Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Mar 5 2012
Published: Mon, 03/05/12
Hi . Today is Monday, Mar 5 2012. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
ROM-COM ROLE A BIT ALIEN TO AMANDA TAPPING
Amanda Tapping has come down to Earth, you might say. "There's nothing hiding around any corner, aliens aren't going to zap us out of space," says the Vancouver actor on the set of the indie rom-com Random Acts of Romance. "I'm not chasing monsters."
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/role+alien+Amanda+Tapping/6243310/story.html
PIRACY IS GOOD, CANADIAN INDIE PRODUCERS CONFERENCE TOLD
Piracy is good? Apparently so, a Canadian media conference was told Thursday, as illegal downloading secures indie producers more business and markets for their product. Digital media consultant Robert Tercek told the panel entitled "The Ins and Outs of Illegal Downloading" that content producers could avoid piracy by reasonably pricing their product for consumers.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/piracy-is-good-canadian-indie-296430
MINISTRY HOLDING $3 MILLION IN DISCRETIONARY ARTS FUNDING
Minister Chong revealed that her ministry has yet to spend approximately $3.3 million in arts funding left over from the $10 million allocated this year from the 2010 Sports and Arts Legacy Fund. She noted that the leftover money has not been allocated to the B.C. Arts Council or the gaming grants, but rather will be dispersed at her discretion.
http://straight.com/article-622996/vancouver/ministry-community-sport-and-cultural-development-holding-3-million-discretionary-arts-fund
FRANK GIUSTRA JOINS VANCOUVER'S THUNDERBIRD FILMS
The Canadian mining magnate and movie mogul who founded Lionsgate is back in show business. Legendary financier and philanthropist Frank Giustra has made a "significant investment" in Vancouver-based Thunderbird Films, meant to propel the company toward a major expansion.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/movies/frank-giustra-joining-thunderbird-films/article2354369/
TELEFILM CANADA LAUNCHES $5 MILLION PRIVATE FILM FUND
As Telefilm Canada urges Canadian film producers to chase foreign coin at international festivals and markets, the government financier has launched a $5 million private film fund back home.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/telefilm-canada-launches-5-million-296483
CITY OF VANCOUVER CREATING ARTS AND CULTURE POLICY COUNCIL
Vancouver city council has okayed the establishment of an arts and culture policy council. The committee, which was approved at a council meeting today (February 28), will provide advice to council and staff on matters including civic programs, services, and public outreach.
http://straight.com/article-619536/vancouver/city-vancouver-creating-arts-and-culture-policy-council
UPCOMING TRAINING
VANCOUVER STAGE COMBAT WORKSHOP 2012
June 25 -July 8, 2012
Fight Directors Canada is please to announce the 2012 Vancouver Combat Certification Workshop. This 13 day intensive stage combat certification course will teach participants the skills necessary to effectively and safely create the illusion of violence for the entertainment industry. FDC is Canada's only federally recognized National Training Body in the Combative Arts and its techniques and credentials are accepted in all professional settings both in Canada and abroad.
Recognized internationally as having one of the best training programs worldwide, FDC is happy to offer the training to the BC community.
For more information visit www.vancouvercombatworkshop.com or email fdcvancouver@gmail.com
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
TARLINGTON TRAINING, SPRING BREAK BOOTCAMP!
March 19th to 23rd
A Week long workout, designed for young actors of all skill levels who want to spend the day doing what they love - Acting. An intensive week of work to sharpen your skills! Places limited. www.tarlingtontraining.com for more information. Call (604) 664 0315 to register.
About Tarlington Training - Vancouver's most respected Youth Actor Training, we offer a variety of Programs, from very young actors to young adults, beginner to working professional. Our instructors can challenge and support you to improve your acting skills and give you honest, reliable advice on your career.
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
*NEW! Cartoon Double Teacher Feature Mar 16/17: "Improv for Cartoons" w/Tony Alcantar (Second City Chicago) plus "Killer Cartoon Characters"
w/Alan Marriott ("Planet 51", "Bob the Builder")
*Intro to V/O March 24/25: Spend hours in our professional studio voicing commercials, narrations, cartoons, ADR, and Walla. Learn about our industry, where to find, work and how to set up a home studio. Includes fully produced spot for your demo. Max 5 students = Max mic time.
*NEW! Fully Coached Demos. Copy, coaching and production to make a lasting impression.
Info at: http://www.soundswrite.ca 604-985-5532
SPRING BREAK IMPROV CAMPS FOR KIDS AND TEENS WITH JENNIFER PIELAK
Comedy Improv Camp (Ages 9-12), March 12th-16th, 9am-4pm
Musical Improv Camp (Ages 11-15), March 19th-23rd, 9am-4pm
These improv camps will create a strong foundation for the young improviser. In the Comedy Improv Camp, students will learn to trust their imagination, demonstrating that the best comedy comes from being yourself and by collaborating well with others. The Musical Improv Camp teaches students how to improvise songs, characters and musical scenes on the spot.
Info at http://www.secondstoreytheatre.com. Email secondstoreytheatre@gmail.com to register.
ALAN MARRIOTT'S DROP-IN IMPROV WORKSHOP
Held most Sundays from 1:30 to 4:30pm at Presentation House, 333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver (a short walk from the SeaBus Terminal). Alan has performed and taught improv for three decades in both Europe and North America. Each week focuses on specific skills to make you a better and more truthful actor in both dramatic and comic scenes. All ages and experience levels welcome. Only $20. For more information and to receive weekly email confirmations the workshop is on, please provide your email to marriottclan@gogglemail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
VANCOUVER WOMEN IN FILM FESTIVAL
March 8 - March 11
The 7th annual festival kicks off on International Women's Day with a talented line-up of Canadian, US and International women filmmakers. The VWIFF will showcase six features and over 50 short films.
http://www.womeninfilm.ca/filmfestival.html
GVPTA MEMBERS UNIFIED GENERAL AUDITIONS
April 19-20
Audition once and get seen by a large group of directors who are actively casting shows and projects taking place in the coming season. Qualifying auditions are necessary for non-equity actors. You must be a paid member of GVPTA to audition.
http://www.gvpta.ca/unified-general-auditions/
Amanda Tapping has come down to Earth, you might say. "There's nothing hiding around any corner, aliens aren't going to zap us out of space," says the Vancouver actor on the set of the indie rom-com Random Acts of Romance. "I'm not chasing monsters."
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/role+alien+Amanda+Tapping/6243310/story.html
PIRACY IS GOOD, CANADIAN INDIE PRODUCERS CONFERENCE TOLD
Piracy is good? Apparently so, a Canadian media conference was told Thursday, as illegal downloading secures indie producers more business and markets for their product. Digital media consultant Robert Tercek told the panel entitled "The Ins and Outs of Illegal Downloading" that content producers could avoid piracy by reasonably pricing their product for consumers.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/piracy-is-good-canadian-indie-296430
MINISTRY HOLDING $3 MILLION IN DISCRETIONARY ARTS FUNDING
Minister Chong revealed that her ministry has yet to spend approximately $3.3 million in arts funding left over from the $10 million allocated this year from the 2010 Sports and Arts Legacy Fund. She noted that the leftover money has not been allocated to the B.C. Arts Council or the gaming grants, but rather will be dispersed at her discretion.
http://straight.com/article-622996/vancouver/ministry-community-sport-and-cultural-development-holding-3-million-discretionary-arts-fund
FRANK GIUSTRA JOINS VANCOUVER'S THUNDERBIRD FILMS
The Canadian mining magnate and movie mogul who founded Lionsgate is back in show business. Legendary financier and philanthropist Frank Giustra has made a "significant investment" in Vancouver-based Thunderbird Films, meant to propel the company toward a major expansion.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/movies/frank-giustra-joining-thunderbird-films/article2354369/
TELEFILM CANADA LAUNCHES $5 MILLION PRIVATE FILM FUND
As Telefilm Canada urges Canadian film producers to chase foreign coin at international festivals and markets, the government financier has launched a $5 million private film fund back home.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/telefilm-canada-launches-5-million-296483
CITY OF VANCOUVER CREATING ARTS AND CULTURE POLICY COUNCIL
Vancouver city council has okayed the establishment of an arts and culture policy council. The committee, which was approved at a council meeting today (February 28), will provide advice to council and staff on matters including civic programs, services, and public outreach.
http://straight.com/article-619536/vancouver/city-vancouver-creating-arts-and-culture-policy-council
UPCOMING TRAINING
VANCOUVER STAGE COMBAT WORKSHOP 2012
June 25 -July 8, 2012
Fight Directors Canada is please to announce the 2012 Vancouver Combat Certification Workshop. This 13 day intensive stage combat certification course will teach participants the skills necessary to effectively and safely create the illusion of violence for the entertainment industry. FDC is Canada's only federally recognized National Training Body in the Combative Arts and its techniques and credentials are accepted in all professional settings both in Canada and abroad.
Recognized internationally as having one of the best training programs worldwide, FDC is happy to offer the training to the BC community.
For more information visit www.vancouvercombatworkshop.com or email fdcvancouver@gmail.com
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
TARLINGTON TRAINING, SPRING BREAK BOOTCAMP!
March 19th to 23rd
A Week long workout, designed for young actors of all skill levels who want to spend the day doing what they love - Acting. An intensive week of work to sharpen your skills! Places limited. www.tarlingtontraining.com for more information. Call (604) 664 0315 to register.
About Tarlington Training - Vancouver's most respected Youth Actor Training, we offer a variety of Programs, from very young actors to young adults, beginner to working professional. Our instructors can challenge and support you to improve your acting skills and give you honest, reliable advice on your career.
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
*NEW! Cartoon Double Teacher Feature Mar 16/17: "Improv for Cartoons" w/Tony Alcantar (Second City Chicago) plus "Killer Cartoon Characters"
w/Alan Marriott ("Planet 51", "Bob the Builder")
*Intro to V/O March 24/25: Spend hours in our professional studio voicing commercials, narrations, cartoons, ADR, and Walla. Learn about our industry, where to find, work and how to set up a home studio. Includes fully produced spot for your demo. Max 5 students = Max mic time.
*NEW! Fully Coached Demos. Copy, coaching and production to make a lasting impression.
Info at: http://www.soundswrite.ca 604-985-5532
SPRING BREAK IMPROV CAMPS FOR KIDS AND TEENS WITH JENNIFER PIELAK
Comedy Improv Camp (Ages 9-12), March 12th-16th, 9am-4pm
Musical Improv Camp (Ages 11-15), March 19th-23rd, 9am-4pm
These improv camps will create a strong foundation for the young improviser. In the Comedy Improv Camp, students will learn to trust their imagination, demonstrating that the best comedy comes from being yourself and by collaborating well with others. The Musical Improv Camp teaches students how to improvise songs, characters and musical scenes on the spot.
Info at http://www.secondstoreytheatre.com. Email secondstoreytheatre@gmail.com to register.
ALAN MARRIOTT'S DROP-IN IMPROV WORKSHOP
Held most Sundays from 1:30 to 4:30pm at Presentation House, 333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver (a short walk from the SeaBus Terminal). Alan has performed and taught improv for three decades in both Europe and North America. Each week focuses on specific skills to make you a better and more truthful actor in both dramatic and comic scenes. All ages and experience levels welcome. Only $20. For more information and to receive weekly email confirmations the workshop is on, please provide your email to marriottclan@gogglemail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
VANCOUVER WOMEN IN FILM FESTIVAL
March 8 - March 11
The 7th annual festival kicks off on International Women's Day with a talented line-up of Canadian, US and International women filmmakers. The VWIFF will showcase six features and over 50 short films.
http://www.womeninfilm.ca/filmfestival.html
GVPTA MEMBERS UNIFIED GENERAL AUDITIONS
April 19-20
Audition once and get seen by a large group of directors who are actively casting shows and projects taking place in the coming season. Qualifying auditions are necessary for non-equity actors. You must be a paid member of GVPTA to audition.
http://www.gvpta.ca/unified-general-auditions/
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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