Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - June 20 2011

Published: Mon, 06/20/11

 
Hi . Today is Monday, June 20 2011.  Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
 

INDUSTRY NEWS

 
YOUNG ACTOR, SETH JOHNSON, DOESN'T LET 'THE KILLING' GET HIM DOWN
Seth Johnson has perfected the skill of crying on cue. "I think of something sad," says the child actor, who plays the role of a 10-yearold boy whose older sister has been brutally murdered in the dramatic TV series The Killing.
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Young+actor+doesn+Killing+down/4970954/story.html

TV, POLITICS ACCORDING TO ED ASNER
Every now and then, the Los Angeles-based Ruskin Group Theatre has a special guest sitting in the darkness, as young thespians run through their scenes. Ed Asner, the Emmy-winning actor and political activist best known for playing tell-it-like-it-is newsman Lou Grant, offers critiques when they have finished.
http://www.calgaryherald.com/politics+according+Asner/4963605/story.html

FILM WIZARDS USED LATEST PERFORMANCE CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY FOR 'RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES'
The ape revolution begins on a soundstage inside Vancouver's aptly named Mammoth Studios amid a crash of laboratory equipment and primal screeching. Upon closer inspection, the cacophony isn't coming from real apes gathered for the filming of a scene from the upcoming movie " Rise of the Planet of the Apes," but from band of actors of various sizes in tight gray unitards with LED markers pasted all over.
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/2011/06/18/2011-06-18_film_wizards_used_latest_performance_capture_technology_for_rise_of_the_planet_o.html

8 WAYS CANADA IS TAKING OVER HOLLYWOOD
The news David Cronenberg's latest film "Cosmopolis", starring Robert Pattinson, is being shot on the streets of Toronto, when based on a very New York novel about a billionaire riding his limo around the streets of Manhattan, got us wondering - where else does Canadian content (Can-con) unexpectedly pop up?
http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/entertainment/local/article/137496--8-ways-canada-is-taking-over-hollywood

JAY BRAZEAU RETURNS TO HAIRSPRAY AFTER HEALTH SCARE
Actor Jay Brazeau is back shaking it on-stage in Hairspray after a stroke scare in May.
http://straight.com/article-399491/vancouver/actor-jay-brazeau-returns-hairspray-after-health-scare

NORTH VANCOUVER WOMAN DANCES HER WAY INTO BOLLYWOOD'S "OSCARS"
Kalpita Desai, a young BC Hydro claims coordinator, is about to make her debut on the world stage. The North Vancouver resident will appear at the International Indian Film Academy awards -- known as Bollywood's Oscars -- in Toronto on June 25 after winning a nationwide dance contest on Saturday.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/movie-guide/North+Vancouver+woman+dances+into+Bollywood+Oscars/4940217/story.html

STARGATE-ING TO HOLLYWOOD NORTH, VANCOUVER
Hollywood North: a sanctuary for directors who see Vancouver's proximity, climate and scenic beauty a lustrous alternative to the back lots of LA.
http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/120020/stargate-ing-to-hollywood-north-vancouver

UPCOMING TRAINING


THE ACTOR'S FOUNDRY | 2-WEEK SUMMER INCLUSIVE
Starts July 18th
An 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 4th
Same 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, $120
Develop 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

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

GOLDBERG PRODUCTIONS: VANCOUVER'S BEST PRE-LAY WORKSHOP!
July 10
Animation Casting Director, Randi Riediger, in association w/ Goldberg Productions has developed an in-depth, fun, practical, PRE-LAY Workshop where you will experience exactly what it is like to do a Pre-lay session. What is Pre-lay? Ever seen MONSTER'S INC, XMEN:EVOLUTION, IRONMAN - Pre-lay is where you voice the role first, in a group and then they animate the picture to your performance! It's the most fun you'll have working! This workshop requires deadlines, teamwork, commitment and asking all those questions you've always wanted to ask about Animation Voice Over work.
Details at http://www.marcygoldberg.ca

BIZ STUDIO | KIDS+TEENS SUMMER INTENSIVES
Starts July 4th, Weekly July+August
Small classes (max 6 students), led by Biz Studio Owner+Head Coach Michael Bean with the goal of helping young actors book work in film+television. Each intensive includes workshops from two of Vancouver's top casting directors (Stuart Aikins, Tiffany Mak, Michelle Allen, more) and three guest instructor workshops.
Details, availability and registration at http://www.bizstudio.ca/summer

UPCOMING EVENTS


29TH ANNUAL JESSIE RICHARDSON AWARDS CERMONY
June 20 | Commodore Ballroom
Vancouver's dynamic and diverse theatre community have again contributed to an outstanding year of theatre, with more than 120 individuals nominated in more than 25 categories, displaying the creativity, talent and fortitude of the artists who contribute to the cultural vibrancy of the city.
http://www.jessies.ca

WOMEN IN FILM NETWORKING BREAKFAST
June 21 | The Grind and Gallery Coffee Bar
Come join Alex Raffe as she talks about what to do and what not to do when working with a broadcaster from the initial meeting through the development and production of your television idea.
http://www.womeninfilm.ca

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

GVPTA TICKETPALOOZA FUNDRAISER
Now until June 30
Purchase a $50 or $200 ticket pack and receive tickets and more to various theatrical productions in Vancouver.
http://www.gvpta.ca/ticketpalooza

SHIFT 1-ACT THEATRE FESTIVAL
June 23-25 | Port Moody
The SHIFT 1-Act Theatre Festival is back in its fourth year showcasing innovative and exciting theatrical experiences featuring work from some of the best up and coming artists in Vancouver.
http://shiftarts.ca/festival11.php

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.
 
 Please Support Our Sponsors:
            
R