Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Oct 24 2011
Published: Mon, 10/24/11
Hi . Today is Monday, Oct 24 2011. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
CASTING DIRECTOR, STUART AIKINS ON DIRECTING ASYMMETRY
Vancouver Casting Director, Stuart Aikins answers questions about directing upcoming production Asymmetry and the current status of the film industry.http://www.productionheads.com/2011/10/1789/
BC FILM REPORT: PRODUCTION LEVELS DECLINED IN 2010-2011 PERIOD
A strong Canadian dollar wasn't good news for the B.C. film and television industry. Nor were boosted tax incentives in Ontario and Quebec. And as if that wasn't enough, the Winter Olympics limited the number of productions shot in B.C. in early 2010.http://www.straight.com/article-500566/vancouver/bc-film-report-production-levels-declined-20102011-period
HOLLYWOOD JOB CRISIS
In Los Angeles, a record-setting 169 pilots were shot last year, according to Film L.A. That's good news for the industry overall but the money isn't necessarily trickling down to rank-and-file actors, writers and other professionals in Los Angeles, the heart of the industry.http://www.thewrap.com/tv/article/struggling-tv-industry-maybe-its-your-state-31999
ALLIANCE FOR ARTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMIR ALI ALIBHAI, MOVING ON
"This is a difficult message to write as I have so many mixed feelings. After three years, I am announcing that I will be leaving the Alliance for Arts and Culture in January 2012. It has been a privilege to serve such a broad arts and cultural community."http://allianceforarts.com/blog/amir-ali-alibhai-moving
ANIMATION FLEES UK TO CANADA DUE TO LACK OF TAX BREAKS
Marcus Kenyon, co-founder of Finger Industries, worked on initial designs of Mike the Knight with Hit Entertainment, but the show was made in Canada. Mr Kenyon said: "If we have to give away 65 per cent of production to Canada, we also have to give away 65 per cent of the merchandising income."http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/animation-flees-uk-as-tax-breaks-are-not-part-of-the-picture-2374811.html
BENJAMIN BRATT JOINS CANADIAN INDIE 'LESSER BLESSED'
Benjamin Bratt is to star in Canadian writer/director Anita Doron's coming-of-age feature Lesser Blessed. Bratt was an early backer of the Canadian indie project about a First Nations teenager struggling to cope with a painful past and trying to find his place in the modern world.http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/benjamin-bratt-joins-canadian-indie-249304
UPCOMING TRAINING
VANCOUVER STAGE COMBAT WORKSHOP 2012
June 25 -July 8, 2012Fight Directors Canada is please to announce the 2012 Vancouver Combat Certification Workshop. This 13 day intensive stage combat certification course will teach participants the skills necessary to effectively and safely create the illusion of violence for the entertainment industry. FDC is Canada's only federally recognized National Training Body in the Combative Arts and its techniques and credentials are accepted in all professional settings both in Canada and abroad.
Recognized internationally as having one of the best training programs worldwide, FDC is happy to offer the training to the BC community.
For more information visit www.vancouvercombatworkshop.com or email fdcvancouver@gmail.com
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
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
NOVEMBER AT TARLINGTON TRAINING
Camera Acting - Short Course - Friday 4:30pm - 6:30pm starts November 4th - 5 weeksHave you always wondered; do I have what it takes to be an actor? Training is key. This is an excellent place to start or refresh your skills. An opportunity you cannot miss. Taught by Master Instructor Edward Foy. Excellent value at 336.00.
Tarlington Training also offers Private Coaching, with or without Taping, Talent Assessment, Dialect and Audition Coaching and Career Advice.
Check out our website www.tarlingtontraining.com or call 604-664-0315 to register.
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
*Intro to Voiceover: Full weekend. Nov. 19 & 20th. Commercials, narrations, cartoons, voicing for movies, where to get work and more. Most in-booth, on-mic training of any class.*Home Studio Setup: Nov. 22nd. Many clients are now requesting that you record your own auditions. Bring your laptop and we'll set you up with free editing software and teach you to use it. This course is completely hands on.
*NEW Private Coaching: Work on your technique and character development with our top level coaches while building your demo.
Registration and info at: http://www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532
UPCOMING EVENTS
ASYMMETRY | REALITY CURVE THEATRE
October 25-30 | Havana TheatreSix lives. One night. Asymmetry chronicles the halting first steps of three fledgling relationships, as six damaged people fumble for intimacy and balance. Each of these broken relationships comes to a head in one night, in the same physical space, each couple unaware of the others even as their stories intertwine.
Directed By Stuart Aikins, featuring Jessica Charbonneau, Leah Gibson, Cara McDowell, Paul Piaskowski, William C. Vaughan Jerry Wasserman and Krystle Dos Santos.
http://www.realitycurve.com
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
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
VANCOUVER ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL
November 3-6 2011The 15th Annual VAFF will take place a Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas as they celebrate diversity in film by providing a forum for independent Canadian- and American-Asian filmmakers.
http://www.vaff.org
MAKING A SCENE 2011 | ENGAGED AND EMPOWERED
November 4-5Two days in which YOU design the programme and set the discussion topics which matter to you. Building on the success of last year's open space conference, this year's goal is to harvest the combined creativity and ingenuity of the arts community to propel us forward into the collective "improvisation" of the coming year.
http://www.gvpta.ca/conference
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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