Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Dec 5 2011

Published: Mon, 12/05/11

 
Hi . Today is Monday, Dec 5 2011.  Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
 

INDUSTRY NEWS

 
DIRECTOR, DAVID CRONENBERG: IT'S AS IF MY OLD MOVIES DON'T EXIST
There are many reasons why David Cronenberg is a beloved interview subject for film journalists, and of course the quality, vitality and breadth of his movies have an awful lot to do with it.
http://www.salon.com/2011/12/03/david_cronenberg_its_as_if_my_old_movies_dont_exist/

WHISTLER FILM FEST GETS COZY WITH VARIETY MAGAZINE
A new relationship with Variety magazine has done more for the Whistler Film Festival than give it a media hit. It has turned around the festival's troubled outlook and now looks likely to help catapult it onto the international festival circuit.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Whistler+Film+Fest+gets+cozy+with+Variety+magazine/5805301/story.html

24's JON CASSAR TO DIRECT CANADIAN COP DRAMA PILOT IN VANCOUVER
The Kennedys helmer/exec producer Jon Cassar has been tapped to direct the Canadian drama pilot Out of Time. The series, to start shooting in Vancouver in early 2012, will air on Showcase and be shopped worldwide by GK-TV.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/24s-jon-cassar-direct-canadian-266673

SHOULD LIBRARIES BE IN THE VIDEO BUSINESS?
Allan Tong has a more particular reason than most for availing himself of DVDs distributed through the Toronto Public Library. The Toronto documentary filmmaker is leaving for Sierra Leone next week to make a film about amputee soccer players. As background, he recently borrowed a copy of Murderball, a 2005 documentary about wheelchair rugby.
http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1096939

LIONSGATE, SUMMIT RE-START MERGER TALK
Summit Entertainment, currently riding a huge box office success with Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1, and Lionsgate Entertainment, presently in production on the first of a series of movies based on the Hunger Games books, are once again discussing a merger.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lionsgate-summit-merger-twilight-hunger-games-266727

VANCOUVER PLAYHOUSE DIRECTOR MAX REIMER TO FOCUS SOLELY ON FINANCE
Big changes are ahead for the Vancouver Playhouse. In an exclusive interview with The Vancouver Sun, Playhouse artistic managing director Max Reimer revealed this week that the theatre company's 50th season, starting in September 2012, will no longer see him playing the twin roles of managing and artistic director.
http://www.vancouversun.com/Vancouver+Playhouse+director+Reimer+focus+solely+finance/5794696/story.html

UPCOMING TRAINING


ACT-iVATE ACTORS STUDIO
December 10 | 10am-6pm
Great acting is made up of a free flow of emotions and impulses expressed in the body and voice, an understanding of story/text analysis, a vivid imagination and a body a voice capable of telling all kinds of story. Practise your craft and take the 1 Day ACT-iVATE ACTORS INTENSIVE and put your potential to work! Apply what you learn to a monologue chosen specifically for you! To apply send your headshot and resume to act.ivatestudios@gmail.com by Dec 8th. For more info like us on facebook or visit http://www.alisonaraya.com/activatestudio

SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
*Intro to Voiceover: January 21/22. 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. Set up your own home studio. Bring your laptop and mic, and we'll help you download 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 to showcase your full range in the best possible way.
Registration and info at www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532

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

UPCOMING EVENTS


CRAZY8s 2012 PITCH REGISTRATION & INFO SESSION
December 10
Aspiring filmmakers are invited to present their short film idea in a 5-minute video. 40 semi-finalists will be chosen to pitch in person to a jury of industry professionals. 12 finalists will workshop their script with a professional story editor. 6 winners will receive $800 and a production package with everything they need to make their short film in just 8 days.
http://www.crazy8s.cc

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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