Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Nov 26 2012

Published: Mon, 11/26/12

 
Hi . Today is Monday, Nov 26 2012.  Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.


INDUSTRY NEWS



VANCOUVER'S SOSKA SISTERS BRING THE MADNESS TO WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL
At age 29, Vancouver's twin filmmakers, the Soska Sisters have written, directed and produced two acclaimed horror movies -- but their most brilliant creation to date is their own double-act persona.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Vancouver+Soska+Sisters+bring+madness+Whistler/7589388/story.html

TYLER LABINE, JOHN CHO, PAULO COSTANZO FIND 'THAT BURNING FEELING'
Tyler Labine, John Cho and Royal Pains' star Paulo Costanzo are jumping aboard the Canadian romantic comedy That Burning Feeling from director Jason James. The indie pic is set to shoot in Vancouver from Nov. 25.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tyler-labine-john-cho-paulo-393666

CANADA AT THE AMERICAN FILM MARKET 2012
From the invention of the game of basketball in 1891 by James Naismith of Toronto to the first SCTV broadcast in Toronto in 1976, Canadians have been out and about, entertaining the world. Canadian presence was no less strong at the American Film Market in Santa Monica, California, the first week of November, 2012.
http://www.vancouverobserver.com/culture/film/canada-american-film-market-2012

BRIGHTLIGHT PICTURES CO-FOUNDER STEPHEN HEGYES EXITS CANADIAN PRODUCER
A shakeup at Canadian indie producer Brightlight Pictures has seen co-founder Stephen Hegyes leave the company. Fellow co-founder and long-time business partner Shawn Williamson is staying on at Vancouver-based Brightlight at chairman as the company takes an unspecified new direction in 2013.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/brightlight-pictures-stephen-hegyes-exits-393759

SURVIVING THANKSGIVING WITH LESTER BURNHAM
Whatever you may think about art and money, there is no question that money is the energy that makes things happen and gets movies made. In just four years, from 2007 to 2010, film production in the U.S. dropped a staggering 30 percent. Aside from the impact on the types of movies that are getting made, consider the tens of thousands of jobs that have been lost. Nothing less than the future of great filmmaking and music hangs in the balance.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/william-buckley-jr/american-beauty-thanksgiving_b_2171428.html

FUNDS FLOW FROM EAST IN SUPPORT OF B.C. INDIE FILM
Toronto-based Canadian Film Centre is backing a B.C.-made feature for the first time in its 20-year film production program. The centre had kept its film projects in Ontario until it struck a partnership with theatrical distributor eOne Films and broadcasters Movie Central and the Movie Network that allowed it to throw some help further west.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Funds+flow+from+east+support+indie+film/7562443/story.html

'WALKING DEAD' PRODUCER GALE ANNE HURD ON GREENING FILM AND TV PRODUCTION
Saving paper by using digital call sheets distributed to crew and cast via smartphones and tablets may be one way to get people as environmentally-friendly at work as they are at home.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/walking-dead-producer-gale-anne-393538

HOW TO FIND YOUR TYPE AND BOOK WORK
Type can be vital to your success, for booking commercials as well as theatrical work, especially when first starting a career. However, most actors don't give determining their type the time needed to figure it out. When you know your type/brand, you can shoot headshots that market you better, intelligently describe yourself to your representation, and submit yourself for roles that you have a better chance of booking.
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/how-find-your-type-and-book-work/


UPCOMING TRAINING


 
MAKE UP 101 - WITH BRIANNA ERRELET
Dec 10th 10:30am - 12pm
This introductory course covers all you need to know to achieve the ultimate make up look for your call backs and auditions.
Work with one of Vancouver's finest make up artists as she guides you, step by step, in creating a look that is right for you!
Receive a 5 piece pro make up brush kit, and as a bonus a $100 voucher towards your next photo session with Karolina Turek. Valid until Mar 2013.
To register email act.ivatestudios@gmail.com or call 604 561 2976
 
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 EVENTS


 
EUROPEAN UNION FILM FESTIVAL
November 23 - December 6
The European Union Film Festival, Vancouver's annual finger-on-the-pulse showcase of acclaimed new and recent films from across greater Europe, turns 15 in 2012 -- and the European Union wins the Nobel Peace Prize! A coincidence? Well, sure, but plenty of reason to celebrate! Please indulge us when we say that our 2012 festival promises to be, as every year, a hothouse of lively, provocative, stimulating, entertaining, dynamic, and diverse European filmmaking at its best.
http://eufilmfestival.com

WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL
November 28 - December 2
Based in North America's premier mountain resort just two hours north of Vancouver, British Columbia, the Whistler Film Festival Society (WFFS) is a charitable cultural organization dedicated to furthering the art of film by providing programs that focus on the discovery, development and promotion of new talent culminating with a must attend festival for artists, the industry and audiences in Whistler.
http://whistlerfilmfestival.com

MAKING A SCENE CONFERENCE: A QUESTION OF BALANCE
November 29 - December 1
The Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance (GVPTA) announces its signature industry event: the Making a Scene Conference. This year's theme is A Question of Balance.  The Conference is a critical forum for Metro Vancouver's professional theatre community, which will come together to reflect upon its achievements, to assess its state of affairs, and to envision its future. Registration Is Now Open.
For complete registration details, please visit the Making A Scene website:
http://www.makingascene.ca
 
DOXA KNOW FUTURE GALA FUNDRAISER
December 1
VIFF's Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver
Buckminster Fuller once said "I'm interested in the future because I'm going to spend the rest of my life there." A brave new world of film, food and futurism, Know Future will also feature a short screening, guest speaker, silent auctions with vacation packages, restaurant gift certificates, fashion, artwork, weekend getaways and tickets to great cultural events for guests to bid on.
http://doxafestival.ca
 

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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