Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Jun 25 2012
Published: Mon, 06/25/12
Hi . Today is Monday, Jun 25 2012. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
THEATRE TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT THE JESSIE AWARDS
The Jessie awards spur reflection on a scene that lost a major player this year, but is seeing a new wave of young companies.http://www.straight.com/article-714226/vancouver/theatre-takes-centre-stage
'FRINGE' CO-SHOWRUNNER JEFF PINKNER EXITS FOR FINAL SEASON
As Fringe approaches its fifth and final season, it will be without one of its top bosses. Jeff Pinkner, who has served as co-showrunner of Fox's cult series with J.H. Wyman since season two, will not be returning next year in order to pursue new projects. Wyman will take on sole showrunning duties, while Pinkner will no longer keep his executive producer title on the show.http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fringe-jeff-pinkner-exit-339349
FILM PRODUCTION COMPANY CONSIDERS MOVE TO BC
Award-winning film production firm Partners In Motion is spending the summer glumly wondering where it should move in order to stay in business. A move out of Regina has been forced on it - and other production firms - by the provincial government's surprise decision to end the 15-year-old refundable film employment tax credit.http://www.thestarphoenix.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Axed+credit+film+production+firm+mulling+move/6792539/story.html
HOW CANADIAN TV CAN START THINKING REALLY BIG
Canada isn't playing television's game of thrones. That's partly because it doesn't have the big audiences and big money to compete; but also, more sadly yet more reversibly, because its risk-averse television broadcasters are failing to back talent in a culture that too quickly turns to airing U.S. television rather than demanding better from its own.http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/how-canadian-tv-can-start-thinking-really-big/article4267928/
IDEA THEFT: PROTECTING ALL SIDES
With the increase in litigation over so-called "idea theft," many aspiring writers are understandably concerned about protecting their work. They often ask whether you can "copyright an idea." The short answer is no. The long answer is that there are ways to protect creative work.http://www.thewrap.com/movies/blog-post/idea-theft-protecting-all-sides-44746
COLIN TRVORROW SAYS HOLLYWOOD'S SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED
Young directors are understandably tempted by the glitter and fame the studios seem to offer, so when the big boys start buzzing, people like Colin Trevorrow are happy to take the call - and, usually, the deal.
http://www.vancourier.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Colin+Trevorrow+says+Hollywood+Safety+Guaranteed/6813146/story.htmlSTILL A MINORITY, NEW WAVE OF WOMEN DIRECTORS IS CREATING KILLER ART
It is encouraging that studios and ticket-buyers are increasingly comfortable greenlighting and going to see movies where women are the story, not just the girlfriend. At the same time, it's discouraging that fewer women are being hired to direct them: Women helmed only five per cent of the year's 250 highest-grossing films. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/still-a-minority-new-wave-of-women-directors-is-creating-killer-art/article4354080/
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
HOLLYWOOD CASTING DIRECTOR INTENSIVE, WITH CORBIN BRONSON
"Bringing the LA HEAT" July 7th, 2012 9am-1pm: Los Angeles Casting Director for CW, ABC, SYFY, Vancouver shot series, coming to VADA. CORBIN BRONSON is the Los Angeles Casting Director for many past, present and future Vancouver shot series on, CW and SYFY. He has worked in television as part of the pilot "BATTLESTAR GALACTICA" in 2003. As a casting director Corbin cast 6 seasons of the acclaimed USA series "MONK". Corbin was a casting partner on "EUREKA" seasons 4 and 5, "CHASE" for NBC and Jerry Bruckheimer.To reserve a seat send your headshot and resume to info@vadastudios.com
Price: $100
SOUNDSWRITE INTRO TO VOICEOVER INTENSIVE Plus...
Soundswrite students are booking and also giving back to the community by volunteering at Crane Library at UBC, reading textbooks for visually impaired students. It's a great way to keep up V/O skills learned in class. On that note: our next two-day Intro Intensive is July 28/29th. Voice commercials, narration, animation, audio books, and learn to set up your own studio so you can book jobs from the net, plus get a produced spot to start your demo. Register today at: www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532. Classes of 5 always fill quickly.Soundswrite students work!
TARLINGTON TRAINING'S SUMMER INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS!
Renowned Acting Coach, Linda Darlow is coming to Tarlington! Her next two workshops are.*Audition Skills Workshop. June 25th, 27th & 28th. (7-10pm)
*Commercial Audition Workshop. July 7th & 8th (10am-6pm)
Our fantastic week long, Bootcamp Intensive Training Programs, for young actors run all Summer long. Showcase 2013 - Tarlington's prestigious year long program starts again in September. Auditions for this course, which culminates with our 18th live industry Showcase in May 2013, are on now.
Call or email to book a time. http://www.tarlingtontraining.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
THE 30th ANNUAL JESSIE RICHARDSON THEATRE AWARDS
June 25Vancouver's dynamic and diverse theatre community have again contributed to an outstanding year of theatre, with more than 120 individuals nominated in more than 25 categories, displaying the creativity, talent and fortitude of the artists who contribute to the cultural vibrancy of the city.
http://www.jessies.ca/
CANADA DAY AT THE PAL STUDIO THEATRE
July 1PAL Studio Theatre is delighted to present its 3rd annual FREE Pancake Breakfast and more for our Coal Harbour neighbours, and our friends in the Performing Arts. Events include Show'n'Shine Car Show and an Evening Dance Party.
http://www.palvancouver.org/?q=news
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 & AugustPacific 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-hitchcock
VANCOUVER TAIWANESE FILM FESTIVAL
June 29 - July 1In 2011, TWFF 5 celebrated Taiwan's hundred years of history by taking the audience venture through growth and transformation of Taiwan. This year, TWFF 6 will turn the spotlight on humanity with the focus on Metamorphosis in all of its forms.
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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