FORMER VANCOUVER POLITICIAN B.C. LEE LANDS A ROLE IN A NEW TV SERIES
Many Vancouverites know B.C. Lee as a former Vancouver city councillor. Others might have become aware of him during his recent stint as president of the NPA. But these days, Lee is reinventing himself as an
actor.
'LEGION' TV SHOW NEWS: MARVEL, FOX ANNOUNCE SERIES WILL BROADCAST IN 125 COUNTRIES
The series brings the first live-action show based in the X-Men Universe about mutants and
mutant kind. The series is scheduled to begin filming in Vancouver this summer.
SHANE BLACK WILL SHOOT PREDATOR REBOOT IN VANCOUVER
Writer-director Shane Black (Lethal Weapon, Iron Man 3) will be in Vancouver this fall filming The Predator, a
sequel of sorts to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1987 hit Predator.
JAKE GYLLENHAAL COMING TO VANCOUVER TO SHOOT SCI-FI DRAMA OKJA
Jake Gyllenhaal is starring in Okja, a big-budget Netflix original film from South Korean
director Joon-ho Bong that will shoot in Vancouver next month.
BIG PICTURE: WHERE HAVE ALL THE VICTORIA FILM PRODUCTIONS GONE?
This time last year, three movies and one TV series were about to start shooting in
Greater Victoria, setting the stage for a hot production summer. Cut to June of 2016. Business has inexplicably slowed to a standstill, sparking speculation that brings to mind William Goldman’s famous Hollywood quote: “Nobody knows anything.”
'BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME': INDUSTRY BELIEVES AN OKANAGAN FILM STUDIO IS ITS NEXT BIG STEP
With everything from forests to deserts, the Okanagan has no shortage of outdoor filming locations to accommodate interested production companies, the only thing missing is a professional film studio for indoor set work.
BROADWAY EMBRACES DIVERSITY, BUT HAVE THINGS REALLY CHANGED?
This season’s diversity may be more a coincidence of timing than Broadway stages consistently providing an accurate reflection of America’s melting pot.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO NAIL A CHEMISTRY
READ
A chemistry read is an opportunity to read with actors being considered for a role opposite yours, usually lead roles. The main purpose is to see how you instinctively connect and work with the other actor. But before you meet that opportunity, the casting director needs to see that potential.
Have you ever noticed that certain performers seem to always be working? They flit from one production to another, always gainfully employed and always advancing closer and closer to the top. So what is it? What are they doing that you aren’t? Maybe they’ve got the secret formula to making themselves indispensable. Do you want
to know what it is?
Taking action, and finishing a task (no matter how small), will give you a sense of accomplishment. Success will lead to more success. So how can you find the energy to accomplish your career goals?
AUDIT FOR FREE AT ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO Actors of all levels are invited to audit our classes for free and watch the impact of training with professional instructors ... our multidimensional
training encompasses everything from core fundamentals to a professional skill-set … experience the legacy of the New York Studio tradition of acting. Follow-up your audit with a no obligation, one-on-one mentorship meeting for our next session starting June 13. Fair and competitive rates, and payment plan options. Email us today and discover the Rogues West difference! http://www.rogueswest.ca | rogueswest@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmIBekc8BmXp6BPevsdhAA
SUMMER FILM+TV ACTING INTENSIVES FOR KIDS+TEENS Summer Intensives are a chance for students to see the kind
of progress they can make when they devote 100% of their energy to acting. As with all Biz Studio programs, summer students have about twice the one-on-one time with faculty as students at other schools (max of 6 students per class). Each week also features workshops with local casting directors. Intensives run July 11th-15th and 25th-19th and August 8th-12th and 22nd-26th. Info and registration at www.bizstudio.ca/teensactingclasses (ages 12-17) and www.bizstudio.ca/kidsactingclasses (ages 8-11).
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
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SPOTLIGHT AWARDS GALA
June 20
Don't miss WIFTV's annual Spotlight Awards Gala! Established in 1999, the Spotlight Awards™ have brought together the BC Film community to celebrate the outstanding achievements of BC women in screen-based media. This year's hosts is the delightful entertainer, Tracy Bell!
The Queer Arts
Festival (QAF) is an annual artist-run multi-disciplinary summer arts festival at the Roundhouse in Vancouver, BC. Recognized as one of the top 5 festivals of its kind worldwide (Melbourne Sun Herald), QAF produces, presents and exhibits work with a curatorial vision favouring challenging, thought-provoking work that pushes boundaries and initiates dialogue.
The Jessie Richardson Theatre Award Society
is a non-profit charitable organization that exists to celebrate and promote the outstanding achievements of the Vancouver Professional Theatre community by producing the annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards.
