Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Feb 20 2012
Published: Mon, 02/20/12
Hi . Today is Monday, Feb 20 2012. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
NEW FILM CENTRE PROMISES HIGH RETURN ON INVESTMENT FOR BC FILM INDUSTRY
Capilano University has opened its new $31-million Nat and Flora Bosa Centre for Film and Animation. The new 69,000-square-foot facility boasts $7 million in new equipment and houses Capilano University's new degree program in motion picture production, as well a new two-year visual effects program and the existing animation program.
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/film+centre+promises+high+return+investment+film+industry/6171950/story.html
TORONTO AND VANCOUVER: HOLLYWOOD CAN'T QUITE DISGUISE THEM
There's nothing wrong with faking locations. It's something Hollywood has always done and always will. Movies, after all, are in the business of make-believe. But after so many years, the routine casting of Toronto and Vancouver for American burgs has become irksome, especially now that these cities have more personality and profile of their own.
http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/02/17/toronto-and-vancouver-barely-incognito/
"RANDOM ACTS OF ROMANCE" CURRENTLY SHOOTING IN VANCOUVER
Award-winning filmmaker Katrin Bowen has a new project in the works--the comedy feature "Random Acts of Romance", currently in production in Vancouver. Sex, abduction, stalking... and that's just the first date! "Random Acts of Romance" is a clever, insightful, and hilarious fast-paced comedy about modern relationships and the downright bizarre ways people express love.
http://www.vancouverobserver.com/blogs/canadianstar/2012/02/16/random-acts-romance-currently-shooting-vancouver
OVERHAULED LIQUOR LAWS TRIP UP VANCOUVER FILM CENTRE
The Film Centre holds a "liquor primary" licence of its own, but as of Thursday, centre staff were still trying to figure out whether that licence would allow the centre to serve alcohol at events put on by groups that lease the facility.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/overhauled-liquor-laws-trip-up-vancouver-film-centre/article2341598/
SERGEI BODROV'S 'THE SEVENTH SON' TO SHOOT IN VANCOUVER
The Julianne Moore and Jeff Bridges-starrer is targeting a February 2013 release by Warner Bros. Pictures. The family fantasy movie portrays the seventh son of a seventh son learning how to exorcise ghosts, contain witches and bind boggarts in the 1700s.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sergei-bodrovs-seventh-son-shoot-291901
ON THE MIC VOICE-OVER TRAINING - MARCH CLASSES
Vancouver's premiere Voice-over Training Centre. Learn from instructors who are consistently working and are plugged into the business. OTM offers the most in-depth classes with lots of mic time (max. of 8 students per class).
4-Week Intro to Intermediate Commercial/Narration Class with Noel Johansen - Mon. Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26 6:30 - 10pm
4-Week Intro to Intermediate Animation Class with Lee Tockar - Tues. Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 6:30 - 10pm
4-Week KIDS/TEEN Voice-over Class with Michael Daingerfield - Sun. Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 2:00 - 5pm
Contact us at www.onthemictraining.com *Dates for classes on site are incorrect as new website is being built.
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 V/O Feb 25/26: Spend hours in our professional studio learning about our industry and working on commercials, narration, cartoons, ADR, Walla, finding work, tips on setting up a home studio plus a produced spot for your demo. maximum 5 students=maximum mic time.
NEW! Cartoon Double Feature Mar 16/17; Find the character in you! Improv for cartoons w/Tony Alcantar (Second City Chicago) plus Killer Cartoon Characters w/Alan Marriott ("Planet 51", "Bob the Builder")
NEW! Coached demo session. A properly produced demo is vital to your voiceover career! Highlight your strengths with our custom demos and experienced coaching.
Info at: www.soundswrite.ca or 604-985-5532.
THE WILLIAM DAVIS CENTRE FOR ACTORS STUDY AT VANARTS
Acting for Film and Television Diploma Program - 9 Months
The best team you can find of experienced professional actors, working directly with you in a practical teaching approach that prepares you for the world of acting. Accepting applications for Start dates March 12th 2012 and Sept 4th 2012, 1000$ Scholarships available.
You will receive: - personal mentoring by the best actors in the business - small class sizes to ensure individual attention and focus - opportunity to collaborate with other departments in photography, visual effects and animation production - a diploma - a demo reel, head shot and resume
Audits always welcome! contact Linh - 604-682-2787 X 101
http://www.vanarts.com/programs/acting
THE WILLIAM DAVIS CENTRE FOR ACTORS STUDY AT VANARTS
Acting Foundations Certificate Program
A full-time 3-month intensive program running 5 days per week. You will explore the foundations of acting including: voice & voice-over, movement, improv, scene study, and film & television.
Start-End Dates: March 12th to June 1st, 2012
http://www.vanarts.com/programs/acting or call 604-682-2787 X 101
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
WIFTV NETWORKING BREAKFAST
February 21
This months' guest speaker: John Dippong, Director of Industry Promotion for the Western Region, Telefilm Canada.
http://www.womeninfilm.ca/cgi/page.cgi?evtid=307&_id=57
TALKING STICK FESTIVAL
February 20 - March 4
This vibrant citywide festival provides a stage for extraordinary Aboriginal artists; established and emerging, national and international, performing live music, dance, theatre, multi-media, storytelling and performance art.
http://fullcircleperformance.ca/content.asp?ChapterID=2&SubchapterID=5&PageID=4&portal=1
CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB
February 22
The next CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB will be presented in association with the RENDEZ-VOUS DU CINEMA. The Celluloid Social Club, monthly screenings featuring the best in independent provocative short and feature films & videos followed by a Q&A. No Minors. Prizes galore.
http://www.celluloidsocialclub.com/
Capilano University has opened its new $31-million Nat and Flora Bosa Centre for Film and Animation. The new 69,000-square-foot facility boasts $7 million in new equipment and houses Capilano University's new degree program in motion picture production, as well a new two-year visual effects program and the existing animation program.
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/film+centre+promises+high+return+investment+film+industry/6171950/story.html
TORONTO AND VANCOUVER: HOLLYWOOD CAN'T QUITE DISGUISE THEM
There's nothing wrong with faking locations. It's something Hollywood has always done and always will. Movies, after all, are in the business of make-believe. But after so many years, the routine casting of Toronto and Vancouver for American burgs has become irksome, especially now that these cities have more personality and profile of their own.
http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/02/17/toronto-and-vancouver-barely-incognito/
"RANDOM ACTS OF ROMANCE" CURRENTLY SHOOTING IN VANCOUVER
Award-winning filmmaker Katrin Bowen has a new project in the works--the comedy feature "Random Acts of Romance", currently in production in Vancouver. Sex, abduction, stalking... and that's just the first date! "Random Acts of Romance" is a clever, insightful, and hilarious fast-paced comedy about modern relationships and the downright bizarre ways people express love.
http://www.vancouverobserver.com/blogs/canadianstar/2012/02/16/random-acts-romance-currently-shooting-vancouver
OVERHAULED LIQUOR LAWS TRIP UP VANCOUVER FILM CENTRE
The Film Centre holds a "liquor primary" licence of its own, but as of Thursday, centre staff were still trying to figure out whether that licence would allow the centre to serve alcohol at events put on by groups that lease the facility.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/overhauled-liquor-laws-trip-up-vancouver-film-centre/article2341598/
SERGEI BODROV'S 'THE SEVENTH SON' TO SHOOT IN VANCOUVER
The Julianne Moore and Jeff Bridges-starrer is targeting a February 2013 release by Warner Bros. Pictures. The family fantasy movie portrays the seventh son of a seventh son learning how to exorcise ghosts, contain witches and bind boggarts in the 1700s.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sergei-bodrovs-seventh-son-shoot-291901
UPCOMING TRAINING
ON THE MIC VOICE-OVER TRAINING - MARCH CLASSES
Vancouver's premiere Voice-over Training Centre. Learn from instructors who are consistently working and are plugged into the business. OTM offers the most in-depth classes with lots of mic time (max. of 8 students per class).
4-Week Intro to Intermediate Commercial/Narration Class with Noel Johansen - Mon. Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26 6:30 - 10pm
4-Week Intro to Intermediate Animation Class with Lee Tockar - Tues. Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 6:30 - 10pm
4-Week KIDS/TEEN Voice-over Class with Michael Daingerfield - Sun. Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 2:00 - 5pm
Contact us at www.onthemictraining.com *Dates for classes on site are incorrect as new website is being built.
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 V/O Feb 25/26: Spend hours in our professional studio learning about our industry and working on commercials, narration, cartoons, ADR, Walla, finding work, tips on setting up a home studio plus a produced spot for your demo. maximum 5 students=maximum mic time.
NEW! Cartoon Double Feature Mar 16/17; Find the character in you! Improv for cartoons w/Tony Alcantar (Second City Chicago) plus Killer Cartoon Characters w/Alan Marriott ("Planet 51", "Bob the Builder")
NEW! Coached demo session. A properly produced demo is vital to your voiceover career! Highlight your strengths with our custom demos and experienced coaching.
Info at: www.soundswrite.ca or 604-985-5532.
THE WILLIAM DAVIS CENTRE FOR ACTORS STUDY AT VANARTS
Acting for Film and Television Diploma Program - 9 Months
The best team you can find of experienced professional actors, working directly with you in a practical teaching approach that prepares you for the world of acting. Accepting applications for Start dates March 12th 2012 and Sept 4th 2012, 1000$ Scholarships available.
You will receive: - personal mentoring by the best actors in the business - small class sizes to ensure individual attention and focus - opportunity to collaborate with other departments in photography, visual effects and animation production - a diploma - a demo reel, head shot and resume
Audits always welcome! contact Linh - 604-682-2787 X 101
http://www.vanarts.com/programs/acting
THE WILLIAM DAVIS CENTRE FOR ACTORS STUDY AT VANARTS
Acting Foundations Certificate Program
A full-time 3-month intensive program running 5 days per week. You will explore the foundations of acting including: voice & voice-over, movement, improv, scene study, and film & television.
Start-End Dates: March 12th to June 1st, 2012
http://www.vanarts.com/programs/acting or call 604-682-2787 X 101
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
WIFTV NETWORKING BREAKFAST
February 21
This months' guest speaker: John Dippong, Director of Industry Promotion for the Western Region, Telefilm Canada.
http://www.womeninfilm.ca/cgi/page.cgi?evtid=307&_id=57
TALKING STICK FESTIVAL
February 20 - March 4
This vibrant citywide festival provides a stage for extraordinary Aboriginal artists; established and emerging, national and international, performing live music, dance, theatre, multi-media, storytelling and performance art.
http://fullcircleperformance.ca/content.asp?ChapterID=2&SubchapterID=5&PageID=4&portal=1
CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB
February 22
The next CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB will be presented in association with the RENDEZ-VOUS DU CINEMA. The Celluloid Social Club, monthly screenings featuring the best in independent provocative short and feature films & videos followed by a Q&A. No Minors. Prizes galore.
http://www.celluloidsocialclub.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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