Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter -September 12 2016
Published: Mon, 09/12/16
INDUSTRY NEWS
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL'S NEW VIFF HUB TAKES INDUSTRY INTO THE FUTURE
The Hub is a rebooted version of VIFF Industry that will provide, as Jacqueline Dupuis explained at a September 7 press conference at Vancity Theatre, "for experiences that go beyond
film".
FILM INDUSTRY SLOWS DOWN AFTER RECORD-BREAKING YEAR
According to
Kathleen Gilbert, commissioner of the Vancouver Island South Film and Media Commission, the region will likely host 10 to 12 visiting productions, and three to four local productions by the end of the year.
FILMMAKER STELLA MEGHIE COULD BE A SIGN OF A BETTER HOLLYWOOD TO COME
Meghie could also be a harbinger of a better Hollywood to come: After all, it is not every day that there’s a female voice as in demand as Meghie’s - and the fact that she is a black and Canadian female voice is doubly heartening.
There’s no shame in being a rookie. Avoiding these five rookie audition mistakes will help you
stand out (in a good way) and enable you to reach your career goals faster.
If you happen to be one of the actors who “don’t like” watching yourself onscreen, I have five questions for you to ask yourself about what you see
onscreen:
KIDS (Ages 8-11) 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. Fall semester starts September 27th. Info and registration at www.bizstudio.ca/kidsactingclasses 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
AUDIT FOR FREE AT ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO Be challenged in our Film classes with new material every week and in our Scene Study classes with weekly goals that keep your work dynamic ... Our multidimensional training
encompasses everything from core fundamentals to a professional skill-set based on Meisner & Hagen principles… Material is selected to support/challenge your ever evolving craft. Fair and competitive rates, and payment plan options. Our next session begins Sept 6th … 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
UPCOMING EVENTS
VANCOUVER FRINGE FESTIVAL
September 8 – 18
Cultivating artists and audiences to create an open and vibrant independent theatre community. The Fringe strives to break down traditional boundaries and encourage open dialogue between audiences and artists by presenting live un-juried, uncensored theatre in an accessible and informal environment. All artists receive 100% of regular box office revenues generated during the Festival.
Stories illustrate our universally shared experiences. The Cold Reading Series (CRS) is committed to supporting and developing the talents of Vancouver’s story tellers – writers, actors, and musicians alike – by providing a forum where they can present their craft to a live audience and get instant feedback.
The
September speaker is Louisa Phung, Assistant Director. Louisa Phung has been a member of the Director's Guild of Canada as an Assistant Director for over 10 years, having worked on a variety of shows, from low budget independent short films to 100 million dollar feature films. Louisa will be discussing what each level of Assistant Director does, how they interact with every department, and what they do to make your film production smooth sailing.
The Celluloid
Social Club (CSC) is a monthly, independent short film screening and networking event held at the ANZA Club in Vancouver, BC, running since November 1997. Each film is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers with a networking party after the screenings.
One of North America’s largest film festivals, the Vancouver International Film Festival
will once again welcome some of the world's finest films to one of the most beautiful cities on the planet.
