Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - August 28 2017
Published: Mon, 08/28/17
INDUSTRY NEWS
HOLLYWOOD NORTH: SUMMER OF BLOCKBUSTERS IN VANCOUVER
There is no shortage of A-list talent in town
right now with seven feature films currently shooting in Vancouver. The biggest star in our midst — both literally and figuratively — is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The world’s highest paid actor, who earned $64.5 million in 2016, started filming his latest, Skyscraper, Aug. 14 in Vancouver.
CSA MEMBERS SPEAK OUT IN SUPPORT OF CASTING DIRECTORS ACCUSED OF CHARGING ACTORS FOR AUDITIONS
More than 90 members of the Casting Society of America have signed an open letter decrying the LA City Attorney’s “misguided”
prosecution of the operators of five local casting workshops – and 18 casting directors – accused of charging actors for auditions in violation of the state’s Talent Scam Prevention Act of 2009. If convicted of the misdemeanor, each could face up to a year in jail and a $10,000 fine.
'DEADPOOL 2' STUNT PERSON DEATH COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED
In the days leading up to the 'Deadpool 2' motorcycle
stunt that killed racer S.J. Harris on Aug. 14 in Vancouver, the crew was said to be growing increasingly agitated and nervous about the potential for something to go wrong.
VANCOUVER-SHOT DEATH NOTE: INTERVIEW WITH LAKEITH STANFIELD
Dread Central spoke with busy 26-year-old actor Stanfield, who loved playing the enigmatic and quirky L. Death Note drops this Friday on Netflix and opens in select LA and New York theaters.
Mastermind Studios says in a news release that thanks to a low dollar and tax incentives for production companies, the number of TV shows and movies filmed in the Lower Mainland has ramped up, and it's having an effect on Kamloops.
FEWER ROLES FOR WOMEN AND BEING OUT-EARNED BY ACTORS: WHY HOLLYWOOD’S GENDER PAY GAP STILL EXISTS The latest list of Hollywood’s highest earners has shown that there is still a shockingly wide gap between the highest paid actors and actresses in
Tinseltown.
SHIFTING THE POWER BALANCE + CREATING CONFIDENCE IN THE AUDITION
ROOM
The key to success is to “fail up” and learn positively from every experience, no matter how bad. Here are a few tips to help keep cool under pressure.
7 POINT CHECKLIST TO ANALYZE YOUR CURRENT FINANCIAL SITUATION, PART II
Last week, we talked about the first four points on the seven-point checklist I recommend every actor take a look at to
analyze his or her financial information. Here is the rest of the list to help you get control of what may seem like an insurmountable task. Take the steps necessary to become more educated and, therefore, more powerful with your money.
BACK TO SCHOOL AT THE FOUNDRY An entire month of back to school classes to prepare the actor for the busy fall season. Take a scene study class with Matthew Harrison starting 4th, 5th
or 7th September. Then onwards to a Prepared Actor Business Workshop on 9th / 10th September. Finally an audition workshop on 16th and 17th September rounds out this amazing package. Actors are also invited and encouraged to audit other classes as much as possible through the month of September. https://www.actorsfoundry.com/monthly-packages
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
ROGUES
WEST ACTORS STUDIO - REGISTERING FOR SEPT 2017 Registering now for classes starting Sept 11
Our popular Hero’s Journey, Audition and Scene Study Showcase classes along with new Dialect and Voice & Text classes … with professional, experienced instructors Christiane Hirt, Trish Allen, Glynis Davies and Frank Zotter! For your integrated training plan, check out the new RW Ensemble Program …an
individual, customized training program - over 125 hours of instruction, all materials, fees and taxes incl. www.rogueswest.ca for more info or rogueswest@gmail.com for a meeting to discuss your needs. Experience
the modern legacy of New York's studio-tradition of acting.
The festival celebrates Latin American culture from various cinematographic discourses while promoting social interaction and cultural interchange. Each year the festival picks a country as its focus, and this year it is Cuba. The festival highlights the work of Latin American and Latino Canadian filmmakers who have produced their films in their country of origin or in Canada.
The 2017 season features an exciting lineup of four classic Shakespeare plays (Much Ado About Nothing, The Winter's Tale, The Merchant of Venice, and The Two Gentlemen of Verona) plus a short-run contemporary drama (Shylock).
