Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - April 18 2016
Published: Mon, 04/18/16
INDUSTRY NEWS
DEADPOOL 2 CONFIRMED: WILL VANCOUVER'S RYAN REYNOLDS DESTROY HIS HOMETOWN AGAIN?
There's no word yet if the sequel will be shot in Vancouver, as the first film was. But one can only hope so. Why? The production was a boon to both the local economy and the B.C. film industry, by spending over $40
million in B.C. and employing over 2,000 local cast and crew.
CINEMATOGRAPHER ROSS RADCLIFFE CAPTURES TOUGH SHOTS FOR FILM AND TELEVISION
Born and raised on Vancouver Island in Canada, Radcliffe became motivated by the
idea of seeking out remote corners of the world and capturing them on film. The revolutionary cinematographer quickly became recognized as among the top of the field.
VANCOUVER-MADE FILM PATTERSON'S WAGER BETS BIG PLAYING INDIE CARD
The
quirky 85-minute film was shot in the summer of 2013 over the course of 12-and-a-half days, entirely on location in Vancouver and along the Sea to Sky corridor.
PROVINCE'S STATUS-QUO FUNDING FOR ALBERTA FILM AND TV GETS MIXED REVIEWS
Members of the Alberta film and television industry expressed disappointment on Thursday with the provincial budget, suggesting they would have liked to have seen a change in the $5-million cap per project provision in the Alberta Media Fund.
ONTARIO DIRECTOR ANDREW CIVIDINO PLUNGES RIGHT INTO FILMMAKING WITH SLEEPING GIANT
One of Andrew Cividino’s wishes in making his first feature was to capture not necessarily the innocence of an era, but rather a mood in which nature played a starring role, helping to dictate the course of events. Well, he certainly achieved this in Sleeping
Giant.
‘HAMILTON’ PRODUCERS AND ACTORS REACH DEAL ON SHARING
PROFITS
The producers of “Hamilton,” a show that could well make hundreds of millions of dollars, on Friday bowed to pressure and said they would share some of the musical’s profits with original cast members.
'MULTICULTURALISM
KILLS': RIGHT-WING EXTREMISTS STORM PLAY PERFORMED BY REFUGEE ACTORS IN VIENNA
Austrian police have launched an investigation after several right-wing extremists stormed a play featuring refugees as actors, spraying fake blood on the audience.
Social media is proving to be important
for actors for building relationships. I guarantee that in five years, it’s going to be essential and required to be on social media as an actor.
VOCAL WARM-UPS FOR ACTORS: A GUIDE WITH TIPS, VIDEOS AND ADVICE
As an actor, you probably know the importance of your voice. Along with your body language, you can manipulate your voice to accurately reveal
emotions and help the audience understand your message. If you want to act and perform at your best, you need to take special care of your voice!
What do I do with just one line? This is an important question that beguiles many actors and has prompted many lengthy discussions. The quest for a certain
answer is understandable since one-liners, or co-star roles, are how most actors start acquiring credits and building a résumé.
ARTS UMBRELLA LAUNCHES THEATRE CONSERVATORY Fall 2016 A new eight-month intensive, full-time program for recent high-school grads who are passionate about acting as a career. Students will develop the
skills, confidence, and experience they'll need to excel at university-level theatre programs or professional opportunities. Contact Andy Toth for more information: atoth@artsumbrella.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
DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE AT ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO Be challenged in our Film classes with new material every week and in our Scene classes with weekly goals that keep your scene dynamic ... Our multidimensional training encompasses everything from core fundamentals to a professional skill-set … Material is selected to support/challenge your ever evolving craft. Fair and competitive rates, and payment plan
options. We are currently scheduling no obligation, one-on-one mentorship meetings for our session starting Apr 25. Email us today to meet with Christiane and discuss your training! http://www.rogueswest.ca | rogueswest@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmIBekc8BmXp6BPevsdhAA
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, 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.
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
WILLIAM F. WHITE NETWORKING BREAKFAST
April 19
WIFTV hosts a monthly networking breakfast where an invited speaker addresses a relevant and timely topic to those working in screen-based media. Attendees are invited to introduce themselves and their projects prior to engaging in a question and answer period. This breakfast we welcome our guests Rena Kawabata and Christine Chiu from the development team at Creative BC.
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.
The 15th Annual DOXA Festival features 85 films and 78 screenings, including one World
Premiere and 21 Canadian Premieres. Some featured screenings include Aim for the Roses (featuring some local actors) and Pistol Shrimps (featuring Aubrey Plaza of Parks and Recreation). An expanded Industry program rounds out the festival with a focus on distributors, politics in film, and documentary editing. http://www.doxafestival.ca
MAKING A SCENE CONFERENCE
May 5
Now in its 17th year, MAKING A SCENE is essential to building and maintaining a community that fosters support, understanding and a common goal of strengthening the local theatre
industry. The theme of the day will be “Great Expectations.” Working together, theatre company members and individual theatre artists will assess the current state of the theatre in metro Vancouver and make plans for a stronger future.
