“ONCE UPON A TIME” PINOY ACTOR HELPS OTHERS REALIZE THEIR HOLLYWOOD
DREAMS
For five years years now, a Filipino actor has been part of ABC’s fantasy-drama TV show “Once Upon A Time”. Yong Chavez talks to Mig Macario about the show and his latest project that aims to help anyone who who wants to try their luck in Hollywood.
ACTORS TALK ABOUT THE THRILL OF SHOOTING IN LOS ANGELES, AS STATE TRIES TO ATTRACT
SHOWS BACK TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
More and more television shows and films are moving their shooting out of Southern California, meaning that the ability to film at home for many actors is becoming more and more of a luxury.
AWARD-WINNING ACTOR ANTONY HOLLAND FOUNDED VANCOUVER’S STUDIO 58
While Mr. Holland could lay fair claim to being Canada’s oldest working actor, his greatest achievement was the
founding of Studio 58, of which he was artistic director. He began the school with a handful of students in 1965 and built it into one of the country’s major theatrical training centres.
HIRING OUTSIDERS TO HELM CANADIAN THEATRE COMPANIES LEAVES AUDIENCES DISCONNECTED
With the boards
and search committees in Ontario who think “world-class” is something you ship in rather than grow and don’t recognize that, yes, the world is global but theatre is primarily local.
To assist in gaining some general perspective, here are three things an actor could be more aware of when auditioning that could possibly be contributing to a weaker audition.
Don’t invest all of your acting in the lines or they will sound like lines. You use many other tools to communicate
all around the words. So, what are the other tools you could be using?
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.
JUMP START your art and career with a FULL BACK TO CLASS IMMERSION of acting, classes, private coaching, and Audition Preparation. Spend the time in September with The ACTOR’S FOUNDRY getting your CRAFT, your AUDITIONS, and YOURSELF primed and ready.Work with Matthew Harrison to Ignite your PASSION. Sharpen your DISCIPLINE. Find your COMMUNITY. Be ready for the upcoming season.
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 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.
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.
Find out which individual or team will get the top adjudicated prizes and help us select the “Ultimate Fan Favourite Choice Award” at the screening gala.
The 2015 VITF is proud to present Sarah’s Tap Music Project which 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 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.
