Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Mar 28 2011
Published: Mon, 03/28/11
Hi . Today is Monday, March 28 2011. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
THE HOBBIT FINALLY HOBBLES INTO PRODUCTION IN NEW ZEALAND
Filming began on Monday on the long-awaited "Hobbit" movies, ending years of delay due to funding problems and a labor dispute which nearly saw the project shifted out of New Zealand.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Hobbit+finally+hobbles+into+production+Zealand/4479748/story.html
CANCELLED NEW BRUNSWICK FILM TAX CREDIT COULD IMPACT NOVA SCOTIA
The president of the New Brunswick Film Producers Association is predicting many filmmakers will relocate to Nova Scotia to take advantage of a tax credit that knocks 50 to 60 per cent off labour costs.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/story/2011/03/25/ns-cancelled-nb-film-tax-credit.html
TV RENEWALS AND CANCELLATIONS: THE YEAR OF WAITING DANGEROUSLY
Brace yourself for one of the most unpredictable and hellish cancellation and renewal seasons in recent TV memory.The major U.S. networks unveil their official fall schedules the week of May 16, but already it looks as if this season will be one for the history books.
http://www.canada.com/entertainment/renewals+cancellations+year+waiting+dangerously/4504090/story.html
WGC CALLS FOR MORE CANADIAN MAJORITY CO-PRODUCTIONS
The federal government should strengthen the domestic film and television production industry by ensuring that, in at least half of all international coproductions with Canadians, Canadians play a majority role, the Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) says.
http://www.thewirereport.ca/reports/content/12187-wgc_calls_for_more_canadian_majority_co_productions
MORE FROM MINISTER OF COMMUNITY, SPORT AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IDA CHONG
Earlier this week, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong spoke with the Straight about the arts.
http://www.straight.com/article-383482/vancouver/more-minister-community-sport-and-cultural-development-ida-chong
CHRISTY CLARK ADDS 415 MILLION TO GAMBLING GRANTS, BUT ELIGIBILITY REMAINS UNCHANGED
At a news conference today held at West Side Family Place in Point Grey, Christy Clark made good on her campaign promise to add $15 million to community gambling grants. But Clark confirmed that only groups currently eligible for the grants would be benefiting from the boost.
http://www.straight.com/article-383434/vancouver/christy-clark-adds-15-million-gaming-grants-eligibility-remains-unchanged
B.C. CELEBRATES THE IMPORTANCE OF ARTS AND CULTURE
April 10 marks the beginning of the 12th annual Arts and Culture week in British Columbia. Arts and Culture Week turns the spotlight on the vital contribution that arts and culture make in learning and in life. Music, films, media arts, dance, books, theatre and visual art are a part of daily life, and have a lasting impact. They inspire us, challenge us and broaden our horizons.
http://www.bclocalnews.com/okanagan_similkameen/vernonmorningstar/entertainment/118609289.html
ADRIEN BRODY IS WRECKED IN B.C.
Canadian director Michael Greenspan had lunch with the Oscar-winning actor in Santa Monica several months before filming, to convince Brody to make the low budget story of a man who wakes up in a wrecked car in the woods with no idea how he got there. The movie, Greenspan's first feature, opens in theatres this Friday.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Adrien+Brody+Wrecked/4504204/story.html
APTN: THE NATIVE NETWORK THAT'S GETTING A NATION'S ATTENTION
Launched in 1999, APTN offers programming about first nations, Inuit and Métis, ranging from cartoons (Little Bear) to drama series (Blackstone) to news programming in English, French and several aboriginal languages. Most of the programming originates in Canada, but you'll also find Hollywood films and Northern Exposure reruns - and a lot of infomercials.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/television/aptn-the-native-network-thats-getting-a-nations-attention/article1956602/
NIKKI M. JAMES: FROM THE BARD TO THE BOOK OF MORMON
Stratford Shakespeare Festival regulars visiting New York right now may spot a familiar name up on a Broadway marquee: Nikki M. James.
Two and a half years after playing a feline Cleopatra to Christopher Plummer's Caesar - and a year and a half after she shockingly pulled out of acting opposite Plummer again in The Tempest - James has popped up as a most unusual romantic lead in The Book of Mormon, the hotly anticipated new musical by the creators of South Park.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/theatre/nikki-m-james-from-the-bard-to-the-book-of-mormon/article1956681/
MARYSE | VOICE ACTING / SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Filming began on Monday on the long-awaited "Hobbit" movies, ending years of delay due to funding problems and a labor dispute which nearly saw the project shifted out of New Zealand.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Hobbit+finally+hobbles+into+production+Zealand/4479748/story.html
CANCELLED NEW BRUNSWICK FILM TAX CREDIT COULD IMPACT NOVA SCOTIA
The president of the New Brunswick Film Producers Association is predicting many filmmakers will relocate to Nova Scotia to take advantage of a tax credit that knocks 50 to 60 per cent off labour costs.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/story/2011/03/25/ns-cancelled-nb-film-tax-credit.html
TV RENEWALS AND CANCELLATIONS: THE YEAR OF WAITING DANGEROUSLY
Brace yourself for one of the most unpredictable and hellish cancellation and renewal seasons in recent TV memory.The major U.S. networks unveil their official fall schedules the week of May 16, but already it looks as if this season will be one for the history books.
http://www.canada.com/entertainment/renewals+cancellations+year+waiting+dangerously/4504090/story.html
WGC CALLS FOR MORE CANADIAN MAJORITY CO-PRODUCTIONS
The federal government should strengthen the domestic film and television production industry by ensuring that, in at least half of all international coproductions with Canadians, Canadians play a majority role, the Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) says.
http://www.thewirereport.ca/reports/content/12187-wgc_calls_for_more_canadian_majority_co_productions
MORE FROM MINISTER OF COMMUNITY, SPORT AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IDA CHONG
Earlier this week, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong spoke with the Straight about the arts.
http://www.straight.com/article-383482/vancouver/more-minister-community-sport-and-cultural-development-ida-chong
CHRISTY CLARK ADDS 415 MILLION TO GAMBLING GRANTS, BUT ELIGIBILITY REMAINS UNCHANGED
At a news conference today held at West Side Family Place in Point Grey, Christy Clark made good on her campaign promise to add $15 million to community gambling grants. But Clark confirmed that only groups currently eligible for the grants would be benefiting from the boost.
http://www.straight.com/article-383434/vancouver/christy-clark-adds-15-million-gaming-grants-eligibility-remains-unchanged
B.C. CELEBRATES THE IMPORTANCE OF ARTS AND CULTURE
April 10 marks the beginning of the 12th annual Arts and Culture week in British Columbia. Arts and Culture Week turns the spotlight on the vital contribution that arts and culture make in learning and in life. Music, films, media arts, dance, books, theatre and visual art are a part of daily life, and have a lasting impact. They inspire us, challenge us and broaden our horizons.
http://www.bclocalnews.com/okanagan_similkameen/vernonmorningstar/entertainment/118609289.html
ADRIEN BRODY IS WRECKED IN B.C.
Canadian director Michael Greenspan had lunch with the Oscar-winning actor in Santa Monica several months before filming, to convince Brody to make the low budget story of a man who wakes up in a wrecked car in the woods with no idea how he got there. The movie, Greenspan's first feature, opens in theatres this Friday.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Adrien+Brody+Wrecked/4504204/story.html
APTN: THE NATIVE NETWORK THAT'S GETTING A NATION'S ATTENTION
Launched in 1999, APTN offers programming about first nations, Inuit and Métis, ranging from cartoons (Little Bear) to drama series (Blackstone) to news programming in English, French and several aboriginal languages. Most of the programming originates in Canada, but you'll also find Hollywood films and Northern Exposure reruns - and a lot of infomercials.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/television/aptn-the-native-network-thats-getting-a-nations-attention/article1956602/
NIKKI M. JAMES: FROM THE BARD TO THE BOOK OF MORMON
Stratford Shakespeare Festival regulars visiting New York right now may spot a familiar name up on a Broadway marquee: Nikki M. James.
Two and a half years after playing a feline Cleopatra to Christopher Plummer's Caesar - and a year and a half after she shockingly pulled out of acting opposite Plummer again in The Tempest - James has popped up as a most unusual romantic lead in The Book of Mormon, the hotly anticipated new musical by the creators of South Park.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/theatre/nikki-m-james-from-the-bard-to-the-book-of-mormon/article1956681/
UPCOMING TRAINING
MARYSE | VOICE ACTING / SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Sunday April 10
This very popular workshop consists of vocal training that includes breathing, voice development, enunciation, and voice projection. You will also have an opportunity to work on narratives, commercials, and news reports. Impromptu speaking will also be touched upon. Only 6 people per class!
For more information please visit http://www.maryse.org or call 604-220-9384
A TASTE OF TARLINGTON
A TASTE OF TARLINGTON
Vancouver | April 01-29
This program is perfect as an introduction to acting for film and television. It will give you a taste of our excellent curriculum and fabulous, experienced instructors. We cover basic scene work and auditioning technique and preparation. It's fast, fun and affordable and we know you'll be eager for more!
Langley | April 12 - May 17
Instructors are: Carole Tarlington and Megan Mackenzie, and includes Carole's FREE workshop on the industry.
To Register, call Velma at 604 664 0315
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
* INTRO TO VOICEOVER: One of Vancouver's most popular intro classes. Commercials, narrations, cartoons, voicing for movies, where to get work and much more. Only 5 students. April 2/3 SOLD OUT. Workshop added April 16/17.
* STACK THE DECK DEMO CLASS: This is the affordable way to build your demo. Get one fully produced spot per week in a coached session. Every Monday.
* HOME TECH COURSE: Bring your laptop and USB microphone and we'll load up free editing software and teach you to use it April 20th.
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
* INTRO TO VOICEOVER: One of Vancouver's most popular intro classes. Commercials, narrations, cartoons, voicing for movies, where to get work and much more. Only 5 students. April 2/3 SOLD OUT. Workshop added April 16/17.
* STACK THE DECK DEMO CLASS: This is the affordable way to build your demo. Get one fully produced spot per week in a coached session. Every Monday.
* HOME TECH COURSE: Bring your laptop and USB microphone and we'll load up free editing software and teach you to use it April 20th.
Hollywood producers trust Tony Alcantar with their stars: Oscar-winner Halle Berry, Stellan Skarsgard, Zhang Ziyi. You can trust him too! Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach, recommended by agents, casting directors and other industry professionals. Learn with confidence the most requested dialects and accents required for the Vancouver market. Book that role!
Contact: 604-418-1192, tonyalcantar1960@gmail.com
CRAZY8s GALA SCREENING & PARTY
April 9 7pm | Vogue Theatre
Now in it's 12th year Crazy8s challenges filmmakers to create a short film in 8 days and with $800. With the help from a professional story editor and thousands of dollars of production support, they are currently in the middle of their production week ending April 1. Join the screening with hundreds of others in our community.
http://www.crazy8s.cc
REEL 2 REAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH
April 9-15
Educational and entertaining, Reel 2 Real offers children and youth the opportunity to learn about film and cultures from around the world. Activities include internationally acclaimed films and workshops on animation, sound design, digital filmmaking, and much more. This exciting program is sure to delight, move and amaze audiences of all ages!
http://2011.r2rfestival.org
SPRING INTO APRIL HEADSHOT PROMO | IAN REDD PHOTOGRAPHY
UPCOMING EVENTS
CRAZY8s GALA SCREENING & PARTY
April 9 7pm | Vogue Theatre
Now in it's 12th year Crazy8s challenges filmmakers to create a short film in 8 days and with $800. With the help from a professional story editor and thousands of dollars of production support, they are currently in the middle of their production week ending April 1. Join the screening with hundreds of others in our community.
http://www.crazy8s.cc
REEL 2 REAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH
April 9-15
Educational and entertaining, Reel 2 Real offers children and youth the opportunity to learn about film and cultures from around the world. Activities include internationally acclaimed films and workshops on animation, sound design, digital filmmaking, and much more. This exciting program is sure to delight, move and amaze audiences of all ages!
http://2011.r2rfestival.org
PROMOTIONS
SPRING INTO APRIL HEADSHOT PROMO | IAN REDD PHOTOGRAPHY
Need a new fresh inspiring Professional Headshot that shows your character and personality. Book a Headshot Shoot with us on any Sunday or Monday in April for ONLY $175.00 Normally $250.00
Headshot Session Includes: 200-300 high res. digital images on a cd; 5 Photos of your choice for post editing and touch up's; Natural Light and in Studio Photos; Up to 10 Changes of wardrobe; Hair and Makeup available by Karin @ MikaMakeup
Do you have an event or news item you think would be of interest to the Vancouver acting community? Would you like to include a notice about an upcoming class or workshop? For more information email Kenji Maeda at kenji@productionheads.com.
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