Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - December 8 2014
Published: Mon, 12/08/14
INDUSTRY NEWS
VANCOUVER ACTRESS GETS BIG MOMENT ON
NETFLIX'S MARCO POLO
When Olivia Cheng heard the name Weinstein,
her ears twigged. It was late 2013, and the Vancouver-based reporter-turned actor was on the telephone with her agent, who was telling her about a new TV series for which she might want to audition.
Just as actors and crew arrived at the farm last week to start rehearsals for the
show, one of Caravan’s stalwart Clydesdales lay down underneath the branches of a fir tree on the property and died. At 21 years old, Jason went suddenly, but peacefully, due to what was a short-lived illness.
NEW REPORT ON ARTS & CULTURAL WORKERS IN CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES
Based on the 2011 National Household Survey, a comprehensive new report on Artists and Cultural Workers in Canadian
Municipalities examines the number, incomes, and demographic characteristics of artists and cultural workers in Canada by municipal size.
NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA APPOINTS 11-YEAR VETERAN CLAUDE JOLI-COEUR AS NEW CHAIR
Joli-Coeur, who joined the NFB in 2003 and became assistant commissioner in 2007, has served as interim
Government Film Commissioner and chair of the NFB since taking over in January following the sudden departure of Tom Perlmutter.
SOUTH SURREY'S RIALTO
THEATRE REOPENS QUIETLY, BUT ITS 35MM PROJECTOR IS ON ITS FINAL REEL
Rahim Manji, who owns the Hollywood 3 Cinemas and also ran Burnaby’s Dolphin Theatre Cinemas until its recent closure, decided to bring the indie theatre back to life, and said he’s had hundreds of visitors since they turned the lights back on at the 152nd Street venue on Oct. 31.
HACKERS LEAK SONY PICTURES' NEW MOVIES ONLINE, STARS’ INFO MAY BE NEXT
Sony Pictures' computer network was recently hacked, resulting in five of the movie studio's new films being leaked to piracy websites where hundreds of thousands of copies have been downloaded.
Experienced or inexperienced, working or not working, all actors benefit greatly from being in an acting class. With so many options to choose from, it can be difficult for an actor to decide where to plug in. In the meantime, answering these questions should help you choose wisely!
10am - 2pm, January 26/27/28/29, 2015 (available on live-stream webinar)
The Vancouver and Toronto
film and television markets are hot. Pilot, Series, MOW, Feature, and animation production are all at their highest levels. Productions are looking for new faces. Work is waiting.
It’s not enough to be exceptional at the craft.
An actor needs to be intelligent in the business of acting.An actor needs to WORK EFFICIENTLY…an actor needs to have a plan, a purpose…and a prepared step-by-step
approach to getting into the market and managing a prosperous and consistent career. Make 2015 your most efficient year yet!!
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
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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.
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
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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