WORKERS ON METRO VANCOUVER FILM SET TOLD BLACK LIVES MATTER CLOTHES INAPPROPRIATE
Slumber Productions says a producer on the set of “Gone Mom” “misinterpreted the guidelines for appropriate workplace attire and asked crew members to change clothing.” https://www.citynews1130.com/2021/02/26/vancouver-crew-black-lives-matter/
DISNEY EXEC ON BRINGING HULU TO CANADA VIA STAR, CREATING CANADIAN CONTENT
Ahead of Star’s February 23rd launch in Canada, MobileSyrup sat down with Greg Mason, Walt Disney Studios Canada’s vice president of marketing, to discuss what the rollout means for Canadians, the future of titles from Hulu and other brands on Disney+, producing Canadian content and more. https://mobilesyrup.com/2021/02/22/disney-plus-star-hulu-canada-interview/
NOVA SCOTIA FILM INDUSTRY 'BUSIER THAN EVER': SCREEN NOVA SCOTIA DIRECTOR
Productions filmed in Nova Scotia can currently take advantage of Nova Scotia Business Inc.’s Film and Television Production Incentive Fund — a fund the province invested more than $77 million into and renewed until 2026. But Mackenzie said the province still has some work to do if it wants to help grow the local film industry.
COVID SHUTDOWN ALLOWED SUPERMAN & LOIS TO FILM IN SUN/PROVINCE NEWSROOM
Superman & Lois premiered this week and, due to COVID-19 shutdowns, also gave the world a glimpse into the Vancouver Sun and Province newsroom for the first time. Sort of.
NETFLIX OUTPACES MOST STUDIOS AND NETWORKS WHEN IT COMES TO HIRING FEMALE DIRECTORS AND CREATIVES
A new study finds the streaming giant has made major strides in gender equality behind the camera, but more must be done for other groups. A $100 million fund will certainly help. https://www.indiewire.com/2021/02/netflix-female-directors-annenberg-study-1234619375/
TIPS FOR ACING YOUR COMMERCIAL AUDITION
While commercial auditions can be very playful experiences and lead to a lucrative gig they can also be quite nerve-wracking. Here are some tips to keep in mind that have helped me with several commercial bookings over the past few years. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/tips-for-acing-your-commercial-audition-72733/
CASTING DIRECTOR WORKSHOP WITH BIM NARINE
March 27-28 | Online
Casting for 12 years, Bim Narine has brought his skills to hundreds of commercials, dozens of feature films, television series, music videos, reality series, and short films. By working on a variety of projects throughout the years, and as well, through his technical knowledge, he has been able to effectively determine the best solutions to cast the right people, and make the casting process more efficient and streamlined for all involved. https://actorvanstudios.com/product/the-casting-director-workshop-with-bim-narine-mar-27-28/
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
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO
With studios in Vancouver and Calgary, the Rogues name is synonymous with the highest calibre of training and we have been training and mentoring actors for over 25 years. The online platform has proven to be a powerful and dynamic medium for developing relationship, character and creating complex human performances. Our next session of in-studio and online classes for Young Adults, Film, Meisner and Scene Work starts soon – email us for more info and book your intro meeting with Christiane
Hirt! rogueswest@gmail.com | www.rogueswest.ca
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
With strict COVID protocols in place, smaller class sizes, and under the advisement of a Health and Safety consultant, our Winter 2021 classes have been a great success. Just a couple March classes available. Spring 2021 classes for April, May and June are now open for registration. We look forward to hearing from you!
* Friday and Sunday "Acting on Film" with John Cassini.
* "Foundations" Scene Study with Frank Cassini
* "Making Connection: Scene Study" with Jennifer Copping.
* "The Actor's Instrument" and "Acting: Process & Practice" with Edward Foy
New to us?: https://railtownactors.com/interview
Classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
Coaching and tapings: www.railtownactors.com/coaching
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN FILM FESTIVAL
March 4 – 14, 2021
This year’s virtual festival showcases an international lineup of short- and feature-length films, from narrative and documentary to experimental and animation—celebrating the complexity and diversity of ways girls and women choose to challenge, overcome, and inspire—themselves, each other, their communities, and our world today. https://viwff.ca
COLD READING SERIES
March 8
Our annual collaboration, featuring scripts from UBC’s Creative Writing Program. Join us for a Live-Stream Zoom Event from our homes. We’re still missing you & excited to host our next event via Zoom. http://www.coldreadingseries.com
