COVID-19 RESOURCES
BC Alliance for Arts + Culture compiled a list of resources related to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). https://www.allianceforarts.com/covid-19
CANADIAN MOVIE ABOUT CORONAVIRUS CHALLENGES DISCRIMINATION AND RACISM
Vancouver-based filmmaker Mostafa Keshvari has written, directed, and produced a feature film titled Corona. The film explores the xenophobia and the fear that is spreading across the world — perhaps faster than the virus itself. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/new-movie-corona-discrimination-racism
B.C. ARTISTS TURN TO DIGITAL CREATIVITY TO SURVIVE CORONAVIRUS IMPACT
Live streaming concerts is certainly not new. But as social distancing and self isolating become the new normal, more and more B.C. artists are using online platforms to engage audiences. From theatre to comedy, fundraisers and macabre cabaret, performers are putting their content online in the digital realm. https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/local-arts/b-c-artists-turn-to-digital-creativity-to-survive-coronavirus-impact/
AN AGENT’S ADVICE ON WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
These really are unprecedented times in the world—and that includes in Hollywood. While things look bleak now, everything being at a standstill doesn’t mean you should anticipate being dropped by your agent. And secondly, this time to take care of yourself and your family. If nothing else, the pandemic has forced us to live in the present like never before. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/agent-advice-during-coronavirus-70357/
A SIMPLE TRUTH ABOUT ACTING TRAINING YOU SHOULDN’T FORGET
I’ve tried almost every acting class under the sun and from each I’ve taken away different things. But there’s generally an undiscussed point, that serves as an important reminder: technique is about locating and accessing your feelings. It’s that simple and you don’t have to use just one technique to get there. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/1-simple-truth-about-acting-training-you-shouldnt-forget-70343/
UPCOMING TRAINING
VAD ARTS ONLINE CLASSES
At VAD Arts, build your acting skills with our online community of students and teachers. Join an online acting, improv or voiceover class today. At VAD Arts we believe sustaining and building communities is vital in this time of isolation. We encourage you to keep a healthy and engaging routine.
To learn more about what we’re doing, contact Joe McCoy, Senior Educational Administrator, at: info@vadarts.com | 250.580.2588 https://www.vadarts.com/part-time-acting-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
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO - ROGUE ON! ONLINE CLASSES
Moving from the isolation blues to the e-connection groove – Rogues West classes are now all online!
As always – audit for free and choose from MEISNER, FILM, SCENE WORK, VOICE and DIALECT. Invitations sent through ZOOM - email us to be invited as an auditor.
Join with us as we navigate these challenging times while we maintain health and connection to our Community. rogueswest@gmail.com | www.rogueswest.ca
BIZ STUDIO: ONLINE PROFESSIONAL FILM+TV ACTING CLASSES FOR KIDS+TEENS
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 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
UPCOMING EVENTS
SOCIAL DISTANCING FESTIVAL
The Social Distancing Festival is an online artist’s community made to celebrate and showcase the work of the many artists around the world who have been affected by the need for social distancing that has come about due to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE - #CANADAPERFORMS
Canada Performs is a $100,000 short-term relief fund that pays Canadian artists for their online performances. It was launched by the National Arts Centre, in partnership with Facebook Canada, to help ease the financial strain for artists impacted by the closure of performance venues across Canada related to COVID-19, and to lift the spirits of Canadians during the crisis.
About the Program: https://nac-cna.ca/en/canadaperforms/apply
Find Events: https://www.facebook.com/pg/CanadasNAC.CNAduCanada/posts
