Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Aug 27 2012
Published: Mon, 08/27/12
Hi . Today is Monday, Aug 27 2012. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
SPECIAL EVENT
SECRETS OF THE CASTING PROCESS - FREE SEMINAR AND PANEL DISCUSSION
Thursday, September 13 at Rio Theatre
Presented by Breakdown Services, in association with Vancouver Actor's Guide
Join us for this two-hour event as Gary Marsh (Founder of Breakdown Services & Actors Access) presents a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the casting process and sheds light on what it takes to get noticed. The evening also features Talent Agent, Emilio Salituro, Casting Director, Jackie Lind, and Gary in a panel discussion moderated by Kenji Maeda (CEO of Production Heads Network Inc. / Vancouver Actor's Guide) on current topics affecting Vancouver actors with an opportunity to respond to questions from the audience.
Event Details and Registration: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2710048829
INDUSTRY NEWS
UNIVERSAL GETS BEHIND VANCOUVER TWINS' HORROR MOVIE
A Vancouver filmmaking team is one step closer to the big time. This week, Jen and Sylvia Soska announced that Universal Pictures has acquired the international distribution rights for their second feature film, American Mary. This means thousands, if not millions of people will have the opportunity to see the horror movie when it comes to theatres, most likely next year.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Universal+gets+behind+Vancouver+twins+horror+movie/7144580/story.html
COMIC HARLAND WILLIAMS PART OF VANCOUVER TV PACKAGE DEAL
Comedian-actor Harland Williams is heading to Vancouver to join the cast of the new Canadian sitcom Package Deal.
http://blogs.theprovince.com/2012/08/21/comic-harland-williams-part-of-vancouver-tv-package-deal/
KEANU REEVES DOCUMENTS THE DIGITAL VS FILM DEBATE
The past two decades have seen rapid advancements in digital filmmaking, leading some to worry that good old fashioned film is on its last legs. It's a subject of particular interest to actor Keanu Reeves, who turns documentarian with director Chris Kenneally to see where technology might be taking Hollywood in Side by Side.
http://metronews.ca/scene/346682/keanu-reeves-documents-the-digital-vs-film-debate/
JERSEY BOYS IS A GUY'S GUY MUSICAL
"We say that this is the show that husbands drag their wives to," says Michael Lomenda, who plays Nick Massey in the upcoming production of Jersey Boys at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. "I've looked out at the audience and seen guys pumping their fists as if it was the Superbowl. It's a guy's guy musical."
http://www.wevancouver.com/arts/167112005.html
VANCOUVER FESTIVAL FILMS CAPTURE MUSIC FROM POP TO OPERA
The Vancouver International Film Festival has released a list of music-related films on its 2012 lineup ranging from classical and opera to world music and including a portrait of Cream drummer Ginger Baker.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2012/08/22/vancouver-film-fest.html
WHY MOVIES NO LONGER MAKE US CRY
My tears startled me. It had been ages since any movie made me cry. But why? Because most postmodern films share a singular motive: to jerk you bodily out of your comfort zone, to freak you out, to gross you out, to dog-whistle the cool and shock the squares.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/stuck/201208/why-movies-no-longer-make-us-cry
COMCAST, NBCU AND UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SUED FOR ALLEGED LABOR & PAY VIOLATIONS
The suit is alleging California Labor Code violations over a 4-year period including failure to pay overtime or provide required meal and rest periods. It also alleges unpaid and illegally calculated overtime compensation, failure to pay minimum wage, and numerous other unfair and unlawful practices.
http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/comcast-nbcu-universal-studios-hollywood-sued-for-alleged-labor-pay-violations/
HOLY-WOOD: THE FILM INDUSTRY'S NEW PASSION FOR CHRIST
With Russell Crowe playing Noah, Paul Verhoeven bringing us Jesus and Warner Bros tackling Moses, the movies are well and truly back in the good book.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmblog/2012/aug/24/film-passion-christ-bible
UPCOMING TRAINING
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 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.
INTRO TO ACTING (ITA) | VADA
The Intro To Acting (ITA) class is for beginners and those with a theater background who are looking to start in film and television. This class will give you a taste of what it takes to be a professional actor. We start with text analysis, breaking down the script, and preparing your work. You work with monologues, scenes and drills getting into emotions and characters. We film your work and show you camera technique and the technical aspect of acting on-set for the camera.
Next Start Date: September 17th-October 10th 2012
Program Details: Monday & Friday, 6:00pm-9:00pm (24 Hours)
info@vadastudios.com 604.633.1525 www.vadastudios.com
SOUNDSWRITE
**INTRO TO VOICEOVER WEEKEND INTENSIVE
September 22 & 23
"I learned more in the two-day intensive at Soundswrite, than I did in weeks and weeks at a voiceover workshop in Los Angeles." Patrick Murray, comedian/ventriloquist, Holland America.
Learn from pros who cast voiceover gigs all the time. Practice voicing for commercials, narration, animation, audiobooks and WALLA for films. Learn what you need to set up your home studio. You'll also get a fully produced spot to start your demo. Five students per class = maximum booth time.
**HOME STUDIO SETUP:
Sept. 26th
Bring your computer and microphone and we'll teach you to record and edit so you can book those online jobs!
Register at: www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532.
COLD READING SERIES
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
VANCOUVER LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
Aug 31 - Sep 9
VLAFF celebrates Latin American cinema over ten-days.
http://www.vlaff.org
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
*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.
INTRO TO ACTING (ITA) | VADA
The Intro To Acting (ITA) class is for beginners and those with a theater background who are looking to start in film and television. This class will give you a taste of what it takes to be a professional actor. We start with text analysis, breaking down the script, and preparing your work. You work with monologues, scenes and drills getting into emotions and characters. We film your work and show you camera technique and the technical aspect of acting on-set for the camera.
Next Start Date: September 17th-October 10th 2012
Program Details: Monday & Friday, 6:00pm-9:00pm (24 Hours)
info@vadastudios.com 604.633.1525 www.vadastudios.com
SOUNDSWRITE
**INTRO TO VOICEOVER WEEKEND INTENSIVE
September 22 & 23
"I learned more in the two-day intensive at Soundswrite, than I did in weeks and weeks at a voiceover workshop in Los Angeles." Patrick Murray, comedian/ventriloquist, Holland America.
Learn from pros who cast voiceover gigs all the time. Practice voicing for commercials, narration, animation, audiobooks and WALLA for films. Learn what you need to set up your home studio. You'll also get a fully produced spot to start your demo. Five students per class = maximum booth time.
**HOME STUDIO SETUP:
Sept. 26th
Bring your computer and microphone and we'll teach you to record and edit so you can book those online jobs!
Register at: www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532.
UPCOMING EVENTS
COLD READING SERIES
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
VANCOUVER LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
Aug 31 - Sep 9
VLAFF celebrates Latin American cinema over ten-days.
http://www.vlaff.org
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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