Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Oct 10 2011
Published: Mon, 10/10/11
Hi . Today is Monday, Oct 10 2011. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
CRTC WON'T REGULATE NETFLIX CANADA
Canada's TV regulator has ignored industry calls to put the U.S. video streaming giant in its place, and will instead let the online and mobile video content market evolve. The CRTC, the country's TV watchdog, on Tuesday said it will not regulate Netflix Canada, or force the U.S. video streaming giant and other foreign digital platforms to subsidize homegrown Canadian TV series.http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/crtc-wont-regulate-netflix-canada-244488
TV STARS COURT INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES FOR EXPOSURE
Already established in her home province of Quebec, francophone actress Karine Vanasse set her sights on launching a big screen career in the English-language market and beyond. The lanky brunette says it's a small-screen role on the big-budget ABC series "Pan Am" that's proving to be the real key to her bid for global stardom, noting that early international sales have already introduced her to audiences overseas.http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20111008/tv-stars-court-international-audience-111008
IRANIAN FILMS GO AUDIENCE-FRIENDLY, ARE EXPLICITLY POLITICAL
Circumstance is a love story about two renegade schoolgirls in Tehran who defy authority. The film won the audience award at Sundance, was shot in Lebanon, under clandestine conditions, and the footage was smuggled out of the country. After a worldwide casting call, Boosheri won the lead role by jetting from her hometown of Vancouver to an 11th-hour audition in Toronto.http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/10/07/there's-no-going-back-to-iran-now/
"50/50" PASSES VANCOUVER OFF AS SEATTLE (BUT NOT REALLY)
The movie "50/50" is about a 27-year-old Seattle man facing cancer -- but you won't see much of Seattle in the film. And that's because, like many movies, this one was primarily filmed in Vancouver. Washington has long had a tough time competing with the tax incentives and other perks film companies enjoy in Canada -- and last summer the state ended incentives for filmmakers altogether.http://blog.seattlepi.com/thebigblog/2011/10/04/5050-passes-vancouver-off-as-seattle-but-not-really/
FILM TAX INCENTIVES ARE A CHALLENGE EVERYWHERE
"I was working on 'Avengers' earlier this year, and the minute the governor started talking about changing the incentives program, they pulled out of Michigan and went to Cleveland," says David Rumble, a Michigan-based location manager. "So I've spent the last seven months in Ohio along with a lot of other Michigan crew people who had to follow the work."http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118044078/
UPCOMING TRAINING
ACTING IN FILM AND THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
DEC 9, 10, 11, 2011 ; 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.A Three Day Acting Intensive in VANCOUVER with JEAN-LOUIS RODRIGUE and KRISTOF KONRAD.
An actor's vision is lived emotionally and physically. That kind of performance requires more than instinct- it needs interpretative intelligence and a mastery of physical, psychological, and emotional craft into performance. Jean Louis has most recently coached Leonardo DiCaprio for J. EDGAR and Chris Pine for THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE at the Mark Taper Forum. Past and current students include: ANG LEE, JOSH BROLIN, IAN McKELLEN, HELENA BONHAM CARTER, JULIETTE BINOCHE, and HILARY SWANK.
For more information check the flyer at:
http://www.alexandertechworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Acting-in-FILM-Alexander-Technique_VANCOUVER_11_11.doc
To Register call or e-mail Des Price, tel: (604) 984 -1775 e-mail: dprice@capilanou.ca
COMPLETE AUDITION WORKSHOP FOR KIDS (7-14 years)
October 16 | 10am-4pm | $195+hst | Platform Studios (1675 West 2nd Ave, Vancouver)Veteran Casting Director Sean Milliken & Talent Agent Pamela Wise give you tools to succeed in the competitive world of casting.
For more details or to register contact 778-230-8364
VOICE ACTING / SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Sunday October 30 2011, 11am-5pmThe most comprehensive workshop that covers breathing, voice work, enunciation, characterization, and radio copy work. Great for voice actors, teachers, sales people and anyone who uses their voice for a living!
Maryse Schembri is a very renowned teacher/performer with 40 years experience. Located in the West End of Vancouver with only 6 people per class.
Only $130 /2 for $200
For more info please look at http://www.maryse.org and call 604-220-9384
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
OCTOBER COURSES AT TARLINGTON TRAINING
Train with the Best!Professional Acting Fundamentals for actors aged 10-17 years.
Wednesday 4:30pm-6:30pm - Oct 19th and Sunday 9:30am-11:30am - Oct 16th
Workshop with Carole Tarlington
October 21st - 10am-4pm.
Camera Acting - Short Course - Friday 4:30pm-6:30pm
Tarlington Training offers a variety of Programs to suit age and skill Level from very young performers to young adults, from beginners to working professionals. Our instructors know how best to challenge you to improve your skills.
Check out our website http://www.tarlingtontraining.com
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
*Intro to Voiceover: Commercials, narrations, cartoons, voicing for movies, where to get work and more. Small classes for intensive on mic coaching. Next weekend workshop Oct 22/23. Only 2 spots left!*NEW! Voiceover Level 2 - Copy interpretation, creating characters and intense on-mic training. Keep all recordings. Join our ongoing class now.
Registration and info at: http://www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532
UPCOMING EVENTS
HERE BE MONSTERS FESTIVAL
October 27-30In the 6th annual monstrous celebration of young performing and visual arts, six independent theatre companies will be put to the test to create one of a kind theatre in 48 hours in Theatre Under The Gun!
http://herebemonstersfestival.wordpress.com
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
September 29 - October 14The Vancouver International Film Festival [VIFF] is among the largest film festivals in North America and is one of the largest cultural events in Canada. The 30th VIFF takes place September 29 to October 14 and 150,000 people are expected to attend over 600 screenings of 375 films from 75 countries.
http://www.viff.org
WIFTV NETWORKING BREAKFAST
October 18This month's guest speaker is Shona Miko Musgrave King, Post Production Supervisor and Associate Producer on Sanctuary. She will be talking about the many chapters that life takes you as an independent producer, writer and director - and being a mom.
http://www.womeninfilm.ca/cgi/page.cgi?evtid=271&_id=57
CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB
Oct 27 | Rio TheatreThe next Celluloid Social Club event will be the screening for Bloodshots Canada 2011 48 Hour Horror Filmmaking Challenge on Oct 27 at the Rio Theatre ($8 entry fee).
http://www.celluloidsocialclub.com
VAFF RETROSPECTIVE: ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - JEFF CHIBA STEARNS
October 19 | Free | Vancouver Public Library Central BranchThe Vancouver Asian Film Festival's retrospective series comes to a close with a spotlight on Jeff Chiba Stearns - filmmaker, Hapa, and Post-It Note aficionado. This special screening of Yellow Sticky Notes, Ode to a Post-It Note, and One Big Hapa Family. Jeff will be in attendance for a post-screening discussion.
http://www.vaff.org/events/vaff-15-retrospective-5-artist-spotlight-jeff-chiba-stearns
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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