Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - September 4 2017
Published: Mon, 09/04/17
INDUSTRY NEWS
VANCOUVER-RAISED ACTOR NIKOHL BOOSHERI WILL STAR IN THE WEDDING WITH SAM ABBAS
A former SFU
theatre student, Nikohl Boosheri, is once again going to appear in a film that challenges sexual restrictions promoted by more conservative Islamic religious leaders.
WEST SHORE CONTINUES TO BE POPULAR LOCATION FOR FILM PRODUCTIONS
The West Shore continues to be a popular place for movie productions this year, according to the local film commission. While the natural beauty of the area brings a number of smaller productions to the area throughout the year, blockbuster productions are also beginning to notice what the West Shore has to offer.
VANCOUVER’S FINN WOLFHARD TALKS NEW SEASON OF ‘STRANGER THINGS’
Vancouver actor Finn Wolfhard is certainly no stranger these days. A year after starring in Netflix’s sci-fi/supernatural hit “Stranger Things” as Mike Wheeler, the friend of missing 12-year-old Will Byers, Wolfhard says his life has been “definitely crazy, in a great way.”
WEST VANCOUVER COUPLE CLAIM THEY WERE DUPED OUT OF MILLIONS BY FILM COMPANY HEAD
A wealthy West Vancouver couple is suing Dutch businessman Gerry de Klerk, Rampart Films Inc. and several members of de Klerk’s family, claiming they were duped into investing millions in film projects and an ill-fated property
development project in Alberta.
THEATRE DIRECTORS LOOK TO BOOST REPRESENTATION OF INDIGENOUS ARTISTS
As Kevin Loring becomes the first-ever director of Indigenous theatre at the National Arts Centre, he'll be looking to help blaze a trail in a creative realm where he's faced his share of roadblocks.
71-YEAR OLD YOUTH THEATRE FESTIVAL IN JEOPARDY AFTER SEARS CANADA ENDS FUNDING
Cash-strapped Sears Canada has pulled funding for an annual theatre
festival that involves thousands of high school students in Ontario, B.C. and the Atlantic provinces.
ED SKREIN EXITS 'HELLBOY' REBOOT AFTER WHITEWASHING OUTCRY
"Representation of ethnic diversity is important, especially to me as I have a mixed heritage family," the actor wrote in a statement one
week after he joined the film.
AMID ‘GUNG-HO MENTALITY,’ STUNT DEATHS RENEW A DEBATE OVER SAFETY
Anyone who questions whether stunt work deserves a more focused set of rules enters a debate, ongoing for years,
between those who say not enough has been done to protect workers and those who say they do not see any need for further intervention.
A FILMMAKER, HIS ACTRESSES AND AN ALARMING PATTERN OF BEHAVIOR: "HE’S GETTING SOME SORT OF REVENGE ON WOMEN"
For years, those around filmmaker Nick
Stewart have been unsettled by his videos, which depict a misanthropic ladies' man named "Nick." Now several actresses have come forward to talk about his disturbing practice of getting physical in bizarre scenes — as well as off-screen — without consent.
Building a successful acting career takes time. But it doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Do at least one thing
for your business and one thing for your art every day and you’ll make steady progress toward your goals. Not sure what to do? These 10 steps will focus your efforts in a productive way.
CALLBACK MISTAKES PREVENTING YOU FROM BOOKING THE JOB
While the road to booking the job may not be the easiest, if you keep these two common mistakes in mind when you do get a callback, know that you’ll stand out as an actor who delivers what the powers that be are looking for.
“Brand” is a buzzword that’s been floating around for years. And while it’s far simpler than everyone makes it out to be, it’s also one of the most important aspects an actor must identify in order to not only book jobs, but also to create a career.
AUDITION WORKSHOP WITH CASTING GURU DREW WALKER You can be the greatest actor on the planet, but if you suck at auditioning then no one’s going to see you. If you’ve never been in an audition,
then you don’t know what you don’t know! I spent years auditioning actors on thousands of projects and have worked every job in casting. I teach the protocol, correct mistakes, and give you lots of on camera practice, and critique. WORKSHOPS: Sep 11 (Level 1 TV Commercial); Sep 13 (Level 2 Advanced TV); and Sep 14 (Level 3 Long Format TV & Film) For more information, email: drewthomaswalker@gmail.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.
KIDS+TEENS FILM+TV ACTING AT BIZ STUDIO September-November classes are registering now! 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 means time to train; don't let you accent hold you back, BOOK THAT ROLE! Tony has dialect coached Hollywood's best: Mel Gibson, Vince Vaughn, Billy-Bob Thornton, Halle Berry, Ewan McGregor, Sam Rockwell and MANY MORE.
BACK TO BUSINESS AT THE FOUNDRY September 9/10 We're heading into the busiest season
Vancouver has ever seen with rumours of over 50 projects shooting simultaneously. Actor's who run their business well, I have good relationships with their agents, no their brand and how to market their materials… Are working. Get your business working for you. https://www.actorsfoundry.com/-the-prepared-actor
AUDITION WORKSHOP AT THE FOUNDRY September 16/17 ACTORS get your audition skills… And acting chops ready for a very busy 2017 fall season. Sides will be allocated in advance from from a selection of current auditions. Actors prepare the scene in 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. https://www.actorsfoundry.com/iaudition-workshop
UPCOMING EVENTS
BARD ON THE BEACH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Ongoing until September 23
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).
Cultivating artists and audiences to create an open and vibrant independent theatre community. The Vancouver Fringe is a celebration of all kinds of theatre. Produced
annually by the Vancouver Fringe Theatre Society over 11 days in September, with over 500 volunteers supporting 700+ performances and attracting over 40,000 attendees, the Vancouver Fringe Festival is consistently voted Vancouver’s Best Arts Festival by Georgia Straight readers.
In 2017,
VIFF continues to expand the frame to create multi-experiential streams that include some of the best cinema from around the world fused with related talks and events in a unique Film+ model. VIFF audiences and creators have a chance to discover, discuss and connect more at one of North America's most accessible festivals, in one of the most beautiful cities on the planet.
