FIFTY SHADES OF PRODUCTION TROUBLES HIT BC FILM BUSINESS
Feature films have been scuttled or postponed for far less than the crisis that has hit the film adaptation of the global bestselling novel Fifty Shades of Grey, raising questions about whether the whips will ever be raised on the made-in-Vancouver project.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/fifty-shades-of-production-troubles-hit-bc-film-business/article14900275/

ACTING GAVE ADAM BEACH A VOICE, WHICH HE USES TO HELP OTHERS
Adam Beach, a Canadian actor who stars in Arctic Air, lost both of his parents within a two-month period when he was eight years old. Although there was a lot of fear in his life growing up, he says it was a connection to his First Nations ancestors that made him who he is today.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Acting+gave+Adam+Beach+voice+which+uses+help+others/9054940/story.html

NDP MLA SPENCER CHANDRA HERBERT QUESTIONS B.C.'S COMMITMENT TO CAPITAL FUNDING FOR CULTURE
Vancouver-West End NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert says it's time the province created a substantial capital-infrastructure fund for the arts.
http://www.straight.com/arts/513096/ndp-mla-spencer-chandra-herbert-questions-bcs-commitment-capital-funding-culture

HOLLYWOOD STEPS UP SECURITY TO KEEP SCRIPTS SECRET
Hoping to Stop Leaks, Filmmakers Are Going to Extreme Lengths to Protect Screenplays.
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304500404579126364005185556

VANCOUVER STILL A HOTSPOT FOR SHOWBIZ POST-PRODUCTION
Even as Pixar exits Hollywood North, a 3D film conversion company is set to expand
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/technology/Vancouver+still+hotspot+showbiz+post+production/9049461/story.html

FILM INDUSTRY PROS SHARE SECRETS IN VANCOUVER
Even while tempting us with many, many films, the Vancouver International Film Festival runs an event that could all too easily lure us away from viewing and into the world of film-industry gurus: the Film and Television Forum.
http://www.davidbordwell.net/blog/2013/10/06/film-industry-pros-share-secrets-in-vancouver/

B.C. FILM ADVOCACY GROUP DISBANDS
Its fight for improved film tax credits unsuccessful, the advocacy group Save BC Film has called it a wrap, disbanding the organization in favour of other lobbying channels. The group announced the decision on its Facebook page Thursday.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/bc-film-advocacy-group-disbands/article14820208/

WHY YOU'RE NOT GETTING A CALLBACK
I got an e-mail from a very sweet, young actor who is just out of college. She had an audition last week and thought it went well because the casting director gave her positive praise. But she didn't hear anything regarding a callback or booking. The answer I gave her I thought might benefit everyone so here it is, the honest truth.
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/why-youre-not-getting-callback/

THE ONE THING ACTORS AREN'T DOING IN THEIR AUDITIONS
Playing. That's the thing. What happened to that? Since the beginning of time, that's the real reason to be an actor. When did we lose this sense of play?
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/1-thing-actors-arent-doing-their-auditions/

ACTOR'S FOUNDRY BRINGS TORONTO CASTING TO VANCOUVER
October 25, 26, 27.
This is an amazing chance to make a personal impression with Toronto Casting. Actors are asked to tape and send auditions to Toronto all the time. This is your opportunity to make a connection with one of the busiest CDs in Toronto. This format will get you in the room with all the pressure of a real room audition setting. Sides are sent in advance from shows that Lisa has worked on and you will be coached by one of Canada's top coaches to get your best out in front of the people that need to see it.
http://actorsfoundry.com/in-the-room-with-lisa-parasyn-2/

DIALECT COACHING | TONY ALCANTAR
Hollywood producers trust Tony Alcantar with their stars: Oscar-winner Halle Berry, Stellan Skarsgard, Sam Rockwell, Joel Edgerton, Elizabeth Banks, etc. You can trust him too! Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach, recommended by agents and casting directors. Learn with confidence the most requested dialects and accents required for the Vancouver market. Book that role!
Contact: 604-418-1192, tonyalcantar1960@gmail.com

ANTHONY MEINDL'S ACTOR WORKSHOP VANCOUVER
AMAW is now open in Vancouver! With some of TV's hottest shows being shot in Vancouver you will learn how to master the demands of tv/film acting from the acting studio that is producing the next generation of Hollywood stars. The on-going Vancouver acting classes focus on our exciting non-method way of working and will get you working the muscle of the moment and help you to trust your instincts, stop over-thinking, and do naturally what you always thought acting should be: easy, fun, empowering.
Classes are Mondays at 6PM. Email assistant@anthonymeindl.com to register.
http://www.anthonymeindl.com

SOUNDSWRITE'S NEW ACTING FOR VOICEOVER
Nov 16th & 17th
Our last class sold out so fast we had to add another one! INCREDIBLE accolades for acting coach Jeb Beach last month. Saturday work with Jeb to make real, connected acting choices. Sunday take it into the booth with Jeb, Pam and Bill and practice on the mic. The shift in our student's work has been unbelievable! Keep all recordings. Three top tier coaches. Two full days. Book early. This will sell out again!
www.soundswrite.ca or 604-985-5532.

FREE AUDITION SALON
October 21
The Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance is presenting the Audition Salon, an evening to network with peers, and receive candid, constructive criticism from some of the most accomplished stage directors in our region. This month's special guest is Stephen Drover, Artistic Director of Rumble Theatre.
Registration is FREE.
http://www.gvpta.ca/programs/event/audition-salon-2-ykjwz/

MONDAY NIGHT LIVE
Monday's | East of Main Cafe
East of Main Cafe and Project Limelight Society present Monday Night Live, a unique series of storytelling nights featuring film industry professionals. Everyone has a story to tell. We provide the topic and up to 7 minutes to tell a true story, in front of a live audience.
https://www.facebook.com/events/485729518160833

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
Oct 2-Nov 2 | The Cobalt
From East Berlin to Vancouver, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is the internationally ignored song stylist tearing up the Cobalt. This Off-Broadway smash hit, by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask, follows the talented songstress and her band as she retells her life story to her few fans, while stalking the much more successful rock star Tommy Gnosis, who stole her songs.
http://www.ghostlightprojects.com

COLD READING SERIES SPECIAL EPISODE
October 21 | Backstage Lounge
At the CRS we cast brand new scripts on the spot and watch them fly in front of a live audience. Local musicians are also invited to share their work-in-progress in the "unplugged" musical segment of the evening. Every live reading ends with a party in the Lounge where you can meet up with other artists over a cold beer. The CRS is the place for Vancouver's artists to meet one another, share their work, and create more.
http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=6e58d52253c584fe03d5438bd&id=f0253e24f2

THE CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB
October 23 | Anza Club
The next event will be the annual Horror Show. So come out and get Halloween started a few days early. With the opening of Crazy8s submissions, the next event will also feature a selection of Crazy 8's films.
http://www.celluloidsocialclub.com

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL SOUTH ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL
VISAFF is instrumental in breaking the South Asian stereotype, and expanding North American views on the artists within the culture beyond Bollywood. This festival is commited to serving as a launching pad for integration through celebration and education.
http://www.visaff.com

2013 MOTION PICTURE CAREER EXPO
Oct 29 | Roundhouse Community Centre
The 2013 Career Expo offers access to the people, organizations and companies that make it happen! Network with top Industry professionals, and learn about everything from career paths and new technologies, to services, training and facilities.
For complimentary registration: http://www.career-expo.ca