Cloverdale’s unofficial designation as the Centre of the Universe certainly seems to be holding true lately, if the number of TV and film productions choosing to come here is an indication. In the past two months, as many as six productions have shot scenes in Cloverdale, which
may want to consider a new nickname: Cloverwood.
THREE FALL ILL FROM SUSPECTED CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING WHILE FILMING WWE MOVIE IN SURREY
A worker on WWE Studio’s The Marine 5: Battleground fell unconscious from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning during a shoot in an underground parkade, according to a recent WorkSafeBC incident report.
ANATOMY OF A FILMING ACCIDENT: THE DEATH OF AMRIK SINGH GILL ON ‘FALLING SKIES’ SET
The tragic accident that took the life of a security guard on the Canadian set of
TNT’s Falling Skies in 2014 could have been prevented, according to the accident report of WorkSafe BC, British Columbia’s Workers’ Compensation Board, which just concluded its investigation of the incident.
Major Netflix series A
Series of Unfortunate Events is filming in a Vancouver warehouse that was independently adapted for production by a pair of movie fan entrepreneurs.
WHY THEATRE IS SET FOR GREATER DIVERSITY AS PUBLISHING LAGS BEHIND
Andrew Lloyd Webber has commissioned new research into why few black and Asian actors make it to the stage – so why aren’t book publishers doing the same?
TWILIGHT DIRECTOR CATHERINE HARDWICKE ON HOW HOLLYWOOD IS STACKED AGAINST WOMEN
Television is looking for more diverse voices, and they will take more chances to some extent. But whenever somebody says that only 4 per cent of movies are directed by women and television is so much better, I just laugh, because the [Directors Guild of America] just released a stat that
says 15 per cent of TV is directed by women – and that’s nothing to brag about.
Louisiana's once-booming film industry -- dubbed "Hollywood South" -- was off by as much as 90 percent this
past year, according to the Louisiana Film Entertainment Association. The drop is all attributed to the state's decision to wind down its generous incentives last year, scaring off moviemakers.
Making the right choice isn’t always about saving money;
sometimes, it’s about reaching deep into your pocket and using what you find in the smartest way possible.
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).
NAIL THAT AUDITION with Matthew Harrison 23 & 24 July Sides are allocated from from a selection of current auditions. Actors prepare the scene in the class and present their audition to Matthew in front of the camera. In an open class format, in order that everyone in the class can benefit, Matthew will provide feedback and notes for the first audition. The actor will
have time to take those notes and work on them before filming a final take. Taped audition scene will be provided via a digital link after the class. https://www.actorsfoundry.com/audition-workshop-vancouver
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
PASSIONATE ACTOR RETREAT ON BOWEN ISLAND with Matthew Harrison August 21-25 A gathering of dedicated actors who will CATAPULT their acting into a whole new mastery, IGNITE their passion, ground their work and PARTICIPATE in the creation of a new industry project. A 5 day summer intensive includes accommodation, scene study intensive, voice
work and creation of a new project https://www.actorsfoundry.com/bowen-island-retreat
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
LAST CHANCE For Rogues West Summer Taster! Award winning Casting Director Lynne Carrow - Lyla Rock from Kirk Talent - acclaimed actors Christiane Hirt & Frank Zotter from RW -Trish Allen, renowned Voice/Movement coach, and talented Alexander Technique practitioner Mark Vasak!
Get a taste of our most popular classes and meet industry professionals. The 3-day intensive includes, Meisner and Hagen Techniques - Word Repetition, Improv and Scene work, On- Camera Film work, Voice & Movement. Join us for an inspiring and highly informative experience ONLY $375 +gst Register today! Only a few spaces left! http://www.rogueswest.ca | rogueswest@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmIBekc8BmXp6BPevsdhAA
UPCOMING EVENTS
POWELL STREET FESTIVAL
July 30-31
The 40th annual event celebrates Japanese-Canadian arts and culture through live performances, martial arts, crafts, and food.
THE CONCERT I NEVER GAVE... (EXCEPT FOR LIKE 2000 TIMES IN MY BEDROOM) August 5 & 6 Eric McCormack performs iconic music from the 70's and 80's, (including The Who, Burton Cummings, Queen), weaving tales of growing up, along with insider anecdotes about Will & Grace, becoming friends with Elton John, meeting
Pete Townsend - a celebrity tell-all of great stories, wrapped in a two-hour concert to benefit Prostate Cancer Canada. http://www.prostatecancer.ca/About-Us/Calgary-Western-Region/Eric-McCormack
VANCOUVER QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
August 11-21
The Vancouver Queer Film Festival celebrates the best in independent queer cinema and facilitates a unique community space through a variety
of performances, panels and workshops. The 2016 Festival is set to showcase over 80 films from 20 countries, with themes ranging from queer troublemakers, indigenous voices, and queer freedoms.
