JUSTIN TRUDEAU'S NEW HERITAGE MINISTER
PROMISES MORE MONEY FOR ARTS AND CULTURE
Before the federal election, Justin Trudeau made fairly lavish promises around arts and culture. Just one day after the new cabinet was sworn in, Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly has already given assurances that these weren't empty pledges.
SONY HACK, ONE YEAR LATER: IS HOLLYWOOD PREPARED FOR THE NEXT ATTACK?
The Sony Pictures hack a year ago this
month was Hollywood’s worst cybersecurity breach on record. But did it change how the industry is approaching security?
As a sector, the arts is on the verge of burnout if not already teetering far beyond its edge. Yet there is a silver lining in that issues are finally being broached.
If we must generate income outside of our art to support our basic lifestyle needs, why not take the time to make those earnings endeavors ones that provide fulfillment, rather than resigning ourselves to soul-sucking ways of making ends meet?
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
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.
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.
TONY ALCANTAR DIALECT WORKSHOP FOR KIDS!
Vancouver's #1 dialect coach is offering an exclusive, fun-filled Accent
Workshop for kids ages 8-15!
Tony Alcantar will cover the three most-requested accents for young actors in Vancouver: Standard American, British and New York. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the business, who has also worked with the best young actors in the business!
"[Tony has] helped my
kids get many bookings, helping them with American and British accents and preparing them for auditions.” - Jacqueline Merariu, mother of young actors Bruce, Raphael and Dalila Bela, lead of THE ODD SQUAD.
Date: November 8th & November 15th 2015 (12 pm - 4 pm both
days)
Every year VJFF strives to bring you a most entertaining and
intriguing experience! The 2015 Film Festival will be presenting: guest filmmakers, directors, writers, producers, panel discussions, and a special screening in honour of the late Peter Oberlander.
Building on the success of the summer series, the CRS will continue straight through the rest of the year. CRS is Vancouver’s longest running live script reading event. Its purpose is to support local creativity, give writers a place to test their new works live, and give actors a chance to hone their craft while supporting local writers.
PUSH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL 2016 PROGRAM LAUNCH PARTY
November 9
The Launch Party marks the start of
celebrations leading up to the 12th annual PuSh Festival, which takes place January 19 to February 7, 2016 in venues across Vancouver.
WHERE THERE’S SMOKE… AN ENCOUNTER WITH WILLIAM B. DAVIS
November 15
Join us as William B. Davis discusses his career, reads from excerpts from his book, and answers audience questions. There may even be a few insights about the highly anticipated return of The X-Files!!
Our 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.
