WILL VANCOUVER STILL BE HOLLYWOOD NORTH AFTER COVID-19?
There’s a cost that comes with being Hollywood North, where more than 80 per cent of film and television productions hail from south of the border—and it’s one that industry stakeholders are pondering as the Canada-U.S. border remains closed and the industry lies dormant. What will Hollywood North look like when the dust settles on COVID-19? Does recent history hold the answer? https://montecristomagazine.com/arts/will-vancouver-still-hollywood-north-covid-19
VANCOUVER DEVELOPER OFFERS UP NEW MOUNT PLEASANT COMMUNITY ARTS GRANT AMID COVID-19 CRISIS
REOPENING OF MANITOBA'S FILM INDUSTRY COULD DRAW PRODUCTIONS FROM ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
Manitoba is poised to become a movie hotspot this summer as one of the first jurisdictions in Canada to reopen its film industry shuttered by COVID-19. As part of the second phase of its reopening plan, Manitoba will allow film and television production to resume June 1. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/film-industry-covid-19-manitoba-1.5579900
VIRTUAL FILMMAKING TAKES CENTER STAGE IN REOPENING HOLLYWOOD
As Hollywood faces mounting pressure to resume production and reemploy hundreds of thousands of cast and crew who’ve been out of work for months, filmmakers are turning to virtual producers as a route to reboot TV shows and features halted by the pandemic.
TIME’S UP RELEASES INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE GUIDELINES, URGES HOLLYWOOD TO EMBRACE UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES DURING PANDEMIC
The Time’s Up Guide to Equity and Inclusion During Crisis offers practical guidance for employers to properly care for employees and equalize the workplace, in light of the unprecedented affects of the pandemic. https://variety.com/2020/biz/news/times-up-guidelines-workplace-coronavirus-pandemic-1234616701/
MASKED ‘MANDALORIAN’ ACTOR SPURS GOLDEN GLOBES RULES CHANGE
Pedro Pascal and his masked bounty hunter on “The Mandalorian” have made an impact on the Golden Globes’ rules. In a timely move during this era of mask wearing, a new Globe rule clarifies that Pascal, whose face wasn’t visible for most of the show, was indeed eligible last year to compete as an actor in the TV competition — but he would have just barely made the grade. https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/mandalorian-pedro-pascal-golden-globes-rule-change-masked-characters-1234616883/
PRINCE CHARLES ISSUES WARNING ON THE ARTS
The prince, who is patron of dozens of arts institutions, noted they were of "enormous importance" to the economy. "It's absolutely crucial that they can come back twice as enthusiastic as before.” https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-52795691
HOW A ‘THIS IS US’ STAR’S ACTING PERSPECTIVE IS GETTING HIM THROUGH QUARANTINE
COVID-19 has put everything on pause and one of the most effective ways we can get through this is with positivity. As we stay home and flatten the curve, let’s focus on our glasses as half full, until our cups are running over and we find our new normal. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/niles-fitch-this-is-us-70825/
WHY EVERY JOB IS NOT A 'SURVIVAL JOB'
One dilemma many actors have is how to earn a living while actively pursuing an acting career. It can seem overwhelming to find the perfect “survival job” that gives you flexibility for auditions and bookings.
AN INTIMATE AND INSPIRATIONAL EVENING WITH LARRY MOSS
Our Vancouver acting community is incredibly excited and inspired to welcome Larry Moss for a two hour talk June 17 from 5-7pm. This industry giant has coached a roster of A-list actors that include: Leonard DiCaprio, Helen Hunt, Jim Carey, Hillary Swank, Tobey McGuire, Hank Azaria and many more.
Fees: $35 GST included | Webinar via Zoom
Sign up for this special event! https://actorvanstudios.com/product/an-intimate-and-inspirational-evening-with-mr-larry-moss/
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.
Book that role!
Contact: 604-418-1192, info@tonyalcantardialect.com, www.tonyalcantar.com
JOIN OUR ONLINE AUDITION CLASSES NOW AT TRICITIES FILM STUDIO
Get ready for: ONLINE AUDITIONS! with industry vets David Lewis & Lisa Durupt. Located on the Burnaby Coquitlam border, Tricities Film Studio now offers Online classes for all ages, along with a professional taping studio & audition coaching 7 days a week. With a sports minded approach to acting, students learn to efficiently come up with a game plan, focus on their strengths and work on their weaknesses. When you are part of a team not only do you thrive, YOU HAVE FUN!
Visit TRICITIESFILMSTUDIO.COM Or Call 604-937-9337 for details.
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO - ROGUE ON! ONLINE CLASSES
Discover the e-connection groove – Rogues West classes are on online!
In our June 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
INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL
May 16 – July 18
To all of us at Indian Summer, the festival really is a model for the kind of society we’d like to see. A society that is creative, diverse, inclusive and innovative. As the world builds more and more walls and as societies get suspicious and afraid of people who don’t look like them and think like them, we believe in the transformative power of the arts and the festival is our way of reaffirming these beliefs. https://www.indiansummerfest.ca
WE ARE ONE FILM FESTIVAL
May 29 – June 7
Experience a film festival like never before during this first ever 10-day global film festival co-curated by over 20 film festivals from across the world, May 29 - June 7. All funds raised during the festival will benefit COVID-19 relief funds. https://www.youtube.com/WeAreOne
STILL, LIFE: A DIGITAL FESTIVAL
May 31 - June 6
A week-long schedule of festivities to honour the contributions to Canadian society by artists with disabilities, promote inclusion and accessibility, and encourage long-term collaboration and community engagement.
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
May 31 – June 6
We’re thrilled to announce our first ever online Kids Fest Pop Up! From Tuesday, May 26 to Sunday, May 31, parents, children and teachers will be able to take part in daily online events that will delight, engage, and entertain. It’s all free and parking will be a breeze! https://www.childrensfestival.ca/calendar/featured-performers/
DOXA DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
June 18-26
After weeks of careful consideration and consultation with a variety of partners, the DOXA team has decided to launch an online edition of the festival. The online festival will feature over 64 films (shorts and features) from across Canada and around the world streaming online, as well as special live events.
