Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - October 9 2017
Published: Mon, 10/09/17
INDUSTRY NEWS
VIFF'S SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION FORUM URGES ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION NOW
IN TV AND FILM
As it goes without saying, any efforts to help preserve or save the environment, ecosystems, and climate are sorely needed. That urgency is reflected in this year's theme at Vancouver International Film Festival's Sustainable Production Forum, which is Action Now.
VANCOUVER-FILMED SERIES THE DRIVE SET TO PREMIER SECOND SEASON AT THE RIO
The award-winning series explores the life and times of a group of roommates and how they deal with delayed adulthood, life on Commercial Drive, and each
other.
VANCOUVER'S MOST INTERESTING JOBS: WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE A VOICEOVER ACTOR
An almost two-decade career in film, television and voice-over work began with Jason Mckinnon
convincing a friend to “do this crazy thing called acting,” with him after graduating high school.
EMERGENCY BYLAWS PASSED AGAINST TORONTO STUDIO SALE IN BID TO SAVE 'HOLLYWOOD NORTH'
Toronto city council passed two emergency bylaws on Wednesday that
prevent the sale of a longtime film studio to businesses not involved in the film industry for up to a year. The decision, the city says, is meant to protect an industry that contributes $2 billion to the local economy.
NETFLIX DEAL RECEIVES ROUGH RECEPTION AMONG CANADIAN CULTURAL LEADERS
This core philosophy has placed the streaming service in direct conflict with major parts of Canada's cultural industries, which have worked for decades with strict rules and regulations that include quotas for Canadian content.
FILM ACADEMY REVIEWING NETFLIX'S ELIGIBILITY AMID ANGST OVER STREAMING SERVICES
Some members
challenge whether a Netflix movie that “buys” slots in theaters for only one week should be allowed to compete with conventional releases. An Academy committee is probing this issue with special focus on the possibility of a film winning both an Emmy and an Oscar in the same year.
BIG PICTURE: JEWEL MAKES HERSELF AT HOME IN
VICTORIA
The actor, singer-songwriter and author known as Jewel plays Shannon Hughes, a contractor who solves mysteries while restoring Victorian homes in the movies based on Kate Carlisle’s bestsellers.
ALBERTA GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES NEW FILM FUNDING MODEL
Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism, has introduced a new Screen-Based Production Grant to replace the previous Alberta Production Grant. The Screen-Based Production Grant will make $45 million per year available to production companies working in Alberta – covering up to 30 per cent of eligible production
expenditures.
TWO MORE GUILTY PLEAS IN PROSECUTION OF PAY-FOR-PLAY ACTING WORKSHOPS IN L.A.
While this law may have the desired intent of protecting aspiring actors from predatory practices in the
management sector of the entertainment community, it was applied arbitrarily in this case, to prosecute persons and agencies that host productive, lawful, educational workshops that benefited many in the acting community.
HOLLYWOOD EXEC HARVEY WEINSTEIN TO TAKE LEAVE FOLLOWING SEXUAL HARASSMENT
REPORT
Harvey Weinstein, the larger-than-life Hollywood executive and Oscar winner, is taking a leave of absence from his own company after an explosive exposé revealing decades of sexual harassment against women, from employees to actress Ashley Judd.
Absolutely nothing can stand in your way if you’re committed to succeeding in this industry. One thing to remember is that success has an unlimited number of pathways. If you can’t find an agent in Hollywood, there’s no reason you can’t be your own!
There are so many opportunities for actors beyond the restaurant to make a decent living while pursuing your acting goals. Be clear about your needs, likes, and skills, and you’ll be well on your way to finding your perfect survival job.
LIFT AS YOU CLIMB: 5 WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR ARTISTIC COMMUNITY
In the pursuit of our careers as artists, we tend to think a lot about individual needs. We focus on promoting ourselves, fighting for our own opportunities, and hustling to get ahead. All of this is good and necessary, but when you take a moment to consider the impact of the arts on society, there is a
bigger picture to be considered.
MASTERCLASS WITH WILLIAM B. DAVIS October 18th to December 6th – Wednesday evenings 7pm-11pm William B. Davis (X-Files’ Cigarette Smoking Man) will instruct this exclusive eight week scene study class at
the school he founded: The William Davis Centre for Actors' Study at VanArts. The class will be limited to a maximum of 12 students with some previous training and/or work experience. Scenes will be chosen from plays and explored, worked & critiqued in class. Outside rehearsal time with scene partner will be required. A rare opportunity to work with this master teacher. Send resume & headshot to: studentservices@vanarts.com https://www.vanarts.com/programs/part-time-courses/intermediate-advanced-scene-study-with-william-b-davis/
TONY ALCANTAR DIALECT COACH Fall means time to train; don't let your accent
hold you back, BOOK THAT ROLE! Tony has dialect coached Hollywood's best: Mel Gibson, Vince Vaughn, Halle Berry, Ewan McGregor, and MANY MORE.
Don't miss our next class; Standard American for the Foreign Actor - starting October 11th! info@tonyalcantardialect.com | 778-773-1402
THE ACTING CRAFT WITH STELLINA RUSICH AT ACTORVAN October 28-29 Stellina Rusich has had a rewarding and varied career in the arts. Over her 30 year career she has worked in all facets of the acting industry, including as director, composer, teacher, and performer in over 60 commercials and numerous Stage, TV and Film roles. The workshop will consist of acting exercises including an
individual exercise on Saturday to be prepared in advance & a scene on camera with a partner on Sunday. For more info or to sign up: http://actorvan.com/the-acting-craft/
AUDIT FOR FREE AT ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO Our Fall session is underway … Discover the RW Difference! Audition, Dialect, Hero’s Journey, Scene Study, Voice & Text, Meisner … classes and material that challenge, revive, inspire and energize you! Compare experienced instructors, performance opportunities, competitive prices, no
interest payment plans and no extra fees. Explore our website for details on our comprehensive ENSEMBLE PROGRAM and experience the modern legacy of New York's studio-tradition of acting. Follow-up your free audit with a no obligation, one-on-one mentorship meeting. Email us today! rogueswest@gmail.com | www.rogueswest.ca https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmIBekc8BmXp6BPevsdhAA
ACTOR'S FOUNDRY WEEKEND INTENSIVE October 14th & 15th 9am to 6pm This is where it all began. This workshop is renowned as an awesome experience. Hundreds and hundreds of actors have proclaimed that their career, artistic, and even life perspective has
shifted at this workshop. It’s where Matthew began to discover and define The Three Pillars of Acting. It’s where acting, the art form of life is reconnected to life itself.
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.
ACTOR'S FOUNDRY SIMULATED AUDITION WORKSHOP October 21st & 22nd 9am to 6pm Actors receive their sides in advance and all actors
work from the same sides. Actors will receive an "audition time" for Saturday morning and auditions will be taped, one-actor-at-a-time in the room with no adjustments. Entire class will study each audition. Discuss audition process, acting technique, specific actor critique. Then on Sunday new sides will be given and actors will audition for the class with adjustments.
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.
The 19th annual Festival takes over Granville Island with over 40 unique performances at four venues, workshops, and more,
there’s something for every comedy fan to enjoy. Since 1999, Vancouver International Improv Festival has showcased hundreds of artists to thousands of comedy fans across the city.
The Vancouver Polish Film Festival is an annual celebration of the best current Polish productions. During the three day event our audience will have an opportunity to view some of the most interesting
and important films of Polish cinematography.
The 14th annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival features twelve days of music, stories, songs, poetry, cultural celebrations, films, theatre, dance, processions, spoken word, workshops, discussions, gallery exhibitions, mixed media, art talks, history
talks and history walks. The theme of the 2017 Festival, Honouring Women of the Downtown Eastside, pays tribute to women from all walks of life in the Downtown Eastside past and present.
Celebrating the Best in Animation with a conference, film festival, career fair and more! This year’s 2-day
conference shows off the whole scope of the animated film medium from around the world, bringing together talented artists, directors and studio executives to examine the range of animation, share their priceless experiences, and inspire the animation community.
