VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM CENTRE BUCKS DOWNWARD INDUSTRY TRENDS
The doom and gloom that the local film exhibition industry has had to face, due to rapid and dramatic technological and economic changes, has dominated most movie news headlines over the past few years. But one of the few organizations that is managing to buck the trend is the Vancouver International Film Centre.
http://www.straight.com/article-662686/vancouver/vancouver-international-film-centre-bucks-downward-industry-trends

SASKATCHEWAN FILMMAKERS COLLECT NAMES FOR TAX-CREDIT PETITION
People who work in film and television circulated the petition in Saskatoon on Saturday. The Saskatchewan government announced last month that it's cancelling the $8-million-a-year film employment tax credit program because it cannot afford it anymore.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/story/2012/04/22/sk-film-tax-credit-petition.html

THE HUNGER GAMES: FIVE CHALLENGES FACING THE SEQUEL'S NEW DIRECTOR
After Gary Ross's departure, what problems await Francis Lawrence, the newly announced director of Catching Fire?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmblog/2012/apr/20/director-hunger-games-sequel

BUDGET CUTS? NATIONAL FILM BOARD IS NOT AFRAID
The cuts appear grave: Less assistance to filmmakers; three to four fewer major projects per year; 73 jobs eliminated. And the Cinérobothèque in Montreal and the Mediatheque in Toronto will be closed by September. All this for an institution that last year alone garnered two Oscar nominations. Yet within the film board itself, there's a sense of renewal.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/movies/budget-cuts-nfb-is-not-afraid/article2404079/

JOSS WHEDON PERFORMS AT WOMEN'S RIGHTS EVENT, DECRIES SEXISM, PRAISES 'HUNGER GAMES'
Whedon was all about the women's rights organization, Equality Now. A life-long feminist who had been honored by the group in 2006, the multi-hyphenate storytelling guru was co-host of the organization's 20th anniversary celebration at Manhattan's Asia Society on the Upper East Side, which came smack in the middle of promotion for his upcoming Marvel superhero blockbuster.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/joss-whedon-hosts-equality-now-sexism-laura-linney-avengers-314557

THE CRONENBERGS AT CANNES
When you hear that Cronenberg is going to Cannes, it's generally understood to mean David, the 69-year-old Canadian director of past Cannes competition films A History of Violence, Spider, and Crash. This year, however, there will be two Cronenbergs at the famed French film festival.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/movieguide/Cronenbergs+Cannes/6485772/story.html

AUDITION DROP-IN BOOTCAMP - with Alison Araya
Tuesday Nights 6pm- 9 30pm
Practice your auditioning skills in this one of a kind AUDITION DROP IN class. Run as an actual audition, you get to practice your craft and work through those audition nerves! Then, receive personalized coaching to allow YOU to shine in your work. . This class empowers the actor to walk into their auditions with confidence and preparation! Class size is limited to ensure everyone gets loads of on camera time!
To book your spot email act.ivatestudios@gmail.com Check us out @ www.act-ivatestudios.com.

ARTIST'S WAY CREATIVITY COURSE/ 90TH CLASS!!
Starts Tuesday April 24th 2012
10 Weeks | 7-9pm |Only 8 people in class!
Become unblocked! Be happy pursuing your acting passion! Gain abundance with huge rewards! Break through limiting beliefs! Get out of a rut and move forward! Music, drama, spiritual growth, future projection, daily writing/morning pages and learning to honour yourself, are some of the experiences that you will benefit from and experience throughout this course. Through the Artist's Way book , Maryse Schembri's creative exercises and assignments, excellent facilitation and group support you will move quickly in the direction you are meant to go.
http://www.maryse.org Please call 604-220-9384

TARLINGTON TRAINING - SUMMER PROGRAMS
This summer don't miss out on the fantastic intensive workshops at Tarlington Training. Focused on developing your acting and audition skills, you'll be ready for your next call out. Taught by working professionals, you'll get a no-nonsense practical approach to acting. With courses for Very Young Performers (5-8), Youth Actors or even Young Adults - beginner or professional, there's something for you.
Check out www.tarlingtontraining.com or call (604) 664-0315 to discuss your options. Places are limited and always book out fast. Come train where the professionals train. Vancouver's best training for young actors. Tarlington Training.

SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
*Intro to V/O May 26/27: one of Vancouver's most popular workshops. Voice commercials, narrations, cartoons, ADR, and Walla. Learn where to find work and how to set up a home studio. Includes produced spot for your demo. Max 5 students = Max mic time. Our students work!
*NEW! Fully Coached Demos. Copy, coaching and production to make a lasting impression.
Register now at: www.soundswrite.ca 604-985-5532.

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

AA BY ADRIAN ST. LOUIS
April 27-29, 8 pm Fri and Sat, 2 pm Sun
Theatre Ocean presents the premier of this one-act biopic of American Apparel founder Dov Charney. Sweatshop free theatre. No logos please. To reserve seats email theatre.ocean@gmail.com
Tickets $10 at the door. Douglas College Studio Theatre, 700 Royal Avenue, New West

CMPA TERMS OF TRADE ROADSHOW
April 24
John Barrack, COO/Chief Legal Officer and Reynolds Mastin, Counsel of the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA), will be hosting an event in Vancouver on April 24th at The Georgian Court Hotel, to update BC producers on: Recent Terms of Trade developments, Labour relations activities, CRTC regulatory developments, New business and financing models.
http://www.cmpa.ca/news-events/cmpa-spring-roadshow

VANCOUVER ACM SIGGRAPH PRESENTS: THE CREATURES OF JOHN CARTER
April 26
In the 2012 film John Carter, Double Negative was tasked with bringing to life many varied CG characters and creatures. The amount and complexity of the creature work was an order of magnitude higher than the studio had done on previous films and therefore presented many challenges. In this presentation, Ken will discuss those challenges and solutions as Double Negative took the creatures all the way from initial concepts, through modeling and rigging, and into animation.
http://vancouver.siggraph.org/

DOXA DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
May 4-13
Watch some of the most compelling documentaries from around the world, including a live documentary event of NFB's Bear 71 which includes live music by Tim Hecker and Loscil. The film, Girl Model, is about the international modeling industry, and Stock Characters: The Cooking Show, is about a Vancouver-based theatre company and the work they do with youth.
http://www.doxafestival.ca

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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