Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - November 23 2015
Published: Mon, 11/23/15
INDUSTRY NEWS
HOLLYWOOD NORTH: HONG KONG ACTION STAR PHILIP NG PLAYS BRUCE LEE IN 'BIRTH OF THE DRAGON'
Hong Kong action star Philip Ng is starring as Bruce Lee in Birth of The Dragon, the Vancouver-filmed biopic of the legendary kung-fu master and movie star.
TRAILBLAZING CARRIE-ANNE MOSS DRAGS MARVEL'S JESSICA JONES INTO THE 21ST CENTURY
When talking with the locally raised Moss, one can’t help but ask her about the place where her acting career began, Vancouver’s
own Magee Secondary School. A double-threat, Moss excelled at both drama and choir and laid the foundation for her life’s work at the West Side school.
An upcoming Hollywood hit movie has some Port Alberni muscle in it. Filmed on location in Ucluelet, Hidden Fortress is the latest installation in the Planet of the Apes franchise.
CAST AND CREW RAVE ABOUT THREE WEEKS SPENT IN OSOYOOS SHOOTING TV MOVIE
The large film crew from Vancouver
that spent three weeks shooting a made for television movie in Osoyoos is giving a giant “thumbs up” to the community.
CANADIAN VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY CATCHING UP TO TV & FILM PRODUCTION
The video game industry in Canada is growing by leaps and bounds and quickly catching up to film and television production as a major contributor to the economy. The Entertainment Software
Association of Canada says the video game industry spent $2.36 billion on Canadian production in 2014.
INVESTMENT IN ALBERTA TV AND FILM INDUSTRY SEEN AS THE SIGN OF BIGGER THINGS TO COME
We’ve had a long strong tradition and we are seeing a resurgence in the film and television industry that is unprecedented, I would venture to say, for more than a decade
JENNIFER LAWRENCE, CATE BLANCHETT AND 6 MORE TOP ACTRESSES ON PAY GAP, SEX SCENES AND THE PRICE OF SPEAKING FRANKLY: "THERE IS ALWAYS A BACKLASH"
Kate Winslet, Jane Fonda, Carey Mulligan, Brie Larson, Helen Mirren and Charlotte Rampling join for THR's annual fun, frank and uncensored Actress Roundtable.
Sadly, this industry is full of scammers who prey on hopeful actors. From hidden fees to
promising fame and fortune, the show business world is an easy place to get duped. But have no fear! Backstage Expert and New York acting coach Denise Simon shares what red flags actors and parents of young performers should look out for.
Three months for the price of Two! Start the year off well trained and
ready for Pilot Season which starts in February 2016. Training on a weekly basis gets us camera ready and more aware of our strengths as well as our challenges that block us from being the best actors that we can be.
The Actorvan XMAS SPECIAL applies to both the Fundamentals Class & Audition Workout.
Buy it as a Xmas gift for yourself or someone you love!
INTRO TO MEISNER WORKSHOP A five hour intensive workshop introducing the Meisner technique, widely regarded as one of the most effective training methods for actors. Participants move through a series of exercises focussed on the very basics of truthful acting. Students of the Meisner technique come away
with a stronger understanding of themselves, gain more confidence in self-expression, and strengthen the ability to form connections with others. Visit http://actorium.ca/intro-to-meisner-workshop/ to register or call 604-445-7751 for more
information.
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.
INFORM YOURSELF… AUDIT ANY ROGUES WEST ACTING CLASSES FOR FREE! New session begins Jan 4/2016 and includes PILOT PREP, ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE and FOUNDATIONS OF FILM – plus all our core classes in Meisner Technique and Scene Study. Beginner and advanced actors are invited to check out our studio, audit and
follow up with a no obligation, one-on-one mentorship meeting. Continue the legacy of the New York studio tradition of acting and train with experienced, qualified instructors. Take control of your training in 2016! Contact us at rogueswest@gmail.com, call 604 699 1744 or visit rogueswest.ca to see a complete class schedule!
KIDS+TEENS FILM+TV ACTING CLASSES AT BIZ STUDIO 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. Registering now for the Winter (January-March) semester. Kids classes Tuesdays 4:30-6:30 and Sundays 9:00-11:00am www.bizstudio.ca/kidsactingclasses Teens classes Thursdays 4:30-6:30, Saturdays 12:00-2:00 &
3:00-6:00, Sundays 11:30-2:30 www.bizstudio.ca/teensactingclasses
UPCOMING EVENTS
FILM & MEDIA SHOWCASE
November 25
The Film and Media Showcase is a forum for members of Cineworks, WIFTV and DOC BC
providing filmmakers with an opportunity to share their creations with other practitioners, across genres and in a variety of lengths, in a forum created for discovery, discussion and inspiration. Each screening will be followed by a question and answer session with creators, with informal conversation and networking afterwards.
The importance of reading and understanding a contract is paramount, and these experts are here to help. Whether you have burning questions prepared about a
specific contract, or feel as though you could benefit from general guidance, this event is for you.
This year’s theme: Bollywood & Beyond will celebrate stories chosen to engage, educate and inspire audiences by promoting free expression, cross-cultural interactions and understanding, and combating intolerance and stereotypes.
An annual showcase of acclaimed new films from across greater Europe. Each EU country has carte blanche to choose the film that
will represent them. Together, their selections make for a lively, provocative, stimulating, and entertaining state-of-the-Union celebration of the diversity, dynamism, and accomplishment of contemporary European filmmaking.
