Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - August 31 2015
Published: Mon, 08/31/15
INDUSTRY NEWS
HOLLYWOOD NORTH: VANCOUVER-SHOT FEAR THE WALKING DEAD SETS CABLE TV RATINGS RECORD
Fear the Walking Dead is a companion series to The Walking Dead, but focuses on new characters and storylines in the early days of the zombie outbreak. It's also set in Los Angeles, although filmed in Vancouver, whereas the original series takes place in
Georgia.
The stories and the characters may be fictional, but
the people, places and every atmospheric element — from the music to the decor and even the jewelry and apparel — is very real and very local.
FORMER BROADCASTER PREM GILL BECOMES NEW CEO OF CREATIVE
B.C.
One of the driving forces has been the nonprofit organization Creative B.C. And today, it has a new president and CEO, Prem Gill, who's a familiar face to many in Vancouver.
ENJOY CANADA'S LOW DOLLAR WHILE YOU CAN: DON PITTIS
The longer the loonie stays low, the more likely a local suburb or downtown street will be transformed into a U.S. movie
location. That also means you won't have to buy beer for your cool friends in the film industry. They will have jobs of their own.
TATIANA MASLANY
DISCUSSES EMMY NOMINATION, AND BEING SURPRISINGLY 'SUBVERSIVE'
The Regina-bred TV star says she's been blown away by eruptions of glee from the "Clone Club," the gang of "Orphan Black" devotees who have long called for Maslany to be recognized for her multiple roles in the clone saga.
The actor takes a break from the Suicide Squad shoot to talk about the energy of
Comic-Con, working with DiCaprio and Scorsese – and having a ‘market value’.
LATE BLOOMERS: ACTORS WHO GOT THEIR BIG BREAK LATER IN LIFE
Out of the many qualities an artist might have, persistence is, without a doubt, the most valuable. We all know about those kids who
were already starring in big Hollywood productions before they hit driving age - but the reality is that for most actors, success comes after a long stretch of hard work and a fair amount of rejection.
You have every right to retract into yourself a little bit to regenerate after a show or film has ended. It’s essential to keep
feeding your creative mind during the dry spells because it’s all fuel you’ll use for the next project.
Opportunity lies all around us in life, but it can sometimes be buried under a mountain of distractions.
So with the motivation of seeking genuine personal enrichment, I propose five productive goals an actor might pursue in order to guide him or her beyond the distractions to the real gold in them there hills.
A CONVERSATION WITH LA CASTING DIRECTOR DAVID RAPAPORT AND ACTING COACH ANTHONY MEINDL
September 19
Production Heads Network and Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop presents an afternoon discussion with David Rapaport (Aarow, The Flash, Supergirl) and acting coach Anthony Meindl addressing topics such as: The four big mistakes actors make in auditions and how to overcome them; How to improve your acting through muscle-of-the-moment approach; and a Q&A with the audience.
This workshop is designed for actors who wish to explore their vocal and physical presence, widen their range in both and create a solid foundation for developing character. The training will allow actors to expand their vocal and physical expressiveness and come into their full power and presence in both body and voice. We will learn to replace the habitual with the natural in movement and voice.
Matthew Harrison shares what he has learned about the successful audition throughout his career. Sides will be allocated by Matthew from from a selection of current auditions. Actors prepare the scene
in the class and present their audition to Matthew in front of the camera. In an open class format, in order that everyone in the class can benefit, Matthew will provide feedback and notes for the first audition. The actor will have time to take those notes and work on them before filming a final take. All auditions are filmed and Sunday’s final audition tape is sent to actors after the class via a link.
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 4.
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.
TEENS FILM+TV ACTING CLASSES (September to November)
We’re registering now for the fall semester of the teens Confidence on Camera class (Thursdays 4:30-6:30or Saturdays 12:00-2:00) and Intermediate On-Camera Scene Study class (Saturdays 3:00-6:00pm or Sundays 11:30-2:30pm).
Biz Studio students have about twice the one-on-one time with faculty as students at other schools (max of 6 students per class). We have a legacy of training young actors who go on to work in the industry, *outstanding* instructors, and a beautiful downtown campus inside a working film & tv casting studio.
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
VANCOUVER LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
September 3-13
The Vancouver Latin American Film Festival's mission is to provide a forum for the promotion
and exhibition of Latin American cinema in Vancouver. This annual festival encourages dialogue among cultures, and explores and celebrates the art of contemporary Latin American and Latin-Canadian filmmaking.
The Gateway Theatre Pacific Festival is a showcase of world-class contemporary theatre from Hong Kong and Canada. All theatre lovers, regardless of what language they speak, will get a glimpse of what’s new and exciting from Hong Kong’s stages.
Over 80 shows will be performing in just 11 days! A full of list of shows is available on our website, and in our program guide, available at Blenz Coffee locations and various places around the city.
A culture cannot evolve with out powerful, honest storytelling. Stories illustrate our universally shared experiences. The Cold Reading Series (CRS) is committed to supporting and developing the talents of Vancouver’s story tellers –
writers, actors, and musicians alike – by providing a forum where they can present their craft to a live audience and get instant feedback.
One of North America’s largest film festivals, the Vancouver International Film Festival, September 24 - October 9, 2015 will once again welcome some of the world's finest films to one of the most beautiful cities on the planet.
