Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - June 6 2011
Published: Mon, 06/06/11
Hi . Today is Monday, June 6 2011. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
ACTORS TRASH CANADIAN BROADCASTERS FOR FAVORING AMERICAN SHOWS
ACTRA, Canada's actors union, questions why local broadcasters are necessary if all they do is air the same American shows like Terra Nova and The X-Factor that Canadians can watch on cross-border U.S. TV stations. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/actors-trash-canuck-broadcasters-favoring-194715
FILM INDUSTRY LOBBYING HARD TO KEEP HST
Motion picture group claims 20 per cent of industry jobs will be lost if tax repealed. For years, various made-in-B.C. films and TV series--such as The X-Files, Supernatural and Sucker Punch--have struck fear in viewers. Now, the possibility that the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) might be repealed is striking fear in the province's thriving film industry. http://www.vancourier.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Film+industry+lobbying+hard+keep/4886908/story.html
MAYOR DAN'S NOT SO FAR FROM LATEST PARLIAMENT
When Mark Farrell -- along with Kevin White and Paul Mather -- came up with the character of Dan Phillips, who accidentally winds up as Mayor of Wessex on the CTV comedy series Dan for Mayor, they thought they might be stretching the bounds of credulity.http://thechronicleherald.ca/ArtsLife/1246875.html
$500 MILLION IN TAX CREDITS = $2.2 BILLION IN PRODUCTION AND CREW JOBS... IN CALIFORNIA
Business being what it is, other states -- and countries -- are constantly trying to lure production companies away to capitalize from them the same way California has. U.S.'s neighbor to the north, Canada, has lured scores of productions away from California for years with sweet incentive deals.http://www.the-signal.com/section/32/article/45963/
BLOCKBUSTER CANADA STARTS CLOSING OUTLETS
Blockbuster Canada starts to sell DVDs and video games at cut-down prices at 146 bankrupt stores before shutting them down. Another 254 stores countrywide will continue to operate as it finds possible buyers.http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/blockbuster-canada-starts-closing-outlets-192775
MICHAEL J FOX RECEIVES ORDER OF CANADA
Actor and philanthropist Michael J. Fox on Friday received the Order of Canada for his contribution to the arts and Parkinson's disease research.http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/michael-j-fox-receives-order-192809
CANADIAN ACTOR, MICHAEL CERA TO PLAY OPPOSITE LISA SIMPSON
If you thought Michael Cera's dorky/awkward/cute schtick was a good match for Lisa Simpson, you weren't alone. According to Entertainment Weekly, the Canadian actor has recorded a guest role for a Simpsons episode called The Daughter Also Riseshttp://www.canada.com/Michael+Cera+play+opposite+Lisa+Simpsons/4888378/story.html
A PETITION TO SAVE VANCOUVER-SHOT SERIES, ENDGAME
A movement is underway to save the recently canceled Canadian episodic, Endgame, after one season. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-Endgame/214228915276587
UPCOMING TRAINING
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
THE ACTOR'S FOUNDRY | 2-WEEK SUMMER INCLUSIVE
Starts July 18thAn all inclusive two-week intensive designed to take you from passion to profession. By combining the best of the original Matthew Harrison Weekend Intensive, On-camera Audition Technique, On set/on camera with Film and TV Director Jason Bourque, as well as defining your brand, and your career steps. This is your opportunity to cover everything the professional actor needs from craft to business. Culminating with feedback from industry experts, and a specific 'next steps' plan of action for your professional artistic career.
http://bit.ly/p2pvag
THE ACTOR'S FOUNDRY | TEEN ACTOR SUMMER CAMP
Starts July 4thSame format as the adult's workshop. Cover it all - work on the craft, the audition, the on set technique with a Film and TV director, get exposure to industry experts, and get your branding, marketing, and career strategy in motion!
http://bit.ly/TeenCamp
MARYSE | VOICE ACTING / SPEECH DEVELOPMENT
Sunday July 3, 11am-5pm, $120Develop resonance, projection and a beautiful speaking voice. Shine above the rest! Learn to speak clearly, and enunciate accurately. Various breathing, enunciation' and vocal exercises will bring out an amazing voice quality that is very useful for actors, teachers, public speakers and anyone who uses their voice for a living. Radio copy work including commercials, narratives and news reports will be explored.
Maryse Schembri has been teaching since 1971. Her easy going demeanor, yet very knowledgeable teaching style, will bring out the voice you Always wanted in a very short period of time.
http://www.maryse.org or call 604 220-9384
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
*Intro to Voiceover: "Totally blew my mind"..."The best V/O workshop in the city"..."Exceeded all my expectations" - just some of the comments from our students. Commercials,narrations, cartoons, voicing for movies, where to get work and more. Always a sell out. Only 5 students. Next weekend workshop June 25th & 26th.*NEW! Advanced Voiceover - The next step after our intro. Copy interpretation, vocal exercises, in booth training. Bring your USB drive and take home your work. 4 weeks starting July 5th.
*Home Studio Set-up: Bring your laptop and USB microphone and we'll load up free editing software. Practice editing skills and more - July 6th.
Registration and info at: http://www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532
TARLINGTON TRAINING'S JUNE WORKSHOPS!
Still a few spots left for:*Casting Director Lynn Carrowʼs all day workshop June 11. Ages 10 and up. Hurry!
*Workshop with Carole Tarlington (ages 10 and up )1 - 4 pm young actor session. 4-5pm parent and actors session (includes Industry Q & A).
Registering NOW for:
*June AUDITIONS for Showcase and Master Classes; Young adult Intensive; July and August Bootcamps - Spend all day doing what you love; July and August On Camera Intensives.
Check our website for more information http://www.tarlingtontraining.com or Call 604 664 0315 to register.
5 SEATS LEFT! JOE PALESE ACTING INTENSIVE
June 17-19 | The FirehallFri (7pm-9pm), Sat & Sun (10am-5pm)
Cost $300 (Limit 16) or Audit $50 a day, $100 for 3 days.
Train with LA's Joe Palese and be transformed. Learn to truly connect & tell the most compelling story. Why? Joe's students work. Faustino Di Bauda recently booked a recurring role on ONCE UPON A TIME. Tom Stevens signed with LA management after being spotted on FRINGE and guest starred on FLASHPOINT. Patrick Gallagher (GLEE) wrapped ENDGAME.
Visit http://www.theactorspace.com to learn more. Call Dena today to enroll: 778.317.2050
UPCOMING EVENTS
CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB
June 15 | Anza Club (3 West 8th Ave)The Celluloid Social Club, monthly screenings featuring the best in independent provocative short and feature films & videos followed by a Q&A. No Minors.
http://www.celluloidsocialclub.com
LEO GALA AWARDS CEREMONY
June 11 | Fairmont Hotel VancouverCelebrate all things Canadian and cinematic with Canada's film industry elite.
http://www.leoawards.com
1/4 LIFE CRISIS by ALISON LYNNE WARD
June 9-10 | The CultchA comedic one-woman show about the trials and tribulations faced by 20 somethings in today's society. "Hysterically funny and honest". Audience choice award winner FRIGID Festival NYC. Two nights only: June 9th and 10th 8pm at The Cultch 1895 Venables St. Vancouver.
Details and tickets at http://www.thecultch.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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