HOW CANADIAN ARE YOUR FAVOURITE SHOWS? AN INVESTIGATION
There’s plenty of Canadian content on our screens. Mainstays of the Canadian public broadcaster the CBC, like Schitt’s Creek, Kim’s Convenience, and Workin’ Moms, have even found success in the U.S. via sites like Netflix and Hulu. But how do we know a show’s Canadian? In any case you could be right to assume each series is Canadian, but their respective degrees of Canadian-ness aren’t immediately obvious. https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/qv77p3/how-canadian-are-your-favourite-shows-an-investigation
QUEBEC DUBBING INDUSTRY WORKS TO STAY AFLOAT AS STREAMING PLATFORMS GAINS STEAM
Quebec’s dubbing industry brings in about $30 million per year and provides some 600 to 700 full and part-time jobs, most based in Montreal. But a changing landscape, including a declining number of feature releases, the rise of streaming platforms and competition from cheaper studios overseas, has the province struggling to maintain its market share. https://montreal.citynews.ca/2019/07/22/quebec-dubbing-industry-works-to-stay-afloat-as-streaming-platforms-gains-steam/
'REJECTION DIDN’T HURT MY PRIDE – I HAD NONE LEFT': CONFESSIONS OF A FAILED ACTOR
It started so well: a lead role with the Royal Shakespeare Company, ecstatic reviews, a hotshot agent. But then I started losing parts to Dev Patel, and the years of hustle and humiliation began. https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2019/jul/20/rhik-samadder-confessions-of-a-failed-actor
WHAT DOES A ‘BIG BREAK’ ACTUALLY LOOK LIKE? THESE 8 ACTORS TELL US
After years and years of struggling, how do you know when you’ve finally “made it”? It can be hard for actors to determine when they’ve really broken through to both audiences and producers. However, once you do, your whole life can change. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/first-acting-breaks-rob-delaney-dominic-west-68656/
THINGS TO KNOW WHEN YOU RETURN TO THE BUSINESS LATER IN LIFE
It should not be taken lightly that you’re venturing back into the industry that you once chose to walk away from for whatever reason. Honestly, the reason doesn’t matter. What matters now is that you’re ready to jump back in. So, here are five things to know that will help make your re-entry a little easier. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/5-things-to-know-when-you-return-to-the-business-later-in-life-68640/
UPCOMING TRAINING
SUMMER FILM+TV ACTING INTENSIVES FOR KIDS+TEENS
Five days, three instructors, one casting guest workshop. Max of six students. Summer intensives are back! Have fun, hone audition skills, build confidence, make friends, get ready to work on set.
Choose from: August 12th-16th, 19th-23rd, or 26th-30th.
* Teens (Ages 12-17): Monday to Friday 1:30-5:30pm | $495+GST | www.bizstudio.ca/teensactingclasses
* Kids (Ages 8-11): Monday to Friday 9:00-12:00 | $395+GST | www.bizstudio.ca/kidsactingclasses
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO - MORE SUMMER CLASSES IN AUGUST!
* Shakespeare Workshop One-Day with Edward Foy, Sunday August 4th. Ed will connect actors to the modern truth and relevance in The Bard's classical and timeless texts.
* Teen Intensive with Edward Foy, August 6th to 9th. For the dedicated teen actor looking for that extra edge in their work.
* 5-Day Scene Study Intensive with Anthony Shim, beginning August 12th. Anthony brings a keen Director's eye while encouraging actors to work from their instincts and a place of truth in order to fully embody the character.
Details for all classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
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: 604-418-1192, info@tonyalcantardialect.com, www.tonyalcantar.com
SCRIPT ANALYSIS WITH KELLY-RUTH MERCIER
This class rigorously examines the texts of well-known, award-winning movies & television, with an eye to providing the student with the foundations of character & backstory, and action & motivation. These findings are then assimilated into the actor’s preparation for auditions and for work, and also readies the actor to work with the director and other actors during on-set rehearsal.
Dates: Sep 9 – Nov 4, 2019 | Every Monday for 8 weeks
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Participants: 12 max
More Info: https://actorvan.com/product/on-the-same-page/
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO
September 2019 classes and ENSEMBLE PROGRAM registering now!
RW Ensemble Program is an innovative, comprehensive initiative created to nurture the committed actor - admission is by audition and interview. Individual September classes include VOICE - AUDITION – HERO’S JOURNEY – SCENE WORK – MEISNER – AMERICAN DIALECT.
Rogues West 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 Email: rogueswest@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
JULY BOOZE 'N' SCHMOOZE
July 29
Are you an indie filmmaker? Do you plan to be one? Well, there's nothing like feeling you are part of a community. So come check out what other indie filmmakers do and say at our monthly boozin' n schmoozin' event. https://www.facebook.com/events/376936989801733/
FILM NOIR
August 1 – 22
The Cinematheque embarks on its annual summer season of the sleazy, fatalistic nightmare known as Film Noir. This year’s celebration of classic American cinema’s most depraved and downbeat film movement showcases ten hard-boiled treasures, each an important noir essential or a ripe-for-rediscovery rarity. http://www.thecinematheque.ca/film-noir-2019
VINES ART FESTIVAL
August 7-18
The festival is a free public event that creates platforms for local artists and performers to create with and on the land. Vines shares thought-provoking art that tackles environmental justice with various approaches that are accessible for all ages, genders and cultures; granting each individual the possibility to access, engage, and participate in creation or performance. http://vinesartfestival.com
VANCOUVER QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
August 15-25
The 31st annual festival showcases over 70 films from more than 10 countries, with themes ranging from the histories of local “troublemakers,” films centering on two-spirit stories, and beautiful narratives set against the backdrop of the opera. https://queerfilmfestival.ca
VANCOUVER LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
August 23 - September 1
This 11-day annual festival encourages dialogue among cultures, and explores and celebrates the art of contemporary Latin American and Latin-Canadian filmmaking. https://vlaff.org
