Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - March 14 2022
Published: Mon, 03/14/22
INDUSTRY NEWS
VANCOUVER FILM STUDIOS UNDERGOING PRODUCTION SPACE EXPANSION
Construction is now approaching completion on sound stage E, providing an additional 21,000 sq ft space — tying with the size of VFS’ sound stage D1, which is the facility’s current largest sound stage. This will bring VFS to a total of 13 sound stages with a combined total floor area in excess of 200,000 sq ft. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-film-studios-expansion
FOUR INUIT ARTISTS NOMINATED FOR CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS
Works by Inuit filmmakers, producers and creatives are being celebrated at the Canadian Screen Awards this year, to be presented on Sunday, April 10. Zacharias Kunuk, Nadia Mike, Jennie Williams and Tanya Tagaq are in the running. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/inuit-artists-2022-canadian-screen-awards-1.6379408
NOVA SCOTIA ANNOUNCES $23-MILLION PACKAGE TO SUPPORT FILM INDUSTRY
Nova Scotia is investing $8 million to help build a sound stage to further boost the province's film and television production scene, which has grown significantly during the pandemic, Premier Tim Houston said. Houston also announced a further $15 million over five years to increase Nova Scotia film and television content. https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/nova-scotia-announces-23-million-package-to-support-film-industry-1.5810573
BAFTA AWARDS: WINNERS LIST
Leading the pack of films going into the 75th British Academy Film Awards was Denis Villeneuve’s epic sci-fi spectacle Dune, with 11 nominations, dominating the craft categories and also landing a best film nod. See the full list of winners.
IT TAKES JUST A MOMENT FOR A PERFORMANCE TO STRIKE DEEP. WE LOOK AT 10 NOMINEES.
Thousands of hours go into shaping performances that go on to earn Academy Award nominations — but ultimately, it can boil down to one critical moment in a film that makes it or breaks it for actors. These scenes of great emotion or transition are the nexus of great directing, great writing and — of course — great acting. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2022-03-08/acting-nominees-key-scenes
MY CASTING STORY: ELVA GUERRA ON ‘RESERVATION DOGS’
As fans of the hit FX series Reservation Dogs eagerly await its upcoming sophomore season, we catch up with one of its season one breakout stars. Elva Guerra virtually sat down with Casting Networks to share the audition journey that took them from Oklahoma to Los Angeles, much like their character in the show. https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/my-casting-story-elva-guerra-on-reservation-dogs/
WHAT IS THE VIOLA SPOLIN METHOD?
Viola Spolin is credited as “the mother of improvisational theater.” Her game-oriented approach to stagecraft has revolutionized how actors, especially improv comedians, think about the nature of performance. Many established stars utilize the games she created as part of their preparation, and you can, too. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/what-is-viola-spolin-technique-theater-games-74829/
UPCOMING
TRAINING
BIZ STUDIO: PROFESSIONAL FILM+TV ACTING CLASSES FOR KIDS+TEENS
Online or In-Person
Biz Studio has a twenty-year track record of training young actors who work regularly in film and television.
Our classes offer double the focused 1:1 time of any other school. Each class takes a maximum of six students, and each student also gets 30min of private coaching each week to help prep for class. 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 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!
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO - VANCOUVER'S PREMIERE BOUTIQUE ACTING STUDIO
Nurture your creative self… study with Award Winning actors, teachers and mentors Christiane Hirt & Sophie Hirt who offer over 40 years of industry experience.
* Christiane Hirt: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0386709
* Sophie Hirt: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5412426
Upcoming classes for Meisner - Scene Study – Film – Young Adults – registering now! With studios in Vancouver and Calgary, the Rogues name is synonymous with the highest calibre of training, mentoring actors across Canada for over 25 years.
Check out www.rogueswest.ca for more studio details.
Email rogueswest@gmail.com to arrange your introductory meeting to discuss your needs and goals.
DIALECT COACHING -TONY ALCANTAR, MARCH IN-PERSON CLASSES!
L.A. producers trust Tony with their biggest shows & stars: Oscar winners Mel Gibson, Halle Berry, Billy Bob Thornton, Sam Rockwell, Emmy winner Martin Freeman plus Vince Vaughn, Joel Edgerton, Bob Odenkirk, Nathan Fillion, Stellan Skarsgard...FARGO, SHOGUN, LOST OLLIE, FEAR THE WALKING DEAD, MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, MANY MORE!
* Teaching since 1989, Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach recommended by agents and casting directors. Learn with confidence and book that role!
Contact: 604-418-1192, info@tonyalcantardialect.com www.tonyalcantar.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
COLD READING SERIES
March 14
Join us this month for a reading of feature film script "I'll be you" by Maria Soledad Sanchez -- ''When Rose is diagnosed with cancer, her twin sister Betsy pushes her to exchange identities so Rose can access Betsy’s health insurance''
http://www.coldreadingseries.com/
MITRIBE MIXERS
March 17
The monthly networking event for BC's film & music industries. Each month will feature a live interview with our spotlighted filmmaker. March filmmaker is Andrea Nirmala Widjajanto. https://www.anzaclub.org/new-events/2022/3/17/mitribe-mixer
RENDEZ-VOUS FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL
On now until March 31
The 28th Rendez-vous French Film Festival includes a full program from February 18 to March 31. This year's hybrid edition is a tribute to Quebec award-winning filmmaker and producer Jean-Marc Vallée. https://rendez-vousvancouver.com/
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