KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON SUPPORTING VANCOUVER'S ARTS—IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER—IN THESE FINANCIALLY RUINOUS COVID-19 TIMES
The effect on the thriving local scene could be devastating. There are still troupes mounting smaller shows who need support. For the ones having to axe shows that have been in the works for months or years, they’re making a humble plea for those who are able to donate the price of their ticket for a tax receipt. https://www.straight.com/arts/1372481/keep-calm-and-carry-supporting-vancouvers-arts-one-way-or-another-these-trying-covid-19
HERE'S THE PROPOSED CHANGES FOR FILMING IN LADNER
Business owners and residents in Ladner expressed the following concerns: compensation negotiations with film companies; frequency of film productions; loss of on-street parking; polling practices; adherence to production schedules; agricultural community issues; and North 40 community park concerns. https://www.delta-optimist.com/news/here-s-the-proposed-changes-for-filming-in-ladner-1.24091509
TRANS ACTRESS QUITS LONDON-BOUND PLAY AFTER CISGENDER MALE SNAGS LEAD OF TRANSGENDER FEMALE
A transgender actress has quit a new play in protest after a cisgender male snagged the lead role of a transgender female. Kate O’Donnell had been chosen to portray the main character’s mother in a stage adaptation of “Breakfast on Pluto” but dropped out after the role of her trans son was offered to non-trans Irish actor Fra Fee. https://www.nydailynews.com/snyde/ny-trans-actress-quits-play-20200311-4hb4qciujfdvpfijr6voia7os4-story.html
THE WOMEN HELPING HOLLYWOOD SHOOT SAFER SEX SCENES
These women wouldn't have been doing this job just a few years ago. Now they are part of one of the fastest-growing professions across the entertainment industry. As trained facilitators, they help performers and productions navigate sensitive scenes involving physical contact, from hugs and kisses to nudity or simulated sex. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-51745702
AS NEW MEXICO FILMING BOOMS, FIRST-EVER NATIVE AMERICAN-OWNED FILM STUDIO OPENS
Last year, the Tesuque Pueblo tribe of New Mexico opened a new casino, moving out of a 75,000-square foot facility that they quickly realized could be repurposed as a studio facility. And thus launched Camel Rock Studios, which lays claim as the first movie studio owned by a Native American tribe in the history of Hollywood. https://variety.com/2020/biz/news/camel-rock-studios-new-mexico-news-of-the-world-universal-1203533796/
CANNES FILM FESTIVAL NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE IN CASE OF CANCELLATION
The Cannes Film Festival is among a number of events in France hanging in the balance in the face of the coronavirus outbreak and the government’s recent ban on gatherings of more than 1,000 people. In the event of a cancellation, however, the festival won’t be able to rely on an insurance claim. https://variety.com/2020/film/festivals/cannes-film-festival-cancellation-not-covered-insurance-coronavirus-1203527442/
BROADWAY LICENSING OFFERS UP STREAMING RIGHTS TO SHOWS THAT CAN'T PERFORM LIVE
Broadway Licensing has secured approvals for live streaming over 400 plays from their Playscripts catalog. In response to theatres around the country looking for alternatives to cancelling their productions due to COVID-19, Broadway Licensing has worked with their playwrights to approve one-time non-precedent setting approvals for live streaming their productions. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadway-Licensing-Offers-Up-Streaming-Rights-to-Shows-that-Cant-Perform-Live-20200313
HOW TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE THE RIGHT REPRESENTATION
Nobody enters a professional relationship with the assumption it will fail. But now it’s been a year, and the shine has faded. Your spider-sense is tingling, something doesn’t feel right, and you’re starting to wonder if it’s time to make a change. To leave, or not to leave? That is the question. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/actors-find-the-right-talent-agent-representation-70207/
THE ART OF BUILDING A BELIEVABLE CHARACTER
One of the most important—and at times most difficult—parts of acting is developing a strong, believable character. For new actors, it can be a bewildering process. But there are many techniques that help actors lay the groundwork for a well-developed character.
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO - DEDICATED TO CRAFT
“Loved the format of the class and the focus on breath-voice connection” O.L-N. (auditor)
New session of classes starting April 20th … choose from MEISNER, REVOLUTION OF CHARACTER, DIALECT, HERO’S JOURNEY, SCENE WORK, VOICE and YOUNG ADULTS. 4 week sessions for only $295.
Audit our current session for free to make an informed decision about your training. Rogues West -professional training with the professionals. www.rogueswest.ca for more 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
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
CASTING DIRECTOR WORKSHOP WITH ANN FORRY
April 11-12 @ ActorVan Studios
Ann is currently casting two movies of the week a month as well as feature films. If you have never seen Ann or haven't seen her in awhile, this is a great chance to get on her radar. Seasoned Casting Director Ann Forry, has an extensive background working in the film and television industry spanning over twenty five years. Ann has held a variety of positions as an Agent, Extras Casting Director and for the past twenty years as a principal Casting Director. https://actorvanstudios.com/product/casting-director-workshop-with-ann-forry-apr2020/
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
Experience Scene Study class in our intimate Black Box Theatre and Film Acting Classes in our taping facility.
* Scene Study classes from Sundays to Saturdays beginning mid-April...
* Film Acting Immersion in May and June...
Full list of classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
UPCOMING EVENTS
SKODEN INDIGENOUS FILM FESTIVAL
March 27 & 28
The 2020 edition of the Festival has been redeveloped to become a new SCA film course, lead by the SCA's Sky Hopinka. Skoden is a one day film festival, featuring the works of British Columbia based Indigenous filmmakers and talent. http://www.sfu.ca/sca/projects---activities/skoden-indigenous-film-festival.html
VANCOUVER BADASS FILM FESTIVAL
March 27-29
The Festival features the best in “extreme cinema” from around the world, described as “viscerally exciting films, original in content or style (preferably both)” - horror, avant-garde, noir and wild action. https://vbaff.com
