Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - May 21 2012

Published: Mon, 05/21/12

 
Hi . Today is Monday, May 21 2012.  Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
 

INDUSTRY NEWS

 
BC FILM INDUSTRY SEEKS TAX BREAK IN 'BAD YEAR'
The $1-billion B.C. industry has shown little growth over the last few years, and for the first time in nearly a decade, B.C. has fallen behind Ontario in the North American production centre rankings.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/05/16/bc-film-business-woes.html

FALL TV SEES OLD FACES
The week-long series of fall-schedule announcements by the major U.S. networks in New York has ended. Vancouver-filmed Alcatraz and The Secret Circle cancelled. New series, Arrow, greenlit. Supernatural and Fringe renewed.
http://www.canada.com/entertainment/Fall+sees+faces/6638422/story.html

IT'S STILL A MAN'S WORLD AT THE MOVIES
Females were "dramatically under-represented" in North America's top 100 grossing films last year, accounting for 33 per cent of all characters at a time when they made up nearly 51 per cent of the U.S. population, according to a study.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/movie-guide/still+world+movies/6626283/story.html

WHY THE FILM TAX CREDIT IS ESSENTIAL
Over 70 per cent of a Saskatchewan production's financing comes from outside the province. Non-refundable tax credits do not trigger this inward investment: they cannot be used by the producer as proof that a production will be fully financed through expected revenues.
http://www.leaderpost.com/news/film+credit+essential/6648148/story.html

CANADIAN WAVE HEADS TO CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
A strong Canadian contingent is heading to the La Croisette seaside strip for the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, which will screen new movies from both established names like David Cronenberg and budding directors invited to the French fest for the first time.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2012/05/15/cannes-film-festival-2012-begins.html

'FEARLESS' CANADIAN ACTOR PAUL O'SULLIVAN DIES IN CAR CRASH
"He was fearless and that was the thing that left most of us in awe" said fellow Canadian improv actor and close personal friend, Colin Mochrie. Mr. O'Sullivan, a staple in Toronto's comedy community and respected actor, died Friday.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/fearless-canadian-actor-paul-osullivan-dies-in-car-crash/article2438478/

WHO KILLED THE PLAYHOUSE
For crying in the soup, can't a guy go on vacation without all hell breaking loose? When I left Vancouver for Australia late last year, little did I know my return would be to a town torn by an intense debate over the Vancouver Playhouse - did it jump, or was it pushed? More than anything, a bureaucratic straitjacket sealed the Vancouver theatre institution's fate.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/killed+Playhouse/6572193/story.html

175 HOURS OF ORIGINAL CANADIAN PROGRAMMING WILL BE LOST AT CBC
In spite of a hefty funding reduction of $115-million over three years, as always, the show must go on. Two series, Michael Tuesday and Thursday and Insecurity , have been cancelled. According to reports, the CBC is looking at ways to bring back Battle of the Blades and Steven and Chris .
http://straight.com/article-686221/vancouver/cbc-season-preview-20122013-vancouver-george-stroumboulopoulos-rick-mercer-and-more

VANCOUVER'S ARTS AND CULTURE BLEEDING OUT IN "STEADY MIGRATION", WARN CITY CREATIVES
Underneath the vibrant, diverse surface of a thriving arts and culture scene, Vancouver faces a loss of its brightest painters, dancers, designers, makers and performers to greener pastures. VO investigates how rising real estate prices are crunching our city's artists.
http://www.vancouverobserver.com/culture/art/2012/05/09/vancouvers-arts-and-culture-bleeding-out-"steady-migration-warn-city

UPCOMING TRAINING


SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
Why do respected acting coaches like Tony Alcantar and Mark Brandon recommend Soundswrite's INTRO TO VOICEOVER as the best voiceover workshop in the city?
Because we cover more in one weekend than any course out there including commercials, narration, animation, ADR, Walla, audio books, where to get work, and how to set up a home studio. The bonus? You'll get a fully produced commercial to start your demo. A small class = hours of mic time. There's no course like it!
Only one space left in our May 26th/27th class. Our studio is busy, so our last class until fall is June 9th/10th.
www.soundswrite.ca 604-985-5532

BIZ STUDIO SUMMER INTENSIVES
July & August Intensives for Kids (8-11) and Teens (12-17)
Two Casting Directors. Three Instructors. Five Days. A maximum of six students in each group, and a new intensive every week through July and August. The primary instructor for each intensive is Head Coach Michael Bean, with workshops like "Emotional Access" with Laura Bertram, "Actor Action: Intro to Stunts" with Patrick Sabongui, and intimate audition workshops with casting directors like Tiffany Mak, Michelle Allen, Candice Elzinga, and Jackie Lind. All in a working casting studio at 788 Beatty St., B2 Level, in downtown Vancouver.
Registration and info at www.bizstudio.ca

TARLINGTON TRAINING'S EXCITING JUNE WORKSHOPS AND 2012/13 AUDITIONS
Very Young Performers - Camera Intensive - Ages 5 8 June 18th to 22nd
Young Adult Masterclass - Jun 18 - 22nd - ages 16 +
This workshop is for advanced actors only with prior training and experience. Places are very limited.
Parent Acting Workshop (Fun & Informative) June 9th
"The Annex " - 3 day Adult Workshop Ages 18 and up.
Showcase Auditions ! June 9th (1:00-3:00pm), June 23rd (10:00-12:00) Masters Auditions - June 10th (4:30-6:30pm), June 24th (1pm-3pm)
Check out our website for more information! http://www.tarlingtontraining.com Call 604 664 0315 to register

INTRODUCING LA ACTOR AND COACH JANE PIPER AT THE ACTOR'S CIRCLE
Jane's training stems from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, The Beverly Hills Playhouse, Groundlings, and Edgemar Theatre Group - just to name a few.
The Actor's Circle incorporates Cold Reads, Audition Techniques, Improvisation, and Scene Study all into one class, so you can work on a variety of important, useful skills without having to sign up for a variety of different classes, saving you time and money.
Sign up today at http://www.theactorscircle.ca Space is limited.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

DIVERCINE 2012
May 17-26
World Cinema from la Francophonie. Presented in Vancouver by the Pacific Cinémathèque and the Consulate General of France, DiverCiné is a cooperation between the Embassy of France in Canada and Canadian Heritage / Patrimoine canadien.
http://www.cinematheque.bc.ca/diverciné-2012

DESTINATION BROADWAY
May 26
Join Burstin' With Broadway, a North Vancouver group of 120 singers for an amazing evening of musical theatre including music from Music Man, Spamalot, Grease, MEMPHIS, The Wiz, Wicked, Kiss Me Kate, Anything Goes, Babes in Arms, Gypsy and many more.  Burstin' with Broadway aims to make its concerts fun and leave you wanting more! A choir concert like no other!
http://www.kaymeekcentre.com/on_stage/1368

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL
May 29 - Jun 3
The 35th annual Vancouver International Children's Festival returns to Granville Island. Featuring theatre, puppetry, animated film, storytelling, dance and music from Taiwan, Italy, Senegal, UK, USA and across Canada, including the return of the popular Aquabus shows with Ferry Tale Theatre's version of Little Red Riding Hood.
http://www.childrensfestival.ca

SOMETHING WILD
May 24
BC-based film critic David Spaner takes the long view on corporate forces that dominate the mainstream movie business, and the individual voices who somehow persist in making themselves heard. David Spaner will be joined by feminist filmmaker and activist Bonnie Sher Klein (Not a Love Story) to discuss the film and sign copies of his book after the screening.
http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/vifcguide/filmguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=2229

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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