NEW B.C. FILM REVISITS A COLD WAR SETTING WHILE DREAMING OF A FUTURE 'WITH NO HATE IN OUR HEART'
A bit of Cold War history is the backdrop for a new short film that re-imagines what kind of people would be allowed to use a nuclear fallout bunker if it was needed today.
ACTORS’ EQUITY PLANS TOWN HALL TO ADDRESS MEMBER PETITION DEMANDING WORK
Many Equity members, the petition states, “have grown deeply frustrated and increasingly concerned about the lack of practical details in how to return to work.” The petition also criticized “the increasingly problematic lack of communication” on the issue from Equity. https://deadline.com/2021/03/actors-equity-town-hall-petition-work-return-covid-protocols-1234719064/
'IT'S SILLY': DIRECTOR OF BIGFOOT MOVIE THANKS CAMPAIGN BY ALBERTA'S ENERGY WAR ROOM
The director of a children's movie about Bigfoot wants to thank the Alberta government's energy centre for starting a "ludicrous" fight over the film.
CANADIAN WRITER-ACTOR JEAN YOON ON YOKO ONO AND ANTI-ASIAN RACISM
Jean Yoon takes a look back at her play about art, sex, and Asian identity. Few covers of NOW Magazine have caused as much controversy as Jean Yoon’s nude cover for her play The Yoko Ono Project.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PRODUCER
A lot of people think that a producer is the person who brings all the money to the project, but that’s rarely the case. Most producers are out there fighting for the best story and finding the investors and distributors who believe in the project. https://news.castingnetworks.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-producer/
WHY YOUR HAIRSTYLE MATTERS IN AUDITIONS
Casting directors take advantage of every interaction with an auditioner—at least, I do. I look for how you present yourself and how you interact with those in the room. If it’s a self-tape, I watch your communication etiquette. So, yes, your hairstyle definitely matters, too. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/why-actors-hairstyle-matters-in-auditions-72876/
WHAT ACTORS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT NEURAL PATHWAYS + CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
My sister is a speech-language pathologist who trains patients to develop new neural pathways during rehabilitation for various brain injuries. As an actor, it’s lent great insights into the mind-body connection we all naturally have and how to better utilize it when building unforgettable characters. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/actors-neural-pathways-character-development-72936/
UPCOMING
TRAINING
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
CASTING DIRECTOR WORKSHOP WITH ANGELA QUINN
April 24 and 25
Online | Only 16 Seats available | 19+
Angela Quinn is the go to casting director in the Okanagan for MOWs. With 50 million in film production in 2020 in the region, Vancouver actors have had the opportunity to build their resumes on shows Angela has cast and been involved in. Great chance to get on her radar!
After getting her first break in the film industry as an actor, dancer & singer, Angela now has 25 years of professional working experience to her credit with over 160 productions under her belt. https://actorvanstudios.com/product/the-casting-director-workshop-with-angela-quinn/
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
SPRING REGISTRATION IS OPEN AT TRICITIES FILM STUDIOS!
Conveniently located on the Burnaby Coquitlam border, a 10 minute walk from Braid Station, Tricities Film Studio offers On-Camera & Scene Study classes year-round, along with a professional taping studio & audition coaching 7 days a week. *Covid 19 protocols are strictly enforced and all In-Studio Classes will move online, pending any rule changes throughout the term.
REGISTER NOW (all ages) FOR THE SPRING SESSION:
April 10th - June 30th (*No Classes on Long Weekends)
* Kids: (7-9 / 10-14) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/kids-classes/
* Teens: (14-17) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/teen-classes/
* Adults: (18+) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/adult-classes/
Classes are filling up, don’t miss out!
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 2021 classes have been a great success. Spring 2021 classes for April, May and June are now open for registration and filling quickly.
New to us? Click here: https://railtownactors.com/interview
* 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
Details for all Classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
Coaching and Tapings: www.railtownactors.com/coaching
We look forward to hearing from you!
UPCOMING EVENTS
OR FESTIVAL
April 2 - 3
Join us online for the world premiere of six original 10 minute plays; written, dramaturged, directed and performed by Vancouver artists. Each play, selected by our panel of curators, receives a full production, complete with dramaturgical support, direction and presentation at a local theatre. http://orfestival.com
REEL 2 REAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH
April 14 - 23
We are pleased to present several films that explore the impact of social media, racism, and discrimination, with a focus on Germany. We’re showing 18 feature films and 45 shorts from over 35 countries and Indigenous nations. https://r2rfestival.org
