Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Jan 23 2012
Published: Mon, 01/23/12
Hi . Today is Monday, Jan 23 2012. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
BOMB GIRLS A DREAM SHOW FOR BC'S ALI LIEBERT
Actor Ali Liebert calls from Vancouver's airport, which seems appropriate after a year that has had her working all over North America. Liebert has the sassy blond-bombshell look that lends itself to period pieces, though she's mostly done contemporary TV and movie roles. So this past summer and fall, she was in her element.http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Bomb+Girls+dream+show+Liebert/6028864/story.html
ARTS MINISTER IDA CHONG DEFENDS BC'S GAMING GRANT BUDGET
B.C.'s minister of community, sport, and cultural development is defending the government against accusations that nonprofits and charities will experience cuts across the board as a result of changes to eligibility rules that will see a greater number of organizations competing for the same amount of money as was available last year.http://straight.com/article-585756/vancouver/arts-minister-defends-gaming-grants
EAST VAN CINEMA GAINS A LIQUOR LICENSE, LOSES RIGHT TO SHOW MOVIES
Vancouver's Rio Theatre is cancelling all film screenings as of Monday, after a roller coaster ride of a week involving its long fight for a liquor license. On Wednesday, it appeared that fight had been won, as the Rio announced it had been granted a license to serve alcohol at adult-only live events, such as concerts. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/east-van-cinema-gains-a-liquor-license-loses-right-to-show-movies/article2310109/
CANADA'S ACADEMY SCRAMBLES TO GET GENIES BACK IN THE BATTLE FOR TV VIEWERS
Two crises confront the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television as it gets set Tuesday to unveil nominations for the 2012 Genies, the country's film awards. The familiar crisis is the tiny audience for homegrown films at the local multiplex outside Quebec, which has left TV viewers over two decades mostly ignoring Canada's answer to the Oscars.http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/canadas-academy-scrambles-get-genies-282273
CROWN SEEKS JAIL FOR FORMER FILM INSTRUCTOR CONVICTED OF SEX OFFENCES
The Crown is calling for an eight to nine-year jail term for a former Capilano College film instructor convicted of multiple sex offences against girls. In April last year, Michael John Berry, 72, was found guilty of offences against four of the six children he was accused of molesting.http://www.theprovince.com/news/Crown+seeks+jail+former+film+instructor+convicted+offences/6028728/story.html
CANADIAN DIRECTORS READY FOR SUNDANCE FILM FEST
Canadian filmmakers are debuting their latest projects at the Sundance Film Festival, an important venue that puts independent movies into the international spotlight. One high-profile competitor is Toronto filmmaker Jennifer Baichwal's Payback, an NFB production based on Margaret Atwood's Massey Lectures book about debt, its influence on society and its effect on the planet.http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2012/01/18/sundance-film-fest-canadian-filmmakers.html
UPCOMING TRAINING
ANDREW MCILROY & ASSOCIATES INTRODUCES PROFESSIONAL SCREEN ACTING PROGRAM FOR KIDS & TEENS
The Kids and Teens curriculum focuses on 4 Essential Pillars of Acting for Film & Television: Scene Study, Character Development, Acting Technique & Voice.Held in a newly designed, full-service casting facility, classes are recorded on a personal DVD for you to keep.
Instructed by sought after coach Beatrice King, students also have the opportunity to work with Andrew McIlroy.
Platform Vancouver, 1675 West 2ND AVE, VANCOUVER
Kids *Sundays: February 5th-March 18th
Teens *Sundays: February 5th-March 18th
Spaces limited! Contact coachbeatriceking@gmail.com NOW to register. Visit http://andrewmcilroy.weebly.com for details.
ON THE MIC VOICE-OVER TRAINING - FEBRUARY 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. Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 6:30 - 10pm
4-Week Intro to Intermediate Animation Class with Michael Daingerfield - Tues. Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 6:30 - 10pm
4-Week Advanced Workout Class with Voice Casting Director Alistair Abell - Wed. Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 6:30 - 10pm
Contact us at www.onthemictraining.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
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
*Introduction to Voiceover: February 25/26. 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: February 29. 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
UPCOMING EVENTS
PuSh INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
January 17 - February 4The 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 4The 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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