FILM CREWS GRACING THE
PENINSULA "Greater Victoria and the Saanich Peninsula are incredibly beautiful and the natural landscape of the Island is incredibly visually appealing. We chose Vancouver Island because of the visual appeal," said Gracepoint's Executive Producer, Carolyn Bernstein. Bernstein went on to say choosing the locations on the Peninsula like the Sidney waterfront were chosen based on where the show is set. http://www.vicnews.com/neighbourhoods/sidney/251080521.html
MOVIE AND TV VENDORS RALLY BEHIND TAX INCENTIVE LEGISLATION About 500 people attended an event to support a bill by Assemblymember Raul Bocanegra that could attract
blockbuster movies and raise California's annual funding as high as $1 billion. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/movie-tv-vendors-rally-behind-688885
VANCOUVER MAN BOWS OUT OF LATEST LAWSUIT AGAINST 'AVATAR' COPYRIGHT
ALLEGATIONS The latest claim came from a Vancouver man named Emil Malak, who said that Avatar bore a striking resemblance to his 1998 screenplay, Terra Incognita, about a community of indigenous people who were protecting their home planet from militaristic human intruders who want to mine precious minerals. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/james-cameron-stacking-up-wins-690006
3 WAYS THE CASTING INDUSTRY HAS CHANGED There has been much change in the casting industry since 2000. Although what
constitutes great acting and what makes for a great audition have not changed, what has changed substantially is the technology. Little did I know when I started casting 20 years ago, I'd now need the skills of a filmmaker. http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/3-ways-casting-industry-has-changed/
UPCOMING TRAINING
BECOME AN ACTION HERO: ACADEMIE DUELLO FDC CERTIFICATION COURSE This 7-week stage combat course starts March 31 and runs three times per week for three hours each session. By the end of the 60 structured hours of performance fighting lessons, partner practice and supervised rehearsal, you will perform three scenes for your evaluation by FDC National standards to earn your Basic Actor-Combatant certification: sword, quarterstaff and unarmed. Monday-Wednesday-Friday. When registering, choose
mornings (10am-1pm) or afternoons (2pm-5pm). Minimum 6 participants, maximum 12 participants. Contact info@academieduello.com to reserve your spot today! LearnSwordplay.com http://www.academieduello.com/school/programs/stage-and-screen/ongoing-theatrical-combat-classes/fight-directors-canada-certification/
AUDITION CLASS WITH STUART AIKINS
Next Round Starts March 26th at 6pm
What could be better than an audition class taught by someone who has been IN THE ROOM on the opposite side of the audition for many, many years? Each week sides are allocated from from a selection of current auditions. Actors prepare the scene and present their audition to Stuart in front of the camera. http://actorsfoundry.com/stuartaikins-auditionclass/
DIALECT COACHING | TONY ALCANTAR
Hollywood
producers trust Tony Alcantar with their stars: Oscar-winners Halle Berry, Billy-Bob Thornton plus A-list stars Stellan Skarsgard, Sam Rockwell, Joel Edgerton, Bob Odenkirk, Martin Freeman, 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
UPCOMING EVENTS
THE CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB March 26 | Anza Club Screenings featuring the best in
independent provocative short and feature films & videos followed by a Q&A. No Minors. Prizes galore. http://www.celluloidsocialclub.com
GVPTA ACTORS SYMPOSIUM March 28 and 29 This 2-day session focuses on knowledge and skills to support theatre actors in their careers, beyond their artistic training and experience. Not only will there be practical sessions about the business of acting, finances, acting in film and theatre but there will be a great movement workshop and
discussions about working in different media. This year every actor will have the opportunity to be part of an Audition Workshop where you will be able to work with some of Vancouver's leading directors. http://www.gvpta.ca
Vancouver Actor's
Guide info@vancouveractorsguide.com www.vancouveractorsguide.com
