Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - November 8 2021
Published: Mon, 11/08/21
INDUSTRY NEWS
15 MOVIES AND TV SHOWS FILMING IN VANCOUVER THIS NOVEMBER
It’s hard to believe that November is already here, and colder days are fast approaching in Vancouver. But don’t let ol’ jack frost keep you inside — there are tons of movies and TV shows filming their latest installments right here in Vancity. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/15-movies-tv-shows-filming-vancouver-november-2021
CAN THE SILVER SCREEN ALSO BE GREEN?
While Canadian governments, banks and even steel producers have committed to net zero goals, the film sector still has a more piecemeal approach to addressing climate change and reducing carbon footprints. https://biv.com/article/2021/11/can-silver-screen-also-be-green
CORONER ACTOR NICHOLAS CAMPBELL OFF THE SHOW AFTER USING N-WORD ON MOVIE SET
Canadian actor Nicholas Campbell, known for his role as Gordon Cooper on CBC's Coroner, will not return to the show's production until an investigation can be conducted, after Campbell was heard using racist slurs on the set of a separate film project. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/nicholas-campbell-impasse-racism-1.6231055
FILM ARMORERS HAVE ALMOST NO REGULATION. THE ‘RUST’ TRAGEDY COULD CHANGE THAT
Some believe that a national standard would be better than trying to address the issue state-by-state. Such a standard would have to come from the industry itself, rather than the government. https://variety.com/2021/film/news/rust-film-armorers-guns-no-regulation-1235104337/
WHY SUITS AGAINST NETFLIX COULD SHAKE STREAMING
The mega-streamer is facing more defamation complaints than any major news outlet, stemming from projects like 'Making a Murderer' and 'When They See Us' — but is it a distributor, a publisher or something else entirely? https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/netflix-suits-streaming-1235040681/
HOW TO KNOW WHAT A CASTING DIRECTOR WANTS FROM A SELF-TAPE AUDITION
You might be handed a flat scene by a casting director, but even then you can make choices—how you set up your self-tape, what you wear—that give us a three-dimensional picture of who you are as a performer, not just a tight, condensed version. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/what-casting-directors-want-on-self-tape-auditions-74194/
WHAT CD MEREDITH TUCKER WANTS ACTORS TO KNOW ABOUT PERIOD CASTING
While most would assume a major goal for casting a period piece centers finding someone who looks like their historical equivalent, Tucker advises otherwise. “You don’t necessarily need to cast a doppelganger. You just need someone with the essence of that person fitting the other person.” https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/epix-godfather-of-harlem-cd-meredith-tucker-advice-73603/
UPCOMING
TRAINING
BIZ STUDIO: 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
COLD READING SERIES
November 8
To celebrate our 28th year, we’re delighted to present a full pilot: ‘The Grifter Sisters’ by Helene Taylor. Register in advance for this online event. http://www.coldreadingseries.com
EUROPEAN UNION FILM FESTIVAL
November 12 - 28
The 2021 festival provides cinephiles across Canada with access to works from some of Europe’s top talent, as well as a number of North American film premieres. https://www.euffonline.ca
SOUTH AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL
On now until November 14
This year's festival includes 7 features, 9 documentaries, and 9 shorts. You'll be immersed in South Africa's culture, history and amazing people. https://saffcanada.ca
VANCOUVER ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL
On now until November 14
The theme of this year’s VAFF is “Past, Present & Possibilities,” as we reflect on the festival’s illustrious achievements in these 25 years, celebrate how far we’ve come in elevating the profile of Asian Canadians in cinema. https://vaff.org/
WILLIAM F. WHITE COFFEE CHAT
November 19
Working with the National Film Board of Canada's BC & Yukon Studio with producer Teri Snelgrove. Teri will talk about how the NFB, as Canada's public producer and distributor, works, with a specific focus on the BC & Yukon Studio. Moderated by Katrina Mugume. https://www.womeninfilm.ca/cgi/page.cgi/_evtcal.html?evt=539
MENA FILM FESTIVAL
November 21 - 27
Vancouver's first festival dedicated to films from the MENA/SWANA region. We are excited for the chance to continue showcasing stories and experiences from our local community, across Canada and the global diaspora. https://menafilmfestival.com
CHUTZPAH PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
On now until November 24
The 21st Annual Chutzpah! Festival includes concerts, comedy, new dance works, film, theatre, and storytelling, paired with stimulating conversations and opportunities to interact with creative artists. https://www.chutzpahfestival.com
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