Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Sep 26 2011
Published: Mon, 09/26/11
Hi . Today is Monday, Sep 26 2011. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
BC MOVIES WARMING TO LA GLOW
It's a question every actor and film creative person in Vancouver hears at least once, in some form or another: "Why aren't you in Los Angeles?" In the new multi-story ensemble comedy Sisters&Brothers, the question is asked by a barfly to a wannabe starlet.http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/movies+warming+glow/5455590/story.html
BREAKING INTO THE FILM BIZ
How do you break into British Columbia's billion dollar film industry? That's a good question. So we set out to find out, focusing on what the editors call the "sexy" parts of the biz -- makeup, special effects, and pyrotechnics.http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Breaking+into+film/5456870/story.html
UNCOVERING THE BEST OF VANCOUVER'S ARTS BARGAINS
Getting a taste of art and culture doesn't have to come with a hit to your pocketbook. With a little bit of planning, you can enjoy the best Vancouver has to offer, and still have plenty left over for a late-night tipple.http://straight.com/article-465836/vancouver/uncovering-best-arts-bargains
NBC'S 'PRIME SUSPECT' PROMOTED BY TORONTO FLASH MOB
100 actresses dressed as Maria Bello's Jane Timoney character in the rookie NBC drama is the latest sign Canadian networks have raised their game to market U.S. network series.http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/nbc-s-prime-suspect-promoted-239161
MAX WYMAN REMEMBERS DAVID Y.H. LUI
No one ever knew what the middle initials Y. H. stood for, and David was always reluctant to enlighten us. "They mean Centre of the Universe in Chinese," he once told me, at the height of his influence as a presenter and producer on the dance and entertainment scene in Vancouver.http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/David+populist+with+elitist+instincts+appreciation+Wyman/5426088/story.html
CANADIAN SERIES 'KING' SELLS GLOBALLY
The Canadian crime series King starring Amy Price-Francis is going global following a series of deals by sales outfit Beta Film that will take the show to small screens across Europe and Asia.http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/canadian-series-king-starring-amy-237676
UPCOMING TRAINING
CLASSIC COMEDY WORKSHOP with Second City alum Tony Alcantar
Mondays, September 26-November 2 | 6-9pmWhether you're a comic actor or not, you'll need to know the elements of comedy. In this 8-week workshop you'll learn the ins and outs of comedy through improvisation and scene study.
"A standout comic!" Edmonton Journal | "Alcantar made me laugh out loud!" Chicago Sun-Times
Location: Activate Studio, #380, 440 W. Hastings (at Richards)
Only 5 spots left! Call 604-418-1192 or tonyalcantar1960@gmail.com
Tony has a B.A. in Theater and an M.F.A. in Acting from Chicago's Roosevelt University. Film and TV credits: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0017167/
EXPERIENCE THE ANNEX STUDIO AT TARLINGTON TRAINING
Free Adult Scene study with Richard Cox. September 26th - 6 - 9pm.Filling fast! Call today.
Youth class in Langley - ages 11 - 17 yrs. Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:30pm.
All levels - beginners to advanced.
Professional Acting Fundamentals - Vancouver - Wednesday or Sunday
This is an ongoing training program for young people who want to pursue acting professionally, and who need the skills required to give natural on-camera performances and prepare for and give successful auditions.
For more information, call 604-664-0315 or check out our website www.tarlingtontraining.com
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
*Home Studio Setup: Bring your laptop and we'll set you up with free software and teach you to edit. Sept 28th.*Intro to Voiceover: Commercials, narrations, cartoons, voicing for movies, where to get work and more. Only 5 students for max. on-mic coaching. Next weekend workshop Oct 22/23.
*NEW! Voiceover Level 2 - Copy interpretation, creating characters and intense on-mic training. Keep all recordings. 4 weeks. Prerequisite: Intro to V/O. Starts Oct. 4th. Great guest vocal coach. Expand your range. Register now!
Registration and info at: http://www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532
UPCOMING EVENTS
MARTINI MADNESS PARTY
September 28 | Republic | 958 Granville StOne of the best red-carpet networking parties during the Vancouver International Film Festival. This year's host is award winning actor, April Telek.
http://www.womeninfilm.ca/martinimadness.html
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
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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