Our BIV Business Leadership Series, a 10-part series of discussions with prominent business leaders, today features Peter Leitch, president of North Shore Studios and chairman of the Motion Picture Production Industry Association of B.C.
RENTAL HOMES FOR ARTISTS PROPOSED NEXT TO FUTURE SKYTRAIN STATION IN MOUNT PLEASANT
A unique mixed-use redevelopment that caters to Vancouver’s artist community is proposed for a site just west of SkyTrain’s future Great Northern Way Station as a result of the Broadway Extension. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/338-east-2nd-avenue-vancouver
QUEBEC TO RESTART FILM PRODUCTION AMID PANDEMIC-ERA SAFETY GUIDELINES
The Quebec provincial government and health officials have given the green light for film and TV production to resume on June 8 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Provincial soundstages will be able to host movies and series production, and Montreal-based visual effects and postproduction houses may also resume full operation under social distancing guidelines. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/quebec-restart-film-production-pandemic-era-safety-guidelines-1297049
CANADA’S FILM & TV INDUSTRY PRESENTS UNIQUE INSURANCE SOLUTION WITH GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
In Canada, like most other countries, insurers are refusing COVID-19 coverage for the production sector. “Left unaddressed, this would mean the financial consequences associated with another industry-wide shutdown, or an on-set COVID-19 incident, would fall primarily to the producer,” said the CMPA. https://variety.com/2020/film/global/coronavirus-canada-cmpa-government-insurance-film-tv-production-1234622623/
CALIFORNIA GIVES GREEN LIGHT FOR FILM AND TV PRODUCTION TO RESUME JUNE 12
The state Department of Public Health also issued extensive guidelines for schools, day care facilities, and casinos. But it put out just a single paragraph on music, film and TV production, essentially punting detailed rules to local health officials and to labor-management negotiation. https://variety.com/2020/biz/news/gov-newsom-to-issue-film-and-tv-production-guidelines-1234626467/
WGA INCLUSION REPORT: FEMALE AND UNDERREPRESENTED TV WRITERS “COULD ACHIEVE PARITY” IN TWO YEARS IF GAINS CONTINUE
According to the report, women accounted for 44% of the 2,717 TV writing jobs during the 2019-20 TV season across all network, cable and streaming platforms, while 35% of the writing jobs went to people of color. https://deadline.com/2020/06/wga-west-inclusion-report-2020-female-people-of-color-tv-gains-1202952304/
NEW YORK CITY THEATERS OPEN DOORS AS SAFE SPACE FOR PROTESTORS
In wake of the ongoing protests demanding justice for the murder of George Floyd and racial equality, several New York City theaters have opened their doors to provide a safe space. Some theater lobbies have offered protesters bathrooms, water and a place to rest. The new account @OpenYourLobby is encouraging theaters to "repurpose their spaces in support of protesters nationwide fighting racism and injustice." https://www.broadway.com/buzz/199393/new-york-city-theaters-open-doors-as-safe-space-for-protestors/
HOW TO LAUNCH YOUR ACTING CAREER WITHOUT GOING BROKE
When an actor does work, it’s usually for a determined or limited amount of time, meaning you get the job, you do the job, and when the job is finished you’re back out looking for the next job. With the exception of landing a series or contract gig, this repetitive cycle is usually the case for most working artists again and again. So, what’s this mean? Financial inconsistency! https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-launch-your-acting-career-without-going-broke-70856/
STEPS TO MAKE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA WORK FOR YOU WHILE IN QUARANTINE
Pretty much everyone has at least one social media account, and it’s no secret that actors can use these tools to their advantage. It allows actors to build up an online audience, develop a personal brand, and eventually, book more work! Social media expert Heidi Dean explains, however, that many actors are using the platform wrong. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/social-media-actor-advice-coronavirus-quarantine-70860/
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.
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
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/
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
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.
