Sam Mendes's First World War epic 1917 relied significantly on Canadian contributions for its historical accuracy, and the technique that allowed it — through complex planning, editing and camera work — to masquerade as one continuous, unedited shot.
FILM INDUSTRY TOUTS 70 SIGNATORIES FOR B.C.-LED SUSTAINABILITY PACT
The film industry’s efforts to go green are ramping up further following the December launch of a B.C.-led initiative. Organizers behind the Creative Industries Pact for Sustainable Action are touting more than 70 stakeholders worldwide signing on to the pledge in a span of two months. https://biv.com/article/2020/02/film-industry-touts-70-signatories-bc-led-sustainability-pact
HIGH-PROFILE APPLE TV+ SERIES SEE DEPARTS VANCOUVER FOR TORONTO
B.C. has taken a hit in the competition to play host to high-profile film and TV projects, with Apple TV+ moving production of its elaborate show See to Toronto. The first season of the streaming science-fiction series was produced on Vancouver Island and in Vancouver, generating scores of industry jobs.
INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES ARE SEEING A DRAMATIC REVIVAL THROUGH THE ARTS
Compared to a decade ago, there is more of a desire from audiences to hear Indigenous stories and explore the issues, an appetite that’s likely grown with the awareness generated by reports released by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. https://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/local-arts/indigenous-languages-are-seeing-a-dramatic-revival-through-the-arts
KINGSTON FILM OFFICE CALLS 2019 A ‘RECORD YEAR’ FOR BIG PRODUCTIONS
Netflix, CBC and CBS all came to Kingston last year to film in some of the city’s most historic spots, and although the city has played host to movie sets before, Kingston’s film office is calling 2019 a record year for film production. https://globalnews.ca/news/6499321/kingston-film-office-2019-record-year/
AN IMAGE CONSULTANT’S GUIDE TO BRANDING
Brand is the buzzword that’s been floating around for years. It’s far simpler than everyone makes it out to be, but it’s one of the most important aspects an actor must identify to not only book jobs, but to create a career. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/find-important-brand-6593/
STEPS TO FOLLOW TO WEATHER UNEMPLOYMENT ACCORDING TO A FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
How do you control your income stream when it’s difficult to predict what money is going to come in next week? How do you maintain a budget when you aren’t sure what the next payday will bring? What should you do when you’re unemployed? https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/steps-to-weather-unemployment-70016/
UPCOMING TRAINING
LINERS TO LEADS WITH SARAH-JANE REDMOND
Prepare, Perform, Book!
It is imperative to be performing at your highest level when the door opens. 300 submissions, 15 people get the audition call, one person books! From those pesky one liners (Great to have on your resume with the networks stamp of approval leads to more auditions) 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: Starting Tuesday March 3; 10am-2pm
Where: ActorVan Studios 2333 Ontario St
Who: 19+
Signup: https://actorvanstudios.com/product/liners-to-leads-audition-ready-2020/
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO - CHALLENGING THE ACTOR
Explore the legacy of Western Canada’s premiere acting family.
* New session of classes starting March 2 …. choose from MEISNER, COLD READ, DIALECT, TAKING DIRECTION, SCENE WORK, VOICE and YOUNG ADULTS.
* Audit our current session for free to make an informed decision about your training. Rogues West professional training has launched many successful careers. www.rogueswest.ca for more details or email rogueswest@gmail.com
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
* February Acting on Film Intensive with John Cassini - Feb.25, 26, 27
Experience Scene Study class in our intimate Black Box Theatre.
* Foundations Scene Study with Frank Cassini - 6 Weeks beginning March 2nd
* Thursday In-Depth Scene Study with Edward Foy - 6 Weeks beginning March 5th
* Young Adults SPRING BREAK Scene Study Intensive - March 24 to 26.
Spring 2020 Classes starting April to June are also available.
All Details: www.railtownactors.com/classes
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
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL
February 7-16
The 26th annual festival features a diverse selection of 82 feature films and 20 shorts, including 12 Canadian premieres and the world premiere of Canadian director Greg Crompton's documentary, Eddy's Kingdom. https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com
COYUNTURA: AN INTERNATIONAL LATINX THEATRE GATHERING
February 14-16
The first gathering of its kind in Western Canada, Coyuntura is where veterans and new innovators meet; where discussions across difference and generations take place; Coyuntura is the moment where past, present, and future converge. All non-Latinx allies are encouraged to attend.
TALKING STICK FESTIVAL
February 18-29
This festival of extraordinary Indigenous performance and art features some of the best emerging and established Indigenous artists Turtle Island has to offer, with a lineup of theatre, storytelling, writing, music, spoken word, dance, film, visual arts – and more! https://talkingstickfest.ca
CRAZY8S GALA SCREENING
February 22
Crazy8s Film Society is proud to present the unveiling of 6 brand new short films made in just 8 exhilarating days at our annual Crazy8s 2020 Gala Screening. https://crazy8s.film
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN FILM FESTIVAL
March 3-8
Now in its 15th year, the VIWFF showcases an impressive line-up of short and feature-length films covering a wide range of genres from narrative, documentary, experimental and animation, by established and emerging women identifying filmmakers from around the world. https://www.womeninfilm.ca/Film_Festival.html
