Hi . Today is Monday, Jul 23 2012.  Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

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L.A. COMPLEX FILLED WITH VANCOUVER TALENT
A small industry and big geography are two factors that have made a life in Canada's movie and TV world frequently one of living out of a suitcase. Work follows a triangle defined by Vancouver in the west, Toronto in the east and Los Angeles down south.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/Complex+filled+with+Vancouver+talent+says+writer+producer+Martin+Gero/6942208/story.html

CANUCK CALLBACK? EMMYS AGAIN NOMINATE FOX, ARNETT, 'DEGRASSI'
This year's Emmy Award nominations represent something of a Canuck callback. Yes, the Canadian contingent of honorees could be forgiven for feeling a sense of deja vu as nominations were announced on Thursday.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/canuck-callback-emmys-again-nominate-fox-arnett-degrassi/article4427805/

VANCOUVER THEATRE COMMUNITY PROUD TO TAKE ON THE PRIME MINISTER
Will the prime minister sue a group of Vancouver actors on Sunday? Practically every theatre company in the city has joined together to mount a staged reading of a satirical play --Proud -- that Toronto's Tarragon theatre chose not to present after a board member raised concerns that Stephen Harper might have a case for defamation against anyone who staged it.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Vancouver+theatre+community+proud+take+Prime+Minister/6955215/story.html

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS EXTENDED TO CHILDREN WHO WORK IN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Children who work in live entertainment are now protected by employment standards legislation in BC. The changes, which took effect July 1, set conditions of employment for children aged 4-14 who perform and rehearse in theatre, dance, music, opera or circus events.
http://www.allianceforarts.com/blog/employment-standards-extended-children-who-work-live-entertainment

CRTC ORDERS END TO CABLE LOCAL PROGRAMMING FEE
Canada's broadcast regulator plans to scrap a fund financed by cable companies and used by television stations to support local programming, a move that some say will take a toll on smaller markets.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2012/07/18/crtc-cable-fee.html

THROUGH THE KEYHOLE WITH CANADIAN FILMMAKER GUY MADDIN
An interview with Canadian filmmaker Guy Maddin about his latest film, his cinematic influences and his creative process
http://www.vancouverobserver.com/culture/film/through-keyhole-canadian-filmmaker-guy-maddin

L.A. COMPLEX: A LOVE LETTER TO LOS ANGELES - AND A WARNING
Although its premise sounds like yet another reality show, The L.A. Complex is a finely tuned character drama about the dark underbelly of the star system. Ratings for the trial-run first season were disastrous, but its producers and networks see potential, even if the show seems to be written by someone determined to dissuade any Canadian kid from moving to Hollywood.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/la-complex-a-love-letter-to-los-angeles-and-a-warning/article4423123/

TWO-MINUTE MEMOIR: HOW TO DITCH A DREAM
I fell and landed on the truth. Not the truth I believed in my heart or the truth I wanted to be true but the truth in a more mathematical sense. Which, in this case, happened to be the fact, the truth that I sucked worse than anything has ever sucked in the history of suckage. I was not an actor. Okay. What now?
http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/201206/two-minute-memoir-how-ditch-dream

ACTORS 'STRUGGLE TO RESOLVE EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS'
New research suggests 'a psychological cost' for performers - but implies actors have higher than usual imaginative facilities
http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2012/jul/18/actors-struggle-resolve-emotional-problems

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UPCOMING TRAINING

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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 2012
In 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
Siemens International, Global TV, Knowledge Network...all clients of Soundswrite this month. Don't miss our two-day Intro Intensive July 28/29th. Voice commercials, narration, animation, audio books, plus 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 fill quickly.
Soundswrite students work!

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.

UPCOMING AT TARLINGTON TRAINING
-We are proud to announce our adult course with acting coach Linda Darlow.
Starting September 11th Linda will be teaching her "Twelve Choices" technique at Tarlington. Classes run Tues. evenings for twelve weeks.
-Tarlington's popular SUMMER INTENSIVES sessions are filling up! These week long courses are perfect for young actors. Space available for Aug.13th-17th and Aug. 20th-24th.
-The Very Young Performer's Camera Intensive (ages 5-9 yrs.) will run a session July 2nd-6th from 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
To book a class please call.
http://www.tarlingtontraining.com for details of all our exciting training programs.

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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