in-ralph-fiennes-film/ar-AA1sMHJu
PACIFIC TRADER: THUNDERBIRD ENTERTAINMENT GETS ITS ACT TOGETHER
After shopping itself around and failing
to find the right buyer, the film and TV production house is back in the black and shooting for a TSX big board listing.
https://www.bcbusiness.ca/industries/culture/pacific-trader-thunderbird-entertainment-gets-its-act-together/
NO DEAL YET:
SAG-AFTRA REMAINS ON STRIKE AGAINST MAJOR VIDEO GAME DEVELOPERS AS PARTIES LOOK TO SCHEDULE MORE TALKS
Negotiations on a new Interactive Media Agreement resumed on Wednesday, marking the first official bargaining dates between the two parties since SAG-AFTRA called a strike in July. Bargaining has continued off-and-on, but the sides have been operating without a contract since November 2022.
https://deadline.com/2024/10/sag-aftra-no-deal-video-game-strike-more-talks-1236159210/
AFI FEST LOOKS TO REASSERT ITSELF AS HOLLYWOOD’S HOMETOWN FILM FESTIVAL, WITH PREMIERES FROM CLINT EASTWOOD, ROBERT ZEMECKIS AND WALLACE AND GROMIT
Hollywood may be synonymous with
moviemaking, but Los Angeles has historically been fickle about supporting a major film festival. AFI Fest hopes to certify its status as the city’s landmark festival.
https://variety.com/2024/film/features/afi-fest-premieres-los-angeles-film-festivals-1236186966/
HARVEY WEINSTEIN'S RETRIAL MOVED TO NEXT YEAR, LAWYER PLANS TO HIRE A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR
Harvey Weinstein ’s retrial on sex crimes charges in Manhattan won’t start until at least next year — and his lawyers plan to hire a private investigator to look into a new allegation against the movie mogul that will now be part of the case.
https://www.timescolonist.com/the-mix/harvey-weinsteins-retrial-moved-to-next-year-lawyer-plans-to-hire-a-private-investigator-9697642
BBC REPORTS 10,000 SHOWS VIEWED ONLINE A DAY, COMPARED WITH NETFLIX’S 4,800, PRIME VIDEO’S 2,400: ‘EVERYONE’S A STREAMER, EVEN THE
BROADCASTERS’
The streaming platforms of the broadcasters have moved from being only catch-up services to 360-degree content providers, with television shows, live stage shows, podcasts and even digital versions of print publications included on their platforms.
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/bbc-iplayer-netflix-catalog-glance-1236191564/
SPANISH GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES AMBITIOUS CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE BOOMING FILM AND TV SECTORS
From location shoots to homegrown streaming hits, film and TV production is thriving in Spain — and the Spanish government continues to play a key role in its growth: “Talent exists everywhere, but not all
countries value it equally.”
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/spain-icex-locations-sector-campaign-1236040147/
PRESENTATIONAL VS. REPRESENTATIONAL ACTING: TO BE OR NOT TO BE… OBVIOUS
Presentational and representational approaches differ, depending on if you’re speaking in terms of actor-audience or actor-character relationships. But the two are essentially switched when it comes to the actor-character relationship.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/presentational-vs-representational-acting-explained-77889/
SO, YOU’VE BEEN CAST IN A NUDE SCENE—HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT
Nudity is such a personal thing. What should you, as an actor, do or expect after you’ve been cast in a nude scene? Read on to find out more.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/acting-naked-nude-scenes-explained-77886/
FINISHING STRONG: HOW ACTORS CAN MAKE THE MOST OF THE LAST QUARTER OF THE YEAR
The last three months of the year present unique opportunities to network, book gigs and sharpen your focus
on your acting career. Here’s how you can make the most of the last quarter and set yourself up for a prosperous new year.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/finishing-strong-how-actors-can-make-the-most-of-the-last-quarter-of-the-year/
HOW TO NOT COMPROMISE THE COMMERCIAL ACTING INDUSTRY
Here are points to consider regarding how much you are being paid before accepting a job. If you are doing a non-union spot, make well-thought-out decisions based on the following components of a spot.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/how-to-not-compromise-the-commercial-acting-industry/ |
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!
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This class will focus on taking your performance to the next level, uncovering
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* Teaching since 1989, Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach recommended by agents and casting directors. Learn with confidence and book that role!
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We look forward to hearing from you! 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
VANCOUVER BLACK INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
October 31 - November 2
The festival returns for its fourth year bringing together Black filmmakers and musicians for a three-day celebration of creativity and storytelling. The festival offers a mix of film screenings, live performances, and discussions, including highlights like the “We Reel Cool”
panel, in which composers and musicians will dive into the relationship between music and film. https://vbiff24.eventive.org
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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