ANOTHER OPENING, ANOTHER SHOW ... MAYBE. LIVE THEATRE IS CAUTIOUSLY BACK
With vaccinations increasing, COVID cases decreasing, and the province’s four-step reopening plan on track so far, theatre companies are optimistically, but slowly and cautiously, looking ahead to schedule live performances with real human audiences once again. The key word here is cautiously. https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/local-arts/another-opening-another-show-maybe-live-theatre-is-cautiously-back
NEVERLAND MEETS NEWFOUNDLAND IN NEW DISNEY PRODUCTION SET TO FILM IN AUGUST
Newfoundland and Labrador is heading to Hollywood once again, this time as part of Walt Disney Pictures' latest chapter in the tales of Neverland in its new live-action movie Peter Pan & Wendy.
“AN OPEN LETTER TO THE CANADIAN MEDIA INDUSTRY” BY QUENTIN LEE
Recently widely published, USC Professor Nancy Yuen’s report on the top 1300 Hollywood films shows a measly 3.4% of AAPI actors as stars or co-stars. Considering that Canada has 17.7 percent of Asian population, Asian actors, writers, directors and producers are virtually invisible in the industry. https://ricepapermagazine.ca/2021/06/an-open-letter-to-the-canadian-media-industry-by-quentin-lee/
OSCARS 2022 DETAILS: ELIGIBILITY WINDOW, 10 BEST PICTURE NOMS, NEW SCORE RULES, AND MORE
In short: much of this looks the same as last year, during which AMPAS made pandemic-era concessions to everything from the eligibility of streaming films to the cities in which theatrical runs were considered qualifying. https://www.indiewire.com/2021/06/oscars-2022-details-1234647787/
TV WRITERS STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH ASSISTANTS’ DEMANDS FOR A “LIVING WAGE” IN IATSE CONTRACT TALKS
IATSE and its 13 Hollywood production locals – including Script Supervisors Local 871, which represents writers’ room assistants and script coordinators – will return to the bargaining table on July 6 after negotiations broke off on June 11. The current contract expires July 31. https://deadline.com/2021/06/hollywood-writers-assistants-demand-fair-wage-iatse-contract-talks-payuphollywood-1234782856/
THINGS PERFORMERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT VOCAL FRY
As a vocal coach, I get a lot of questions about vocal fry. There’s a certain fascination around the phenomenon—in addition to some misconceptions—and actors often have concerns about its use. So, what’s the scoop on fry? Here are five things you should know. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/things-performers-should-know-about-vocal-fry-73558/
DO YOU ONLY BECOME A REAL ACTOR AFTER YOU SIGN WITH AN AGENT?
What makes you a real actor? The truth is that there’s no universal bar. There’s no invisible threshold you have to cross. Everyone is different. That means you must choose your own milestones. Nobody gets to decide when you’re a so-called real actor except you. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/does-signing-with-talent-agent-make-real-actor-73516/
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. Summer and Fall classes are open for registration.
* "Acting on Film" classes with John Cassini.
* "Breathing On Camera" workshops with Brian Markinson
* "Script 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 & Scene Study" 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
CINEMA SPECTACULAR
July 15 - 19
Our 2021 festival is available to watch Canada-wide, and features three wonderful, unique, and creative programs. Check out our program and get to know our filmmakers! https://cinemaspectacular.com/cinema-spectacular-2021/
INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL
Ongoing until 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
QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL
Jul 24 – Aug 13
Queer Art Festival’s suite of visual art, performance, music, literary and workshop events will be presented in a dispersed and hybrid format across the Lower Mainland, and with an online component. This year's theme, DISPERSED: it’s not easy being green, shows artists upcycling and recycling apocalyptic fear and dread into art and social change. https://queerartsfestival.com
POWELL STREET FESTIVAL
July 31 - August 1
Festival-goers can stay bubble-safe, yet connected to the historic Japanese Canadian neighbourhood! We are offering an array of on-demand creative works, on-location performances, DIY workshops, and community-building activities. https://powellstreetfestival.com
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.
