Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - September 29 2014

Published: Mon, 09/29/14

INDUSTRY NEWS
ARTS PANELISTS WEIGH IN ON VANCOUVER CULTURAL ISSUES AT PRE-ELECTION "REVERSE DEBATE"
A twist on the typical debate format saw a panel of arts and culture professionals, including Vancouver Actor's Guide's Kenji Maeda, responding to questions from municipal election candidates September 26.
http://www.straight.com/news/738361/arts-panelists-weigh-vancouver-cultural-issues-pre-election-reverse-debate

U.S. VISUAL-EFFECTS STUDIO'S MOVE TO MONTREAL RAISES TAX CREDIT CRITICISM
California visual-effects specialist Atomic Fiction is opening a facility in Montreal, as provinces compete to lure job-creating digital-media studios from south of the border. Oakland, Ca.-based Atomic Fiction says a subsidiary opening in Montreal will be a significant operation, rivalling its home-based facility.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/us-visual-effects-studio-move-to-montreal-raises-tax-credit-criticism/article20795905/

NETFLIX SAYS IT WILL NOT TURN OVER SUBSCRIBER DATA TO CRTC
Netflix Inc. is refusing to provide the national broadcast regulator with a range of sensitive data about its online streaming operations in Canada, citing concerns the data might not be kept confidential.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/netflix-says-it-will-not-turn-over-sensitive-subscriber-data-to-crtc/article20734049/

FILM FEST DIRECTOR HOPES FOR HIT SEQUEL TO LAST YEAR'S VIFF
Programming innovations reach out to new audiences as Vancouver festival turns 33.
http://www.biv.com/article/2014/9/film-fest-director-hopes-hit-sequel-last-years-vif/

FAA GIVES DRONE EXEMPTION TO HOLLYWOOD PRODUCTION FIRMS
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday that it has approved exemptions that would for the first time allow six aerial photo and video production companies to use "unmanned aircraft systems," otherwise known as drones.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-hollywood-drones-20140925-story.html

VANCOUVER DIRECTOR HAS A HIT WITH FILM SET SCHEDULING APP
Zach Lipovsky was directing his very first feature-length film - a TV monster movie - when his fresh, inexperienced eyes saw that the film industry could use a new utility app. Microsoft seems to agree.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Vancouver+director+with+film+scheduling/10236008/story.html

3 DON'TS WHEN MASTERING THE ART OF AUDITIONING
Breaking a leg just doesn't work in the land of film and TV. If you want to truly be in the arena then get ready to maim, massacre, and kill it.  
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/3-donts-when-mastering-art-auditioning/

HOW TO CREATE MORE POSSIBILITY IN YOUR CAREER
Assume something isn't going to happen if you don't take action. Because nine out of 10 times it won't. This isn't to make you depressed; this is fact. Possibility begins with you.
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/how-create-more-possibility-your-career/
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
OCTOBER - FULL TIME STUDY AT THE FOUNDRY 
This month's package includes a scene study class with Matthew Harrison, A comedy Intensive (with set visit) with Matthew AND a place in the ON SET Class. 
http://actorsfoundry.com/full-time-fall-program/ 
THE ACTING SERIES - ACTING WORKSHOPS FOR THE EMERGING PROFESSIONAL
September 29 - December 17
Take your film and stage acting career to a new level.
Well known as Dr. Lee on the Stargate franchise, Dr. William "Bill" Dow - Actor, Director, and Mentor - presents a series of inspiring workshops taught by some of Vancouver's leading teachers including:  Peter DeLuise, John Cooper, Andrew McIlroy, Lynne Carrow, Gina Bastone, Alison Matthews and Maddalena Acconci.  
The Acting Series at The Art Institute of Vancouver. Contact Bill Dow at wdow@aii.edu (604) 683-9200 for more information and to register
https://www.facebook.com/events/1627884767437981/
2-DAY VANCOUVER ACTING INTENSIVE W/ ANTHONY MEINDL
Oct. 18th & 19th
Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop was voted LA's #1 Acting Studio by Backstage. Students include Shailene Woodley (Divergent), Sadie Calvano (Mom), and Alexandra Daddario (True Detective). Come check out the acting revolution that's sweeping young Hollywood!
Email Barbara@anthonymeindl.com for details / to register. Mention 'VAG' and get a 10% discount!
Anthonymeindl.com / 323.852.6963
UPCOMING EVENTS
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
September 25 - October 14
For 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

WOMEN IN FILM MOULIN MADNESS FUNDRAISER
October 1
Celebrate the 25th anniversary for Women in Film and kick off the VIFF's Industry Conference
http://www.womeninfilm.ca/cgi/page.cgi/_evtcal.html?evt=127

VANCOUVER'S MAYOR'S ARTS AWARDS
October 7
The Mayor's Arts Awards recognize established and emerging artists in a wide array of disciplines that make up our creative sector - from literary and culinary arts to visual and performing arts, as well as five unique awards for contributions to the City of Vancouver.
http://www.allianceforarts.com/blog/your-invitation-2014-mayors-arts-awards

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