Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - September 8 2014

Published: Mon, 09/08/14

INDUSTRY NEWS
VANCOUVER FRINGE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF MAYHEM
Modelled after the Edmonton Fringe, which was attracting 60,000 theatre fans in 1985, the time was right for an alternative theatre outlet in Vancouver. But that's not where this story begins.
http://www.wevancouver.com/arts/vancouver-fringe-celebrates-30-years-of-mayhem-1.1340627

B.C. TEACHERS STRIKE RENDERS ARTS GROUPS 'COLLATERAL DAMAGE'
As if the labour disruption affecting public schools across British Columbia weren't distressing enough, consider the effect on arts groups. For some, it's significant.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/bc-teachers-strike-renders-arts-groups-collateral-damage/article20357792/

UBC FILM PRODUCTION STUDENTS BRING LIGHT TO TIFF
For the first time in many years, after a long history of UBC alumni premiering films around the world, a film production student will bring a short film to the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
http://ubyssey.ca/culture/ubc-film-production-students-bring-light-to-tiff-876/

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL REVEALS CHANGES FOR 2014
Here's a rundown of some of the notable changes that were revealed for this year's festival.
http://www.straight.com/movies/722196/vancouver-international-film-festival-reveals-changes-2014

FLICKS HELP SALVAGE VICTORIA'S HOTEL SECTOR
Films being shot in Victoria may salvage a slumping hotel sector that has seen a sharp drop in U.S. visitors and slowdown in BC Ferries traffic.
http://www.biv.com/article/20140903/BIV0106/140909973/flicks-help-salvage-victoria-8217-s-hotel-sector

L.A. GETS A PERMANENT ACTORS' EQUITY HOME
Actors' Equity Association is opening a new audition center this month as the union looks to expand its influence in Los Angeles.
http://www.backstage.com/news/la-gets-permanent-actors-equity-home/

B.C. FILMS AT VIFF FEATURE HEALTHY DOSE OF HOMEGROWN TALENT
VIFF's B.C. Spotlight includes 14 titles, a healthy dose of homegrown talent amid the international fare.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/films+VIFF+feature+healthy+dose+homegrown/10172337/story.html

DON'T TAKE DIALOGUE TOO LITERALLY AND 4 OTHER USEFUL TIPS
These five tips are sure to get you moving on the road to success.
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/dont-take-dialogue-too-literally-and-4-other-useful-tips/

10 THINGS TO DO WHEN THE BUSINESS KNOCKS YOU DOWN
It's a great quote that we all know: "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get back up." Many think these words of wisdom are from the famed football coach Vince Lombardi, but they're actually from General George A. Custer.
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/10-things-do-when-business-knocks-you-down/
UPCOMING TRAINING
BOOK THAT ROLE FOR 'FARGO' SEASON TWO
October 11, The Minnesota Dialect & More
FARGO won international critical acclaim, Emmy and LA Critic's Choice Awards: Best Miniseries, Best Direction, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress. FARGO dialect coach TONY ALCANTAR will teach you the Minnesota dialect AND give insight into what's expected on set: you'll be surprised!
"Thank you for your help with that accent...it was immensely important to me that it worked ...your ear and your nudging was fantastic- and sometimes surprising!" - FARGO lead & 2014 Emmy winner Martin Freeman
To register:  604-418-1192 or tonyalcantar.ca

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

VANCOUVER YOUNG ACTORS SCHOOL
September term is now open for registration! Train at Canada's #1 elite training facility for young professional actors. Our system of measurable results in this subjective industry gives parents, teens and kids alike the skills and the confidence needed to achieve and reach their goals at a professional level. Classes available for ages 4-17 in on-camera audition and improv as well as Voice overs for cartoons and video games.
Call Lisa Ovies at 604 568 5449 to register today!
GET FACE-TO-FACE WITH TOP CASTING DIRECTORS FROM VANCOUVER AND LOS ANGELES!
Saturday, September 20th Breakdown Services is sponsoring the Vancouver Actor Symposium hosted by Capilano University.
Pick and choose from a variety of seminars with casting directors and agents that will teach you how to get that extra edge and book roles. As an added bonus, give us your Actors Access link when you register and we will send it to all of the panelists from the seminars that you attend!
Buy your tickets now, this event will sell out! For more information and to buy tickets go to www.actorsymposium.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
COLD READING SERIES
Every Monday until September 8
At the CRS we cast brand new scripts on the spot and watch them fly in front of a live audience. 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://coldreadingseries.com/

VANCOUVER FRINGE FESTIVAL
September 4 - 14
The Vancouver Fringe is a celebration of every kind of theatre imaginable over 11 days in September. All artists receive 100% of regular box office revenues generated during the Festival.
http://www.vancouverfringe.com

WILLIAM F. WHITE NETWORKING BREAKFAST
September 16 Guest speaker: Nathaniel Lyman; Topic: Everything clearances - what producers need to know about copyright, trade-marks, and errors & omissions insurance.
http://www.womeninfilm.ca/cgi/page.cgi/_evtcal.html?evt=119

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
September 25 - October 14
VIFF features 16 days, almost 350 films from over 70 countries will play on nine screens. In addition to entertaining and essential viewing for film lovers, VIFF also provides invaluable resources for media professionals with VIFF Industry's development sessions, one-on-one meetings and networking receptions. 
http://www.viff.org
TICKET GIVEAWAY
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO THE ADVANCE SCREENING OF 
THE MAZE RUNNER

When: 
Wednesday, September 10, 2014, 7:00PM
Where:
Silvercity Metropolis, 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby

Ways to enter:
  1. Email your full name to info@vancouveractorsguide.com with subject line "MAZE RUNNER TICKETS"
  2. BONUS ENTRY: Tweet the name of The Maze Runner's director using this format: "Ticket Giveaway: @kenjimaeda + @interact_com #MazeRunner Director is..."
Deadline to enter is 1:00pm, Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries.

Watch the trailer here: http://themazerunnermovie.com
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