CANADA’S ARTISTIC MIDDLE CLASS IS DISAPPEARING. BLAME THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
Recent legislation by European lawmakers on digital copyright laws would give a boost to musicians, writers, publishers and film and television producers. The legislation means that big online platforms such as Facebook and Google must filter out copyrighted content and share more revenue with creators, leading to a potential windfall of billions of dollars. https://www.ourwindsor.ca/news-story/9504834-canada-s-artistic-middle-class-is-disappearing-blame-the-digital-economy/
'SCHITT'S CREEK' AND ITS STARS AMONG CANADIANS WITH EMMY NOMINATIONS
The Ontario-shot series “Schitt’s Creek” and stars Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara are among the Canadians who’ve landed Emmy Award nominations. Meanwhile the show is nominated for best comedy series and contemporary costumes. Other Canadians named in this morning’s nominations include Ottawa native Sandra Oh, who is up for two trophies. https://toronto.citynews.ca/2019/07/16/schitts-creek-and-its-stars-among-canadians-with-emmy-nominations/
BIFA’S UNCONSCIOUS-BIAS TRAINING ROLLS OUT TO WIDER INDUSTRY
The program is designed to help industry professionals better understand how subliminal assumptions about genre, commercial potential, gender and ethnicity can affect decision-making. It addresses assumptions made about female directors and stories focused on women, and whether greater weight is accorded to senior industry figures. https://variety.com/2019/film/news/bafta-bifa-unconscious-bias-training-program-widens-1203269857/
IF ONE THING IN HOLLYWOOD COULD CHANGE, WHAT SHOULD IT BE?
Among the respondents, it shocked me that only women mentioned women’s struggles, only persons of color mentioned race. Two older men mentioned ageism; two younger women of color spoke of bias against African-Americans and Hispanics. Several used the broader term “diversity,” but only a few. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/one-thing-hollywood-could-change-what-should-it-be-1223020
AN ACTOR’S HACKS FOR HAVING AN AMAZING TV AUDITION
We all need to find what method will help us be as relaxed and confident as we can in the audition. So finding different ways to prepare yourself can give you a leg up on your competition. Here are three helpful hacks you can try to make sure your audition goes smoothly. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/an-actors-3-hacks-for-having-an-amazing-tv-audition-68579/
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING BEHIND THE SCENES AFTER YOU LEAVE THE AUDITION ROOM
It’s not just a single person who has the ultimate casting decision, but a group of people coming together. Our job as CDs through that process is to oversee the final selection of talent to make sure the cast comes together in a cohesive, organic, and authentic way. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/casting-process-after-actor-audition-68587/
UPCOMING TRAINING
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO
Compare us to the rest! Rogues West offers classes to emerging or veteran actors for SCENE WORK – FILM – DIALECT – VOICE & TEXT and MEISNER. Check out our June session offerings on our website.
Audit for free and make an informed decision on your training. Continuing innovation and adaptation in our classes creates 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. rogueswest@gmail.com | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmIBekc8BmXp6BPevsdhAA
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 - SUMMER CLASSES!
* 5-Day Scene Study Intensive with John Cassini, beginning July 29th. John brings a pragmatic and modern approach to scene study and character development, working with actors to create an inner life, sensory, and moment to moment realized work. www.railtownactors.com/johncassini
* One-Day Shakespeare Workshop 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.
All class details: 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
LINERS TO LEADS: STELLINA RUSICH & DAVID CUBITT
It is imperative to be performing at your highest level when the audition door opens. 300 submissions, 15 people get the audition call, one person books! From those pesky one liners to leads, this class will prepare you for roles of all sizes and for what is required to move your career to the next level.
When: July 27-Sept 14 | Time: Saturdays 1-5pm | Participants: 12 max
Sign up Link: https://actorvan.com/product/liners-to-leads-audition-ready-july-sept/
UPCOMING EVENTS
YEAA VANCOUVER - NETWERK 2.0: SCREENWRITERS AND PRODUCERS EDITION
July 25
With a small guest-list, you'll meet 35 other writers and producers in an easy-going intimate setting. Share your enthusiasm and more importantly contribute to a closer community within Vancouver Indie Film. https://www.facebook.com/events/2357224501217575/
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/
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.
