Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Jan 16 2012

Published: Mon, 01/16/12

 
Hi . Today is Monday, Jan 16 2012.  Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
 

INDUSTRY NEWS

 
BC GAMING GRANTS REMAIN UNDER FIRE, DESPITE ADDITIONAL FUNDING AND RESTORED ELIGIBILITY
While some arts organizations have reacted positively to news of the B.C. government's $15-million top-up to gaming grants and its reinstatement of eligibility to adult arts groups, the president of the B.C. Association for Charitable Gaming says she's extremely disappointed that the government did not fully restore gaming grants to the 2008/2009 level of $156 million.
http://straight.com/article-583746/vancouver/bc-gaming-grants-remain-under-fire-despite-additional-funding-and-restored-eligibility

ALCATRAZ: J.J. ABRAMS' LATEST ESCAPIST FARE
It tells a story shrouded in mystery, meant to unravel over time - and it's even set on an island - but the team behind J.J. Abrams's latest television venture wants viewers to know that Alcatraz is not Lost.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/television/alcatraz-jj-abramss-latest-escapist-fare/article2301693/

ARCTIC AIR TAKES OFF WITH RED CARPET PREMIERE
The cast of Arctic Air took to the red carpet in Vancouver Tuesday night to attend the premiere screening of this new CBC television series. Arctic Air, which premiered on the small screen Tuesday night, is a one-hour adventure series set in Yellowknife (and filmed here in B.C.), about renegade bush pilots.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Arctic+takes+with+carpet+premiere/5976366/story.html

ERIC PETERSON, CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER UP FOR ACTRA AWARDS
Eric Peterson and Christopher Plummer, Canadian actors who move fluidly between stage and screen, have earned ACTRA Award nominations for their roles in theatre productions that were captured on film.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2012/01/10/actra-toronto-award-noms.html

'MONSIEUR LAZHAR' NAMED BEST CANADIAN FILM
The Toronto Film Critics Association has named "Monsieur Lazhar" as best Canadian film of 2011. It is directed by Philippe Falardeau. He was awarded Tuesday night with the $15,000 Rogers Best Canadian Film Award at a gala dinner at The Carlu in Toronto.
http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/317708

UPCOMING TRAINING


SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
*Introduction to Voiceover: January 21/22. You'll spend hours in the booth working on all types of voiceover copy. Only 5 students per class; most on-mic training of any class.
*Home Studio Setup: January 25. 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

CHICAGO-STYLE DROP-IN IMPROV JAM WITH SECOND CITY ALUM TONY ALCANTAR
Ongoing Saturdays, 12pm-3pm, $12
Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts, 900 Helmcken at Hornby
Chicago is the capital of improv; do it like they do there! No silly teams, refs or whistles...just high end improvisational exercises, games and scene work to keep you learning while laughing! Bonus: after every class, you'll be treated to a live improv performance by The Windy City Women!
"Alcantar made me laugh out loud!" - Chicago Sun-Times "A standout comic!" - Edmonton Journal.
Guarantee your spot: tonyalcantar1960@gmail.com, 604-418-1192 or first come, first serve. All levels welcome.

UPCOMING EVENTS


WIFTV NETWORKING BREAKFAST
January 17 | 8:15am
This month's speaker: Maureen Levitt, Creative Development Representative at Super Channel.
http://www.womeninfilm.ca/cgi/page.cgi?evtid=306&_id=57

PuSh INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
January 17 - February 4
The PuSh Festival presents groundbreaking work in the live performing arts with theatre, dance, music, and various forms of multimedia and hybrid performance. The 2012 Festival features more than 100 performances and events over the 19 days.
http://pushfestival.ca

CHUTZPAH! FESTIVAL
February 11 - March 4
The Chutzpah! Festival is a dynamic multi-disciplinary performing arts festival featuring both established and emerging professional artists from across Canada and around the world.
http://chutzpahfestival.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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