Going into the awards show, Netflix’s Marriage Story led the 2020 Golden Globe nominations with six, including Best Film, Drama. Netflix dominated the nominations overall, with four films nominated for best film in the drama and comedy or musical categories.
HOW IS A LOVE SCENE LIKE A STUNT SEQUENCE? BOTH NEED SAFEGUARDS, SAY INTIMACY CO-ORDINATORS
Since the avalanche of sexual assault, harassment and misconduct allegations against powerful figures began two years ago, the entertainment industry has seen a strong spotlight cast on many of its practices. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/intimacy-coordinators-1.5391318
NETFLIX MADE MORE FILMS THAN ANY OTHER STUDIO. NOW IT WANTS AN OSCAR
Two facts seem clear, though. First, Netflix found a sweet spot making the kinds of movies other studios have abandoned. Second, the industry no longer views Netflix as an outsider. And the voters for the Academy Awards have come around, nominating Netflix for 15 Oscars last year, including its first for best picture, best director, best actress and best screenplay. https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-tns-bc-vid-netflix-20191231-story.html
MEET THE WOMEN WHO PIONEERED THE FILM INDUSTRY
The fact that the early days of film were a haven for women challenges our notion that social progress is always linear and incremental. It also shifts the lens on the modern call for gender equality in Hollywood. This isn’t a case of women fighting to enter a space that’s always been dominated by men. It’s a case of women reclaiming space in an industry they helped build in the first place. https://www.bustle.com/p/meet-the-women-who-pioneered-the-film-industry-19421012
HIS PROPS STARRED IN HUNDREDS OF HOLLYWOOD MOVIES AND TV SHOWS. NOW HE’S EXITING THE STAGE AFTER 42 YEARS
Modern Props is a Hollywood institution, but after 42 years in the business, John Zabrucky has decided to close shop. Buffeted by the exodus of production from Hollywood and the march of time, Zabrucky, the man who spent the past four decades fashioning the look of the future wants to focus on his own.
HOW TO DEVELOP HEALTHY SOCIAL MEDIA HABITS
Do you feel bad after using social media? If you do, chances are you don’t have healthy habits when it comes to using it. Luckily there are a few things you can do to develop the right mindset and healthy habits to make you a happier, healthier social media user. Here are a few tips. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/4-ways-to-develop-healthy-social-media-habits-69766/
UPCOMING TRAINING
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
FEARLESS ACTING THROUGH IMPROV
Starts January 6, 2020 for 8 weeks
Jeff Gladstone teaches Fearless Acting through Improv for 8 weeks! Jeff is a master teacher who will guide actors to enhance their acting skills through Improv. Sign up quick!
There are two main ingredients that go into your work as an actor: preparation and spontaneity. But how does one prepare for spontaneity? This course will give you all the tools you need to free yourself of fear and respond instantaneously to your impulses, and to direction in the audition room and on set. https://actorvan.com/product/fearless-acting-through-improv-with-jeff-gladstone/
JANUARY CLASSES AT ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO
Last week to register for January classes
Rogues West offers the emerging or veteran actor a variety of Film, Scene Work, Meisner, Voice and American Dialect classes. In January chose from Vancouver’s Original Pilot Prep class, Voice & Text in Action, In The Casting Room, Meisner PURE, Audition Technique, Standard American Dialect and Scene Work. Discover the legacy of Western Canada’s premiere acting family! CONTACT US TO REGISTER TODAY!
Check out www.rogueswest.ca for more studio details or Email: rogueswest@gmail.com
BIZ STUDIO: PROFESSIONAL FILM+TV ACTING CLASES FOR KIDS+TEENS
Is your young actor ready for a focused, small-group professional class with lots of individual attention? Biz Studio has a seventeen-year track record of training young actors who work regularly in film and television.
Classes are like small-group personal training, and take a maximum of six students so that instructors can work individually with each actor to give them what they need. This is the place for young actors ready to take their work to the next level! http://www.bizstudio.ca/classes
DEVELOP AND DEEPEN YOUR ACTING TECHNIQUE AT UNTOLD WANTS
Untold Wants Theatre’s Acting Courses Begin Jan 13th and 16th for 6 weeks!
* "Principals of the Craft" Monday evenings from Jan 13, focuses on script analysis and building a character, voice and body work, with practical scene applications.
* The "Actor's Gym" Thursday evenings from Jan 16th, for the working actor to constantly improve through scene work and technique-based exercises.
* Both classes employ techniques from Adler, Meisner, Chekhov to Laban, Linklater, and Lecoq.
See our website for full course descriptions, pricing, location, and come deepen your craft! Email UntoldWantsClasses@gmail.com with your materials for consideration. https://untoldwants.com/classes/
REGISTER NOW AT TRICITIES FILM STUDIO
Conveniently located on the Burnaby Coquitlam border, Tricities Film Studio offers On-Camera & Scene Study classes year round, along with a professional taping studio & audition coaching 7 days a week. With a sports minded approach to acting, students learn to efficiently come up with a game plan, focus on their strengths and work on their weaknesses. When you are part of a team not only do you grow, YOU HAVE FUN!
WINTER SESSION: Jan 11th/12th – Mar 28th/29th (*No Classes on Long Weekends)
* Kids: (4-7 / 8-11) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/kids-classes/
* Teens: (12-17) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/teen-classes/
* Adults: (18+) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/adult-classes/
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
Various Scene Study Classes, beginning...
* January 11th, 13th, 14th, 16th
Voice Intensive and available Film Classes in February...
* Our WINTER 2020 classes are open for registration!
Details: www.railtownactors.com/classes
UPCOMING EVENTS
COLD READING SERIES
January 13
At the CRS we cast brand new scripts on the spot and watch them fly in front of a live audience. Every live reading ends with a party in the Lounge where you can meet up with other artists over a cold beer. The CRS is the place for Vancouver’s artists to meet one another, share their work, and create more. http://www.coldreadingseries.com
PUSH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
January 21 - February 9
The PuSh Festival presents emotionally honest, politically daring program of visually arresting dance, eclectic music, and genre-crossing theatre. Featuring 27 works from 24 companies from nine countries the festival line-up is dedicated to creative risk-taking and dynamic interdisciplinary collaboration. https://pushfestival.ca/
BOOZE N SCHMOOZE VANCOUVER
January 28
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 networking event. https://www.raindance.org/courses/booze-n-schmooze-vancouver/
