THE NEW 'X-FILES' STARS DAVID DUCHOVNY, GILLIAN ANDERSON AND VANCOUVER, CANADA
The truth is out there: Vancouver, Canada, continues to lure movie and TV producers – and, in turn, tourists curious to see the real places that became film sets.
CALGARY POLICE LAY CHARGES IN DEATH OF CALGARY
ACTRESS SHANNON BURGESS Police have charged 29-year-old Joshua Burgess with second-degree murder in connection to the death and disappearance of Shannon Madill (Burgess). Madill was last seen on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014 at her home on Spiller Road.
CANADIAN HOLLYWOOD STARS COMING HOME THIS SUMMER FOR CANUCK PROJECTS
The pull towards Hollywood is hard to resist for many Canadian film and TV stars. But for some performers who've found success in the United States, the pull to return home can be just as strong.
ZOE SALDANA: MALE STARS
GET PRIVATE JETS AND YACHTS AS PERKS, FEMALE STARS CAN'T GET CHILD CARE
While male stars are routinely treated to over-the-top extravagances, the "Avatar" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" star observed, her female colleagues have trouble securing a basic necessity like child care during shooting.
MISTY UPHAM: THE TRAGIC DEATH AND UNSCRIPTED LIFE OF HOLLYWOOD'S RISING STAR
When Misty Upham was 12, she announced herself to a Seattle classroom of aspiring performers. “My name is Misty Upham, and someday you will know that name as the best living Native American actress.” Last October Misty was found dead. She was 32. This story is about her
demise.
‘GRAVITY’ LAWSUIT: TESS GERRITSEN SAYS SHE’S DROPPING CASE AGAINST WARNER BROS.
“In this era of endless studio mergers and acquisitions, how can we writers protect ourselves from those who purchase our intellectual property rights? I’m afraid the answer is clear: we cannot.”
SECRET AGENT MAN’S ADVICE ON GAINING NEW
OPPORTUNITIES
The simple act of reaching out to a stranger in a friendly manner got me a new friend, some great memories, and a unique opportunity for one of my clients. I wonder what might happen if you do the same?
To be masterful and truly versatile requires you train like an athlete. It takes conditioning if you hope to be reliable, confident, and valuable as a talent. It’s imperative you are constantly preparing yourself to deliver your very best at a moment’s notice.
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.
ROGUES WEST INTRODUCES OUR SUMMER TASTER
INTENSIVE
A fantastic opportunity offering actors a hands-on experience into the spectrum of RW classes. The curriculum includes; Sanford Meisner’s Word Repetition exercises, Improv and Monologue work, Film work, and Uta Hagen’s seminal techniques in Scene Study, as well as an introduction to Voice and Movement and a concise overview of the business of acting.
RODENBURG & LECOQ VOICE AND MOVEMENT INTENSIVE for Actors and Performers of All Disciplines by Mark Downey and Sinziana Corozel When: August 8-9 2015 (16 Hours of Training) Where: PAL Theatre (8th floor -581 Cardero Street,
Vancouver, BC V6G 3L3) Fee: Early bird special $295 until July 14th. (Full rate $350). Book your spot: Contact Chara: 604-700-6930 or Email: lessons@markdowneyvocalstudio.com This workshop is designed for actors and performers of all disciplines who wish to explore their vocal and physical presence, widen their range in both and create a solid foundation for building character. The training will allow actors to expand their vocal and physical expressiveness
and create & perform authentic and compelling characters. Event Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/545422442256126/
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.
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.
Features provocative talks by literary stars and social entrepreneurs, a genre-bending jazz concert
with a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, one of India's most renowned musical maestros, a Hollywood set designer, and a series of free public art projects.
Get ready for the family event of the summer. You’ll have a blast at the 32nd annual Whistler Children’s Festival with tons of hands-on creative workshops, live performances, free activities, and roving characters. You’ll make arts and crafts, learn new dance moves, join a circus, and see magic tricks with your own
two eyes. Check out the full lineup and register online for workshops now.
