THE CROWN AND THE MANDALORIAN TOP EMMY NOMINATIONS WITH 24 NODS EACH
In a pandemic year in which housebound Canadians relied more than ever on TV for distraction, TV academy voters recognized a variety of storytelling and a diverse group of actors and creators.
PLANNED LANGLEY MOVIE STUDIO COULD USE SOLAR PANELS, TOWNSHIP COUNCIL DECIDES
Langley has been one of the top filming locations in B.C. for years. The council was essentially unanimous in its desire to see a big new complex that will bring jobs, but some members wanted more environmental work done to offset the fact that almost the entire site will be paved over with asphalt and concrete. https://www.bclocalnews.com/news/planned-langley-movie-studio-could-use-solar-panels-township-council-decides/
BIPOC PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM WILL FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
When Taiwo Afolabi accepted a job as a manager for The Belfry Theatre, a performing arts locale in Victoria, B.C, it didn’t take him long to realize that he was the only Black man working there. With this in mind, he embarked on a project to make the theatre industry more inclusive and more open to cultural and ethnic diversity. https://leaderpost.com/entertainment/local-arts/bipoc-performing-arts-program-will-focus-on-leadership-and-management
MANITOBA PLANS NEW 137,000-SQUARE-FOOT FILM STUDIO
Big Sky Studios will be built over nine acres on the former headquarters of women’s apparel maker Nygard International. A Vancouver-based partnership, the Eighth Avenue Development Group, bought the property and is retrofitting the facility to draw major studios and streamers looking to tap Manitoba’s Film and Media Tax Credit. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/137000-square-foot-film-studio-in-the-works-for-manitoba-1234983515/
TOMSON HIGHWAY BELIEVES CONTROVERSY IS GOOD FOR ART
Tomson Highway loves a scandal. In fact, he says art needs more of them. “What I heard is that this woman fainted towards the front of the theatre. [...] When she came to, an usher asked if she wanted a taxi, and she said, ‘No. I want to watch the show to the very end.’” The result was good for business. The box office exploded. https://nowtoronto.com/culture/stage/tomson-highway-believes-controversy-is-good-for-art
THE ONLY 'NEW' THING ABOUT CROSS-CULTURAL CASTING IS WHO'S GETTING THE ROLES
From the debates and the hype on social media about unconventional casting choices lately, you might think the world was about to spin off its axis. Social media dithering over these announcements is at best misguided, since cross-cultural casting is about as old as casting itself. https://www.npr.org/2021/07/15/1016048049/cross-cultural-casting-anne-boleyn-hamilton-othello-green-knight-bridgerton
THE IMPORTANCE OF FLEXIBILITY FOR ACTORS
We know that when people are more frightened, they become more controlling, rigid, and less flexible. But an artist needs to keep their inner child alive and be malleable and vulnerable, ever-ready to play. Change may seem like an insurmountable challenge sometimes, but if an artist embraces it, they have the power to rise. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/the-importance-of-flexibility-for-actors-73630/
UPCOMING
TRAINING
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
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
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/
VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL
July 16-25
Showcasing a dynamic mix of musical styles and genres from some of BC's finest artists – from meditative Persian song, to blues, to Mexican son jarocho, to funky soul dance – it’s all free for you to enjoy at your leisure.
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
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