Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Nov 21 2011
Published: Mon, 11/21/11
Hi . Today is Monday, Nov 21 2011. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
SCOTT G HYMAN LAUNCHES ZEST PRODUCTIONS TO SHOOT MOVIES IN CANADA
Former Sneak Preview Entertainment exec Scott G. Hyman (500 Days of Summer) has launched a Vancouver-based production shingle, Zest Productions, to make movies in Canada. The first project is a screen adaptation of a 1974 young adult sci-fi novel, House of Stairs, by the late American writer William Sleator, whose rights Hyman optioned.STUDENTS GO BOWLING AFTER FILM CREW TAKES OVER VANCOUVER SCHOOL GYM
Students at Vancouver Technical secondary are going bowling this week and some teachers aren't happy about it. The school's main gymnasium is off-limits this week because an episode of the American TV series The Secret Circle is being shot there. Students are being asked to go to a nearby bowling lane for gym class instead.http://www.vancourier.com/Students+bowling+after+film+crew+takes+over+Vancouver+school/5713936/story.html
CANADIAN FILM MAKES OSCAR SHORTLIST
A Canadian documentary has taken one step closer to an Academy Award. "Under Fire: Journalists in Combat," made it past the original qualification group of 124 pictures, grabbing a spot on the shortlist with 14 other films.http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Canadian+film+makes+Oscar+shortlist/5738937/story.html
OCCUPY THE MOVIE THEATRES
Certainly protest in a movie theatre is not as highly visible as that in the street, but perhaps equally as relevant. Movies are as much about money as any major corporations. That's who actually makes them. The largest entertainment corporations in the world -- Disney, Time Warner, Viacom and Rupert Murdoch's evil News Corps make up a goodly portion of the Fortune 500, as well as supplying entertainment to the masses.http://thetyee.ca/ArtsAndCulture/2011/10/28/Occupy-Movie-Theatres/
ON-STAGE MISHAPS PAR FOR THE COURSE
In Jitters, things either go wrong or are on the verge of doing so. With this in mind, we asked this trio of seasoned Vancouver actors for their own real-life stories of theatrical misadventure.http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/stage+mishaps+course/5721902/story.html
UPCOMING TRAINING
IN 'THE ROOM' WITH... TORONTO CASTING | ACTOR'S FOUNDRY
Actor's Foundry brings TORONTO to Vancouver. These back to back weekends are your chance to get IN THE ROOM with two of Toronto's best known and busiest Casting Directors. You tape for them often, now's your chance to work with them in person!Sharon Forrest (BOREALIS, HIGHLAND GARDENS, ROOKIE BLUE) Dec 2-4
John Buchan (Head of casting for CBC) Dec 9-11
http://ActorsFoundry.com/InTheRoom
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
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
*Intro to Voiceover: December 3/4. You'll spend hours in the booth working on all types of voiceover. Most on-mic training of any class.*Home Studio Setup: December 7. Most clients are now requesting that you record your own auditions. Bring your laptop and mic, and we'll set you up with free editing software and teach you what you need to know in three hours.
*Ask about having us produce your VO demo. We'll produce your demo so your full range is showcased in the best possible way.
Registration and info at: http://www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532
UPCOMING EVENTS
WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL
November 30 - December 4Whistler Film Festival presents a selection of films from Canada and around the globe, including premieres from some of North America's top directors. The five-day extravaganza also features lively festival celebrations, tributes to distinguished filmmakers, a free outdoor screening and the annual Celebrity Challenge ski race.
http://whistlerfilmfestival.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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