Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Apr 2 2012
Published: Mon, 04/02/12
Hi . Today is Monday, Apr 2 2012. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
LIONSGATE STOCK CONTINUES TO SOAR AMID 'HUNGER GAMES' BUZZ
Shares in Vancouver-based Lionsgate were trading late Tuesday afternoon on the New York Stock Exchange at $15.16, up 6.4 percent on the day and just shy of the all-time high of $15.22 posted earlier in the session.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lionsgate-stock-continues-soar-hunger-302120
CAN JAMES MOORE TO BOTH ARTS CHAMPION AND AXE MAN?
When James Moore became Minister of Canadian Heritage, he says he fielded three main requests from the arts community: Don't cut funding, make it easier to get funding by cutting red tape and be a champion for the arts.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/can-james-moore-be-both-arts-champion-and-axe-man/article2387290/
2012 BUDGET PRESERVES CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS FUNDING
The federal budget may not be getting rave reviews from CBC supporters and slashed by $115 million over three years.
http://www.straight.com/article-648921/vancouver/2012-budget-preserves-canada-council-arts-funding
NEW YORK & VANCOUVER PRODUCTION BOOMING, LOS ANGELES DECLINES
The TV comedy resurgence cannot come soon enough for the Los Angeles production community because Hollywood is fast losing ground on the drama side to New York and Vancouver. The biggest gainer this year is Vancouver, which shot up to second place with 9 pilots, doubling its tally of 4.5 last year.
http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/pilot-locations-new-york-vancouver-production-booming-los-angeles-declines/
VANCOUVER STUNTMAN GOES FROM X-MEN TO INDIE MUSICAL
In October 2009 I visited the Vancouver set of Hit N Strum, an indie musical drama written, directed by and starring veteran stuntman Kirk Caouette. As is frequently the way with indie film, it took a long time to get from principal photography to finished film, but now the movie is getting its debut at Toronto's Canadian Film Festival at the end of March.
http://blogs.theprovince.com/2012/03/26/vancouver-stuntman-goes-from-x-men-to-indie-musical/
APRIL CLASSES WITH ON THE MIC VOICE-OVER TRAINING
Voice-Over for Kids & Teens
Sunday April 8, 15, 22, 29 (2-5pm) | Instructor: Michael Daingerfield | Cost: $375 + HST
Animation Development
Monday April 9, 16, 23, 30 (6:30-10pm) | Instructor: Lee Tockar | Cost: $425 + HST
Audition Workout with Voice-Over Casting Director Alistair Abell
Tuesday April 10, 17, 24, May 1 (6:30-10pm) | Instructor: Alistair Abell | Cost: $425 + HST
Voice-Over Foundations - learning the basics
Wednesday April 11, 18, 25, May 2 (6:30-10pm) | Instructor: Michael Daingerfield | Cost: $425 + HST
To register email info@onthemictraining.com, or call Alison at 778-938-6012. www.onthemictraining.com
VANCOUVER NATIONALS COMBAT WORKSHOP 2012
June 24-July 8, 2012
Fight Directors Canada is please to announce the 2012 Vancouver Combat Certification Workshop. This 13 day intensive stage and film 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
JOHN TRUBY SCREENWRITING MASTER CLASS
June 1, 2 and 3 | 9:30 - 6:00 each day
Hyatt Hotel, Vancouver
For 25 years, Truby has been training writers and launching careers around the world.
Learn how it's done, and network your butt off.
http://www.trubycanada.com
TARLINGTON TRAINING, SPRING ACTING WORKSHOPS
Looking for the best training in town? A number of our excellent programs are starting again soon. Acting for Camera: Teens, Very Young Performers and our Acting Fundamentals programs. Call (604) 664 0315 to discuss your options or register! Come train where the professionals train.
About Tarlington Training... Vancouver's Best Youth Actor Training, Tarlington Training offers a variety of Programs, from very young actors to young adults, beginner to working professional. Our instructors know how best to challenge and support you to improve your skills. See www.tarlingtontraining.com for more information on upcoming classes and workshops.
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
*Intro to V/O April 21/22: 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.
*SPECIAL! April 27/28 HEROS AND VILLAINS ANIME/CARTOON WORKSHOP with Tony Alcantar and Michael Coleman. Two great coaches: Full evening of Improv with Tony Alcantar, and an all-day Anime/Cartoon voice session with Michael Coleman.
*NEW! Fully Coached Demos. Copy, coaching and production to make a lasting impression.
Info at: http://www.soundswrite.ca 604-985-5532.
REEL 2 REAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH
April 13-20
Reel 2 Real is dedicated to showing the best in culturally diverse, authentic programming for youth.
http://www.r2rfestival.org/
WOMEN IN FILM NETWORKING BREAKFAST
April 17
This month with guest speaker Karen Lam of Curio Media.
http://www.womeninfilm.ca/cgi/page.cgi?evtid=309&_id=57
CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB
April 18
The next event will be hosted by Mackenzie Gray and feature special guest Mina Shum ('Double Happiness').
http://www.celluloidsocialclub.com/
Shares in Vancouver-based Lionsgate were trading late Tuesday afternoon on the New York Stock Exchange at $15.16, up 6.4 percent on the day and just shy of the all-time high of $15.22 posted earlier in the session.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lionsgate-stock-continues-soar-hunger-302120
CAN JAMES MOORE TO BOTH ARTS CHAMPION AND AXE MAN?
When James Moore became Minister of Canadian Heritage, he says he fielded three main requests from the arts community: Don't cut funding, make it easier to get funding by cutting red tape and be a champion for the arts.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/can-james-moore-be-both-arts-champion-and-axe-man/article2387290/
2012 BUDGET PRESERVES CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS FUNDING
The federal budget may not be getting rave reviews from CBC supporters and slashed by $115 million over three years.
http://www.straight.com/article-648921/vancouver/2012-budget-preserves-canada-council-arts-funding
NEW YORK & VANCOUVER PRODUCTION BOOMING, LOS ANGELES DECLINES
The TV comedy resurgence cannot come soon enough for the Los Angeles production community because Hollywood is fast losing ground on the drama side to New York and Vancouver. The biggest gainer this year is Vancouver, which shot up to second place with 9 pilots, doubling its tally of 4.5 last year.
http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/pilot-locations-new-york-vancouver-production-booming-los-angeles-declines/
VANCOUVER STUNTMAN GOES FROM X-MEN TO INDIE MUSICAL
In October 2009 I visited the Vancouver set of Hit N Strum, an indie musical drama written, directed by and starring veteran stuntman Kirk Caouette. As is frequently the way with indie film, it took a long time to get from principal photography to finished film, but now the movie is getting its debut at Toronto's Canadian Film Festival at the end of March.
http://blogs.theprovince.com/2012/03/26/vancouver-stuntman-goes-from-x-men-to-indie-musical/
UPCOMING TRAINING
APRIL CLASSES WITH ON THE MIC VOICE-OVER TRAINING
Voice-Over for Kids & Teens
Sunday April 8, 15, 22, 29 (2-5pm) | Instructor: Michael Daingerfield | Cost: $375 + HST
Animation Development
Monday April 9, 16, 23, 30 (6:30-10pm) | Instructor: Lee Tockar | Cost: $425 + HST
Audition Workout with Voice-Over Casting Director Alistair Abell
Tuesday April 10, 17, 24, May 1 (6:30-10pm) | Instructor: Alistair Abell | Cost: $425 + HST
Voice-Over Foundations - learning the basics
Wednesday April 11, 18, 25, May 2 (6:30-10pm) | Instructor: Michael Daingerfield | Cost: $425 + HST
To register email info@onthemictraining.com, or call Alison at 778-938-6012. www.onthemictraining.com
VANCOUVER NATIONALS COMBAT WORKSHOP 2012
June 24-July 8, 2012
Fight Directors Canada is please to announce the 2012 Vancouver Combat Certification Workshop. This 13 day intensive stage and film 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
JOHN TRUBY SCREENWRITING MASTER CLASS
June 1, 2 and 3 | 9:30 - 6:00 each day
Hyatt Hotel, Vancouver
For 25 years, Truby has been training writers and launching careers around the world.
Learn how it's done, and network your butt off.
http://www.trubycanada.com
TARLINGTON TRAINING, SPRING ACTING WORKSHOPS
Looking for the best training in town? A number of our excellent programs are starting again soon. Acting for Camera: Teens, Very Young Performers and our Acting Fundamentals programs. Call (604) 664 0315 to discuss your options or register! Come train where the professionals train.
About Tarlington Training... Vancouver's Best Youth Actor Training, Tarlington Training offers a variety of Programs, from very young actors to young adults, beginner to working professional. Our instructors know how best to challenge and support you to improve your skills. See www.tarlingtontraining.com for more information on upcoming classes and workshops.
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
*Intro to V/O April 21/22: 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.
*SPECIAL! April 27/28 HEROS AND VILLAINS ANIME/CARTOON WORKSHOP with Tony Alcantar and Michael Coleman. Two great coaches: Full evening of Improv with Tony Alcantar, and an all-day Anime/Cartoon voice session with Michael Coleman.
*NEW! Fully Coached Demos. Copy, coaching and production to make a lasting impression.
Info at: http://www.soundswrite.ca 604-985-5532.
UPCOMING EVENTS
REEL 2 REAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH
April 13-20
Reel 2 Real is dedicated to showing the best in culturally diverse, authentic programming for youth.
http://www.r2rfestival.org/
WOMEN IN FILM NETWORKING BREAKFAST
April 17
This month with guest speaker Karen Lam of Curio Media.
http://www.womeninfilm.ca/cgi/page.cgi?evtid=309&_id=57
CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB
April 18
The next event will be hosted by Mackenzie Gray and feature special guest Mina Shum ('Double Happiness').
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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