PACKED VANCOUVER FILM SCHEDULE BRINGING FILMMAKERS TO MAPLE RIDGE
B.C.’s film industry is setting up for a busy summer, with the city of Vancouver the site of some major productions – including Star Trek’s third installment.
A major motion picture with North Okanagan roots is being praised as an economic driver. Over the past three weeks, outdoor ads promoting Tomorrowland were tagged with, “Proudly Filmed in Beautiful B.C.” messaging.
ABC PULLS PLUG ON 'MOTIVE,' CANADA'S CTV RENEWS CRIME DRAMA
ABC is not going ahead with a fourth season of Motive, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed, while Canada's CTV has
renewed the homegrown crime-solving drama.
COLUMBUS SHOOTS TO OWN ITS SHARE OF DECENTRALIZING FILM INDUSTRY
“We’re looking to be in competition with Vancouver, Chicago, Toronto, even New York and L.A. to a certain extent. We’re starting out more regional, but hope to expand and to grow into a position where we can compete for larger projects.”
'DEGRASSI' ALUM CREATES HILARIOUSLY BRILLIANT 'BLACK ACTRESS' SERIES
Andrea Lewis, 28, is the creator, writer, producer and star of the witty and satirical web series revolving around the inner thoughts and outer actions of a struggling black actress in Brooklyn, New York.
When you deliver an audition as though you are ready to say lines
regardless of what else happens, then you, like the politician, are preparing to talk at the other character and not to the other character. You deliver speeches, not conversation.
INFORM YOURSELF… AUDIT ROGUES WEST ACTING CLASSES FOR FREE!
Beginner and advanced actors are invited to audit our classes for free
and watch the impact of training with professional instructors fluent in all aspects of Film, Scene Study, as well as The Hagen and Meisner Techniques. Instructors include award-winning actress Christiane Hirt, founder of Rogues West and co-founder of the renowned Company of Rogues Actors Studio; and James Wilson, professional actor certified in the Uta Hagen Technique with over 15 years of experience in casting.
Unleash Your Voice: replacing stage fright with authentic confidence
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
SUMMER FILM+TV ACTING INTENSIVES FOR
KIDS+TEENS
Summer Intensives are a chance for students to see the kind of progress they can make when they devote 100% of their energy to acting. As with all Biz Studio programs, summer students have about twice the one-on-one time with faculty as students at other schools (max of 6 students per class). Each week also features workshops with two local casting
directors. July and August intensives available.
Vancouver Young Actors School camps are starting soon! July 13-17, July 20-24, August 10-14 and August 17-21. Study on-camera audition, improv, scene study and voice overs for film and television. Work in a professional studio with some of Vancouver's top instructors. Camps run 9am-2:30pm $499 per week
or $459 when you take multiple weeks.
VOICE ACTING/SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP Maryse Schembri renowned teacher/
performer, has been teaching voice and radio and theatre technique since 1971.Her informative and engaging teaching style will make this workshop a fun and very useful experience. You will learn proper breathing techniques, methods to help you not strain and project your voice, effective enunciation techniques, methods
for speaking in public, and practice radio copy including commercials, narratives and news reports. Anyone welcome. June 2811-5pm $199 (2 for $300) GST included 604-220-9384 http://vancouvercreativeclass.com
ACTORIUM
Actorium's full Meisner technique acting program for experienced actors begins with the absolute basics of speaking and listening. Actors study where to place their attention, how to allow for natural spontaneous reactions, how to immerse themselves in a role and how to break through personal barriers to authenticity. Scene work is taught by implementing technique into text.
At Arts Summit 2015, June 18 and 19 at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, we will close the circle on two years of province-wide conversations around the creation of a Cultural Policy Framework for BC as part of our BC Creative Convergence initiative.
To say it was a busy theatre season is putting it mildly. There were an abundant number of dynamic productions that displayed the dedication, creativity and excellence of artists. All of these works enhance the vibrancy of our city, enriching its residents and visitors alike.
