14 MOVIES AND TV SHOWS FILMING IN VANCOUVER THIS JUNE
From new movies filming to popular series, these actors and crew are hard at work to bring you some new binge-worthy creations you don’t want to miss. Here are 14 movies and TV shows filming in Vancouver this June. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/movies-and-tv-shows-filming-vancouver-june-2021
AS BC'S RESTART PLAN UNFOLDS, MOVIE THEATRES STILL REELING FROM RESTRICTIONS
With B.C.'s Restart plan unfolding and things getting back to business, cinema operators in the province are feeling perplexed. Like others who work the sector, Rachel Fox of the Rio Theatre was feeling cautiously optimistic when the provincial government announced its four-step plan on May 25.
CANADIAN AWARDS SHOW HONOURING BLACK TALENT TO AIR ON CBC
The first-ever Canadian awards show dedicated to Black talent will air on CBC in 2022. The live production by the Black Academy will honour Black achievement in film, television, music, sports and culture next fall in Toronto as part of a three-year contract with the CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/canadian-awards-show-black-talent-cbc-1.6044055
ACTOR SIMU LIU CALLS OUT KIM'S CONVENIENCE PRODUCERS IN CANDID FACEBOOK POST
With the final season launching on Netflix Canada, the Canadian actor criticized its "overwhelmingly white" producers for discounting input from Asian cast members, revealed that the actors were paid at an "absolute horsepoop rate" and that showrunners were "epically reclusive." https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/simu-liu-kim-s-convenience-facebook-post-1.6050441
A DISTRACTION YOU NEED TO AVOID WHEN AUDITIONING
When we distract ourselves by trying to figure out what someone else thinks of us, we lose our ability to be present and do our true work. It takes practice to surrender when we catch ourselves falling down the rabbit hole of people-pleasing or contemplating what isn’t ours to know. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/1-distraction-you-need-to-avoid-when-auditioning-67713/
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
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
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
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. Performing artists from as far reaching as India, Australia, Scotland, France and the United States are scheduled to perform.
TALKING STICK FESTIVAL | SUMMER SOJOURN
June 1 - July 1
Summer Sojourn includes original programming as well as co-presentations and collaborations with a wide range of preeminent Indigenous organizations, festivals and events across the country. https://fullcircle.ca/season-3-summer-sojourn/
NEW ROOTS FESTIVAL
June 10 - 13
The New Roots Festival is a three-day celebration of fresh work in progress by Pacific Theatre artists. The festival will feature livestream readings of plays in process by Tetsuro Shigematsu, Chantal Gallant, and a digital exhibit of work by the Makers Collective. https://pacifictheatre.org/pacific_theatre_play/new-roots-festival/
INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL
June 17 - July 17
Indian Summer Festival, Vancouver's 'festival for the curious mind,' marks its 11th anniversary with five weeks of ten events, streamed on digital channels from June 17 to July 17. The festival sees a stunning global cast of talent from beatboxers to tabla maestros, novelists and actors. https://indiansummerfest.ca
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