Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - October 11 2021
Published: Mon, 10/11/21
INDUSTRY NEWS
FILM AND TV PRODUCTIONS GENERATED $3.4 BILLION FOR BC'S ECONOMY IN 2020
The spending by the film and television production industry in British Columbia’s economy in 2020 remained impressive, despite the challenging economic and restrictive workplace conditions as a result of the pandemic. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-bc-film-television-industry-2020-statistics
VANCOUVER FILM SECTOR SPENDING DROPS $700M AS PANDEMIC YEAR TAKES ITS TOLL
It appears 2020 was not exactly a blockbuster year for Vancouver’s film and TV sector. A new report from the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) reveals directing spending in the sector dropped $700 million compared with a year earlier as pandemic-induced restrictions took their toll. https://biv.com/article/2021/10/vancouver-film-sector-spending-drops-700m-pandemic-year-takes-its-toll
IATSE NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE: STUDIOS AGREE TO 10-HOUR TURNAROUNDS BUT A DEAL REMAINS ‘A WAYS OFF’
There has been some progress in the negotiations but not enough. While they may be at the table we are still a ways off from a deal. The AMPTP is pushing back to see where they can create cracks but the IA sentiment is to bargain hard and get what we are due. https://variety.com/2021/film/news/iatse-studios-contract-negotiations-strike-1235083663/
‘NIGHT RAIDERS’ USES SCI-FI TO HOLD UP A MIRROR TO CANADA’S SHAMEFUL PAST
Night Raiders filters the horrors of Canada’s residential school system through a sci-fi lens. The result is a dystopian tale of a Cree woman whose daughter is taken from her and sent to a state-run school for re-education, where student are forced to pledge allegiance to the “great Southern nation.” https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/night-raiders-feature
HOLLYWOOD’S 50 MOST POWERFUL TV SHOWRUNNERS OF 2021
The powerhouse creators — including Tina Fey, Courtney Kemp and Jesse Armstrong — reveal what gets them through the workday, the pitches they can't sell and the peers with whom they're currently obsessed. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/hollywood-top-50-showrunners-2021/
DRUNKEN BIRDS' CHOSEN AS CANADA'S CONTENDER FOR INTERNATIONAL FILM OSCAR
"Drunken Birds," about a lovestruck Mexican drug cartel member who becomes a seasonal migrant worker in rural Quebec, will represent Canada in the Oscar race for best international feature film.
DOES YOUR CHILD REALLY WANT TO ACT? ASK THESE QUESTIONS TO FIND OUT
The craft of acting looks like so much fun from the outside. The accolades, attention, praise, and special treatment all seem pretty darn cool. That said, as a parent, have you ever really thought through what it takes to be a successful actor and what responsibilities you’ll have throughout this endeavor? https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/what-to-know-about-becoming-a-child-actor-74076/
A SCREENWRITER'S ADVICE FOR ACTORS: 'TRY TO READ A SCRIPT A DAY'
We spoke to award-winning Australian screenwriter Adam Zwar — also a formidable actor in his own right. Here, he shares his experience from working extensively on both sides of the camera and names the three films he would preserve for generations to come.
WHY A BAD ACCENT WON'T ALWAYS HURT YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING A ROLE
In the early days of Hollywood, actors with accents had limitations placed on their careers. There are two points of discussion here: Actors who can put on accents and actors who have natural accents. Let’s start with the former.
CASTING DIRECTOR WORKSHOP WITH BIM NARINE
October 30 & 31 | Online
Great chance to be seen and work with Bim!
Bim Narine & Catharine Falcon have cast hundreds of commercials, dozens of TV shows and films over their 20 year history. Some of the films include: Cocaine Godmother – Lifetime, Mahalia-Lifetime (Emmy nominated MOW), A Father’s Nightmare – Lifetime, Project MC2 – Netflix, The House of Terror – Lifetime, Summer in the City – Hallmark, The Games Maker-Disney Feature, A Sister’s Nightmare – Lifetime, Unauthorized Melrose Place Story – Lifetime, and many more! https://actorvanstudios.com/product/casting-director-workshop-with-bim-narine-oct-2021/
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
With strict COVID protocols in place, and commitment to health and safety, our classes continue to be a great success. Remaining 2021 and early 2022 classes are open for registration.
New to us? Click here: www.railtownactors.com/interview
• Acting on Film classes with John Cassini
• Scene Study classes with Edward Foy, Frank Cassini, Jennifer Copping and Brian Markinson
• Actors Instrument work with Edward Foy.
Details for all Classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
Coaching and Tapings: www.railtownactors.com/coaching
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 BADASS FILM FESTIVAL
October 11
This (Canadian) Thanksgiving come out and be thankful that badassery is being resurrected live pre-Halloween for the first time since early 2019, and that we will finally be able to get together and (safely) get crazy again! https://vbaff.com
VANCOUVER IMPROV FESTIVAL
October 12 - 17
Celebrate the funniest, freshest, most inventive improv comedy from Vancouver and around the world. This year, we'll be resuming our in-person shows and workshops at the historic Cultch theatre in addition to our online programming https://vancouverimprovfest.com
BC CULTURE DAYS
On now until October 24
Featuring an ever-expanding roster of events, the month-long celebration invites British Columbians to ‘reimagine’ a post-pandemic world through creative exploration and artistic expression. https://culturedays.ca/en/bc
DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE HEART OF THE CITY FESTIVAL
October 27 - November 7
This year’s festival theme, Stories We Need to Hear, resonates today as our community grapples with the dramatic impact of the pandemic, ongoing displacement, the fentanyl crisis, and the reality of bigotry and systemic racism. http://www.heartofthecityfestival.com
VANCOUVER HORROR FILM SHOW
October 27 - November 7
This year the VHS will be screening 46 shorts films and three feature films from 12 different countries. Filmmaker Q&A’s will follow each screening. https://www.vancouverhorrorshow.com
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