‘RIVERDALE,’ ‘THE FLASH’ AMONG VANCOUVER-SHOT SHOWS TAPPED FOR RENEWAL
Good news
for Vancouver star-watchers and film workers: television network The CW has announced the renewal of half-dozen renewals for major B.C.-shot productions.
MAKING MOVIE MAGIC IN VANCOUVER: CREATIVES FLOCK TO WIDE RANGE OF
JOBS
From making puppets to quiet nights operating a giant light a hundred feet in the air, Vancouver's film workers explain why they're drawn to the industry.
Already at work on her next project, Hepburn is partnering up with fellow Vancouver director Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers on The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open. With a firm foundation in B.C. and a focus on telling narratives filmed and based here, Hepburn is a unique local talent with great things on the horizon. All the rest of
us have to do is sit back and watch her future unfold.
MOVIE TICKET SALES SET GLOBAL RECORD $40.6B IN 2017 BUT DIPPED IN CANADA
Worldwide box office revenue topped $40 billion for the first time last year, even as moviegoing continued to drop in the U.S. and Canada, reflecting consumers' growing embrace of home entertainment options,
according to a new report.
JULIA SARAH STONE ON WHY SHE'S DRAWN TO MOVIES WITH POTENTIAL TO HELP PEOPLE
Julia Sarah Stone may be the longest-serving “rising star” in Canada’s history. After all, the Vancouver-born actress has repeatedly been adorned that epithet ever since 2011’s indie hit The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom.
A CANDID LEGAL DEBATE ON HOLLYWOOD AND #METOO: "DID THE LAW FAIL US?"
Five experts on workplace harassment explore the
tension between activism and a "rush to judgement” and voice concerns about due process amid the new court of the media.
FEMALE DIRECTORS FROM 'JESSICA JONES' AND MORE ARE LEADING THE
CHARGE ON TV LIKE NEVER BEFORE
Melissa Rosenberg had a modest goal: For the second season of her Netflix series “Marvel’s Jessica Jones,” which premiered Thursday, at least 50% of the directors would be female. But in conversations with Allie Goss, vice president of original series at Netflix, they established a new mandate: All 13 directors would be
women.
While many variables determine the outcome of an
audition, you have more control over the process than you may think. Your level of preparedness and the mindset you hold can set you up to do and be your best. It just takes a little mindfulness and practice.
You’ve all heard the phrase “acting is reacting.” We don’t act only when speaking. Watch, notice, observe and listen to your real life. We act, react, and respond all the time, non-verbally, in the silence, between the
moments.
There are two main reasons actors get called back or cast: their auditions are effortless and they think about character the way everyone on this side of the camera thinks about character which is also how the film camera thinks about character. We call back and cast actors who are effortless in the frame because they’re believable on
camera.
BCIT PROFESSIONAL VOICEOVER COURSE Saturdays 10am to 2pm; April 14th to June 16th (no class May 19th) Comfortable with your voice and now ready to work towards completing your voice demo? When completed,
you will be well on your way to completing a professional voice-over demo and searching for work. Each class consists of group work and individual practice, with instructor/student one-to-one time to address individual strengths and challenges. You will utilize multiple vocal techniques and exercises to voice any commercial or narrative – including documentary and animation roles – as well as speak in front of any group with confidence. Contact Instructor Tammy Bentz at tbentz@shaw.ca for more info. https://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/bcst2266
IMPROV WORKSHOP FOR ACTORS WITH ALI FROGGATT Saturday May 19 | 9am-5pm Looking to be more relaxed and present in the audition room? Learn to think on your feet and create new ideas effortlessly. Free your mind, and allow yourself to be more spontaneous in your work! Ali has spent
the last 10 years performing & studying with improv gurus Keith Johnstone, Dennis Cahill, Rebecca Northan, and Shawn Kinley. She has performed and taught improv on numerous stages across Canada and internationally. She is the founder and Artistic Director of the Canmore International Improv Festival. Only 12 seats available! http://actorvan.com/improv-workshop-for-actors/
KIDS+TEENS FILM+TV ACTING AT BIZ STUDIO Biz Studio students have about twice the one-on-one time with faculty as students at other schools,
with a max of 6 students per class. We have a legacy of training young actors who go on to work in the industry, *outstanding* instructors, and a beautiful downtown campus inside a working film & TV casting studio. **Kids (ages 8-11) www.bizstudio.ca/kidsactingclasses **Teens (ages 12-17) www.bizstudio.ca/teensactingclasses
DIALECT COACHING - TONY ALCANTAR Hollywood producers trust Tony with their stars: Oscar winners Mel Gibson, Halle Berry, Billy Bob Thornton, Emmy winner Martin Freeman plus A-listers Sam Rockwell, Vince Vaughn, Joel Edgerton, Bob Odenkirk, Nathan Fillion, Stellan Skarsgard and MANY MORE. You can trust him too. * Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach recommended by agents and casting directors. Learn with confidence the most requested accents and
dialects for the Vancouver market. Book that role! Contact: 778-773-1402, info@tonyalcantardialect.com, www.tonyalcantar.com
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO May 2018 schedule is out! Check it out atwww.rogueswest.ca… and discover the RW Difference! Popular favourites offered this
session are HERO’s JOURNEY, SHOWCASE SCENE STUDY, MEISNER and DIALECT as well as our fundamental CORE FILM, CORE ACTING and MEISNER REP. Christiane Hirt has been training actors for over 25 years and we offer comprehensive classes by instructors with decades of acting experience. Compare and experience the modern legacy of New York's studio-tradition of acting. Email rogueswest@gmail.comto audit and your no-obligation, one-on-one mentorship meeting today! Remember AUDIT FOR FREE!
UPCOMING EVENTS
R2R INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH April 8-14 We are celebrating our 20th anniversary! Join us
for a week of inspiring films, thought-provoking discussions, hands-on workshops, immersive virtual reality and all kinds of FUN! http://www.r2rfestival.org/
LET'S TALK ABOUT PERSONAL BRANDING
April 11
Whether you are an
artist or working professional, personal branding can set you apart from the pack. In this session, you'll learn about personal branding and the ways you can use the Inspiration Lab to brand yourself, such as through the creation of logos, business cards, personal portfolios and more. See project examples and bring your questions and experience to share.
Talk shop over coffee with WIFTV members and friends. Whether you are a producer, directors, screenwriters, actors, or someone who wants to know more about the industry, the William F. White Networking Coffee is a great way to meet a variety of different people in the film and television community in Vancouver.
The Cinematheque is pleased to mark National Canadian Film Day, a one-day, coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration designed to bring Canadians together to watch Canadian films. Launched in 2014 and organized by REEL CANADA, National Canadian Film Day is held each year in
April.
