Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Aug 20 2012
Published: Mon, 08/20/12
Hi . Today is Monday, Aug 20 2012. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
VANCOUVER ACTOR PUTS ACTION ROLES ON LIFE SUPPORT
Michael Shanks grappled with aliens for nearly a decade on TV's Stargate SG-1, but his onscreen days as an action guy are behind him these days, as he gets in touch with his feelings on the medical drama Saving Hope.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Vancouver+actor+puts+action+roles+life+support/7089888/story.html
PLAYHOUSE PROPS COLLECTION TO SEE THE LIGHT AGAIN
The extensive collection of props belonging to the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company, which have been locked away since the company ceased operations earlier this year, will once again see the light of day on local stages. The Renegade Arts Society is very pleased to announce that it has been granted custodianship of the large and invaluable collection that had been amassed over the Playhouse's 49 years and includes props from literally thousands of plays and musicals.
http://www.allianceforarts.com/blog/playhouse-props-collection-see-light-again
GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR B.C. ARTS COUNCIL HOLDS STEADY AT $16.8 MILLION
The B.C. government is maintaining the level of annual funding for the B.C. Arts Council, a provincial agency that provides grant money to artists and cultural groups. The B.C. Arts Council will receive $16.8 million for the 2012-2013 fiscal year, the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development announced August 13. The same amount of provincial funding was provided to the agency for the previous year.
http://www.straight.com/article-755056/vancouver/government-funding-bc-arts-council-holds-steady-168-million
BEN AYRES GOES BICOASTAL FOR BC INDIE HORROR AND TORONTO TV DOCTOR
Actor Benjamin Ayres has been based in Toronto of late, but came back to Vancouver for a couple of days this month to see the finished version of Death Do Us Part, a low-budget horror movie he made with some Vancouver friends last October.
http://blogs.theprovince.com/2012/08/16/benjamin-ayres-goes-bicoastal-for-b-c-indie-horror-and-toronto-tv-doctor/
HOW SONY'S VANCOUVER STUDIOS GIVE CANADIAN ANIMATORS HOME FIELD ADANTAGE
Sony Pictures Imageworks' upcoming film Hotel Transylvania may sound like a surprising entry in the CanCon canon at first, the bulk of its 3D animation was actually done at SPI's Vancouver offices. "I think it's a really special process to be part of, as an animator," says Kevin Webb, one of the animation leads at SPI's B.C. office.
http://arts.nationalpost.com/2012/08/14/how-sonys-vancouver-studios-give-canadian-animators-home-field-advantage/
GUILDS APPLAUD AS CALIFORNIA TAX CREDIT EXTENSION CLEARS ASSEMBLY
The state Assembly on Thursday approved a two-year extension for California's tax credit production incentive program on a 70-4 vote. The legislation, which provides $100 million in annual tax credits for productions, now moves on to the state Senate and likely will be taken up in committee next week.
http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/guilds-applaud-california-tax-credit-extension-clears-assembly-52321
MYSTERY SOLVED: HOW EMMY VOTING WORKS
To determine a winner, the accountants will total up all scores and the contender in each category with the lowest tally will win. In case of a tie, the nominee with the most number-one votes prevails.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tom-oneil/mystery-solved-how-emmy-v_b_1798937.html
THE REPRESENTATION OF ASIANS AND LGBT IN NORTH AMERICAN YOUTH TELEVISION
Asians and LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) are two minority groups that struggle to find representation in North American television. Specifically in shows for young people, minorities struggle with stereotyped characters and shortage of great roles.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alfonso-espina/minority-diversity-tv_b_1784532.html
THE CONTRACT SPECIFICS OF GUEST-STARRING ROLES
Working Actor Michael Kostroff explains how guest-starring roles on TV shows are contracted and how TV work could affect being cast in serious films.
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/the-working-actor/contract-specifics-guest-starring-roles/
THEATER AND THE WAR AGAINST YOUTH
In his recent article "The War Against Youth," Stephen Marche levels three major accusations against the Baby Boomers: 1. They are hoarding resources for themselves and depriving the young of their fair share of government funding. 2. They exploit young labor through un/underpaid internships. 3. They are selling impractical degrees, oversaturating the job market, and getting rich off the high cost of education.
http://www.howlround.com/theater-and-the-war-against-youth-by-marshall-botnivick/
UPCOMING TRAINING
UPCOMING AT TARLINGTON TRAINING
- Last chance to audition for Showcase classes which start Sept 15th. Final auditions are September 8th and 11th.
- Tarlington is holding one final audition on Sept 9th for the Masters classes course which starts Sept 16th.
- An Acting Fundamentals class for teens begins Sept 19th. A good starter course.
-We are proud to announce our adult courses 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.
To book a class please call 604-664-0315 or e-mail to www.tarlingtontraining.com.
TWO WEEK INTENSIVE (TWI) | VADA
TWO WEEK INTENSIVE (TWI) | VADA
The Two Week Intensive (TWI) is great for beginners and those with a theatre background looking to start in film it's an intro to the professional level of on-camera acting. So, even those with previous training in high school drama, university theatre, or intro film classes/workshops, this course is for you! This is where you learn VADA's techniques and basics, covering all areas of film acting. Missing out on this foundation can stunt your growth in our more advanced classes or leave holes in your training.
Next Start Date: September 24th-October 5th 2012
Program Details: Monday-Friday, 10:00am-3:00pm (40 Hours)
Study and work in Hollywood. M1 visa sponsorship available for the 6 and 12 month program. WELL ROUNDED ACTOR TRAINING INTENSIVE.
*The Actor's Golden Box: With Michelle Danner
*Audition for Film & Television: On-Camera Cold Reading
*Scene Study, Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced
*Improv Workout
*Casting Director Workshop
*Voice intensives level 1 & level 2
*Brad Garrett the Emmy Award winning star of Everybody Loves Raymond Teaching a sitcom/comedy intensive
*The Actor's Golden Box: With Michelle Danner
*Audition for Film & Television: On-Camera Cold Reading
*Scene Study, Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced
*Improv Workout
*Casting Director Workshop
*Voice intensives level 1 & level 2
*Brad Garrett the Emmy Award winning star of Everybody Loves Raymond Teaching a sitcom/comedy intensive
TO REGISTER FOR THESE PROGRAMS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (310)392-0815 OR E-MAIL INFO@EDGEMAR.ORG. SPACE IS LIMITED.
www.michelledanner.com or To see more about the Acting School : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LZ8ktUFpMA
DIALECT COACHING | TONY ALCANTAR
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!
Thursdays, June 7 - Sept 6
Every 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
MEMBERS FILM & MEDIA SHOWCASE
August 22 | 7pm - 9pm | Annex Location, 235 Alexander Street
Cineworks invites you to participate in our first monthly Film & Media Showcase! During the evening, three artist members from three different mediums will have the opportunity to show their work. After each project is presented, the artist will engage in thought provoking dialogue with the other members.
http://www.cineworks.ca/events/day/2012/08/22/
VANCOUVER QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
August 16 - 26
For 11 days each August, the Vancouver Queer Film Festival brings the very best in queer independent cinema from around the world to Vancouver. As the city's second largest film festival, we privilege creative innovation and audience experience. Each summer, this celebrated event brings people together to watch incredible films, talk to filmmakers and artists, engage in scintillating discussions, experience unexpected performances and paint the town pink!
http://www.queerfilmfestival.ca/index.php
UNIVERSAL PICTURES: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS
August 16-31 | Pacific Cinematheque
The Universal Film Manufacturing Company incorporated on April 30, 1912, the result of a merger between a number of independent companies that had been battling Thomas Edison's Motion Picture Patents Trust. Universal would go on to become the oldest continuously operating film producer and distributor in the United States. In an industry defined by change, Universal's spinning globe logo has remained, along with its back lot, and tour, in Universal City, California.
http://www.cinematheque.bc.ca/universal-pictures-celebrating-100-years
http://www.coldreadingseries.com
MEMBERS FILM & MEDIA SHOWCASE
August 22 | 7pm - 9pm | Annex Location, 235 Alexander Street
Cineworks invites you to participate in our first monthly Film & Media Showcase! During the evening, three artist members from three different mediums will have the opportunity to show their work. After each project is presented, the artist will engage in thought provoking dialogue with the other members.
http://www.cineworks.ca/events/day/2012/08/22/
VANCOUVER QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
August 16 - 26
For 11 days each August, the Vancouver Queer Film Festival brings the very best in queer independent cinema from around the world to Vancouver. As the city's second largest film festival, we privilege creative innovation and audience experience. Each summer, this celebrated event brings people together to watch incredible films, talk to filmmakers and artists, engage in scintillating discussions, experience unexpected performances and paint the town pink!
http://www.queerfilmfestival.ca/index.php
UNIVERSAL PICTURES: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS
August 16-31 | Pacific Cinematheque
The Universal Film Manufacturing Company incorporated on April 30, 1912, the result of a merger between a number of independent companies that had been battling Thomas Edison's Motion Picture Patents Trust. Universal would go on to become the oldest continuously operating film producer and distributor in the United States. In an industry defined by change, Universal's spinning globe logo has remained, along with its back lot, and tour, in Universal City, California.
http://www.cinematheque.bc.ca/universal-pictures-celebrating-100-years
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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