Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - November 17 2014
Published: Mon, 11/17/14
INDUSTRY NEWS
GREETINGS FROM VANCOUVER: BATTLING THE RAIN FOR A MARATHON SESSION OF TV SET VISITS The much chillier Vancouver has become a hot shooting spot, thanks to its tax breaks and unique ability to stand in for everything from sleepy Maine towns to
superhero metropolises. I suited up for a whopping eight set visits in four days to find out what makes Vancouver and the actors who call it their (temporary) home so special. http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/11/13/vancouver-sets-arrow-once-flash-bates/
KELOWNA NATIVE BRINGS INTERNATIONAL CO-PRODUCTION HOME A feature film called Lord Jones is Dead, currently in post production, has strong roots in the city of Kelowna. The Canadian-South African co-production is directed by Andrew Holmes, who was
introduced to film while attending Rutland Senior Secondary School. http://infotel.ca/newsitem/kelowna-native-brings-international-co-production-home/it14520
2015 PUSH
INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL LINEUP ANNOUNCED The 2015 Push International Performing Arts Festival will feature pieces by artists from countries including Argentina, Australia, the Netherlands, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It’s a program that artistic and executive director Norman Armour says “covers a lot of territory”. http://www.straight.com/arts/769706/2015-push-international-performing-arts-festival-lineup-announced
INTERNATIONAL VISUAL-EFFECTS FIRM MAKES VANCOUVER ITS FIRST ANCHOR IN NORTH AMERICA “There are
locations with better tax breaks. There are more aggressive places, but Vancouver is a great destination for our clients to come. It’s a very healthy marketplace already, and there is a great talent pool and a very understanding and committed government that wants to encourage and flourish the business.” http://www.vancouversun.com/International+visual+effects+firm+makes+Vancouver+first+anchor+North+America/10372293/story.html
NO ONE
NEEDS A NEEDY ACTOR In most aspects of our lives we search out people who can do things for themselves. We put great value in that. Could that possibly mean a casting director is looking for actors who come as close to a zero on the neediness scale as possible? Yes, my friends. It absolutely does. http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/no-one-needs-needy-actor/
UPCOMING TRAINING
O-1 VISA & SPONSORSHIP SEMINAR BY INDUSTRY HOLLYWOOD Sunday, December 14, 2014 Join us for this unique, innovative and carefully tailored seminar that offers an in depth and concise breakdown of the safest and most cost effective
route to take when applying for your O-1 working visa for the USA. Industry Hollywood has helped over 300 actors apply successfully for their O-1 working visas and we would love to continue with that amazing success rate, see you there! Contact us at canada@industryhollywood.com or call Alison Araya + 604 561 2976 Ticket price is just $120 CAD and can be purchased directly from the below link: http://industryhollywood.com/Acting-LA-los-angeles-O1-VisasNetworking-actors-auditions-workshops-working-in-LA.html
TRAINING IN FUNDAMENTALS AT ACTORIUM Starts Nov 18th Training to put our attention on “the other,” rather than on oneself. Training to work off of behaviour.Training to catch and work off of impulses. Training to open up with strong emotion. The Meisner Intro Series; 8 weeks, $290. Actorium, 2910 Commercial
Drive. 604-880-5609 http://actorium.ca/professional-actors/
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, tonyalcantar@icloud.com
ON CAMERA INTENSIVE WITH PETER BRYANT
*LEVEL 1 (Nov 18-21): This course will give you the essential Tools Peter has found invaluable in his own career as well as for his students. Learn the essence and techniques Casting Directors, Producers, and Directors are looking for.
*LEVEL 2 (Nov 25-28): Previous training/experience required.
Focuses on in depth use of The Tools, emotional connection, exploration of confidence building techniques, and auditioning.
LAST INTENSIVE / CLASSES OF 2014 WITH MATTHEW HARRISON November 24 & 25
Level 1 November 26 & 27 Level 2 This workshop is renowned as an awesome experience. Hundreds and hundreds of actors have proclaimed that their career,artistic, and even life perspective has shifted at this workshop. LEVEL I is an introduction to working with Matthew and exploring his philosophy and practice. LEVEL II is for actors who have worked with Matthew before in class or completed Level I. Level II actors will work on more complex scenes using
methods learned in Level I or in Scene Study Class. http://actorsfoundry.com/foundry-intensive-winter2014/
FULL TIME FILM ACTING CONSERVATORY PROGRAM-ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW
OUR ACTORS LEARN BY DOING. New Image College has one of the finest acting film acting programs in the country. We are a project based school. Our curriculum includes, Stunt Acting, Acting for T.V. and Film , Theatre, Text Analysis, Actors Movement, Voice. Our Core Acting Classes Methodologies
are: Meisner, Stanislavsky, Chekhov, Moss, Cohen, Lewis, Adler, and Chubbuck. What makes our program different is we produce both theatre and film. Everyone of our students are tested on a film set and on the theatre stage.
MOMENTUM YOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL November 10 -21 Momentum Youth Arts Movement aims to celebrate and promote youth artists by giving them a place to display and perform their art for their peers and community. Momentum Youth
Arts Festival is to be the new moniker for the festival formerly known as Yam Jam. http://www.momentumyouthartsmovement.com
CINEWORKS NOVEMBER FILM AND MEDIA SHOWCASE November 19 During the evening, three
artists showcase their films and engage in meaningful dialogue with the audience. Drop by & mingle with artists in our community. Be ready to get inspired. http://www.cineworks.ca/attend/event/57
EUROPEAN UNION FILM
FESTIVAL November 21-December 4 Europe without the jetlag! Now in its 17th year, The Cinematheque’s annual European Union Film Festival spotlights acclaimed new and recent films from across greater Europe. http://www.thecinematheque.ca/eufilmfestival
REALWHEELS THEATRE’S PLAY IT FORWARD! FUNDRAISER November 23 A mentorship program for emerging artists with disabilities. Music, comedy, poetry, silent auction and door prizes. http://realwheels.ca/2014/10/play-it-forward/
WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL December 3 – 7 Based in North America's premier mountain resort just two hours north of Vancouver, British Columbia, the Whistler Film Festival Society (WFFS) is a charitable cultural organization dedicated to furthering the art of film by providing programs that focus on the
discovery, development and promotion of new talent culminating with a must attend festival for artists, the industry and audiences in Whistler. http://www.whistlerfilmfestival.com
THE SHORTEST DAY 2014 December 21 The three programs of entertaining and humorous Canadian shorts screening in our Vancouver celebration include many award-winners, festival picks, and audience favourites. Among the selections are the Oscar nominees The Cat Came Back and My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts, the Oscar winner The Danish Poet, and the great NFB classic The
Sweater. http://www.thecinematheque.ca/the-shortest-day-2014
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