Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - March 28 2022
Published: Mon, 03/28/22
INDUSTRY NEWS
THE CW RENEWS 7 SERIES: ‘THE FLASH’, ‘KUNG FU’, ‘ALL AMERICAN’, ‘NANCY DREW’, ‘SUPERMAN & LOIS’, ‘WALKER’ & ‘RIVERDALE’
Traditionally, the youth-skewing network hands out early renewals, sometimes as early as January, to the majority of its slate – a boon for its owners CBS and Warner Bros. However, this year, the broadcaster’s future is up in the air with local affiliate group Nexstar circling. https://deadline.com/2022/03/the-cw-renewals-the-flash-nancy-drew-kung-fu-1234984336/
WHY VANCOUVER IS A SCI-FI PARADISE
Vancouver’s ability to play something other than itself is well-documented, but there is nothing that can yank you out of a film like seeing familiar streets and buildings onscreen that you’ve passed on your own feet. So, what makes the city such an ideal place to make movies from the future? https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2022/03/21/Why-Vancouver-Is-A-Sci-Fi-Paradise-Ryan-Reynolds-Home/
NEW INDIGENOUS NFT PROJECT OPENS THE DOOR FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS OF CREATORS
The 400 Drums project is raising funds for several initiatives, including creating training programs and services for Indigenous artists and delivering cultural traditional crafting workshops for Indigenous peoples across the country. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/400-drums-indigenous-nfts
TALENT AGENT ANN THOMAS SEEKS TO CAST TRANS ACTORS ON A GLOBAL SCALE
She doesn’t merely want trans stories to be told in places where they are already accepted, she wants trans folks to star in the shows that go out to international audiences, ensuring people in every corner of the world get to see real-life trans people.
SASK. FILMMAKERS WELCOME NEW FUNDING, BUT SAY MORE IS NEEDED FOR INDUSTRY TO THRIVE
This year's provincial budget saw an additional $8 million go toward the Saskatchewan production grant program for film and television. There's now $10 million on the table for the upcoming fiscal year, all of it administered through the Crown corporation Creative Saskatchewan. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/sask-film-industry-funding-1.6397373
INDUSTRY PROS ON WHAT TO REMEMBER FOR YOUR NEXT ZOOM OR SKYPE AUDITION
Move your body in energetic and fun ways. And remember to breathe, be silly, and be free so that when the casting director appears on your screen, you’re lit up, happy, relaxed, alert, and ready to blow them away. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/zoom-remote-audition-advice-74886/
UPCOMING
TRAINING
THE DRAMA CLASS: COSTUMING BASICS FOR ACTORS – TEEN/ADULT WORKSHOP
April 9th, 10am-12pm via zoom
This is an exciting opportunity for actors to learn all about costuming for film and television from an expert! Costume Designer Shanna Mair will give students the tools they need to help understand the characters they will audition for and play in productions. Understanding why costumes are important is a big part of creating memorable characters. Actors will feel more confident knowing the costuming process on set, and build a closet for auditioning. This is a rare workshop to learn how the
costume department works with actors to create amazing characters! www.thedramaclass.com/workshops
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 - 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
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!
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
SKODEN INDIGENOUS FILM FESTIVAL
March 31 - April 2
Skoden is a three-day student-led film festival which features exclusively Indigenous filmmakers and creatives from across Canada. Founded on the principles of truth and reconciliation, Carr Sappier (Wolastoqew) and Grace Mathisen created the festival in 2019, and now we are headed towards the fourth annual Skoden Film Fest. https://www.sfu.ca/skoden.html
REEL 2 REAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH
April 3 - 13
Bringing the best films for all ages from around the world, this year’s festival can be enjoyed In person, and online in homes and classrooms across British Columbia! We’re showing 10 feature films and 60 shorts, from over 30 countries and Indigenous nations.
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.
