Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - January 10 2022
Published: Mon, 01/10/22
INDUSTRY NEWS
11 MOVIES AND TV SHOWS FILMING IN VANCOUVER THIS JANUARY
While some shows stopped production to celebrate the season, these movies and TV shows are officially back on location and ready to ramp up production again right here in Hollywood North. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/11-movies-tv-shows-filming-vancouver-january
SIDNEY POITIER, OSCAR WINNER WHO HELPED TEAR DOWN RACIAL BARRIERS, DIES AT 94
Poitier was the oldest living winner of the best actor Oscar — just one distinction in a career full of distinctions.
FILM AND TV PRODUCTION ON MID ISLAND BUSY DESPITE PANDEMIC
Joan Miller, from Vancouver Island North Film Commission, said the B.C. motion picture industry was “exceptionally busy” in 2021. This past year saw an estimated direct economic boon of $6.5 million for the RDN area, according to a commission report.
GOLDEN GLOVES LEFT OFF FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND ANIMATED FILMS FROM BEST PICTURE CATEGORY ON NOMINATION BALLOTS
Variety has learned exclusively that at the time of the group’s voting for this year’s nominees in December, no feature films that are spoken primarily outside of the English language, nor any animated films, were included as options in the best drama picture or best comedy or musical picture categories.
ARE DIVERSE FILMMAKERS EXCLUDED BY WHAT IS CONSIDERED AN ‘AWARDS WORTHY’ FILM?
Release calendars don’t see colour or sex, just audiences, and in a pandemic-afflicted 2021 it has all been quite random. But it does feel as if there are two issues at play. As long as awards are considered to be the ultimate triumph and stamp of an artist — and not entertainment or box office — will we remain in this rather rootless place? https://www.screendaily.com/comment/comment-are-diverse-filmmakers-excluded-by-what-is-considered-an-awards-worthy-film/5166302.article
SHARE OF WOMEN FILM DIRECTORS DOWN TO 12 PERCENT IN 2021, STUDY FINDS
Although women directors reached historic highs of inclusion for films that performed well at the U.S. box office in 2020, the trend did not continue upward in the past year, according to the 24th annual Celluloid Ceiling report from San Diego State’s Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/women-in-film-celluloid-ceiling-2021-1235068985/
SEASONAL DEPRESSION AND ACTING: AVOID THE WINTER SLUMP
Whether or not you struggle with seasonal depression, it’s hard to avoid the winter slump as an actor. While a lot of elements may be out of your control, how you react to the winter slump is up to you. Here are some things to keep in mind when the auditions dry up. https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/seasonal-depression-and-acting-avoid-the-winter-slump/
PRACTICING GRATITUDE THIS NEW YEAR COULD BE THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
I suggest you make a resolution to acknowledge every success you had this past year—no success is too small. Every single one pushed you further along the path that leads to accomplishing your goals and finding the success you seek. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/secret-agent-man-new-years-resolution-74479/
UPCOMING
TRAINING
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
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
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
Our Winter 2022 Classes are open for registration. Class dates have been pushed two weeks in consideration of provincial restrictions and our students' health and safety. Classes will continue in person with strict protocols and proof of vaccination required to attend class.
New to us? Click here: https://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.
•• NEW Writing for Actors with Leslie Murphy
Details for all Classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
Coaching and Tapings: www.railtownactors.com/coaching
We look forward to hearing from you!
DIALECT, ACCENT SOFTENING AND VOICE WORK - ONLINE!
Offered with Company of Rogues Calgary/Rogues West Vancouver and Laurann Brown.
Laurann works with you to build reliable pathways and habits, bringing confidence and ease to your speech. Dialect Coaching for audition and performance, Accent Softening for ESL actors and Voice Work to use the strength and flexibility of your whole body to support your voice! ZOOM classes / workshops are offered throughout the year.
From coast to coast the Rogues legacy is synonymous with the highest calibre of training - mentoring actors across Canada for over 25 years. rogueswest@gmail.com | www.rogueswest.ca
TRICITIES FILM STUDIO WINTER CLASSES STARTING THIS MONTH
In-Studio with an option for Online
The top film training studio in the suburbs, come see why casting and agents alike are sending students to train with us! On-Camera & Scene Work classes year-round, a professional taping studio open 7 days a week & audition coaching with working actors who love to get actors working!
REGISTER ANYTIME (all ages) January-March 12 week sessions.
* 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
NEW & STARTING JAN 17th: A 10 week class “GET ON THE SAME PAGE” with Kelly-Ruth Mercier!
UPCOMING EVENTS
PUSH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
January 20 - February 6
PuSh is Vancouver’s signature, mid-winter cultural event, taking place each January. PuSh delivers groundbreaking, contemporary works of theatre, dance, music, and multimedia by acclaimed local, national, and international artists.
VANCOUVER SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
January 28 - February 6
This year’s festival features 51 uniquely captivating films across six programs, including 13 films in our popular genre-based After Dark series. https://www.vsff.com
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