Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - August 10 2015
Published: Mon, 08/10/15
INDUSTRY NEWS
THE ENTERTAINING MR LEACOCK
Viv Leacock doesn’t introduce himself as an actor, even though he’s logged an impressive number of film and television credits over the course of his acting career.
EFFORTS UNDERWAY TO RETAIN FILMMAKERS IN THE
OKANAGAN
The Okanagan Film Commission and Kelowna’s Centre for Arts and Technology are teaming up and forming an educational partnership to strengthen the Okanagan’s film industry and reduce the number filmmakers and animators from leaving the valley.
ACCLAIMED SCREENWRITERS REVEAL THEIR CREATIVE HABITS AND WORKING STYLES
Thanks to the Academy Originals: Creative Spark series, in only fifteen minutes of not writing inspiration, we get an inside look into the creative habits of three dynamic screenwriters: Ava DuVernay, David Magee, and Aline Brosh McKenna.
HOW TO PLAN A KICKSTARTER FOR YOUR FILM — THE ULTIMATE GUIDE
If your film is authentic to where you grew up, or your film takes place
in a location you passionately love… And if you meticulously plan your crowdfunding campaign, Kickstarter is a legitimate way to raise money and build buzz from a built-in hometown audience who might not be familiar with you or your work.
You can’t
know for sure what will get you hired, and you just have to not care. All you have control over is the work you do in the room. Your job is not to audition for the role. Your job is to bring yourself to the story. Your job is to go to work.
It’s not really hard to stop “acting” and get real. But then again, look how often we
don’t want to do that in life. So what is hard is not learning to “act” per se, but instead learning how to become more honest with our feelings in life.
Learn how to navigate your career in the film industry. This course is designed for actors establishing themselves in their field. Learn practical tools and gain valuable knowledge as well as exposure and feedback from influential agents, casting directors, and
industry professionals. We provide the support and tools that will turn a vague dream into a focussed reality.
Guest speakers include casting director/actor April Telek and agent Paul Christie of the Characters talent agency.
Visit www.actorium.ca to register or call 604-445-7751 for more information.
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.
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
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO New Session starts September 8th!
Check out rogueswest.ca for our complete Fall Session of acting classes covering all aspects of film, scene study, writing, and acting for young adults including the Hagen and Meisner Techniques. Book a no-obligation, one-on-one interview with Christiane Hirt to see our studio and discuss what the best plan of action is for you! Appointments are available between Aug 18-Sept
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Celebrating the best in independent queer cinema, the Vancouver Queer Film Festival is the largest queer arts event in Western Canada. The Festival hosts a variety of performances, workshops, panels, parties and more.
The 2015 VITF is proud to present two Canadian Premieres! Sarah’s Tap Music Project features five
stars of North American tap, sharing the stage with five equally talented and experienced musicians, in a magnificent collaboration to create truly exciting, original music.
THE 48TH ANNUAL WESTERN ARTS ALLIANCE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
August 31 - September 3
Western Arts Alliance convenes presenters, artists, and agents around the shared goal of programming live performances. The conference features 175 exhibits, 150+
performances, networking, speakers, classes and workshops. Join our community of dedicated professionals in Vancouver, BC for four productive days of artistic exploration, insight, and business.
