B.C. FILM INDUSTRY TAPS FUNDING TO BOOST DIVERSITY IN SECTOR WHERE ONLY 15% ARE VISIBLE MINORITIES
The initiative led by Creative BC, the non-profit agency charged with promoting the sector, will see a new website deployed to “welcome all British Columbians into the industry and offer special streams for people from equity-seeking groups.” https://biv.com/article/2021/07/bc-film-industry-taps-funding-boost-diversity-sector-where-only-15-are-visible
PRINCE GEORGE BECOMES SET FOR THRILLING NEW FILM
Prince George is being showcased on the big screen once again as shooting on a new thriller film begins in August across the city.
OTTAWA FILM INDUSTRY SOARS TO NEW HEIGHTS, BOLSTERED BY GROWING DEMAND FOR CONTENT AMID PANDEMIC
The Ottawa Film Office, a local not-for-profit industry organization, calculates that live-action dramatic productions generated a record $15.8 million for the city’s economy during the first half of 2021 – a 12 per cent increase over the same period in 2019, the industry’s previous peak year. https://www.obj.ca/article/local/sports-and-entertainment/ottawa-film-industry-soars-new-heights-bolstered-growing
JEAN YOON OF 'KIM'S CONVENIENCE' ON BEHIND-THE-SCENES STRUGGLES WITH RACISM, REPRESENTATION
By pulling back the curtain on the production of the show — which was abruptly canceled after the departure of co-creators Ins Choi and Kevin White — Yoon, 59, exposed the chasm between on-screen representation and creative authority for Asians in the entertainment industry. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/jean-yoon-kims-convenience-scenes-struggles-racism-representation-rcna1461
NETFLIX LAUNCHES IN-HOUSE CASTING DEPARTMENT LED BY BRITTANY GROOMS, RICH LEIST & CESAR ROCHA
It is hard to believe, but Netflix, one of the largest producers and distributors of content in the world, did not have a dedicated casting department. Like most newcomers in the original programming space, Netflix started off using outside casting directors. https://deadline.com/2021/07/netflix-in-house-casting-department-brittany-grooms-rich-leist-cesar-rocha-1234797288/
THE IMPORTANCE OF RECHARGING: SELF-CARE YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS
While there is value in self-motivation and drive, the danger of burnout is also very real. Burnout can lead to a lack of motivation, depression, anxiety and disinterest in the very work we’re trying to accomplish. So how can we avoid it? https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/the-importance-of-recharging-self-care-your-way-to-success/
HOW HENRY GOLDING BOOKED ‘CRAZY RICH ASIANS’ HAVING NEVER ACTED BEFORE
I was always like, I'll know when I’m ready, I’ll know when I'm going to do it. Two, three years prior, I had the itch and I put myself through acting classes in Singapore while I was still doing the hosting just to see if I liked it. A couple of years later, I got bullied by Jon M. Chu to audition for him. And the rest is history, as they say.” https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/henry-golding-snake-eyes-crazy-rich-asians-73704/
UPCOMING
TRAINING
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
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/
UPCOMING EVENTS
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. 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
VINES ART FESTIVAL
August 9 - 19
The festival is a free public event that 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
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