Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - July 19 2011
Published: Mon, 07/18/11
Hi . Today is Monday, July 19 2011. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
THE SECRETS TO GETTING AN AGENT, PART 2
Read part 2 of this two part article geared toward parents of child actors.http://www.productionheads.com/2011/07/1722/
IS FILM SCHOOL FOR CHUMPS?
The New York Times published an article that professed to take the pulse of film school--its students, their expectations and the results of their education. We asked a few filmmakers and professors what they thought of the piece.http://www.indiewire.com/article/filmmakings_for_chumps_iw_asks_the_indie_film_community_about_mondays_nyt_a/
NEW TV SHOWS SWEEP EMMY NOMINATIONS
Out with the old, in with the new. The Killing's Mireille Enos, Justified's Timothy Olyphant, Louie's Louis C.K., and Mike & Molly's Melissa McCarthy were among the first-time nominees when nominations for the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards were announced early Thursday at the Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences in North Hollywood.http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/movie-guide/shows+sweep+Emmy+nominations/5101443/story.html
MATT DAMON AND JODIE FOSTER IGNITE AN ACTION-PACKED SUMMER IN VANCOUVER
The stars will be here filming blockbuster alien flick Elysium from July 25 until Sept. 27 at various locations, including Bridge Studios on Burnaby's Boundary Road, where scenes from Underworld 4, This Means War and Final Destination 5 were cut.http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Matt+Damon+Jodie+Foster+ignite+action+packed+summer+Vancouver/5097882/story.html
BENEFIT READING BOOSTS SUMMERWORKS THEATRE FESTIVAL
Dozens of theatre companies across Canada presented staged readings of Catherine Frid's controversial play Homegrown on Friday night -- a show of unity and support for Toronto's SummerWorks Theatre Festival, which recently had its funding cut by the federal government.http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2011/07/16/arts-summerworks-fundraiser.html
DID HARRY POTTER SAVE OR DESTROY THE BRITISH FILM INDUSTRY?
On the one hand, the franchise's success has been a boon to the British film industry [...] On the other hand, the influx of Hollywood money threatens to turn British movies into Hollywood clones.http://blog.moviefone.com/2011/07/14/harry-potter-save-or-destroy-british-film-industry/
UPCOMING TRAINING
TARLINGTON TRAINING'S SUMMER INTENSIVE BOOTCAMPS
One of our most popular programs, designed for actors of all skill levels who want to spend the day doing what they love. An intensive week of work to get you up to speed! Sessions running the weeks of July 25th; August 15th and 22nd. 3 Sessions offered daily - Try one or all 3!Acting Fundamentals | Screen Acting Technique | Heightened States!
*Very Young Performers - August 22nd/ A few spots left! Don't miss out!
Go to http://www.tarlingtontraining.com for more Info or register today at 604 664 0315 or ttraining@canadafilm.com
2 WEEK ACTORS' INTENSIVE
Aug 15 - Aug 26 2011Our ever popular Intensive is designed to give participants a taste of full time acting training. Each week consists of 2 mornings of voice and speech and 2 mornings of physical training. In the first week, five afternoons are devoted to acting for the camera, and one morning to a discussion of the business of acting in Vancouver. Afternoons in the second week focus on scene study and live performance, culminating in a showcase. Students finish with a DVD of their on-camera scenes, and answers to the burning question "what if...."
Call 604-682-2787 ext 101 or visit http://www.vanarts.com/courses/2-week-actors-intensive
INTRO TO ACTING 10 WEEK COURSE
Aug 11 - Oct 13 2011Designed for folks with little or no previous acting experience, this 10 week course introduces the key elements of the acting process in a friendly and supportive environment. Students explore their playful side by bringing characters in scripts to life. Imagination, script interpretation, improvisation, voice, movement and acting exercises are all used. Monologues and scenes from modern plays and scripts are assigned. Audits of current running courses always welcome. Contact us for arrangement.
Call 604-682-2787 ext 101 or visit http://www.vanarts.com/courses/introduction-acting
WEEKEND INTENSIVE WITH TOM TODOROFF
Sign up for the "ACT NOW" weekend intensive with Tom Todoroff, 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. Tom has worked with names such as Harrison Ford, Tony Goldwyn, Clay Akin, Samuel L. Jackson and Liam Neeson to name a few."He has a brilliant facility for language and vulnerability" - Stella Adler
To Register for Vancouver's October 15th & 16th weekend intensive, call 778-887-8857 or e-mail vancouverstudio@tomtodoroff.com
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
*Intro to Voiceover: Commercials, narrations, cartoons, voicing for movies, where to get work and more. Only 5 students for max. on-mic coaching. Next weekend workshop July 23/24.*Home Studio Setup: Bring your laptop and we'll set you up with free software and teach you to edit. Thursday July 28th.
*NEW! Voiceover Level 2 - Copy interpretation, vocal exercises, and intense on-mic training. Keep all recordings. 4 weeks. Prerequisite: Intro to V/O.
Next Level 2 class starts September 6th. Register now!
Registration and info at: 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
COLD READING SERIES
Every Thursday until September | Billy Bishop Legion
The CRS takes the best new scripts Vancouver has to offer, casts them cold on the night of the reading, and then watches them fly in front of a live audience.https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cold-Reading-Series/105513209492833
CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB
July 27 | The ANZA ClubThe Celluloid Social Club, monthly screenings featuring the best in independent provocative short and feature films & videos followed by a Q&A. No Minors. Prizes galore.
http://www.celluloidsocialclub.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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