VANCOUVER ACTRESS MACKENZIE DAVIS JOINS CAST OF JASON REITMAN'S TULLY
The 29-year-old actress, who earlier this month signed on to be part of the upcoming Blade Runner sequel with Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling, has now joined the cast of director Jason Reitman’s Tully, a comedy
starring Charlize Theron that will be shot in Vancouver this summer.
IZOMBIE CREATOR ROB THOMAS ON WHY FILMMAKERS ARE FIGHTING FOR CREATIVE SPACE IN VANCOUVER
Thomas says while the
city offers attractive tax credits, Vancouver has been cutting back on some of those tax breaks as it’s costing too much for the province.
VICTORIA-BORN MOVIE MAKER ENDS FILMING SLUMP IN REGION
A Victoria-born film producer has confirmed his new nautical thriller will shoot here next month, signalling the end of the capital region’s recent film and TV production slump. Los Angeles-based actor and filmmaker Corey Large said principal photography will begin July 8 on The Ninth Passenger.
TO MAKE IT IN HOLLYWOOD YOU HAVE TO BE A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES
You have to have this ability to hang in there. There’s a million ways to make it. If you’re not creating content, you’re not getting yourself out there.
ANATOMY OF A BROADWAY FLOP: WHAT SANK THESE 4 SHOWS?
Four shows flopped this spring at a total loss to their investors. Here, based on interviews with a variety of Broadway figures, is an autopsy report of sorts for “American Psycho,” “Disaster!” and “Tuck Everlasting,” all of which closed in recent weeks, and “Bright Star.”
Film and television producers worry the Brexit will create uncertainty and could unravel much of the financial infrastructure the independent industry relies on.
WE’RE LOSING ALL OUR STRONG FEMALE
CHARACTERS TO TRINITY SYNDROME
“Strong Female Character” is just as often used derisively as descriptively, because it’s such a simplistic, low bar to vault, and it’s more a marketing term than a meaningful goal.
The biggest nerve-buster is confidence. Relaxing, knowing, your character and your intention will give you that confidence. Embrace the power that comes from it.
Developing a winner’s mindset is crucial. In fact, I would say it’s the most important thing you can do. And the best part? It’s entirely within your control.
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
ROGUES WEST SUMMER TASTER IS BACK! July 22-23-24 from 10-5pm! A once-a-year opportunity to sample what RW offers, and more. Get
a taste of our most popular classes and meet industry professionals. The 3-day intensive includes, hands-on experience with Meisner and Hagen Techniques - Word Repetition, Improv and Scene work, On- Camera Film work, Voice & Movement, as well as Q& A’s featuring Vancouver’s most respected Talent Agents and Casting Directors. Join us for an inspiring and highly informative experience to decide if Rogues West is the place for your training needs. ONLY $375 +gst Register today!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-29th 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).
UPCOMING EVENTS
QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL
June 21-30
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.
The Film and Media Showcase is a forum for members of Cineworks, WIFTV and DOC BC that provides
filmmakers with an opportunity to share their work with other artists, across genres and in a variety of lengths, in a space dedicated to discovery, discussion and inspiration. Each screening will be followed by a question and answer session with creators, with informal conversation and networking afterwards.
