Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - February 1, 2016
Published: Mon, 02/01/16
INDUSTRY NEWS
THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAIL: 'LUCIFER' STAR TOM ELLIS REVEALS MUSIC BEHIND THE MAN
While filming the pilot in Vancouver, Ellis began listening to the playlist whenever he wasn’t shooting. With 38 songs and counting, he maintains that it never got boring, but started to serve as a memory sense tool
instead.
NETFLIX’S ‘A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS’ FINDS ITS VIOLET & KLAUS
After a wide search and an open casting call for the two young leads of Violet and Klaus, Malina Weissman (Supergirl) has been cast as Violet in Netflix’s series adaptation of Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events. Filming
on the Netflix series is eyed to begin in March in Vancouver.
HOW A BRUCE LEE ORIGIN TALE IS TAKING FLIGHT WITH CHINESE MONEY AND ABUNDANT DIPLOMACY
The fact that “Birth of the Dragon” arrived at this juncture — with principal photography
wrapping in Vancouver this week with Hong Kong-born Philip Ng playing Lee — is a tribute to the tenacity and determination of its producers on both sides of the Pacific.
With a U.S. dollar in the $1.40
Canadian range, local arts groups could find themselves singing the blues when it comes time to pay American and international artists.
CANADIAN ACADEMY MEMBER RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT OSCARS DIVERSITY REFORMS
A Canadian member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
is concerned that diversity reforms will discriminate against older members with important perspectives.
There’s a stigma that comes with introversion, that it’s something that someone needs to get over, or overcome, in order to be
successful in any field that require communication. Introversion shouldn’t be seen as a flaw that needs to be fixed, but rather an asset.
‘THE GOOD WIFE’ CASTING DIRECTOR MARK SAKS ON WHAT HE LOOKS FOR IN AUDITIONS AND MISTAKES YOUNG ACTORS MAKE
“Lack of preparation. If they are not prepared adequately for the audition. Actors who want to
be on the show but don’t watch the show. Actors who don’t know who the series regulars are, or the characters they play.”
INTRODUCTION TO VOICEOVER ESSENTIALS Ever wonder about the voices behind radio advertisements or cartoons? Ever have friends or family tell you that you have a beautiful voice? Quench your curiosity and
then some in this BCIT introductory VoiceOver class taught by Actor/Director/Producer Tammy Bentz. Over the course of four Saturdays in February/March 2016 you'll learn all there is to know about professional VoiceOver work, gain practical experience behind the mic and have a blast! Plus you'll also be closer to building your own voice demo. For more information contact tbentz@shaw.ca or check out this link: http://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/bcst2255
INTENSIVE AT THE FOUNDRY February 6 & 7 ONE WEEKEND INTENSIVE renowned for it's intense and exhilarating experience. Hundreds of actors have proclaimed that their artistic and life perspective have been changed by this profound and exhaustive workshop. A step-by-step immersion into story, emotion, self-expression, connection, and unleashing personal charisma. This workshop is
designed for the actor who needs a full introduction to the Art of Life...or the professional actor looking for re-inspiration. https://www.actorsfoundry.com/intensive
SPRING BREAK FILM+TV ACTING INTENSIVES FOR KIDS+TEENS 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. Kids Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00noon, March 14th-18th and March 21st-25th, www.bizstudio.ca/kidsactingclasses Teens Monday-Friday 1:00-5:00pm, March 14th-18th and March 21st-25th, 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
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!
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.
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.
By presenting unique outdoor and mountaineering films that illustrate experiences and cultures from all corners of the globe, VIMFF brings communities together to promote positive values and active lifestyles.
This festival of extraordinary Indigenous performance and art features some of the best emerging and established Indigenous artists Turtle Island has to offer. It provides a stage for artists from a variety of artistic expressions - theatre, storytelling, writing, music, spoken word, dance and visual arts. It celebrates the traditional performance of many communities, as well as the contemporary and interdisciplinary work of Indigenous
creators.
