Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - October 17 2016
Published: Mon, 10/17/16
INDUSTRY NEWS
ERIC MCCORMACK ON THE MYSTERIES AND DUALITIES IN NEW SERIES 'TRAVELERS'
The show debuts Monday on Showcase in Canada but will be available on Netflix internationally starting in December. The partnership with the streaming service meant writers could slowly tease out the story rather than being pressured to cram it all into the pilot episode.
VIFF'S SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION FORUM SUGGESTS EVEN MORE ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT ON VANCOUVER FILM SETS
When four sustainability directors of Hollywood's major studios assembled for
the Vancouver International Film Festival's inaugural Sustainable Production Forum, they praised the city's screen industries for their progressive green practices. But when asked, they noted some areas where there are still some possibilities for growth.
SUPERNATURAL SURVIVAL SKILLS: INSIDE THE SHOW'S DEATH-PROOF 11-YEAR
RUN
Heading into its 12th season, the longest run of any CW or WB show, Supernatural tells the story of the Winchester brothers, who fell into the family business of hunting creatures after their mother was killed by a demon. What began as their father’s journey to find revenge has evolved into countless monster slayings, near-death experiences, a few actual deaths, and even more overnight stays in
questionable motel rooms.
NEW
FUNDING RULES FOR CANADIAN TELEVISION DRAW IRE
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has adjusted the threshold for the number of Canadians who have to be hired, in key creative roles on TV series, before those shows are eligible for a critical pool of production funding. The new rules took effect Sept. 1.
5 RÉSUMÉ TIPS EVERY ACTOR SHOULD KNOW—AND BLUNDERS TO AVOID
When it comes to your career on paper, the résumé is instrumental in selling yourself and, unlike most
aspects of the business, your résumé is something you have complete control over.
Actors who are serious about launching a film, TV, or theater career are inevitably in search of a top-tier scene study
class—one that will produce results. Unfortunately, far too many so-called “scene study” classes offer nothing more than an opportunity to do in-depth scene work in the bubble of that acting class, instead of preparing you for the realities of performing that scene in the real world.
How exactly do you master the cold read? The same way anyone masters anything. You learn the necessary technicalities to succeed and then you practice.
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: 778-773-1402 | info@tonyalcantardialect.com
AUDITION WORKSHOP WITH MATTHEW HARRISON 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. 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. A link will be provided to the actor to view their scene shortly after the class. https://www.actorsfoundry.com/audition-workshop-vancouver
NEW
AT ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO - R.E.A.P. Rogues West is excited to announce several new additions to our diverse development opportunities – Vancouver veteran actor Glynis Davies teaching CORE FILM an audition class focusing on how to win those 1-5 line parts, our R.E.A.P. – Rogues Emerging Artists Program where actors showcase their work for an invited audience and our semi-professional theatre company ROGUES WESTEND THEATRE’s inaugural production in April 2017 … as well as our all
our popular Meisner, Film, Audition, Alexander and Screenwriting classes
KIDS+TEENS FILM+TV ACTING 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. Registration for January-March semester
starts Oct 30th. Classes fill up quickly. To be notified as soon as classes start registering email info@bizstudio.ca www.bizstudio.ca
UPCOMING EVENTS
MOMENTUM YOUTH ARTS MOVEMENT
October 14 – 18
MOMENTUM Youth Arts Movement is back again for it's fourth year in New Westminster! Since 2012, MOMENTUM has been dedicated to creating a platform for youth artists to share their art with their peers and the community. Formerly known as Yam Jam, the annual festival has evolved to become a celebration of creative energy which is now envisioned and driven entirely by youth.
This month's speaker is Producer, Lily Hui. She is currently producing the remake of the hit Bette Midler film Beaches, starring Idina Menzel for Lifetime here in Vancouver. Lily produced the Showcase series Endgame for Thunderbird Films, along with their sitcoms: Some Assembly Required and Package Deal, both with live studio audiences. Born and raised in Richmond, BC, Lily has had a long and fascinating
career. She will be sharing her journey in the business and talking about what it takes to make a hit TV series and what it's like to work with networks.
NewWest FilmFest 2016 offers a wide range of films including a night dedicated to LGBTQ+, a Short Film Programme, environmental activism and fun fiction!
WIN TWO TICKETS TO THE RED CARPET SCREENING OF CADENCE
Local filmmaker Alex Lasheras arrives on the scene with this debut feature, a unique psychological thriller dealing with notions of
self-identity and reality. When the eponymous heroine begins to experience hallucinations during what is supposed to be a romantic getaway with her pop-star boyfriend, fear and confusion test her ability to distinguish the visions from reality.
Date: Wednesday, October 19, 9:00PM
Location: Vancity Theatre @
1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver
