Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Mar 26 2012
Published: Mon, 03/26/12
Hi . Today is Monday, Mar 26 2012. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
ACTORS! DO YOU HAVE YOUR CAVCO NUMBER YET?
If you are, or will be, engaged in leading or supporting roles you may be required to provide a CAVCO number to production.
http://www.ubcp.com/press-releases/2012/03/who-should-get-a-cavco-number/
UWE BOLL'S "THE BAILOUT" TO SHOOT IN VANCOUVER
German director Uwe Boll is set to start shooting The Bailout, a thriller about the human toll of the 2008-09 global financial meltdown, in Vancouver in April. There's no word on casting, but the film will be produced by Daniel Clarke and Shawn Williamson, and long-time Boll collaborator Mathais Neumann will serve as director of photography.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/uwe-bolls-bailout-vancouver-april-shoot-302896
VANCOUVER THEATRE BATTLES 'MONEY GRAB' BY BC FILM REGULATORS
Vancouver theatre owner Leonard Schein has defied what he calls a "money grab" by B.C.'s film regulators, and went ahead with a Saturday morning charity screening of the 1959 French film The 400 Blows.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/Vancouver+theatre+ahead+with+Blows+screening+face+film+classification/6354736/story.html
STARS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE UNITE TO SAY "IT'S TIME"
Audio-visual performers around the globe have united to create a video saying "It's Time" they are protected under international copyright law. Currently, only audio performers receive any significant protection at the international level, including modernized and updated standards in respect to digital uses of their work.
http://www.actra.ca/main/press-releases/2012/03/stars-from-around-the-globe-to-say-its-time/
SASKATCHEWAN ACTORS SPEAK OUT AGAINST GOVERNMENT TAX-CREDIT DECISION
Kim Coates often utters tough talk as an intimidating outlaw-biker character on American TV series Sons of Anarchy, but on Friday, the actor had some strong words of his own to share - and they were directed at Premier Brad Wall.
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/news/Sask+actors+speak+against+credit+decision/6352438/story.html
TELEFILM CANADA ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR FOUR BC FILM PRODUCTIONS
A straightlaced accountant who goes on a sexually explicit journey, a sci-fi flick about astronauts being attacked by a rubber duck, a romcom about the extremities of love, and a boy who may or may not be a vampire--these are the four film productions from B.C. that Telefilm has said yes to.
http://straight.com/article-639066/vancouver/telefilm-canada-announces-funding-four-western-canadian-film-productions
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@googlemail.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
BIZ STUDIO
Registering Now: April-June Classes for Kids (5-7; 8-11) and Teens (12-17)
Small group professional film and television acting classes for kids and teens. Six students max. Instructors are all working actors and veteran teachers. Classes are held at a working casting studio. Check our website for the free 32p "Confidence on Camera Handbook", audition postings for kids+teens, video tutorials including Stuart Aikins' excellent 10part "Advice for Actors", and of course schedule and class info www.bizstudio.ca
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.
CRAZY8s 2012 GALA SCREENING
March 30
118 video pitches, down to 40 semi-finalists, 13 finalists, and then 6 winners. Armed with cash, production package, and only eight days, each team will screen their films on March 30.
http://crazy8s.cc
If you are, or will be, engaged in leading or supporting roles you may be required to provide a CAVCO number to production.
http://www.ubcp.com/press-releases/2012/03/who-should-get-a-cavco-number/
UWE BOLL'S "THE BAILOUT" TO SHOOT IN VANCOUVER
German director Uwe Boll is set to start shooting The Bailout, a thriller about the human toll of the 2008-09 global financial meltdown, in Vancouver in April. There's no word on casting, but the film will be produced by Daniel Clarke and Shawn Williamson, and long-time Boll collaborator Mathais Neumann will serve as director of photography.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/uwe-bolls-bailout-vancouver-april-shoot-302896
VANCOUVER THEATRE BATTLES 'MONEY GRAB' BY BC FILM REGULATORS
Vancouver theatre owner Leonard Schein has defied what he calls a "money grab" by B.C.'s film regulators, and went ahead with a Saturday morning charity screening of the 1959 French film The 400 Blows.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/Vancouver+theatre+ahead+with+Blows+screening+face+film+classification/6354736/story.html
STARS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE UNITE TO SAY "IT'S TIME"
Audio-visual performers around the globe have united to create a video saying "It's Time" they are protected under international copyright law. Currently, only audio performers receive any significant protection at the international level, including modernized and updated standards in respect to digital uses of their work.
http://www.actra.ca/main/press-releases/2012/03/stars-from-around-the-globe-to-say-its-time/
SASKATCHEWAN ACTORS SPEAK OUT AGAINST GOVERNMENT TAX-CREDIT DECISION
Kim Coates often utters tough talk as an intimidating outlaw-biker character on American TV series Sons of Anarchy, but on Friday, the actor had some strong words of his own to share - and they were directed at Premier Brad Wall.
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/news/Sask+actors+speak+against+credit+decision/6352438/story.html
TELEFILM CANADA ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR FOUR BC FILM PRODUCTIONS
A straightlaced accountant who goes on a sexually explicit journey, a sci-fi flick about astronauts being attacked by a rubber duck, a romcom about the extremities of love, and a boy who may or may not be a vampire--these are the four film productions from B.C. that Telefilm has said yes to.
http://straight.com/article-639066/vancouver/telefilm-canada-announces-funding-four-western-canadian-film-productions
UPCOMING TRAINING
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@googlemail.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
BIZ STUDIO
Registering Now: April-June Classes for Kids (5-7; 8-11) and Teens (12-17)
Small group professional film and television acting classes for kids and teens. Six students max. Instructors are all working actors and veteran teachers. Classes are held at a working casting studio. Check our website for the free 32p "Confidence on Camera Handbook", audition postings for kids+teens, video tutorials including Stuart Aikins' excellent 10part "Advice for Actors", and of course schedule and class info www.bizstudio.ca
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CRAZY8s 2012 GALA SCREENING
March 30
118 video pitches, down to 40 semi-finalists, 13 finalists, and then 6 winners. Armed with cash, production package, and only eight days, each team will screen their films on March 30.
http://crazy8s.cc
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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