PAUL MCCARTNEY TO JOIN JOHNNY DEPP IN NORTH VAN FOR LATEST PIRATES
SEQUEL
Paul McCartney will find himself in a whole new Octopus’s Garden when he shows up in Vancouver to join Johnny Depp for three weeks of filming on the latest Pirates of the Caribbean sequel.
ACTION — MOVIE BIZ BOOMING LOCALLY WITH PLUNGING LOONIE
Vicci Weller is busy these days. The film commissioner for the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is showing off the area to scouting crews from several potential movies.
RELENTLESS RAIN DOESN’T DROWN OUT NS FILM INDUSTRY SUPPORTERS
The #NSFilmJobs movement has been building momentum in the province ever since the Film Tax Credit was replaced with the Film & Television Incentive Fund last spring. Members of IATSE Local 849 and ACTRA Maritimes say the change is forcing the industry out of the province.
REVENANT ACTOR HOSPITALIZED AFTER GUN SCENE GOES SERIOUSLY WRONG ON SUDBURY SET OF CTV MINISERIES
The actor, reportedly 34-year-old Brendan Fletcher from Comox Valley, B.C., was hurt while filming Cardinal, a CTV crime drama, during a scene where he was to take a discharge from a
firearm into his mouth.
Ottawa is an ideal location for movies with budgets of between
$1 million and $10 million because filmmakers get more bang for their buck than in places like Toronto where labour and other production costs are higher.
NEW HOLLYWOOD ECONOMY: PAY-FOR-PLAY AUDITIONS FOR ACTORS GAIN DOMINANCE
Workshops have been part of Hollywood's casting system for decades, but exchanging money for the prospect of employment remains illegal in California. The Krekorian Talent Scam Prevention Act, which was passed in 2009, specifically outlaws workshops and casting directors from charging or attempting to charge an artist for an audition or employment opportunity.
BROADWAY HIT
HAMILTON UNDER FIRE AFTER CASTING CALL FOR 'NON-WHITE' ACTORS
The producers of the musical, which reimagines the story of Alexander Hamilton, said they ‘will continue to cast the show with the same multicultural diversity’.
Let’s face it, the words “job security” and “actor” don’t seem to want to be seen in the same sentence together. But if you are diligent about saving your money, you will at least have a cushion to fall back on if/when your show closes or contract ends.
Sometimes the people in the room may see “good work,” meaning they’ll appreciate your take on the piece, but if that work isn’t delivered with the freedom and ease of the true professional, there will be no job.
ACTORIUM’S 16 WEEK SCENE STUDY SERIES One role, one scene and 16 weeks of in-depth, thorough training. Actorium is a Meisner based school. Student must have completed Actorium's four week Intro, or equivalent to
enroll. 2910 Commercial Drive, Vancouver. More info: 604-445-7751 | info@actorium.ca | actorium.ca
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
INTENSIVE WEEKEND WITH MATTHEW HARRISON April 23 & 24, 2016 An 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
AUDIT FOR FREE AT ROGUES WEST and
find out why Rogues West's approach to training actors is different ... discover how dedicated instructors with over 25 years of training actors sets RW apart! You get new material each week in our film classes, selected for your unique strengths and needs – ongoing one-on-one mentorship – techniques presented with practical applications to the professional world – plus fair & competitive rates with payment plan options! We’d like to invite you down to see the studio and discuss the
options we can offer for your training. Please call 604 699 1744 or email rogueswest@gmail.com Next session starts April 25!
Biz Studio students
have about twice the one-on-one time with faculty as students at other schools, with a 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.
Spring semester starts the first week of April, info and registration online or call (604)
801-7050.
Come celebrate and share your passion for independent film. The Canada International Film Festival has firmly established itself among the top film festivals in Canada which brings the very best of world cinema to Canada from over 90 countries around the world. The Canada International Film Festival is held each year at the beautiful Edgewater Casino in downtown Vancouver.
The Vancouver South African Film Festival is proud to present features and documentaries that explore the culture, history and politics of South Africa – films that entertain and inform. South Africa, with its diverse population, rich tradition of struggle for democracy and equity, and complex political and economic reality, has produced numerous outstanding films.
Reel 2 Real is dedicated to showing the best in culturally diverse, authentic programming for youth. The 2016 Festival includes a selection of features and shorts programs, and a Sunday Fun Day with a pancake breakfast.
SONGS OF LIGHT: AN OPEN REHEARSAL WITH VANCOUVER CANTATA SINGERS AND REDSHIFT MUSIC SOCIETY
April 23
Have you ever wondered what goes into the development of a new work
of music? Here is your chance to find out. Join the Vancouver Cantata Singers and composers from Redshift Music Society as they collaborate and prepare three world premières.
