OTTAWA EARMARKS $500M FOR ARTS AND CULTURE, WITH DETAILS TO BE DETERMINED
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault unveiled early plans on Friday to give $500 million to Canada’s arts, sports and cultural sectors as they weather the COVID-19 pandemic — but exactly who will benefit remains to be determined.
PRODUCER OF 'THE GOOD DOCTOR' ON HOW VANCOUVER'S FILM INDUSTRY IS COPING WITH THE IMPACT OF COVID
Vancouver's TV and film industry was effectively shut down weeks ago as public health officials urged physical distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19. It's something the industry has never seen before, says producer Shawn Williamson, who's currently working on "The Good Doctor." https://bc.ctvnews.ca/producer-of-the-good-doctor-on-how-vancouver-s-film-industry-is-coping-with-the-impact-of-covid-1.4899519
JAY BARUCHEL IS ON A CROSS-COUNTRY ROAD TRIP FROM HIS TORONTO COUCH
The Ottawa-born actor has teamed up with Canadian industry group and CanCon cheerleader Made/Nous to highlight films produced in every corner of Canada. Every day of April he’s been tweeting out a different movie or TV recommendation from @BaruchelNDG, including information on where it can be streamed. https://nationalpost.com/entertainment/movies/jay-baruchel-is-on-a-cross-country-road-trip-from-his-toronto-couch
'IT IS OUR TRUTH': INDIAN HORSE ACTOR, RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVOR SAYS THE FILM IS NO FICTION
"I wanted to tell my story and leave a legacy to my children, my grandchildren, my great grandchildren that this is the traumatic history of our people, and I wanted them to know that I have been through that." https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/indian-horse-edna-manitowabi-1.4614321
REOPENING HOLLYWOOD: FROM INSURANCE TO TESTING, CROWD SCENES & CRAFT SERVICES, HERE ARE THE PANDEMIC PROBLEMS STUDIOS ARE TRYING TO SOLVE BEFORE THE RE-START
We are still months away from cameras rolling — studios’ most optimistic projections are for July-August production restarts, and the more realistic ones are aiming to be up and running by September. California is still under a stay-at-home order, which currently expires on May 15. https://deadline.com/2020/04/how-hollywood-reopens-coronavirus-shutdown-production-insurance-actors-crews-1202908471/
REPORTS OF THE DEATH OF THE FILM INDUSTRY HAVE BEEN GREATLY EXAGGERATED
Everyone will find their own way to cope in this vacuum. Many of us may go into debt. But there is good news: the development pipeline is bursting with new projects. The moment we are allowed to go back to work (and many surmise at this point that it will be late July or August), the industry is going to explode with business. This is where it gets complicated. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/apr/14/covid-19-killed-the-film-industry-hollywood-coronavirus
ACTORS EQUITY WARNS AGAINST "TROUBLING" REPORTS OF PRODUCTIONS RESUMING IN MAY
Any employer who wants to begin theatrical productions needs to have a comprehensive plan in place that protects not just the actors and stage managers, but ensures that everyone who works in the theater has a safe workplace. It is unclear under the current circumstances how that can happen. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/actors-equity-warns-troubling-reports-productions-resuming-may-1290370
OPTIONS DWINDLE FOR POSTPONED CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday extended France’s national lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, banning all public events until mid-July. That essentially dashed the hopes of Cannes organizers who last month said they would aim to move the annual May event a month or two. https://www.vancourier.com/options-dwindle-for-postponed-cannes-film-festival-1.24117606
HOW YOUR MINDSET CAN HELP YOUR CAREER
Actors might feel that what most likely dictates success is a natural talent, good looks, who they know, or frankly, getting a lucky break. But the truth is the greatest predictor of success in anything, particularly acting, is a person’s mindset. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-your-mindset-can-help-your-career-70567/
THE STAGEDOOR ADVICE JEFFREY WRIGHT OFFERED THIS ‘GOOD FIGHT’ ACTOR 18 YEARS AGO
Eighteen years later, as I think about what I do when I’m not working, I find myself summing it all up with those very words: I live. Words that resonate with age. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/nyambi-nyambi-the-good-fight-70561/
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
Discover the e-connection groove – Rogues West classes are on online!
In our May session, choose from MEISNER, FILM, and SCENE WORK. Experience e-connectivity and enhance your training with new online skills! Email us to audit for free.
Connect with us as we navigate these challenging times while maintaining relationship 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
THEATRE UNDER THE GUN
The rules are the same. Six theatre companies receive an inspiration package, and have only 48 hours to race against the clock and create an original piece of theatre!
Whether you’re a parent looking for a way to spark home learning, an educator wanting access to new online resources, or someone who just love arts, culture, and heritage, you’ll find a world of culture on CultureOnline.ca. From musicians giving free concerts from their living rooms, to private online tours through museums, BC’s culture sector is showing that even when we can’t leave our houses, #CultureDoesntStop. https://cultureonline.ca
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
