In 2006, independent film director William Vince started offering digital filmmaking workshops for six street kids at a time. The only qualifications they needed were a willingness to learn. His sister Lyn Vince, who had produced all 37 of his films, took up the cause and has created a non-profit called
Intersections Media Opportunities for Youth Society. The program has an extraordinary success rate. Of the 64 kids who go through the program each year, 85 per cent have jobs to go to when they finish.
COMOX VALLEY DIRECTOR GOING TO CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
It is regarded as the "Super Bowl" of film festivals - the one every person in the movie industry targets as a
goal. At 32 years old, Darcy Turenne is right on target.
Paul Bronfman, chairman and CEO of William F. White International, said on Tuesday that the only way the film industry would swallow B.C.’s reduced tax credit — the new rate is
28%, down from 33% — is if the dollar exchange rate remains at 80 cents American or lower.
An essential part of the “business” of show is networking. Whether it’s a high-profile premiere or impromptu party, mixing it up with industry players
can definitely enhance your chance to advance. But for an aspiring actor, navigating a room can be a treacherous trek. How do you shine without crossing the line between endearing and desperate? Here are 10 things you should know before you go.
Think of your character as actually
having a soul just like you. Just imagine that your character is flesh and blood with an actual soul. Your character is a human being just like you. And just like you, your character is superficial without a depth of soul.
HOW TO HANDLE PARENTS WHO DON’T SUPPORT YOUR CAREER
Here’s the thing: You may never
be able to fully convince your parents that acting is the right career choice for you. They could warm up to your choice as years pass and you continue to display your dedication, but they may never be absolutely in love with your chosen life path. This is totally OK. There are some things that you can do, however, to make it easier to relate to your parents—and to give yourself a peace of mind—as you pursue your dream.
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
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 requested dialects and accents required for the Vancouver market. Book that role! Contact: 604-418-1192, tonyalcantar@icloud.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
REVOLVER THEATRE FESTIVAL
May 11- 22
rEvolver brings audiences the full range of contemporary theatrical practice, from script-based theatre to devised and site-specific works, staged readings of work-in-progress, and in-depth discussions with artists. rEvolver presents adventurous, high energy, and sophisticated new work, and is the only venue in Vancouver dedicated to offering professional presenting opportunities to emerging professional theatre artists and companies.
Every year, for one week in May, The Cultch is taken over and transformed by young people. Hundreds of youth are involved in what has grown to be Vancouver’s largest youth-driven arts festival. The festival includes showcases in music, dance, and spoken word, the world premiere of three one-act plays, a visual arts exhibit, variety shows featuring improv, drag, circus arts,
and much more. All of this is created by local artists between the ages of 13-24.
SHIFT believes that theatre is relevant, nourishing, entertaining and fundamentally valuable to society. The company is dedicated to making exciting, innovative, and challenging art that encourages compassion,
humanity, and honesty. SHIFT values creative development and lifelong learning, motivation for our SHIFT Workshop Series and the SHIFTLab program, which links emerging playwrights with professional mentors.
The Vancouver International Children’s Festival Society presents contemporary, inter-disciplinary arts including performance and interactive arts activities that speak to the various ages of our audience. Our inclusive programming is culturally diverse and representative of regional, national and international artists.
