Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Jul 16 2012
Published: Mon, 07/16/12
Hi . Today is Monday, Jul 16 2012. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
THE HAUNTING HOUR A SHOWCASE FOR YOUNG B.C. ACTORS
Now in its third season, the show was nominated this year for six daytime Emmys; for Balfry's cinematography, as well as makeup, costumes, directing, editing and for Toronto actor Dakota Goyo. The show airs on the U.S. Hub network and among other things has proven to be a valuable showcase for young B.C. actors.http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Haunting+Hour+showcase+young+actors/6895093/story.html
SFU GOES EXTRATERRESTRIAL FOR HALO WEB SERIES
In early May, the Internet was abuzz with rumours that a live-action Halo production was filming at Simon Fraser University. On May 2, SFU officials simply issued a statement that something called "Sleeper" was shooting in the concrete jungle. In reality, a crew was busy up on Burnaby Mountain making the five-episode web series Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.http://www.straight.com/node/731461
CANADIAN TV INDUSTRY CONSOLIDATION UNLEASHES A WALL OF MONEY
The money is flowing in Canada after a recent spate of media consolidation. A report by Ottawa consultant Boon Dog Professional Services on Tuesday said Canadian broadcasters spent a combined $51 million on so-called tangible public benefits in the year to August 31, 2011, with much of that going into new indie production.http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/canadian-tv-industry-consolidation-crtc-unleashes-346991
ROCKSTAR VANCOUVER STUDIO CLOSED, NEW FACILITY IN TORONTO
You know what they say: Every time a window/Vancouver studio closes, a door/Toronto studio opens. Well maybe that's not how the saying goes, but tell that to Rockstar; the company has closed up its Vancouver, Canada facility, and opened up a new facility in Oakville, Ontario for Rockstar Toronto.http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/09/rockstar-vancouver-studio-closed-staff-asked-to-join-new-facili/
ERIC MCCORMACK RETURNS TO TV IN CRIME DRAMA PERCEPTION
On Perception he portrays Dr. Daniel Pierce, a brilliant neuroscience professor with paranoid schizophrenia who is recruited by the FBI for a side job: to help solve cases that call for expertise in human behaviour and the workings of the mind. When he first read the script, the 49-year-old McCormack recalls, "I knew right away what I could do with this character. I knew the fun we could have."http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/all/Eric+McCormack+returns+series+troubled+academic+genius/6893525/story.html
ELEEN PAGE: SHE'S NOT WHAT YOU'D EXPECT, ONLY MORE SO
Seen unkindly, Ellen Page's entrance in the new Woody Allen film To Rome With Love turns her looks into a punchline. The way that Page handles this, both within the role and in discussing it, says a lot about who she is.http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/ellen-page-shes-not-what-youd-expect-only-moreso/article4394521/
FOUR INTRIGUING COPYRIGHT CASES
Sure, digital copyright law makes headlines today -- Bill C-11 is currently on its way to becoming law -- but don't forget there are some old-fashioned authorship issues still causing trouble too.http://thetyee.ca/ArtsAndCulture/2012/07/07/Four-Accusations-Plagiarism/
AS THE CLOSET DOOR OPENS WIDER, WHERE ARE THE GAY MOVIE STARS?
Despite the recent matter-of-fact statements from the likes of Anderson Cooper, Jim Parsons and Zachary Quinto, no A-list star on the level of a Brad Pitt or Robert Downey Jr. has come out, even though statistically it seems highly improbable that no major actor is gay. Meanwhile, the rumors and lawsuits that have dogged such actors as John Travolta or Cruise may lead the public to their own conclusions.http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/anderson-cooper-frank-ocean-closet-door-swings-open-not-where-are-movie-stars-46671
UPCOMING TRAINING
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
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
VOICE TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
August 10 - 12 | $250 if you register before 20 July 2012In film, voice-over or stage, your voice is an integral part of your performance. Do you really know what it can do? Boost your confidence, hone your skill and connect to your emotions on a new level. Voice Coach Danielle Benzon has created a fusion of successful techniques that will bring out the very best in your voice. All levels of experience welcome.
Fri Aug 10: 7pm - 10pm
Sat Aug 11: 9:30am - 6pm
Sun Aug 12: 9:30am - 6pm
More info 778 235 7696 and http://www.livingvoice.ca
SOUNDSWRITE INTRO TO VOICEOVER INTENSIVE
We're now one of the top studios in town for V/O demos! Don't miss the next Soundswrite two-day Intro Intensive July 28/29th. Voice commercials, narration, animation, audio books, and learn to set up your own studio so you can submit for jobs internationally. The bonus? A fully produced spot to start your demo. Register today at: www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532. Small classes always fill quickly.
Soundswrite students work!
SUMMER INTENSIVES AND CASTING DIRECTOR WORKSHOPS AT TARLINGTON TRAINING!
* Renowned Casting Directors Michelle Allen and Lynne Carrow are coming to Tarlington in August for special one day workshops! Places are VERY limited.* Week long "Bootcamp" Intensive Training Programs, for young actors run all Summer long, the best training you can get!
* Very Young Performer Intensives (5 - 8 yrs) always very popular, are signing up now.
Tarlington's prestigious year long SHOWCASE professional training program starts again in September. To book an audition for this course, please call.
http://www.tarlingtontraining.com for details of all our exciting training programs.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB
July 18
The next Celluloid Social Club event will feature a selection of Leo Award Winners and other great short films. So come out and check out some great local short films to get over this middle of the week doldrums.
http://www.celluloidsocialclub.com/COLD READING SERIES
Thursdays, June 7 - Sept 6Every Thursday night, all summer long, writers, actors, directors, producers, singer/songwriters and audience members crowd into The Billy Bishop Legion in Kitsilano for an exciting evening of brand new work. Every show ends with a party in the bar downstairs where you can meet up with other artists over a cold beer.
http://www.coldreadingseries.com
ALFRED HITCHCOCK FILM SERIES
July and August
Pacific Cinémathèque's summer Hitchcock season, "Directed by Alfred Hitchcock," offers an alternative look at the Master of Suspense's work by shining a rare spotlight on all 20 of the films Hitchcock directed for TV.
http://www.cinematheque.bc.ca/directed-by-alfred-hitchcockPacific Cinémathèque's summer Hitchcock season, "Directed by Alfred Hitchcock," offers an alternative look at the Master of Suspense's work by shining a rare spotlight on all 20 of the films Hitchcock directed for TV.
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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