Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - January 23 2017
Published: Mon, 01/23/17
INDUSTRY NEWS
BC FILM INDUSTRY PLAYERS BETTING GOOD TIMES WON’T BE TRUMPED
B.C.’s film and TV production industry have wrapped what looks to be a record year in 2016, fuelled in large part by global
demand for content to fill new online streaming services. That surge looks to continue in 2017, with the only note of uncertainty being the role of Donald Trump as the new president of the U.S., still the industry’s biggest customer.
A DOG’S PURPOSE HOLLYWOOD PREMIERE, CANADIAN PREVIEW SCREENINGS CANCELLED
The Hollywood premiere of A Dog's Purpose has been cancelled amid growing concern and calls to boycott the shot-in-Canada film, following the release of a video — purportedly from the movie set — showing a distressed German shepherd being forced into turbulent water.
VANCOUVER TIES NYC FOR BEST CITIES FOR FILMMAKERS TO LIVE AND WORK IN
Vancouver has tied New York City in a list of the best big
cities for filmmakers to live and work in. The publication cites the B.C. film tax credit as the main draw. B.C. production services tax credits are at 28 percent (with a possible additional 6 percent, depending on the region). There's also a 16 percent digital animation or visual effects credit.
ORPHAN BLACK, SCHITT’S CREEK, KIM’S CONVENIENCE UP FOR CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS
Hit sci-fi thriller
Orphan Black, popular TV comedies Schitt's Creek and Kim's Convenience, along with arty family drama It's Only the End of the World and uplifting sports tale Race lead the nominations for the 2017 Canadian Screen Awards.
FILM INDUSTRY IN GREATER VICTORIA ON HUNT FOR WORKERS
If you’ve ever considered a career in the local film industry but aren’t sure if you have what it takes, now’s the time to take a closer look at the big picture, Victoria
film commissioner Kathleen Gilbert says.
STATE OF THE ART: IS VANCOUVER DRIVING AWAY CREATIVE PEOPLE?
That topic was the subject of the Urbunarium City Debate, "Does Vancouver Repel Creative People?" Caitlin Jones, executive director of the Western Front Society, says Vancouver is increasingly unaffordable for artists; while Mark Busse, director of creativity and engagement at HCMA Architecture and Design,
says Vancouver is, and continues to be, a creative city.
Miguel Ferrer, who brought stern authority to his featured role on CBS' hit "NCIS: Los Angeles" and, before that, to NBC crime drama "Crossing Jordan," has died.
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
DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE AT ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO
AUDIT FOR FREE
and watch the impact of training with professional instructors. Our January session is underway with choices to audit from CORE MEISNER, CORE FILM and CORE ACTING plus our SCENE STUDY, PILOT PREP and AUDITION film classes. Our multidimensional Meisner & Hagen training encompasses everything from core fundamentals to a professional skill-set ... Experience the modern legacy of the New York Studio tradition of
acting. Follow-up your audit with a no obligation, one-on-one mentorship meetings for our next session starting Feb 27. Email us today! http://www.rogueswest.ca | rogueswest@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmIBekc8BmXp6BPevsdhAA
WORK & STUDY ACTING IN HOLLYWOOD - VISA SPONSORSHIP
Michelle Danner’s acting technique & philosophy called “The Golden Box” is based on the Meisner Technique, Lee Strasberg’s Method, Stella Adler, Stanislavski’s System, Uta Hagen, and the Chekhov technique. Learn the best
acting techniques for film acting. Michelle Danner is an international film director & Los Angeles acting coach. Her student list include James Franco, Seth MacFarlane, Salma Hayek, Henry Cavill, Zooey Deschanel, Gerard Butler, Chris Rock, Chris Martin, Penelope Cruz, Michael Pena, Michelle Rodriguez, and many others. MICHELLE DANNER’s LOS ANGELES ACTING SCHOOL 2437 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA
90405 Call 310-392-0815 or email info@michelledanner.com
SPRING BREAK FILM+TV ACTING INTENSIVES FOR KIDS+TEENS 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. * Kids (Ages 8-11) Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00noon, March 13th-17th, 20th-24th & 27th-31st, www.bizstudio.ca/kidsactingclasses * Teens (Ages 12-17) Monday-Friday 1:30-5:30pm, March 13th-17th, 20th-24th & 27th-31st, www.bizstudio.ca/teensactingclasses
UPCOMING EVENTS
PUSH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
January 16 – February 5
Acclaimed artists representing 11 countries will descend on the city for the signature, three-week mid-winter event. From staggering spectacles to intimately immersive encounters, the 2017 PuSh Festival lineup showcases innovative, transformative art across a vast expanse of performance disciplines.
The Film and Media Showcase provides filmmakers with an opportunity to share their work with other artists and the
public, across genres and in a variety of lengths, in a space dedicated to discovery, discussion and inspiration. Each screening will be followed by a question and answer session with creators, with informal conversation and networking afterwards.
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.
GVPTA UNIFIED GENERAL AUDITIONS Qualifiers: February 15-16 (Register by February 1)
UGAs: March 21-22 (Register by March 1) The Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance produces the annual UGAs to provide an opportunity for Actors to audition once and be seen
by a large number of artistic and freelance theatre directors who are currently casting for local theatre productions. Actors must be full union members or be invited through the qualifiers to attend the UGAs. http://gvpta.ca/UGA-for-actors
TOMO SURU PLAYERS PRESENTS: SPRING AWAKENING Feb 7-19 | PAL Studio Theatre Spring Awakening, the 2006 Tony Award winning musical, gets an unplugged rendition in February 2017. The high-energy rock tinged musical is presented with the cast providing most of the musical accompaniment. While electric guitar and keyboard are used,
acoustic guitars and organic percussion performed by the cast make this an intimate and emotionally charged performance, providing a direct connection between the performers and audience. http://www.tomosuruplayers.com/spring-awakening
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