Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Mar 21 2011
Published: Mon, 03/21/11
Hi . Today is Monday, March 21 2011. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
HELEN MIRREN WARNS THAT GOVERNMENT CUTS COULD DEVASTATE ARTS
Dame Helen, along with David Tennant and many more, in a letter to The Observer, say:
"Culture cannot and should not be an easy target for cuts"
http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/8460948-helen-mirren-warns-government-cuts-could-devastate-arts/content/63501388-helen-mirren
ROBERT ZEMECKIS DEEFNDS MOTION-CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY
"This is the pinnacle of 3-D moviemaking," says Zemeckis of Mars Needs Moms. "It gets more powerful every minute of every day."
http://www.canada.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Robert+Zemeckis+defends+motion+capture+technology/4451150/story.html
INVASION OF THE MULTIPLEX
Watch the skies. They're coming to get us all."They," of course, are aliens. Not from another country. From outer space. Hollywood is in the midst of an alien invasion unequaled since the paranoid Cold War fantasies of the early 1950s.
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Invasion+multiplex/4452166/story.html
CANADIAN SPRING TV: ENDGAME, HEALTH NUTZ, HOMEWRECKERS, AND MORE
This spring's crop of Canadian TV shows and specials offers a lively mix of familiar faces and new titles, and boasts everything from home renovation rescues and gay weddings to vampiric babysitters and...big balls?
http://www.straight.com/article-381373/vancouver/canadian-spring-tv-endgame-health-nutz-homewreckers-and-more
VANCOUVER-SHOT SCIENCE FICTION SERIES GATHERING STEAM
What is a steampunk web series? It's a science fiction show set in an alternate historical era with futuristic technology that airs online only. Add a girl and a wolf and you get Riese: Kingdom Falling, a Vancouver-shot science fiction web series that's been picked up by the Space network and will air on Canadian television for the first time next month.
http://www.vancourier.com/Vancouver+shot+science+fiction+series+gathering+steam/4412212/story.html
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
TARLINGTON TRAINING - UPCOMING
1) Mini Bootcamp for young actors. Three full days of intensive training 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28, 29 and 30th. Call 604-664-0315 to register.
2) Spring Term Classes Commence April 2. Classes for new actors and more experienced. All ages. Check our website for details http://www.tarlingtontraining.com
TARLINGTON TRAINING - ACTING AND AUDITIONING FOR CAMERA
Starts April 6th
This single term program is built around a curriculum of on-camera acting and auditioning techniques, developing the skills needed to give a truthful, believable performance, make smart character and scene choices, and adapt to direction. Students learn listening and focus skills and much more. Work is recorded for personal review. Actors receive a written evaluation and a private parent/instructor interview to discuss goals and achievements. Actors perform in a final day Presentation for family, friends and industry guests.
Call 604 664 0315 to register or visit http://www.tarlingtontraining.com
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
* 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. When you have enough clips, we'll connect them together and slate it for you. Every Monday.
* HOME TECH COURSE: Bring your laptop and we'll load up free editing software and teach you to use it. Bring a USB mic and we'll set that up too. March 23.
* INTRO TO VOICEOVER: One of Vancouver's most popular intro classes April 2nd and 3rd. Commercials, narrations, cartoons, voicing for movies, where to get work and much more. Only 5 students. 1 spot left.
http://www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532.
DIALECT COACHING | TONY ALCANTAR
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
CELEBRATE WORLD THEATRE DAY!
MARCH 27, 2011
Special events, free and discounted performances at theatres across the Lower Mainland throughout the month of March.
http://www.gvpta.ca/world-theatre-day
VANCOUVER FLY FISHING FILM FESTIVAL
March 26 | Vancity Theatre
Reels on reels. This collection of short films is so popular that the evening screening is sold-out. Tickets to the 2:30 p.m. screening are still available--but net them fast.
http://www.flyfilmfest.com/
CHASING MOOD SEASON 2 LAUNCH
Tuesday March 22 | Doors at 7pm
Join the Chasing Mood Web Series team for a night of drinks, giveaways, schmoozing, and laughter. They will be screening the first 2 episodes from their upcoming season, and love for you to come out!
Where: Cinema Public House, 901 Granville Street. | Admission: $5
Details and Trailer at: http://www.chasingmood.com
Dame Helen, along with David Tennant and many more, in a letter to The Observer, say:
"Culture cannot and should not be an easy target for cuts"
http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/8460948-helen-mirren-warns-government-cuts-could-devastate-arts/content/63501388-helen-mirren
ROBERT ZEMECKIS DEEFNDS MOTION-CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY
"This is the pinnacle of 3-D moviemaking," says Zemeckis of Mars Needs Moms. "It gets more powerful every minute of every day."
http://www.canada.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Robert+Zemeckis+defends+motion+capture+technology/4451150/story.html
INVASION OF THE MULTIPLEX
Watch the skies. They're coming to get us all."They," of course, are aliens. Not from another country. From outer space. Hollywood is in the midst of an alien invasion unequaled since the paranoid Cold War fantasies of the early 1950s.
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Invasion+multiplex/4452166/story.html
CANADIAN SPRING TV: ENDGAME, HEALTH NUTZ, HOMEWRECKERS, AND MORE
This spring's crop of Canadian TV shows and specials offers a lively mix of familiar faces and new titles, and boasts everything from home renovation rescues and gay weddings to vampiric babysitters and...big balls?
http://www.straight.com/article-381373/vancouver/canadian-spring-tv-endgame-health-nutz-homewreckers-and-more
VANCOUVER-SHOT SCIENCE FICTION SERIES GATHERING STEAM
What is a steampunk web series? It's a science fiction show set in an alternate historical era with futuristic technology that airs online only. Add a girl and a wolf and you get Riese: Kingdom Falling, a Vancouver-shot science fiction web series that's been picked up by the Space network and will air on Canadian television for the first time next month.
http://www.vancourier.com/Vancouver+shot+science+fiction+series+gathering+steam/4412212/story.html
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
TARLINGTON TRAINING - UPCOMING
1) Mini Bootcamp for young actors. Three full days of intensive training 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28, 29 and 30th. Call 604-664-0315 to register.
2) Spring Term Classes Commence April 2. Classes for new actors and more experienced. All ages. Check our website for details http://www.tarlingtontraining.com
TARLINGTON TRAINING - ACTING AND AUDITIONING FOR CAMERA
Starts April 6th
This single term program is built around a curriculum of on-camera acting and auditioning techniques, developing the skills needed to give a truthful, believable performance, make smart character and scene choices, and adapt to direction. Students learn listening and focus skills and much more. Work is recorded for personal review. Actors receive a written evaluation and a private parent/instructor interview to discuss goals and achievements. Actors perform in a final day Presentation for family, friends and industry guests.
Call 604 664 0315 to register or visit http://www.tarlingtontraining.com
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
* 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. When you have enough clips, we'll connect them together and slate it for you. Every Monday.
* HOME TECH COURSE: Bring your laptop and we'll load up free editing software and teach you to use it. Bring a USB mic and we'll set that up too. March 23.
* INTRO TO VOICEOVER: One of Vancouver's most popular intro classes April 2nd and 3rd. Commercials, narrations, cartoons, voicing for movies, where to get work and much more. Only 5 students. 1 spot left.
http://www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532.
DIALECT COACHING | TONY ALCANTAR
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
CELEBRATE WORLD THEATRE DAY!
MARCH 27, 2011
Special events, free and discounted performances at theatres across the Lower Mainland throughout the month of March.
http://www.gvpta.ca/world-theatre-day
VANCOUVER FLY FISHING FILM FESTIVAL
March 26 | Vancity Theatre
Reels on reels. This collection of short films is so popular that the evening screening is sold-out. Tickets to the 2:30 p.m. screening are still available--but net them fast.
http://www.flyfilmfest.com/
CHASING MOOD SEASON 2 LAUNCH
Tuesday March 22 | Doors at 7pm
Join the Chasing Mood Web Series team for a night of drinks, giveaways, schmoozing, and laughter. They will be screening the first 2 episodes from their upcoming season, and love for you to come out!
Where: Cinema Public House, 901 Granville Street. | Admission: $5
Details and Trailer at: http://www.chasingmood.com
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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