Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Oct 29 2012
Published: Mon, 10/29/12
Hi . Today is Monday, Oct 29 2012. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
MICHELLE HARRISON'S MUSICAL SIDELINE IS NO ACT
Even actors dream of creative outlets outside their day jobs. Vancouver's Michelle Harrison is busy juggling roles of late in the TV medical drama Emily Owns M.D., CBC TV's Arctic Air and the about-to-be-filmed indie fantasy Cruel & Unusual.
http://blogs.theprovince.com/2012/10/18/michelle-harrisons-musical-sideline-is-no-act/
8 REASONS WHY ACTORS MUST TRAIN
Do the work. Do it well. Be tuned and strong. And I promise you this: If you're working at your optimum potential as an actor in the right class, you're going to attract work. Great work will be seen.
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/8-reasons-why-actors-must-train/
VANCOUVER-SHOT ARROW GETS FULL SEASON ORDER FROM CW
The dark adaptation of DC Comics' Green Arrow has been a breakout hit for the network, racking up 4.1 million total viewers with its Oct. 10 premiere. That made it the most-watched show in three years for the network.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/television/Arrow+gets+full+season+order+from/7432179/story.html
ELISHA CUTHBERT GETS HER HAPPY ENDING
For Cuthbert, Happy Endings marks one more step on the long and winding road to maturity. The Calgary-born former co-host of Popular Mechanics for Kids -- a Canadian TV success story -- is no longer playing a difficult, trouble-prone post-adolescent, as she did for six seasons in 24, as Kim Bauer. She's playing an adult in Happy Endings, albeit an adult still prone to trouble.
http://www.canada.com/entertainment/Elisha+Cuthbert+gets+happy+ending/7428026/story.html
JUSTIN HARTLEY ON GOING FROM 'SMALLVILLE' TO 'EMILY OWENS M.D.'
Justin Hartley is no stranger to Vancouver. In fact, he got to know it well after several years working on the CW's Smallville, playing the Green Arrow before the CW made a whole show about the Green Arrow. These days, Hartley is back on the north side of the border, but this time, it has nothing to do with arrows and fight scenes. He's still saving lives -- but in a more conventional way.
http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/10/16/justin-hartley-smallville-emily-owens-md-video/
16 REASONS YOU'RE STUCK DOING BACKGROUND WORK
There's nothing wrong with working as an extra, if the work is put into proper perspective by the participant. Look upon the experience as a paycheck and networking opportunity. If extra work is approached with self-fantasies of leading to your eventual fame, well, you have that Extra smell.
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/16-reasons-youre-stuck-doing-background-work/
FRASER VALLEY-SHOT BECOMING REDWOOD REAPS CRITICAL ACCLAIM
"The actor is always the last person to come on the set," co-creator Joely Collins says. "I've always felt as an actor that I've been missing out on stuff." Her acting resume includes regular roles on TV's Da Vinci's Inquest and Cold Squad, as well as starring in the biopic The Love Crimes of Gillian Guess, but she wanted more. "I've always wanted to become involved in some of the other processes and decision-making."
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Fraser+Valley+shot+Becoming+Redwood+reaps/7418861/story.html
HALLMARK GIVES FIRST SCRIPTED SERIES ORDER TO ANDIE MACDOWELL'S 'CEDAR COVE'
"If ever there was a recipe for series success, 'Cedar Cove' is it," said Michelle Vicary, exec vp programming at Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel. Filming is scheduled to begin immediately in Vancouver.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/hallmark-scripted-drama-series-cedar-cove-andie-macdowell-379693
UBC PROF CHANGING THE WOOD IN HOLLYWOOD
The producers of NBC series Grimm, with the help of a University of British Columbia professor, are taking a quiet stand against the big bad wood, Lauan, that has been the industry standard for some 30 years.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/ubc-prof-changing-the-wood-in-hollywood/article4708955/
The producers of NBC series Grimm, with the help of a University of British Columbia professor, are taking a quiet stand against the big bad wood, Lauan, that has been the industry standard for some 30 years.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/ubc-prof-changing-the-wood-in-hollywood/article4708955/
UPCOMING TRAINING
TARLINGTON TRAINING - REGISTER NOW
Looking for an agent? Unique "Meet the agents Seminar", Nov. 29th. Parents and teens opportunity to meet and learn from 5 top Vancouver agents. Discover what agents are looking for. Have your agent questions answered. Registering now for our January, 2013 On camera workshops for children and teens. (Beginner to Advanced)
ADULTS! Register now for Linda Darlow's popular course, "The Twelve Choices", beginning January 2013.
Now Registering for our Voice Over Workshop with top Voice Over artist Richard Ian Cox (InuYasha: The Final Act [TV Series]). April 6th, 2013.
Details CALL TODAY 6046640315 www.tarlingtontraining.com
DE-BUGGING THE BRANDING MYSTERY
Saturday November 24th 12-5
Strategic Creativity with Liz Levine: Acting from a Producer's point of view.
Liz Levine is for emerging and established actors looking for an edge where it matters: Re-define your relationship with agents and casting directors. | Find a focused and established brand that will affect your auditions and the roles you are cast in. | Learn to capitalize on opportunities to create a public profile that fits your brand. | Utilize free digital tools to create profile. Make your brand recognizable from head-shots and websites to bios, blogs and fan pages.
Price: $75
604.633.1525 www.vadastudios.com
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
SOUNDSWRITE
INTRO TO VOICEOVER WEEKEND INTENSIVE
November 17th & 18th LAST CLASS UNTIL THE NEW YEAR!
Students from Northern BC, the Interior and Vancouver Island travel to take this Intensive because it covers more in one weekend than any V/O class in the province. Learn to voice for commercials, narration, animation, audiobooks and WALLA for films. Find out where the jobs are and how to set up your home studio, plus get a fully produced spot for your demo.
HOME STUDIO SETUP:
November 20th
Bring your computer and microphone and learn to record and edit so you can audition for jobs worldwide.
Register at: www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532.
Soundswrite students work!
CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB
October 31
The next Celluloid Social Club event is a special screening for the 2012 BLOODSHOTS Canada 48-hour Horror Filmmaking Contest. On October 31 come out to the RIO Theatre to screen the contest films.
http://www.celluloidsocialclub.com
VANCOUVER ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL (VAFF)
November 1 - 4
The aim of VAFF is to foster an understanding and appreciation of today's independent North American Asian filmmakers, while providing a springboard to larger film festivals; to represent the often ignored North American Asians caught between two cultures; and provide a cultural bridge between the Asian and non-Asian communities.
http://www.vaff.org
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
November 2 - 4
We are a dedicated committee of volunteers who have been working hard over many months to select and present a weekend-long series of first class human rights documentaries. In this series you will see award-winning films that reveal the most important challenges faced by people in communities around the world and here at home in North America.
https://www.facebook.com/VancouverAIFF
CANADIAN YOUNG ARTIST FILM FESTIVAL
November 10
The first CYAFF will be held at the Bosa Centre to celebrate Canada's young talent in short films. It is a way for young actors and their parents and friends to get together to honour all the hard work that goes into short films.
http://www.cyaff.com
VANCOUVER JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
November 7 - 15
Showcasing the diversity of Jewish culture, heritage and identity through film. The Festival is inclusive and encourages multi-cultural interaction and presents high quality entertainment, programmed to appeal to a wide audience base. VJFF selects unique interesting films that are not yet in general distribution or may never reach North American cinemas that reflect the interests and concerns of general audiences in Vancouver.
http://vjff.org
Looking for an agent? Unique "Meet the agents Seminar", Nov. 29th. Parents and teens opportunity to meet and learn from 5 top Vancouver agents. Discover what agents are looking for. Have your agent questions answered. Registering now for our January, 2013 On camera workshops for children and teens. (Beginner to Advanced)
ADULTS! Register now for Linda Darlow's popular course, "The Twelve Choices", beginning January 2013.
Now Registering for our Voice Over Workshop with top Voice Over artist Richard Ian Cox (InuYasha: The Final Act [TV Series]). April 6th, 2013.
Details CALL TODAY 6046640315 www.tarlingtontraining.com
DE-BUGGING THE BRANDING MYSTERY
Saturday November 24th 12-5
Strategic Creativity with Liz Levine: Acting from a Producer's point of view.
Liz Levine is for emerging and established actors looking for an edge where it matters: Re-define your relationship with agents and casting directors. | Find a focused and established brand that will affect your auditions and the roles you are cast in. | Learn to capitalize on opportunities to create a public profile that fits your brand. | Utilize free digital tools to create profile. Make your brand recognizable from head-shots and websites to bios, blogs and fan pages.
Price: $75
604.633.1525 www.vadastudios.com
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
SOUNDSWRITE
INTRO TO VOICEOVER WEEKEND INTENSIVE
November 17th & 18th LAST CLASS UNTIL THE NEW YEAR!
Students from Northern BC, the Interior and Vancouver Island travel to take this Intensive because it covers more in one weekend than any V/O class in the province. Learn to voice for commercials, narration, animation, audiobooks and WALLA for films. Find out where the jobs are and how to set up your home studio, plus get a fully produced spot for your demo.
HOME STUDIO SETUP:
November 20th
Bring your computer and microphone and learn to record and edit so you can audition for jobs worldwide.
Register at: www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532.
Soundswrite students work!
UPCOMING EVENTS
CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB
October 31
The next Celluloid Social Club event is a special screening for the 2012 BLOODSHOTS Canada 48-hour Horror Filmmaking Contest. On October 31 come out to the RIO Theatre to screen the contest films.
http://www.celluloidsocialclub.com
VANCOUVER ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL (VAFF)
November 1 - 4
The aim of VAFF is to foster an understanding and appreciation of today's independent North American Asian filmmakers, while providing a springboard to larger film festivals; to represent the often ignored North American Asians caught between two cultures; and provide a cultural bridge between the Asian and non-Asian communities.
http://www.vaff.org
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
November 2 - 4
We are a dedicated committee of volunteers who have been working hard over many months to select and present a weekend-long series of first class human rights documentaries. In this series you will see award-winning films that reveal the most important challenges faced by people in communities around the world and here at home in North America.
https://www.facebook.com/VancouverAIFF
CANADIAN YOUNG ARTIST FILM FESTIVAL
November 10
The first CYAFF will be held at the Bosa Centre to celebrate Canada's young talent in short films. It is a way for young actors and their parents and friends to get together to honour all the hard work that goes into short films.
http://www.cyaff.com
VANCOUVER JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
November 7 - 15
Showcasing the diversity of Jewish culture, heritage and identity through film. The Festival is inclusive and encourages multi-cultural interaction and presents high quality entertainment, programmed to appeal to a wide audience base. VJFF selects unique interesting films that are not yet in general distribution or may never reach North American cinemas that reflect the interests and concerns of general audiences in Vancouver.
http://vjff.org
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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