SQUAMISH-OWNED COMPANY NOMINATED FOR A LEO AWARD
Floating knives, cars and even an array of thousands of mirrors pointing towards celestial beings — all this came to life thanks to a locally-owned video effects company. The work has been impressive enough get Squamish resident Chris Van Dyck and his company CVD VFX a nomination at the Leo Awards, which celebrate the talent behind B.C. films. https://www.vancourier.com/squamish-owned-company-nominated-for-a-leo-award-1.23821811
THREE NEW SERIES WILL FILM IN VANCOUVER
Hilary Swank is heading to space in her next project, “Away"; “BH90210,” has finally received the greenlight over at Fox, with some familiar faces along for the ride; and Netflix has given a 10-episode order to the beloved book-turned-TV series “The Baby-Sitter’s Club.” https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/3-new-series-will-film-in-vancouver-68119/
CANADIAN TV, FILM INDUSTRY MAKING PROGRESS ON GENDER, BUT NOT RACE: STUDY
Women are making some headway towards gender parity in Canadian film and TV production, but a new report says progress isn’t being shared across the board. Both Indigenous women and women of colour are still “significantly underemployed” in production, the non-profit organization Women in View found in an analysis of 5,000 film and TV contracts issued from 2014 to 2017. https://www.citynews1130.com/2019/05/15/canadian-tv-film-industry-making-progress-on-gender-but-not-race-study/
MARK SHENTON: AFTER HARASSMENT, IS BULLYING THEATRE’S NEXT BIG CHALLENGE?
There’s another pattern of systematic abuse that has so far been less openly challenged, and that’s bullying. It’s one that, like the patterns of behaviour around Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey, has been an open secret around some leading creative personalities and other day-to-day personnel yet victims are more often than not cowed into silence. https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/2018/mark-shenton-harassment-bullying-theatres-next-big-challenge/
ORIGINAL CONTENT YOU SHOULD CONSIDER CREATING
Once you’ve decided what social media platforms you want to use, it’s time to think about the type of content you want to create and share with the world. Original content can help you get more exposure and lead to more opportunities. It’s important to choose the right type of content to create so it works well with your skills and for your actor brand. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/3-types-of-original-content-you-should-consider-creating-68127/
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO – JUNE 2019 CLASSES REGISTERING NOW!
AUDITION – BUILDING CHARACTER – SCENE WORK – SUBTEXT/POTENT PERFORMANCE – AMERICAN DIALECT – EAST COAST PLAYWRIGHTS
Audit for free to make an informed decision on your training!
Rogues West June 2019 classes offers classes the emerging or veteran actor.
Innovation and adaptation in our classes has created the legacy of Western Canada's Premiere Acting Family. Discover the difference at Rogues West, in the vanguard of training and mentoring actors for over 25 years.
Check out www.rogueswest.ca for more studio details and for videos.
Email: rogueswest@gmail.com. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmIBekc8BmXp6BPevsdhAA
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
TEEN SUMMER CAMP INTENSIVE
July 2-6
We are thrilled to announce our Teen Summer Camp Intensive! This challenging camp will include Buffoonery, Career & Audition tips, and On Camera work with Jennifer Copping and Stellina Rusich. The week will be capped off with a Casting Director Workshop with Bim Narine. Teen actors will explore and hone their craft in a safe supportive and professional environment.
Number of participants: 16 https://actorvan.com/film-tv-teen-summer-camp/
UPCOMING EVENTS
WILLIAM F. WHITE NETWORKING COFFEE
May 21
Talk shop over coffee with WIFTV members and friends. Whether you are a producer, director, screenwriter, actor, 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. https://www.womeninfilm.ca/cgi/page.cgi/_evtcal.html?evt=408
REVOLVER FESTIVAL
May 22 – June 2
The latest evolution in Upintheair Theatre's fifteen-year history of Festival production, rEvolver takes place each May at The Cultch in East Vancouver. rEvolver brings audiences the full range of contemporary theatrical practice, from script-based theatre to devised and site-specific works, staged readings of work-in-progress, and in-depth discussions with artists. https://www.upintheairtheatre.com/2019-festival
EUROPEAN UNION SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
May 23-25
The festival, organized with the assistance of the Canadian Film Institute (Ottawa), features three lively programs of short films from European Union member states, each showcasing works in a variety of genres and styles, including drama, documentary, and animation. These films, from both prominent and emerging filmmakers, will be presented in their original language with English subtitles. www.thecinematheque.ca/european-union-short-film-festival
MAKING A SCENE THEATRE CONFERENCE
May 28
The 20th annual conference features conversations, panels, and presentations with leaders within the local theatre and arts community. Topic highlights include economic inequalities within the arts, ethics of storytelling, building relationships with designers, and fundraising & marketing. Subsidies are available. www.gvpta.ca/making-a-scene-2019
