Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - September 14 2015
Published: Mon, 09/14/15
INDUSTRY NEWS
CANADA FILM PRODUCTION BOOMS AS LOONIE FUELS EXTRA FIGHT SCENES
The surge in production in Toronto and west-coast hotbed Vancouver is part of a larger restructuring of the Canadian economy as the price of oil has plunged and the loonie crumbled.
THE HOTTEST CANADIAN FILM AND TV TALENT YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF – BUT WILL
Canadians may have some incomprehensible beef with supporting homegrown cinema, but there is one pastime that unites the country’s filmgoers - nudging one’s neighbour in a darkened theatre and proudly identifying a fellow compatriot who’s made their big break south of the border.
SEAN MAGUIRE BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO ROBIN HOOD IN 'ONCE UPON A TIME'
In the past 70 years, roughly 15 men have portrayed the heroic Robin Hood in film and on television. Now Sean Maguire, the sophisticated, sexy and
suave British actor joins that coveted list.
WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL 2015 UNVEILS FIRST 18 FILMS PLUS OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
The 2015 WFF will take place December 2 to 6 with new films, special guests, industry connections, great events and time to enjoy on of North America’s premiere mountain resort destinations.
Jacob Tremblay, the charming and naturalistic leading man of Lenny Abrahamson’s dark drama “Room.” Nine years old and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Mr. Tremblay didn’t plan on acting, until half a lifetime ago. “My sister did acting first,” he said, referring to his older sister, Emma Tremblay.
COUGAR TOWN’S’ BUSY PHILIPPS TALKS ABOUT HER ACTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA
LIFE
Culturally, the desire for information about people in the public eye is so great, people are going to get it no matter what. You may as well be in control of your content.
TIFF15 INTERVIEW: DIRECTOR MINA SHUM DISCUSSES ‘NINTH FLOOR’ AND CANADIAN RACISM
In Canada, we’re
racist but we like to apologize about our racism. Not talking about it is what makes the Canadian brand of racism so pernicious and so hard to combat. We’re identifying the problem, but we don’t like to also look at ourselves.
Greatness takes a lot of hard work, discipline, and sacrifice. When you do commit and complete that
goal, a transition takes place. You develop a confidence that you never thought you had.
Re-embrace the power of “creating for the camera” and the film industry will see not only a renaissance of film acting, but a renaissance of the kinds of films designed specifically to accommodate film performances touched by cinematic magic.
A CONVERSATION WITH LA CASTING DIRECTOR DAVID RAPAPORT AND ACTING COACH ANTHONY MEINDL
September 19 | Limited
Tickets
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.
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
INFORM YOURSELF… AUDIT ROGUES WEST ACTING CLASSES FOR FREE! Rogues West Actors Studio instructors are highly
trained professionals in the craft of acting. Audit any class for free! Our classes this term are FILM:CREATIVE CONFLICT, ADV FILM:CHARACTER ARC & STORY STRUCTURE, ADV MEISNER:LIVING THE SCENE, MEISNER: MOMENT TO UNANTICIPATED MOMENT and HAGEN:EXERCISING THE SCENE. Continue the legacy and tradition of New York Studio classes, in all aspects of Film, Scene Study and The Hagen and Meisner Techniques. Contact us at rogueswest@gmail.com or 604 699 1744. http://www.rogueswest.ca
This is where it all began. This workshop is renowned as an awesome experience. Actors have proclaimed that their career, artistic, and even life perspective has shifted at this workshop. It’s where Matthew began to discover and define The Three Pillars of
Acting. It’s where acting, the art form of life is reconnected to life itself. Scenes are assigned before class. A great weekend workout
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.
RODENBURG & LECOQ VOICE AND MOVEMENT INTENSIVE FOR ACTORS with Mark Downey
When: October 2-4, 2015 | Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Scotiabank Dance Centre
Early bird special $345 until September 25th. (Full rate $395).
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.
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.
Culture Days is a collaborative, Canada-wide volunteer movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities.
