VIDEO: MPPIA AND OTHER INDUSTRY LEADERS, ABOUT IMPACT ON BC FILM INDUSTRY
On Friday May 1, the Motion Picture Production Industry Association brought together leaders from across the film and television industry to speak about impact and response on BC's industry. Watch the recorded livestream.
NORTH VANCOUVER THEATRE PROGRAM FINDS NEW STAGE ONLINE DURING COVID-19 Although the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced art institutions to close their doors for the time being, many are getting creative when it comes to offering audiences something to take in or giving people in the community a way to let their expressive sides come out. https://www.nsnews.com/community/north-vancouver-theatre-program-finds-new-stage-online-during-covid-19-1.24126590
B.C. FILM INDUSTRY CONSIDERS MASKS, SHIFT WORK, DIGITAL EDITING TO GET ROLLING
As 70,000 B.C. film and TV workers wait for word on when they can get back to work on live action productions, members of a working group are considering a slew of options including masks and shift work to accommodate anticipated long-term physical distancing requirements. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-film-industry-considers-masks-shift-work-digital-editing-to-get-rolling-1.4921876
SHOWS YOU CAN STREAM ON NETFLIX THAT STAR CANADIANS
It's no secret that Canada has some very talented stars, from people who have worked in the industry for decades to up and coming young actors who are just now stepping into their careers. No matter what the case is, it's always nice to see familiar, local faces on your screen providing you with some entertainment! https://www.narcity.com/entertainment/ca/high-rated-shows-on-netflix-that-star-talented-canadian-actors
RICHMOND FAMILY’S FILM ACCEPTED IN FIRST QIFF
A Richmond family wasn’t expecting much when they joined the world’s first Quarantine International Film Festival with only an iPhone, a phone app and an $8 clip-on lens. So, Adam Zimmerman, a Richmond resident and independent filmmaker, along with his family of four, was surprised when they received an honourable mention at the Quarantine International Film Festival (QIFF). https://www.richmond-news.com/arts/richmond-family-s-film-accepted-in-first-qiff-1.24126751
WORLD'S BIGGEST FILM FESTIVALS UNITE FOR 10-DAY STREAMING EVENT
More than 20 film festivals around the world have joined together to stream movies for free on YouTube. The 10-day We Are One: A Global Film Festival will feature content curated by the Berlin, Cannes, Sundance, Toronto, Tribeca and Venice film festivals, among others, starting on 29 May. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/apr/27/worlds-biggest-film-festivals-unite-for-10-day-streaming-event
STREAMING FILMS ELIGIBLE FOR OSCARS, BUT FOR 1 YEAR ONLY
Movies that debuted on a streaming service without a theatrical run will be eligible for the Oscars, but only for this year. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Tuesday announced the change for the 93rd Academy Awards as a response to how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the film industry. https://www.vancourier.com/streaming-films-eligible-for-oscars-but-for-1-year-only-1.24125832
HOW ACTORS CAN CONNECT DURING COVID-19, ACCORDING TO AN AGENT
Considerate clients understand that we truly are in this together, and quite a few have reached out to me in positive ways. Hang in there, actors. This, too, will pass. And I’m going to predict there will be some fantastic opportunities for all of us when this nightmare is finally over. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/agents-actors-network-during-coronavirus-70591/
UPCOMING TRAINING
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
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.
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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
UPCOMING EVENTS
BC CULTURE ONLINE
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).
