Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - May 9 2011
Published: Mon, 05/09/11
Hi . Today is Monday, May 9 2011. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER SOLD'S MORGAN SPURLOCK IS A BRAND OF HIS OWN
Don't do what I did.That's the message Morgan Spurlock is sending to young documentarians who see The Greatest Movie Ever Sold. The film critiques the rampaging product placement in films and the growth of advertising generally.
http://www.straight.com/article-390787/vancouver/morgan-spurlock-brand-his-own
VIDEOMATICA TO CLOSE DOORS THIS SUMMER AFTER ALMOST THREE DECADES
In a May 5 news release, co-owner Graham X Peat blamed the tremendous surge in home-video options of the past few years for the decision to finally roll the end credits on the Kitsilano independent video store, and he expressed satisfaction with the almost three decades of service rendered to a faithful customer base.
http://www.straight.com/article-391619/vancouver/videomatica-close-doors-summer-after-almost-three-decades
DOXA TRAVELS WORLD AND THROUGH TIME
This year's DOXA festival begins with a feel-good crowd-pleaser and ends with another audience-friendly flick, a lush 3-D trip into early human history. But during the days between, the annual documentary showcase takes some more challenging turns, checking out some off-centre characters and out of the way neighbourhoods.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/DOXA+travels+world+through+time/4727587/story.html
TERENCE MACARTNEY-FILGATE: FOR THE LOVE OF SHOOTING
At 87, Terence Macartney-Filgate is not only the oldest outstanding achievement honoree in the 18-year history of Toronto's Hot Docs festival, he's the only one to have given Jim Morrison a failing grade.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/movies/terence-macartney-filgate-for-the-love-of-shooting/article2008618/
STUART TOWNSEND'S WINDING ROAD TO CANADA'S FRIGID EMBRACE
The career of Stuart Townsend has more bumps and twists than a shillelagh. The native of Howth, County Dublin, currently stars in the Canadian-made show XIII: The Series, but is likely better known for the ones that got away.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/television/stuart-townsends-winding-road-to-canadas-frigid-embrace/article2008458/
'SUPERMAN' NEWSMAN ACTOR JACKIE COPPER DIES
Jackie Cooper, who was nominated for an Oscar at the age of nine and played the editor of the Daily Planet in the "Superman" films, has died aged 88, officials said.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/Superman+newsman+actor+Jackie+Cooper+dies/4728566/story.html
ROBERT REDFORD: THE LAST OF THE HOLLYWOOD GOOD GUYS
At 74 Robert Redford still has that killer smile - an even set of room-illuminating pearlies that, in The Way We Were and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, made for the very definition of movie-star handsome.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/movies/robert-redford-the-last-of-the-hollywood-good-guys/article2011483/
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
MARYSE | VOICE ACTING / SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Sunday May 29
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
AUDITION COACHING WITH MARK BRANDON
27-year film industry veteran and author Mark Brandon now assisting actors with complete audition preparation: Playing actions, using obstacles, employing intentions, creating environment, multi-character eye-lines, plus voice adjustments and wardrobe recommendations. Rates vary based on your preferences: Online/$50/hr., or One-on-One: $60/hr. Other rates and methods available. See: http://www.WinningAuditions.com. (604) 687-1865
"Mark's techniques have proven invaluable to my career."--Emmy & Golden Globe Nominee Barry Pepper
"Mark is a consummate professional who understands the business of acting. He holds his students to the same, high standard."--Emmy Nominated Casting Director Candice Elzinga
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
*INTRO TO VOICEOVER: One of Vancouver's most popular workshops. Commercials, narrations, cartoons, voicing for movies and more. Only 5 students per class - May 28 & 29.
*STACK THE DECK DEMO CLASS: This is the affordable way to build your demo. Get one fully produced spot per week in a private coached session.
*HOME TECH COURSE: Bring your laptop and USB microphone and we'll load up free editing software and teach you to use it - June 1.
http://www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532.
TARLINGTON TRAINING'S EXCITING JUNE WORKSHOPS!
*Very Young Performers - AGES 5 TO 8 - 4 sessions
*Workshop with Carole Tarlington (ages 9 to 17) 1 - 4 pm young actor session. 4-5pm parent and actors session (includes Industry Q & A). Former Talent agent and Casting director, Carole Tarlington will answer all your questions!
*Casting Director, Lynne Carrow One day workshop
*Acting for Parents (fun! Informative!)
*Adult Screen Acting Intensive Ages 18 and up.
Check out our website for more information! http://www.tarlingtontraining.com Call 604 664 0315 to register
TOM TODOROFF | "ACT NOW" WEEKEND INTENSIVE
Do you want to take your skills to the next level? Do you want a deeper understanding of the life that goes on inside the words of a script? Do you love acting? "ACT NOW," with one of New York's finest acting coaches. Tom Todoroff brings over 16 years of Coaching, Directing and Producing with him to build up the human artist inside you. The Weekend Intensive is a safe, fun and uplifting experience for actors of any and every level.
To Register for Vancouver's June 11th & 12th weekend intensive, call 778-887-8857 or e-mail vancouverstudio@tomtodoroff.com
DOXA DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
May 6-15
Vancouver's Documentary Film Festival featuring more than 90 films over 10 days.
http://www.doxafestival.ca
KUDOS AND COCKTAILS
May 12 | 7pm | Firehall Arts Centre
A tribute to five people who make the arts in our community vibrant. This year's honorees are painter Richard Tetrault, choreographer Joe Laughlin, playwright Marie Clements, director/dramaturg D.D. Kugler, and arts activist Susan Cathcart.
http://www.firehallartscentre.ca
BARD ON SCREEN
May 16 and May 30 | 7:30 | VanCity Theatre
Films Shakespeare in Love and Looking for Richard reflect themes of this year's season at Shakespearean company Bard on the Beach.
http://www.bardonthebeach.org/bard-on-screen
JOURNEY TO LOST LAGOON
May 12-15
CircusWest presents a magical circus tour through Stanley Park over the last 125 years.
http://www.circuswest.com
C BLUE SHORT FILM COMPETITION AND FILM FESTIVAL
May 19th | Vancity Theatre
Screening the short-listed entries to the The C Blue Film Competition. The competition and festival evening is a grassroots initiative by the C Blue Foundation. The subject of the movies is water, with a focus on sustainability, environmentalism and / or oceans advocacy.
http://www.cbluefoundation.com
Don't do what I did.That's the message Morgan Spurlock is sending to young documentarians who see The Greatest Movie Ever Sold. The film critiques the rampaging product placement in films and the growth of advertising generally.
http://www.straight.com/article-390787/vancouver/morgan-spurlock-brand-his-own
VIDEOMATICA TO CLOSE DOORS THIS SUMMER AFTER ALMOST THREE DECADES
In a May 5 news release, co-owner Graham X Peat blamed the tremendous surge in home-video options of the past few years for the decision to finally roll the end credits on the Kitsilano independent video store, and he expressed satisfaction with the almost three decades of service rendered to a faithful customer base.
http://www.straight.com/article-391619/vancouver/videomatica-close-doors-summer-after-almost-three-decades
DOXA TRAVELS WORLD AND THROUGH TIME
This year's DOXA festival begins with a feel-good crowd-pleaser and ends with another audience-friendly flick, a lush 3-D trip into early human history. But during the days between, the annual documentary showcase takes some more challenging turns, checking out some off-centre characters and out of the way neighbourhoods.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/DOXA+travels+world+through+time/4727587/story.html
TERENCE MACARTNEY-FILGATE: FOR THE LOVE OF SHOOTING
At 87, Terence Macartney-Filgate is not only the oldest outstanding achievement honoree in the 18-year history of Toronto's Hot Docs festival, he's the only one to have given Jim Morrison a failing grade.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/movies/terence-macartney-filgate-for-the-love-of-shooting/article2008618/
STUART TOWNSEND'S WINDING ROAD TO CANADA'S FRIGID EMBRACE
The career of Stuart Townsend has more bumps and twists than a shillelagh. The native of Howth, County Dublin, currently stars in the Canadian-made show XIII: The Series, but is likely better known for the ones that got away.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/television/stuart-townsends-winding-road-to-canadas-frigid-embrace/article2008458/
'SUPERMAN' NEWSMAN ACTOR JACKIE COPPER DIES
Jackie Cooper, who was nominated for an Oscar at the age of nine and played the editor of the Daily Planet in the "Superman" films, has died aged 88, officials said.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/Superman+newsman+actor+Jackie+Cooper+dies/4728566/story.html
ROBERT REDFORD: THE LAST OF THE HOLLYWOOD GOOD GUYS
At 74 Robert Redford still has that killer smile - an even set of room-illuminating pearlies that, in The Way We Were and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, made for the very definition of movie-star handsome.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/movies/robert-redford-the-last-of-the-hollywood-good-guys/article2011483/
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
MARYSE | VOICE ACTING / SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Sunday May 29
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
AUDITION COACHING WITH MARK BRANDON
27-year film industry veteran and author Mark Brandon now assisting actors with complete audition preparation: Playing actions, using obstacles, employing intentions, creating environment, multi-character eye-lines, plus voice adjustments and wardrobe recommendations. Rates vary based on your preferences: Online/$50/hr., or One-on-One: $60/hr. Other rates and methods available. See: http://www.WinningAuditions.com. (604) 687-1865
"Mark's techniques have proven invaluable to my career."--Emmy & Golden Globe Nominee Barry Pepper
"Mark is a consummate professional who understands the business of acting. He holds his students to the same, high standard."--Emmy Nominated Casting Director Candice Elzinga
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
*INTRO TO VOICEOVER: One of Vancouver's most popular workshops. Commercials, narrations, cartoons, voicing for movies and more. Only 5 students per class - May 28 & 29.
*STACK THE DECK DEMO CLASS: This is the affordable way to build your demo. Get one fully produced spot per week in a private coached session.
*HOME TECH COURSE: Bring your laptop and USB microphone and we'll load up free editing software and teach you to use it - June 1.
http://www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532.
TARLINGTON TRAINING'S EXCITING JUNE WORKSHOPS!
*Very Young Performers - AGES 5 TO 8 - 4 sessions
*Workshop with Carole Tarlington (ages 9 to 17) 1 - 4 pm young actor session. 4-5pm parent and actors session (includes Industry Q & A). Former Talent agent and Casting director, Carole Tarlington will answer all your questions!
*Casting Director, Lynne Carrow One day workshop
*Acting for Parents (fun! Informative!)
*Adult Screen Acting Intensive Ages 18 and up.
Check out our website for more information! http://www.tarlingtontraining.com Call 604 664 0315 to register
TOM TODOROFF | "ACT NOW" WEEKEND INTENSIVE
Do you want to take your skills to the next level? Do you want a deeper understanding of the life that goes on inside the words of a script? Do you love acting? "ACT NOW," with one of New York's finest acting coaches. Tom Todoroff brings over 16 years of Coaching, Directing and Producing with him to build up the human artist inside you. The Weekend Intensive is a safe, fun and uplifting experience for actors of any and every level.
To Register for Vancouver's June 11th & 12th weekend intensive, call 778-887-8857 or e-mail vancouverstudio@tomtodoroff.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
DOXA DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
May 6-15
Vancouver's Documentary Film Festival featuring more than 90 films over 10 days.
http://www.doxafestival.ca
KUDOS AND COCKTAILS
May 12 | 7pm | Firehall Arts Centre
A tribute to five people who make the arts in our community vibrant. This year's honorees are painter Richard Tetrault, choreographer Joe Laughlin, playwright Marie Clements, director/dramaturg D.D. Kugler, and arts activist Susan Cathcart.
http://www.firehallartscentre.ca
BARD ON SCREEN
May 16 and May 30 | 7:30 | VanCity Theatre
Films Shakespeare in Love and Looking for Richard reflect themes of this year's season at Shakespearean company Bard on the Beach.
http://www.bardonthebeach.org/bard-on-screen
JOURNEY TO LOST LAGOON
May 12-15
CircusWest presents a magical circus tour through Stanley Park over the last 125 years.
http://www.circuswest.com
C BLUE SHORT FILM COMPETITION AND FILM FESTIVAL
May 19th | Vancity Theatre
Screening the short-listed entries to the The C Blue Film Competition. The competition and festival evening is a grassroots initiative by the C Blue Foundation. The subject of the movies is water, with a focus on sustainability, environmentalism and / or oceans advocacy.
http://www.cbluefoundation.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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