CRAZY 8S FILMMAKERS GEARING UP
FOR THE RACE TO THE FINISH
Among the top six selections this year is an action film set in a grocery store, a dark comedy about a lonely serial killer, and an LGBTQ romantic comedy.
THE
CULTCH LOOKS TO DEMOCRATIZE ITS STAGES WITH HELP FROM VANCOUVER FOUNDATION GRANT
Vancouver’s recent conversation on diversity in theatre got a huge boost with a $130,000 grant from the Vancouver Foundation for The Cultch’s Democratizing our Stages Project.
MEMORIES OF AN X-FILES ELDER: NORTH VANCOUVER’S DON S. WILLIAMS RECALLS THE SYNDICATE
YEARS
Williams appeared in a dozen or so episode of The X-Files between the third and sixth season of the show. Now 77 and living in North Vancouver in a care facility, the Alberta-born Williams is a former actor, director and producer who also worked for the CBC and directed episodes on shows like The Beachcombers.
NEW SERIES 'THE MAGICIANS' TAPS INTO THE MAGIC AND ENCHANTMENT OF NEW ORLEANS, ACTOR ARJUN GUPTA SAYS
The first week that we were up there (in Vancouver), when we were doing prep, before we started filming, they brought in a real magician who works right outside Vancouver.
The Vancouver Island South Film and Media Commission will be able to continue operations after Victoria city council unanimously approved to restore $45,000 in funding for the organization last week.
Somewhere off to the side, to answer the question in our headline. The Canadian Screen Awards nominations were announced today, with the
lion’s share of attention going to our friends in other countries (Ontario and Quebec, mostly).
There may be an upside to the loonie being down – at least when it comes to Ottawa's local film and tourism industry. The Canadian dollar's drop may entice
American producers and tourists to take a closer look at the nation's capital.
THE OSCARS' DECISION TO DIVERSIFY MEMBERSHIP IS GROUNDBREAKING, SHOCKING AND NECESSARY
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted unanimously to make several
crucial changes to diversify the membership that votes for the Oscars each year. No longer will memberships be lifelong. Female and nonwhite member counts will be doubled by 2020.
Actors must “throw off” thoughts and habits that keep them from reaching their career goals. Acting issues are often life issues.
Here are 10 things to consider tossing overboard on your way to acting success!
In a perfect world, every acting job you accept should serve both masters—career and commerce—but that just isn’t practical. Bills have to be paid and
you need to earn enough under union contracts to qualify for health insurance. The trick here is to find balance between the two.
An actor needs to WORK EFFICIENTLY…an actor needs to have a plan, a purpose…and a prepared step-by-step approach to getting into the market and managing a prosperous and consistent career. Matthew Harrison will provide you with the tools to make 2016 your most efficient year yet!!
INFORM YOURSELF... AUDIT ANY ROGUES WEST ACTING CLASS FOR
FREE!
New session begins Feb 29/2016 and includes our core classes in Meisner Technique, Film 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 career in
2016!
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
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. Book that role! Contact: 604-418-1192, tonyalcantar@icloud.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
PUSH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
January 19 - February 7
The 2016 Festival features over 150 performances and events over 20 days, including 18 Main Stage shows, three weeks of performances at Club PuSh in its new home at The Fox Cabaret, industry networking events at the PuSh Assembly, free movies in the PuSh Film Series,
professional workshops, and many artist talks and other ancillary events.
The Film and Media Showcase
is a forum for presenting works by 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.
Join us at the Rio Theatre for the Crazy8s DGC-BC 17 Year Anniversary Screening and Fundraiser in support of the Crazy8s Films Society. The evening will feature a curated selection of both classic and recent Crazy8s shorts as well as a chance to
rub elbows with alumni, our community of friends and sponsors, and this year’s crop of filmmakers (and perhaps a chance to talk to them about crewing up and casting opportunities!).
This community celebration features over fifty performers presenting numbers from the hit musicals presented in the Lower Mainland in 2015, while also
presenting awards to people and companies that present these musicals.
Visions Ouest Productions is committed to providing the French-speaking and the Francophile communities of British Columbia with artistic, cultural and educative programs and services recognized for their
quality and their innovative aspect and to contribute to the blooming of the Francophone community.
The Victoria Film Festival is the nucleus of the cinematic arts on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. The Victoria Film Festival brings the world to Victoria’s door by programming a diverse selection of Canadian and international films. We support the practice of all media artists with particular focus on Canadian independent media artists through exhibition of their
work.
