Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Jan 30 2012
Published: Mon, 01/30/12
Hi . Today is Monday, Jan 30 2012. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
BC FILM BIZ HOPES FOR REEL HOT YEAR
There have been a number of things working in the industry's favour recently, not least of them - counter intuitively - the American recession and the problems plaguing big U.S. networks. With advertising revenue down, the big broadcasters have been casting about for inexpensive content, and they've found it north of the border.http://www.nsnews.com/entertainment/movie-guide/film+hopes+reel+year/6060673/story.html
EAST OF MAIN TO FEED PROJECT LIMELIGHT
The restaurant that will feed Project Limelight -- both literally by providing children with meals and figuratively by providing cash flow for the free arts education program -- is poised to become an "under the radar" community hub, says Alex Fraser.http://www.vancouversun.com/East+Main+feed+Project+Limelight/6063755/story.html
AFTRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES SAG-AFTRA MERGER PACKAGE
The AFTRA board of directors Saturday approved a proposed merger with SAG, triggering a membership vote that could unite the unions by the end of March into a single union, to be called SAG-AFTRA. The move was expected and came a day after SAG's board passed a similar motion.http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/aftra-board-directors-approves-sag-merger-285490
WHERE CAN YOU GO FOR A REAL MOVIE EXPERIENCE ANYMORE?
Vancouver movie theatres continue to close in quick succession. Oakridge Cinema shut its doors a few weeks ago, to be replaced by a Crate & Barrel or some such infernal thing. The Hollywood Theatre is long gone. The Granville 7 is looking a little iffy. If it turns off the lights and closes out the till, it will join a long line of vanished cinemas that haunt the city like the flickering ghosts of movies palaces past.http://thetyee.ca/ArtsAndCulture/2012/01/27/Rio-Theatre/
FILM SCHOOLS CREATE NETWORKS THAT EXTEND WELL INTO CAREERS
The film schools around Vancouver have a way of creating friendships and working relationships that echo through careers. This week's case in point: writer-director Ross Ferguson making his first feature (the thriller Primary) with a little help from the friends he made some 20 years ago at Simon Fraser University.http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Vancouver+film+schools+create+networks+that+extend+well+into+careers/6063721/story.html
RACHEL NICHOLS LEADS VANCOUVER-SHOT 'CONTINUUM'
Nichols, who played Ashley Seaver in the sixth season of Criminal Minds, is to play Keira Cameron, a cop from the year 2077 who finds herself trapped in present day Vancouver, and searching for ruthless criminals from the future.http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rachel-nichols-top-lines-canadian-285149
UPCOMING TRAINING
THE WILLIAM DAVIS CENTRE FOR ACTORS STUDY AT VANARTS
Acting for Film and Television Diploma Program - 9 MonthsThe 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
Intro To ActingDesigned for folks with little or no previous acting experience, this 10 week course introduces the key elements of the acting process in a friendly and supportive environment. Character, imagination, script interpretation, improvisation, voice, movement and acting exercises are all used. Monologues and scenes from modern plays and scripts are assigned.
Audits of current running courses always welcome!
Duration: 10 weeks Tuition: $500
Wednesday evenings 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Feb 8th - 604-682-2787 X 101
http://www.vanarts.com/courses/introduction-acting
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
CHICAGO-STYLE DROP-IN IMPROV JAM WITH SECOND CITY ALUM TONY ALCANTAR
Ongoing Saturdays, 12pm-3pm, $12Vancouver 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.
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
-Intro to V/O Feb 25/26: Commercials, narration, cartoons, ADR, Walla, finding work, setting up a home studio plus a produced spot for your demo. 5 students=max mic time.-NEW! Cartoon Double 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")
-NEW! Coached demo session. 6-8 clips. Fully produced. One fee.
Info at: www.soundswrite.ca 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
PINK RIBBONS, INC. FILM SCREENING
February 10 | Richmond City HallIn examining the idea of breast cancer as a marketing tool, the most essential question is Cui bono? Who benefits? Based on the incendiary book from Samantha King, Pool's film clearly delineates the corporate co-option of breast cancer with precision and fury.
http://www.doxafestival.ca/news/motion_pictures/pink_ribbons.html
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
February 10-18VIMFF brings unique outdoor and mountaineering films from local and international filmmakers.
http://www.vimff.org
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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