Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter -September 26 2016
Published: Mon, 09/26/16
INDUSTRY NEWS
AN OFFICIAL NOD TO BC FILM PRODUCTION
EFFORTS While proclaiming Sept. 21 as Screen in B.C. Day, Richard T. Lee, MLA for Burnaby North, praised Vancouver Island South Film and Media Commission and Front Street Pictures “for your dedication to B.C.’s creative industries.” He made the proclamation after visiting the set of Rose Parade, the Hallmark Channel movie starring Rachel Boston and Marc Bendavid that is filming here. http://www.timescolonist.com/an-official-nod-to-b-c-film-production-efforts-1.2350045
SKY DANCE STUDIOS STAGES OPENING IN SURREY, 400-PLUS JOBS ANTICIPATED Skydance Studios
officially opened its new Surrey facility at 12091 88th Ave. on Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner, Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services Amrik Virk, and Skydance Media CEO David Ellison and other key players in B.C.’s burgeoning film and television industry. http://vancouversun.com/business/local-business/skydance-studios-stages-opening-in-surrey-400-plus-jobs-anticipated
CANADIAN
TATIANA MASLANY WINS EMMY FOR BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA An admittedly shocked Tatiana Maslany took home the Emmy for best lead actress in a drama on Sunday for her multiple roles in the sci-fi series "Orphan Black." "I should have had this written down," said the 30-year-old Regina native, who plays several clones with different personalities and accents on the show, after receiving her trophy from fellow Canadian Kiefer Sutherland. http://www.metronews.ca/news/canada/2016/09/18/newsalert-canadian-tatiana-maslany-wins-emmy-for-best-lead-actress-in-a-drama.html
TATIANA MISLAY IS EXHIBIT A IN THE CASE AGAINST CRTC’S NEW CONTENT RULES Say you replaced the remarkable Maslany with an American actress, would Orphan Black still be a Canadian show? Say you replaced both her and her co-star, Jordan Gavaris, another Canadian actor? What about if you hired Hollywood directors and writers? At what point, if all the members of the artistic team are foreign, can we still
consider a show shot in Toronto by a Canadian crew to be Canadian? http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/tatiana-maslany-is-exhibit-a-in-the-case-against-the-crtcs-content-rules/article32021138/
HERE COMES VIFF+ In many ways, the 35th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) is strikingly different from its previous editions. It’s got a brand new logo featuring bold and boxy letters that would look great emblazoned on the chest of any cinema-championing superhero. https://www.biv.com/article/2016/9/here-comes-viff/
HOW TO TREAT AUDITIONS LIKE BUSINESS MEETINGS Actors may not often look at it this way, but the auditioning process is primarily a job interview. It’s a professional meeting where you’re being considered for a position. It’s not meant to be a
place to practice getting good. The casting office is where you show that you’re already good. Don’t train on hiring ground! http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/how-treat-auditions-business-meetings/
HOW TO BE A VIDEO GAME VOICEOVER ARTIST This month I caught up with busy video game and voiceover actor Darin De Paul. Darin and I met in May 2015,
when I cast him as a voice in the Amazon pilot “The Numberlys,” and since then his voiceover career has exploded. Here are some tips for how he climbed the ladder to success. http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/how-be-video-game-voiceover-artist/
UPCOMING TRAINING
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: 778-773-1402 | info@tonyalcantardialect.com
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/
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.
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
ON CAMERA Workshop Get UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL…Get Camera
Competent Saturday and Sunday October 8 & 9, 2016 Take your work in class and put it on screen…study your work close up and see how it translates to camera. Look for the nervous blocks, the subtle check out habits, and see them blow up on the screen.
AUDITION Workshop Saturday and Sunday October 23 & 24, 2016 ACTORS get your audition skills… Pilot season taping skills… And acting chops ready for a very busy season. Sides will be allocated from a selection of current auditions.
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.
