THE ARTS ARE COMING BACK, FOLLOWING NEWS OF B.C.'S RESTART PLAN
Theatre and dance performances, movie screenings, outings to festivals and fairs: BC’s restart plan appears to be the light at the end of the tunnel that everyone in the arts has been desperately waiting for. As early as September 7, theatres and venues could reopen completely. https://www.createastir.ca/articles/bc-restart-plan-the-arts
CANADA'S FIRST INDIGENOUS-ONLY MODELLING AGENCY LAUNCHES IN VANCOUVER
Internationally renowned Indigenous changemakers Joleen Mitton and Patrick Shannon have teamed up to launch Supernaturals — a first-of-its-kind modelling agency in Vancouver on Unceded Coast Salish Territory. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/supernaturals-indigenous-boutique-modelling-agency-canada
BEVERLEY HUYNH LOVES DESIGNING FOR HOLLYWOOD NORTH HITS
As a costume designer working in bustling Hollywood North, she has played a key role in bringing the look and feel to series such as Flash, Arrow and Netflix’s The Perfection. She is presently serving as costume designer on the fifth and final season of SyFy’s Van Helsing. https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/qa-beverley-huynh-loves-designing-for-hollywood-north-hits
CAMPAIGN TO ERADICATE ANTI-ASIAN HATE IN THE ARTS
A new national movement is campaigning to stamp out anti-Asian hate and provide a unified voice for Asian Canadians in the arts. Sherry J. Yoon, from Vancouver’s Boca del Lupo Theatre Company, shared the details. https://globalnews.ca/video/7886284/campaign-to-eradicate-anti-asian-hate-in-the-arts
TIKTOK DEBUTS NEW VOICE — AFTER CANADIAN ACTOR SUES OVER THE OLD ONE
Users of the social media app TikTok noticed a new female voice narrating their videos on Monday, about three weeks after a Canadian actor filed a lawsuit against the video-sharing platform for copyright violation. https://www.cbc.ca/news/tiktok-new-voice-1.6040303
ONTARIO PROVIDES $3 MILLION IN FUNDING TO THE CANADIAN FILM CENTRE
Culture Minister Lisa MacLeod said that the one-time funding is part of the province’s efforts to support the film, television and new media industries through the public health crisis. https://globalnews.ca/news/7891767/ontario-funding-canadian-film-centre-covid/
AMAZON BUYING MGM FOR $8.45B IN LANDMARK DEAL
The deal, pending regulatory approval, values the studio at $8.45 billion. “The real financial value behind this deal is the treasure trove of IP in the deep catalog that we plan to reimagine and develop together with MGM’s talented team.” https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9578489/amazon-acquire-mgm-holdings-deal-studio
FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN PORTRAYING CHARACTER STATUS
What works for one character may not serve another. But being mindful and intentional about portraying your character’s status will not only give your performance specificity and nuance, but will also help build the world of the story. https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/factors-to-consider-when-portraying-character-status/
HOW ACTORS SHOULD PROMOTE THEIR WORK ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Here’s a philosophical question: If you create content and no sees it, does the content really exist? I would say yes, but only in a void no one can find. That’s why it’s your job, with the help of social media, to shine a light on your beautiful creation. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/agent-advice-how-actors-should-use-social-media-73291/
HOW EMBRACING HER BLACKNESS HELPED SYDNEY MIKAYLA LAND ON ‘GENERAL HOSPITAL’
I used to believe that authenticity was straightening my hair to fit into certain roles, or to be more “sassy” so as to be deemed the funniest Black girl. As I matured, I realized that authenticity was coming into myself. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/general-hospital-trina-sydney-mikayla-73299/
UPCOMING
TRAINING
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
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
TRICITIES FILM STUDIOS SUMMER CLASSES AND CAMPS
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 SUMMER SESSION:
July 10th - Sept 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/
SUMMER CAMPS: https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/workshops/
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 safe and a great success. Spring, Summer and Fall classes are open for registration.
* "Acting on Film" classes with John Cassini.
* "Breathing On Camera" workshops with Brian Markinson
* "Text Analysis" workshops with Jenn MacLean-Angus
* "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
Are you new to us? Click here: https://railtownactors.com/interview
We look forward to hearing from you!
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
REVOLVER FESTIVAL
May 19 - June 6
rEvolver Festival’s digital presentation series is opening with 12 events. Shaped around digital and audio experiences, conversations and workshops, readings and talkbacks, this year’s festival is dedicated to starting dialogues about change. https://www.upintheairtheatre.com/2021-festival
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL
May 31 - June 13
Reimagine fun at the 2021 Vancouver International Children’s Festival with an extraordinary online line-up of world-class theatre, music, dance and storytelling created specifically for children. https://www.childrensfestival.ca
COLD READING SERIES
June 14
Join us for a Live-Stream Zoom Event from our homes as we read scripts and connect with Vancouver storytellers, artists, writers, directors, and actors.
At Production Heads Network Inc, we acknowledge that our company is based on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples, the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
