DRAG AS ACTIVISM: HOW VANCOUVER'S ASIAN DRAG FAMILY IS FIGHTING AGAINST ANTI-ASIAN RACISM
Amidst this racism and hatred, the House of Rice has been exploring how their drag can be a form of activism by advocating for social change and celebrating their identities. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/house-of-rice-drag-vancouver
HOW SIMU LIU WENT FROM STRUGGLING ACTOR TO MARVEL SUPERHERO
Seven years ago, when Simu Liu was a struggling actor in Toronto, he tweeted at Marvel: “Now how about an Asian American hero?” He meant it as an offhand joke—“That tweet was just the ramblings of somebody who was very frustrated,” he says. But the cosmos took it more seriously. https://www.lamag.com/culturefiles/simu-liu-interview/
NO PROOF OF VACCINE REQUIRED AT TIFF; MASKS, TESTING FOR MEDIA, TALENT MANDATORY
The Toronto International Film Festival says proof of COVID-19 vaccination won't be required to enter its venues, but masks will be mandatory for anyone attending in-person screenings, and talent and media will be tested regularly. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/tiff-no-vaccine-proof-1.6138907
HOW WILL THE HFPA FIND BLACK MEMBERS? “WE’VE ALWAYS BEEN OUT THERE”
Now that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has voted in an expansive slate of new bylaws intended in part to expand and diversify its roster “with a specific focus on recruiting Black members,” the next question is how, specifically, it will accomplish the task. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/hfpa-black-new-members-1234994729/
BLAME CANADA... AND COVID
Disney’s announcement of the Vancouver studio was met with consternation and hand-wringing throughout the Hollywood animation community — with social media forums fretting over everything from why the facility wasn’t being opened in the USA, to whether or not the studio would be a union shop. https://www.awn.com/blog/blame-canada-and-covid
MEMORIZATION METHODS USED BY A-LIST ACTORS
The ability to memorize lines is an inherent requirement for the profession of acting, but some thespians can struggle with that aspect of the job. We’ve got you covered with four memorization techniques endorsed by A-list actors who share an impressive list of credits and awards between them. https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/4-memorization-methods-used-by-a-list-actors/
A CD SHARES WHAT SHE EXPECTS FROM THE QUALITY OF YOUR SELF-TAPE
We know that getting a scene partner can be difficult, even not during quarantine. Now, we are seeing auditions filmed on Zoom, and actors are getting series regular roles by having chemistry reads on the platform. We do not expect you to spend money and go to a professional taping facility.
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
SUMMER CLASSES ARE FULL!
FALL CLASSES OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!
Scene study. Acting on Film. Script analysis. Actors Instrument work and more….
Details for all Classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
Are you new to us? Click here: www.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
QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL
on now until 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. 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
VINES ART FESTIVAL
on now until Aug 19
The festival creates platforms for local artists and performers to create with and on the land, steering their creative impulses toward work that focuses on the environment – whether a deep love of nature, sustainability, or climate justice. https://vinesartfestival.com
VANCOUVER QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
on now until Aug 22
The festival will feature six spotlight programs, eight special presentations, sixteen feature films, seven short-film programs, and several workshops and industry panels. http://www.queerfilmfestival.ca/
VANCOUVER LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
August 26 - September 5
This year's festival features online screenings as well as in-person screenings at The Cinematheque. We will also be hosting free online dialogues and Q&As with many of the directors and filmmaking teams, as well as several artist talks. https://vlaff.org/2021
MONSOON FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS
on now until Aug 31
Join us for an entire month of Canadian and international dance, music, theatre, comedy, talks, visual art, and a myriad of development workshops and classes. https://www.monsoonartsfest.ca
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