Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Sep 5 2011
Published: Mon, 09/05/11
Hi . Today is Monday, Sep 5 2011. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
THE MAPLE LEAF'S MOVIE CRED
Telefilm executive director Carolle Brabant says creating a solid viewer base for Canadian product is the public funder's first priority for the next four years, a goal it will attempt to meet through a variety of initiatives, including increased marketing and promotion, as well as better distribution.http://www.canada.com/entertainment/movie-guide/maple+leaf+movie+cred/5347960/story.html
TAX CHANGE THREATENS HOLLYWOOD PRODUCTION IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Another eastwards shift of Hollywood film and TV production in Canada is expected after British Columbia voted in a referendum to phase out its harmonized sales tax (HST). British Columbia phasing out the HST over the next 18 months is now expected to benefit Ontario, which is keeping its HST.http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tax-change-threatens-hollywood-production-228868
YOUTUBE LAUNCHES CANADIAN VIDEO RENTALS
YouTube just became Canada's newest video rental store. Starting Wednesday evening, any Web-connected Canadian can navigate to the Google Inc.-owned video portal for instant access to full-length feature films and a selection of Canadian content.http://www.cbc.ca/fp/story/2011/09/01/5339280.html
ARTS CONFERENCES: TOO MUCH TALK AND NO ACTION?
Arts organisations are great. They do amazing, life-changing work on tiny budgets. They build community cohesion, reduce criminal reoffending, help young people learn new skills. A group of like-minded people gathered in one place could put serious weight behind something and make a practical difference. However, many of the recent events I've attended have not taken advantage of this fact. http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/theatreblog/2011/aug/23/arts-conferences-too-much-talk
LIGHTBOX READY TO SHINE AS TORONTO FILM FEST APPROACHES
Since the opening of the TIFF Bell Lightbox last year, organizers of the Toronto International Film Festival have grappled with a minor problem: too many directors want their movies to screen at the gleaming new facility. "There has been a little minor scramble of getting into Cinema 1 in TIFF Bell Lightbox by a lot of talent," said Noah Cowan, artistic director of the one-year-old complex. http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110904/tiff-2011-bell-lightbox-ready-for-festival-spotlight-110904/
GREEN THUMB THEATRE ROBBED OF $24,000 WORTH OF EQUIPMENT
Vancouver's Green Thumb Theatre has been left reeling after a weekend break-in cost the company $25,000 worth of computers and equipment. "We had a bunch of equipment taken and computers, and it's all stuff that we're just about to use as we're in rehearsal now for our first tour."http://www.straight.com/article-446641/vancouver/green-thumb-theatre-loses-25000-worth-equipment-breakin
FIESTA OF FRESH IMAGES AT VLAFF
Christian Sida-Valenzuela is throwing down the gauntlet, goddammit. The shaggy, Mexican-born 31-year-old says he's putting his personal guarantee on every last short, documentary, and feature movie that screens at this year's Vancouver Latin American Film Festival--his first as director after working for four years as a programmer.http://straight.com/article-444331/vancouver/fiesta-fresh-images
UPCOMING TRAINING
VOICE ACTING/ SPEECH TRAINING WORKSHOP | MARYSE
Sunday September 18th 2011 | 11-5pm$130 (2 for $200)
Develop a beautiful, clear, expressive, speaking voice!! You will learn proper breathing techniques, methods to help you not strain and project your voice, effective enunciation techniques, methods for speaking in public, and practice radio copy including commercials, narrations and news reports. There is a limited space of 6 people per class, so register now! Private lessons also available.
For more information please view her web site at http://www.maryse.org or call 604-220-9384.
DIALECT WORKSHOP: STANDARD AMERICAN ENGLISH WITH TONY ALCANTAR
Saturday, September 17, 10-4pm ONLY $99 (cash)"Acting jobs are scarce; lose your accent and improve your odds! In this workshop you'll learn the ins and outs of what U.S. producers WANT: Standard American English!"
"Taught by Tony Alcantar, industry recommended dialect coach of Halle Berry and international A-list actor Stellan Skarsgard - Frankie & Alice, Level Up, Strange Magic, Riverworld, Smallville, 4400, Mr. Young, Psych, Human Target, Harper's Island, MORE!"
Contact: tonyalcantar1960@gmail.com or 604-418-1192
VANCOUVER'S MOST EXCITING ACTING PROGRAMS AT TARLINGTON TRAINING
Last chance to Audition for Showcase and Masters Program!1: SHOWCASE PROGRAM - AGES 9 TO 17 | AUDITIONS ON SATURDAY September 10th from 10am-12pm OR 12:30-2:30pm OR Tuesday, September 13th - 4:30 - 6:00 NO PREPARATION NEEDED. Open to all levels. Call to register for audition.
2: MASTERS PROGRAMS A RIGOROUS ONE YEAR PART TIME PROGRAM FOR COMMITTED AND SERIOUS ACTORS JUNIOR MASTERS ages 11 TO 15 | SENIOR MASTERS ages 16 TO 18 | Auditions September 11th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Preparation needed call 604-664-0315 for details
http://www.tarlingtontraining.com
WEEKEND INTENSIVE WITH TOM TODOROFF
October 15 & 16New Image College Presents: The "ACT NOW" weekend intensive with Tom Todororoff, 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
COMMERCIAL BOOKING WORKSHOP | ACTOR'S FOUNDRY
September 16-18 | $145Jeb Beach booked thirty commercials in three years. Read his article on the philosophy he's applied for success. If you like what he's saying, join the workshop!
http://actr.me/jbcb
UPCOMING AT ACTOR'S FOUNDRY
**IN THE ROOM WITH CORINNE CLARKSeptember 16-18 | $195
Corinne Clark is casting SIX OUT OF TEN TV Series shooting in Vancouver this fall. Here's a golden opportunity to show her your stuff. Get IN THE ROOM with her in a personal, one-on-one setting.
http://actr.me/corinne
**WEEKLY SCENE STUDY
Starts September 15 | 5pm-9pm
On the heels of a wildly successful series of Teen Summer Workshops, the Actor's Foundry is announcing a weekly teen scene study class for the professionally-minded teen actor. Work with Robin Nielsen and keep honing your skills
http://actr.me/teens
UPCOMING EVENTS
VANCOUVER LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
Sept 1-11Since 2003, VLAFF has continued to provide audiences with the unique opportunity of experiencing Latin American cinema in Vancouver.
http://www.vlaff.org
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL
September 8-18The Vancouver International Fringe Festival is BC's largest theatre festival. This year's Fringe features more than 600 performances by 83 artists over 11 days! The Vancouver International Fringe Festival was voted Vancouver's Best Arts Festival for five years in a row by Georgia Straight readers.
http://www.vancouverfringe.com
COLD READING SERIES
Season Finale - September 8 | 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
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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