Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Aug 6 2012

Published: Mon, 08/06/12


 
Hi . Today is Monday, Aug 6 2012.  Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
 

INDUSTRY NEWS


VANCOUVER ACTOR INSPIRED BY SPONGEBOB STAYS BRIGHT DESPITE MOODY ROLES
Contrary to his dark roles on screen, Vancouver actor Richard Harmon is a big SpongeBob SquarePants fan. The 21-year-old has made a steady climb in profile, playing characters who are variously moody, hostile and anti-social, mostly on TV but also on the big screen. "I never really got the normal kid roles," says Harmon, who has been acting since he was 10, most recently as a brooding farm boy who joins a group of eco-terrorists in the Canadian sci-fi series Continuum.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Vancouver+actor+inspired+Spongebob+stays+bright+despite+moody+roles/7002324/story.html

VANCOUVER ACTRESS GOES FROM BOMB GIRL TO BRIDAL CANDIDATE
The Bomb Girls are spending their summer vacation at a wedding party in Vancouver. Back in May, three friends in their 30s - Ali Liebert, actor Nicholas Carella and director Michelle Ouellet - started discussing the idea of making a movie about a group of friends at a reunion coping with the challenges of life in their mid-30s. Last weekend, barely six weeks later, Ouellet was calling "wrap" on the set of Afterparty, an improvised feature about the aftershocks of a wedding.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Vancouver+actress+goes+from+Bomb+Girl+bridal+candidate/6959390/story.html

TAYLOR KITSCH, BRENDAN GLEESON TAPPED FOR THE GRAND SEDUCTION
Young Canadian star Taylor Kitsch and accomplished Irish actor Brendan Gleeson will take the leads in The Grand Seduction, the upcoming English-language remake of the Quebec hit. Based on the 2003 film La Grande Séduction (also called Seducing Dr. Lewis) penned by Ken Scott and directed by Jean-François Pouliot, the comedy follows a big-city physician who turns up in a harbour town that's in desperate need of a doctor.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2012/07/31/grand-seduction-kitsch-gleeson.html

NEW YORK ENTICES FILM INDUSTRY BY TRIPLING POST-PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT
In an effort to draw the film business to New York, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo  has tripled the tax credit available for post-production film activity performed in New York City and adjacent areas.
http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/new-york-entices-film-industry-tripling-post-production-tax-credit-49441

CASHET CREDIT CARD TARGETS INDIE TV, FILM PRODUCTIONS
Cashet Cards, a new credit card targeting independent film and TV productions hit the market Thursday, offering 1 percent cash back on purchases, vendor discounts and custom cost controls.
http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/cashet-credit-card-targets-independent-tv-film-productions-49406

ZOE KAZAN: A BLUE BLOOD NAME ONLY
Zoe Kazan admits that her last name offers her advantages in the entertainment business. After all, her grandfather Elia was a legendary theatre and film director (A Streetcar Named Desire, On the Waterfront). Her father Nicholas is a renowned screenwriter (Reversal of Fortune), as is her mother, Robin Swicord (Little Women). But as Zoe demonstrates in her new film, Ruby Sparks - she wrote the script and plays the title character - identity can be a mutable thing.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/zoe-kazan-a-blue-blood-name-only/article4444965/

CAN YOU MAKE ANY KIND OF LIVING AS AN ARTIST?
With the exception of household names, most people in the creative arts need a day job to make ends meet. But should artists have to work or should they be supported by the state?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2012/jul/29/artists-day-job-feature

MOVIE TICKET PRICES REACH ALL-TIME HIGH IN Q2 OF 2012
The average ticket cost rose to $8.12 during the second quarter of 2012, due in part to the big movie releases of the summer. The average price to see a movie in the U.S. rose slightly in the first half of 2012 to an all-time high. But the increase was not as steep as in most of the past 17 years, in part because of a slowdown in the number of premium-priced 3D tickets.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/movie-ticket-prices-high-all-358247

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 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

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.

MICHELLE DANNER LOS ANGELES ACTING SCHOOL
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
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

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)
info@vadastudios.com 604.633.1525 www.vadastudios.com

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

ALFRED HITCHCOCK FILM SERIES
July and August | Pacific Cinematheque
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-hitchcock

BOOZE AND SCHMOOZE
August 6 | The Railway Club
Don't miss this great opportunity to meet your fellow filmmakers in the city over a frosty beverage in the inviting confines of The Railway Club. Co-hosted by Cineworks and Raindance Canada, this first-Monday-of-the-month get-together is quickly becoming a networking hub and a great place to debate the intricacies of film or find some talented folks to collaborate with on your next production.
http://www.cineworks.ca/events/day/2012/08/06/

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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