Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - August 23 2021
Published: Mon, 08/23/21
INDUSTRY NEWS
B.C. FILM INDUSTRY ENJOYS BOOM AS COVID-19 BORDER RULES LOOSEN
Prem Gill, CEO of Creative B.C., says TV and film sets are enjoying fewer restrictions under a more permeable border, and adds the multi-billion dollar industry is seeing a sizable number of projects in the works — even higher than pre-pandemic levels. https://www.citynews1130.com/2021/08/15/b-c-film-industry-enjoys-boom-as-covid-19-border-rules-loosen/
CANADA'S ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT SECTORS LEFT REELING FROM PANDEMIC'S MASSIVE FINANCIAL HIT
According to Statistics Canada, every industry within the sector saw a decline in operating revenue in 2020, with the exception of sound recording. The highly in-person nature of the sector contributed to its funding woes, with venue closures, event cancellations and operating restrictions cited as major stressors. https://financialpost.com/executive/executive-summary/posthaste-heres-how-bad-the-pandemic-hurt-canadas-arts-and-entertainment-sectors
THIS CD-CONSULTANT WANTS TO IMPROVE MUSLIM REPRESENTATION IN HOLLYWOOD
From stereotyping to underrepresentation and an absence of depth in characters, the problems with the lack of accurate and rich opportunities for Muslim actors and stories to be told are many. So Serene Rasoul decided to do something about it. She created Muslim American Casting, a resource for filmmakers and Muslim talent alike. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/this-cd-consultant-wants-to-change-muslim-representation-73833/
RETURNING TO LIVE PERFORMANCE AFTER TIME AWAY
Whether it’s a dry spell, a career shift, or, say, a global pandemic, returning to live performance after time away poses unique challenges. To help ease the transition, here are some things to keep in mind. https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/returning-to-live-performance-after-time-away/
HOW TIME IN THE ARMY PREPARED LIOR RAZ FOR FILMMAKING + ACTING ON NETFLIX
My greatest advice I can give is to remain patient, but always be proactive. Don’t wait for the role of your dreams to magically appear in front of you. Live in the moment and make the most of the time you have doing what you love. The Buddhists said it best: “Relax. Nothing is under control.” https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/hit-run-netflix-lior-raz-73839/
UPCOMING
TRAINING
THE DRAMA CLASS: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS
You've booked your first job, now what? This zoom workshop with Marci T House will focus on just that! What happens after you book the job? How do you focus when there are so many distractions on set? What are your responsibilities on set? How do you tackle your first leading role? After taking this class students will feel more confident as actors. More confidence means better work, which can lead to a higher booking ratio and a more successful career.
Running August 28th, 12pm-4pm via zoom.
Class details: www.thedramaclass.com/workshops
To start some drama: www.thedramaclass.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
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
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
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.
