Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - June 27 2011
Published: Mon, 06/27/11
Hi . Today is Monday, June 27 2011. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
NETFLIX SEEKS TO REASSURE CANADIAN MEDIA PRODUCERS
The chief content officer for Netflix says his company is not concerned about the CRTC's fact-finding exercise investigating so-called over-the-top (OTT) services such as Netflix. "Regulating the Internet has not been very politically popular anywhere in the world," said Ted Sarandos, "and it doesn't work very well, except for maybe China and North Korea."http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/television/netflix-seeks-to-reassure-canadian-media-producers/article2062401/
WHY THE KILLING'S VEENA SUD IS DRAWN TO DARKNESS
With days to go before the highly-anticipated season finale of the series The Killing, word surfaced on Monday that AMC has renewed the shrouded-in-secrecy series for a second season. But its creator Veena Sud wasn't talking. "We shall see," was all she would say (with a big smile) when asked about its future. Maybe she'll tell us in 13 weeks.http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/television/why-the-killings-veena-sud-is-drawn-to-darkness/article2062333/
ARE THE INDIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM ACADEMY AWARDS IN TORONTO REALLY THE EQUIVALENT OF THE OSCARS?
The International Indian Film Academy awards event in the Toronto suburb of Brampton is generating a heap of media coverage. The Canadian media repeatedly refer to this gala as the Indian equivalent of the Academy Awards. With Brampton as the host--helped by a $12-million contribution from the Ontario government--there have been numerous stories about how this could lead to more Bollywood films being shot in Canada.http://www.straight.com/article-400832/vancouver/are-indian-international-film-academy-awards-toronto-really-indian-equivalent-oscars
IN BEGINNERS, ART IMITATES FILMMAKER MIKE MILLS'S LIFE
When it comes to creative endeavours, filmmaking is almost an afterthought for Mike Mills. A long-time graphic designer, illustrator, and documentarian, the California-born artist had already done everything but play bass for R.E.M (that's a different Mike Mills) before making 2005's darkly comic coming-of-age tale Thumbsucker. Since then, he has also made several TV ads and music videos. But the deeply personal momentum behind his new film, Beginners, was just too urgent to ignore.http://www.straight.com/article-400130/vancouver/beginners-art-imitates-life
ARMED ALBERTA MAN CHARGED WITH STALKING 'HEARTLAND' ACTRESS
Police say it started with a misinterpreted glance at a parade and ended with a .22-calibre rifle and 1,000 rounds of ammunition. RCMP in southern Alberta have arrested a 21-year-old man and charged him with stalking one of the stars of the CBC drama Heartland.http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/television/armed-alberta-man-charged-with-stalking-heartland-actress/article2073136/
TERRENCE MALICK TO WOODY ALLEN - THE DIRECTORS ACTORS WILL KILL TO WORK FOR
A select few directors - Terrence Malick, Quentin Tarantino, Woody Allen et al - have A-list stars queuing up to be in their films. What makes them such actor magnets?http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/jun/23/actor-magnets-terrence-malick-brad-pitt
IT'S OFFICIAL: LIONSGATE SELLS MAPLE PICTURES TO ALLIANCE FILMS
Following months of negotiations, Lionsgate late Thursday said it has sold its Canadian distributor, Maple Pictures, to rival Alliance Films. Lionsgate and Alliance Films in a joint statement said they agreed to the takeover that values Maple Pictures at $38.5 million.http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/official-lionsgate-sells-maple-pictures-205091
UPCOMING TRAINING
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
*Home Studio Set-up: Bring your laptop and USB microphone and we'll load up free editing software. Practice editing skills and more - June 29th.*Intro to Voiceover: "The best V/O workshop in the city"..."Exceeded all my expectations". Commercials,narrations, cartoons, voicing for movies, where to get work and more. Only 5 students for max. mic time. Next weekend workshop July 23/24.
*NEW! Advanced Voiceover - The next step after our intro. Copy interpretation, vocal exercises, in booth training. Keep all recordings. 4 weeks.
Tuesdays FULL. New class added Wednesdays starting 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 10Animation 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 www.marcygoldberg.ca
BIZ STUDIO | KIDS+TEENS SUMMER INTENSIVES
Starts July 4th, Weekly July+AugustSmall 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
COLD READING SERIES
Every Thursday until September | Billy Bishop LegionThe 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 30Purchase a $50 or $200 ticket pack and receive tickets and more to various theatrical productions in Vancouver.
http://www.gvpta.ca/ticketpalooza
THREE DAYS OF RAIN
June 28 - July 3 | Studio 16Making his directorial debut, Victor Ayala and the Ninja Pirates Theatre Society are proud to announce their upcoming performance of Richard Greenberg's Three Days of Rain. The play stars Anthony Shim, James Pizzinato, and Kendra Anderson - and tells an ethereal tale about the continuity of generations, family, love and loss, and an apartment in Manhattan.
http://www.ninjapiratestheatre.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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