Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - November 22 2021
Published: Mon, 11/22/21
INDUSTRY NEWS
INDUSTRIAL LIGHT & MAGIC BUILDING LED VIDEO WALL FILM STUDIO IN VANCOUVER
The new home for the production system spans over 20,000 sq ft, making it one of the largest stages for StageCraft LED in North America. The LED system’s live background has the added benefit of helping actors get into character, which can be challenging with green screens. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-stagecraft-led-industrial-light-magic
LOVE LETTER: GOODBYE TO LITTLE MOUNTAIN GALLERY, VANCOUVER'S LAST GREAT INDEPENDENT COMEDY CLUB
The walls are plywood. The stage is too small. The bathroom doesn’t have hot water. It’s a rotten little hellhole, but it’s our rotten little hellhole, and it’s my favourite place in the whole city. And, naturally, after surviving near financial ruin for 20 years and squeaking through a pandemic, it’s about to be knocked down. https://www.vanmag.com/Love-Letter-Goodbye-to-Little-Mountain-Gallery-Vancouvers-Last-Great-Independent-Comedy-Club
LESSONS LEARNED ON SET OF RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL TV SHOW, AFTER BOY WAS ASKED TO CUT HIS LONG HAIR
Pour Toi Flora, the six-hour French language miniseries, which is being shot in Gatineau, Que., and Kitigan Zibi, is the first Radio-Canada drama production to tackle the legacy of residential schools in Quebec. https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/residential-school-tv-show-asked-cut-hair-1.6252646
MOVIE CREW SAYS $250K WORTH OF FILMING EQUIPMENT AND TRUCK STOLEN IN WINNIPEG
The movie 'Vandits' is a Christmas-themed heist movie about a group of people who rob a bingo hall. "The irony of us being heisted the day before we started filming a heist movie is not lost on us. But we do want our stuff back," said Stu Stone, the movie's director and co-writer. https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/movie-crew-says-250k-worth-of-filming-equipment-and-truck-stolen-in-winnipeg-1.5667498
IATSE MEMBERS APPROVE NEW CONTRACTS—HERE’S WHAT TO KNOW
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) members have approved a new film and television contract. A strike was averted with this three-year deal between IATSE and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The deal includes wage increases and mandated weekend rest periods. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/iatse-new-contracts-crew-tv-film-74276/
THE ACTOR'S SURVIVAL GUIDE WORKSHOP WITH KELLY-RUTH MERCIER
Dec 11th 9am-1pm or Dec 13th 6-10pm @ Tricities Film Studio
All the necessary 'HOW-TO’S', 'WHY’S 'and 'UH-OH’S' that you need to know to survive the Film & T.V. business!
With over 35 years of experience as an actor, director, writer, and more, Kelly-Ruth's jam-packed 4-hour workshop offers a look “under the hood” of Film & TV production for NEW ACTORS, CURIOUS ACTORS, RECENT GRADUATES, PARENTS OF NEWER WORKING ACTORS!
IN-PERSON OR ZOOM (In-person requires proof of vaccination otherwise please select Zoom.)
REGISTER NOW: https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/workshops
Also learn about our winter classes. Starts January 8.
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 2022 Classes are open for registration and beginning to fill. All classes are in person with COVID protocols in place, and full commitment to health and safety from all of our students.
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.
Details for all Classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
Coaching and Tapings: www.railtownactors.com/coaching
We look forward to hearing from you!
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
MENA FILM FESTIVAL
On now until November 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
EUROPEAN UNION FILM FESTIVAL
On now until November 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
WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL
December 1 - 31
The 21st edition will be presented as a hybrid online and in-person event with film premieres, industry summits, talent programs, parties and special guest appearances by actors and directors. https://whistlerfilmfestival.com
At Production Heads Network Inc, we acknowledge that our company is based on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples, the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.