Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Dec 3 2012
Published: Mon, 12/03/12
Hi . Today is Monday, Dec 3 2012. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
From female filmmakers to women's stories and issues, female presence took over almost all the top honours at the Whistler Film Festival's awards brunch on the closing day of the festival (December 2). A boy's club this clearly is not.
http://www.straight.com/article-848661/vancouver/whistler-film-festival-2012-women-dominate-top-honours-festival-awards
YOGA TOWN AN ONLINE COMEDY SERIES IN SEARCH OF BIGGER THINGS
The series, co-produced by writer Jill Johnson with music producer Ashwin Sood, also stars Vincent Tong as the lovelorn assistant to Willow (Lori Triolo), Ingrid Nilson as Willow's punky daughter, and Veena Sood as a fast-talking business consultant.
http://www.theprovince.com/health/Yoga+Town+online+comedy+series+search+bigger+things/7572030/story.html
15 THINGS ACTORS DO THAT MAKE ME HAPPY
My happiness isn't really determined by an actor's decision to take care of him or herself. This is my own checklist for artistic sanity and success. However, when I do see fellow artists show us and embrace these actions, I'm gratified. We conspire together in our pursuit of happiness.
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/15-things-actors-do-make-me-happy/
CHECK INTO 'BATES MOTEL': MEET THE CAST OF A&E'S 'PSYCHO' PREQUEL
Currently filming in Vancouver, Up in the Air Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga will play the tainted mother to Norman (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's Freddie Highmore) in the drama that was ordered straight to series at the network.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/bates-motel-psycho-prequel-vera-farmiga-freddie-highmore-carlton-cuse-photos-394342
CW DIGITAL PICKS UP 'BACKPACKERS' WEB SERIES
The sale to CW Digital follows Canadian broadcaster CTV acquiring the digital-only series about two friends, Ryan and Brandon, on a wild goose chase across Europe in search of Ryan's fiancée for its own suite of digital platforms.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cw-digital-picks-up-backpackers-395222
THE WAL-MARTING OF AMERICAN THEATER
Go to any Wal-Mart in America and you will find basically the same products displayed in the same way and at the same low price. The Wal-Marted theater scene is no different.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/scott-walters/american-theater-walmarting_b_2208105.html
ARTS AND CULTURE AREN'T GETTING THEIR DUE IN B.C.
Eighty-seven thousand B.C. citizens have their primary employment in the arts and culture sector, more than mining and forestry combined. This sector represents more than seven per cent of GDP. B.C. has the lowest federal and provincial per-capita funding of the arts.
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Arts+culture+aren+getting+their/7605684/story.html
FOR YOUNG ARTISTS--OF ALL AGES
It is difficult work, and not always rewarded, for its value can be difficult to perceive in terms of product and profit. Often, only those who cannot choose to do otherwise persevere. Here are some words for those on the path.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/what-body-knows/201211/young-artists-all-ages
UPCOMING TRAINING
SOUNDSWRITE
INTRO TO VOICEOVER INTENSIVE JANUARY 26 & 27th
Start the new year with a new career. Voicing from home = added income. Learn to voice for commercials, narration, animation, audiobooks and WALLA for films. Find out where the jobs are + get a produced spot for your demo.
HOME STUDIO SETUP: January 30th
Bring your computer and microphone. You'll get free recording software and learn to edit so you can audition globally.
Register at: www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532.
Soundswrite students work!
MASTER CLASS WITH ANTHONY MEINDL
Anthony Meindl makes his Vancouver debut with his 2 Day Master Class, January 2013. This is your chance to find out why BACKSTAGE Magazine has voted him LA's best coach 3 years running. His clients include SHAILENE WOODLEY, GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINEE - THE DESCENDANTS, CORY MONTEITH, CHARLIE BEWLEY TWILIGHT: NEW MOON, ECLIPSE, BREAKING DAWN PART 1 & 2.
For more information on how to participate or audit the workshop please contact Alison at act.ivatestudios@gmail.com or visit www.act-ivatestudio.com or call 604 561 2976
INTRO TO VOICEOVER INTENSIVE JANUARY 26 & 27th
Start the new year with a new career. Voicing from home = added income. Learn to voice for commercials, narration, animation, audiobooks and WALLA for films. Find out where the jobs are + get a produced spot for your demo.
HOME STUDIO SETUP: January 30th
Bring your computer and microphone. You'll get free recording software and learn to edit so you can audition globally.
Register at: www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532.
Soundswrite students work!
MASTER CLASS WITH ANTHONY MEINDL
Anthony Meindl makes his Vancouver debut with his 2 Day Master Class, January 2013. This is your chance to find out why BACKSTAGE Magazine has voted him LA's best coach 3 years running. His clients include SHAILENE WOODLEY, GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINEE - THE DESCENDANTS, CORY MONTEITH, CHARLIE BEWLEY TWILIGHT: NEW MOON, ECLIPSE, BREAKING DAWN PART 1 & 2.
For more information on how to participate or audit the workshop please contact Alison at act.ivatestudios@gmail.com or visit www.act-ivatestudio.com or call 604 561 2976
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
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
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
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
MASKS, MISCHIEF & MOLIÈRE
December 11
December 11
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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