Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter -September 19 2016
Published: Mon, 09/19/16
INDUSTRY NEWS
NETFLIX SCI-FI SERIES ‘BIGGER THAN GAME OF THRONES’ READY TO MOVE INTO SURREY FILM STUDIO
The first major production to take up residence in the facility will be Altered Carbon, a 10-episode Netflix series adaptation of author Richard K. Morgan’s 2002 cyber-punk science fiction novel of
the same name.
PITT MEADOWS SET DECORATOR ‘SNATCHES’ AWARDS AT THE EMMY’S
A set dresser in the film industry, this Pitt Meadows Secondary grad was on the cast and crew of the television show, Fargo, which was nominated for, and won, a number of awards.
WORKING FOR THE WEEKEND: WITH VIFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JACQUELINE DUPUIS
Under executive director Jacqueline Dupuis’s experienced guidance, the festival has undergone a rebranding and
restructuring; a focus on interactive multimedia has been implemented with the VIFF Hub, and the festival is aiming to offer attendees more than just the regular film-viewing experience.
LACK OF CANADIAN FEMALE DIRECTORS 'A POLITICAL ISSUE,' RESEARCHER SAYS
As Canada plays host to some of Hollywood’s biggest stars at the Toronto International Film Festival, a new study reveals a significant employment gap between male and female directors in Canada’s film and television industries.
"THE FUTURE IS
YOU AND ME" PROJECT A SHOT IN THE ARM FOR DIVERSE YOUNG WOMEN IN THE ARTS
Have you ever noticed how a large chunk of Canadian artists are women (and of colour), but few are represented in prominent arts and culture leadership roles? In June, local writer and arts administrator Kristin Cheung was sitting in Toronto Pearson International Airport when she typed up a blog post titled: “Hey girls,
you and me are the future.”
WHY HOLLYWOOD LOVES CANADA: 4 CITIES OFFERING BIG FILMING INCENTIVES
From rural Quebec
standing in for West Virginia to Manitoba cheating for small-town Texas, versatile locations and tax breaks are luring L.A. producers north in record numbers.
For all of us, our best, strongest, most attractive and most natural voice comes from the diaphragm. A person who uses the diaphragm voice commands attention, "sounds" more attractive socially, and is more likely to be perceived as a promotable leader. The diaphragm voice is the best sounding voice for both women and men. So, what can you do to access your most optimum voice?
Jealousy might feel like something that comes with the territory of being an actor—as if it’s something you’ll always have to feel. But that doesn’t have to be the case.
If you already have a great headshot, when is the time for an update? As a general guideline, I say every one to two years if you are an adult and every six months if you are a child. Otherwise, here are seven signs you need a new headshot.
LA COMMERCIAL CASTING WORKSHOP Saturday October 1 or Sunday October 2 Actorvan is thrilled to have KAREN MASENG in Vancouver to deliver an intensive 8hr one day Commercial Workshop at Shoreline
Studios. Choose either Saturday Oct 1 or Sunday Oct 2. Fees: $195 plus GST | Participants: 10 only Reserve your seat today as we have only a handful remaining. Call or Text Marc at 604-999-5698 or email marc@actorvan.com http://actorvan.com/casting-workshop/
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
FINAL WEEK TO REGISTER: TONY ALCANTAR 2016 DIALECT CLASSES Starting September 24, this 8-week class teaches you the dialect producers demand to book:
Standard American English. Fun, informative and hands-on...what you expect from Vancouver's #1 dialect coach. "We (FARGO actors) had a great dialect coach, Tony Alcantar", COLIN HANKS. 778-773-1402 | info@tonyalcantardialect.com. Limited space!
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
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
WILLIAM F. WHITE NETWORKING BREAKFAST
September 20
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.
