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Toronto Acting Agency – Tip Tuesday – Guide to Summer 2022’s Toronto Film Festivals

Film Festivals are back in Toronto this summer. This is your complete guide to Torontos art scene. 

1. Inside Out Festival – May 26 to June 6

This annual festival promotes 2SLGBTQ+ stories and personal works. It is happening at the TIFF Bell Lightbox this year for over 10 days. Screenings, artist talks, panel discussions, installations, and parties are highlighting more than 180 films and videos from Canada and around the world.

2. ReelAbilities Film Festival – May 26 to June 10

Showcasing Canadian and International shorts, features, and documentaries about Deaf and disability cultures and by filmmakers and actors who are deaf or are with disabilities. This festival includes workshops, comedy nights, panels, and of course, screenings. 

3. Toronto Smartphone Film Festival – June 11 to 12

With cameras in smartphones now being almost as good as professional ones, smartphone filmmaking has become popular. This festival highlights the work of filmmakers who chose to use smartphones to film content. 

4. The Hybrid Genre Canada Film Festival – August 17

This festival brings mixed thematical works to the city. The audience will experience eccentric films including various genres, such as sci-fi, fantasy, horror, animation, historical, and more. 

Toronto acting agency – Tip Tuesday – Summer Film Festival Guide Toronto

5. Buffer Festival – August 25 to 28

If you are a keen subscriber of YouTubers and other online content creators, the Buffer festival is for you. This festival is to celebrate digital content and includes theatrical screenings, creator red carpet, industry keynotes, and awards. 

MAX Agency is a successful Toronto modeling agency representing men, women and children. MAX provides talent for the film, television, fashion and advertising industries as well as appearance in trade shows, promotions and special events.

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Toronto Talent Agency – Toronto Modeling Agency – Tip Tuesday – Summer hygiene

The heat during the summer is what we have been waiting for but it may get to you and cause sickness. Enjoy the good weather while making sure that you are staying fresh and clean. Follow our tips to keep body odor and infections at bay.

Toronto Talent Agency – Toronto Acting Agency – Tip Tuesday – Toronto Modeling Agency – Summer Hygiene Tips

Shower Regularly

Shower at least twice a day, especially if you have been spending time outdoors. Sweating releases toxins and can cause bad body odor. Choose a shower gel or soap with a fresh scent such as citrus, mint, or cucumber to keep you feeling and smelling fresh. 

Wash Your Hair Every Other Day

Your scalp needs more help during the summer as perspiration and air pollutant can make it sweaty, sticky, and itchy. Wash your hair every other day to keep your scalp clean and your hair damage-free.

Use an Intimate Wash

An intimate wash is especially important for women to prevent infections, bad odor, and irritation. Using one in your daily shower routine will help you to stay fresh throughout the day.

Sunscreen

Sun rays can have harmful effects. Whenever you plan to spend time outdoors, apply sun protection to prevent skin damage from the UV rays.

Avoid Smelly Feet

Sweat is unavoidable in hot weather. Smelly feet are unfortunately a common result. Keep your feet clean by scrubbing and soaking them regularly. A foot soak is easy to prepare at home with warm water, Epsom salt, and essential oils such as tea tree oil. Make sure you are wearing fresh socks.

Find a Good Deodorant

A good deodorant can make a big difference to stop body odor. While sweating is normal and healthy, A deodorant will prevent odor.

Stay Safe While Visiting Public Washrooms

Increasing your water intake is crucial in hot weather. Your visits to the washroom will naturally increase too. Keep a toilet seat sanitizer with you to safely use public washrooms and avoid infections.

Prevent Bad Breath

Brush at least twice a day, use a mouth wash, and floss daily. Switch to a citrus or mint flavored toothpaste to get that fresh feeling. 

Use Powder

There are many talc powders on the market as well as non-talc options if you prefer. They can help you feel dry and cool. 

Remove Unwanted Hair

Excess body hair can make you feel sticky and can hold on to sweat which then causes odor. Remove or reduce unwanted hair regularly to keep yourself hygienic and clean. 

MAX Agency is a successful Toronto modeling agency representing men, women and children. MAX provides talent for the film, television, fashion and advertising industries as well as appearance in trade shows, promotions and special events.

For weekly MAX Agency news, updates, and Industry tips, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Never miss a moment with MAX Agency!

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To see our awesome talent check out our roster.

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Toronto Acting Agency – Toronto Talent Agency – Tip Tuesday – Screen Acting Tips

If you are used to acting in theatre, it may take a few adjustments when switching to screen acting.  Acting in front of a camera requires its own set of skills which is usually developed over time and with experience. However, the following tips will help you to get on the right path. 

Toronto acting agency – Toronto talent agency – Tip Tuesday – Screen acting tips

1. Show Expression Through Your Eyes

The camera captures every detail and your eyes convey your thoughts, your feelings, your internal struggles, and your physical impulses. The closer the frame, the stronger the focus. 

2. Think of Silences as Lines

Film/TV will include reaction shots. Show your characters reaction in every moment including during another characters lines and silences. The editor will be looking for reaction shots post-production, so this will increase your screen time!

3. Understand the Audience

As opposed to theatre, your audience is not present while you are performing. Remember that you still have an audience, and it is not the film crew that is around you. Perform for your audience, not the crew.

4. Be Flexible

Schedule changes happen all the time with weather conditions, technical difficulties, transport issues, and the list go on. Be prepared for it, especially for your character. Do not be one of the reasons for the schedule to be late. Be prepared to get it right in the first few takes, and be flexible to the directors wants. 

5. Learn the Language of the Set

Be aware of who does what on the set and learn the jargon that they use. This will make you easier to work with as you will not have to ask around all the time. It is respectful of everyones role on set.

MAX Agency is a successful Toronto modeling agency representing men, women and children. MAX provides talent for the film, television, fashion and advertising industries as well as appearance in trade shows, promotions and special events.

For weekly MAX Agency news, updates, and Industry tips, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Never miss a moment with MAX Agency!

If you want to join our roster, apply here.

To see our awesome talent check out our roster.

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Have any questions? Read our FAQ or contact us at info@maxagency.com