Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - October 16 2017
Published: Mon, 10/16/17
INDUSTRY NEWS
WHAT’S NETFLIX WORTH TO B.C.’S FILM AND TV SECTOR?
Considering Netflix’s already notable production presence in Vancouver, it’s unclear whether a commitment made late last month to spend $500 million on productions in Canada means an expanded footprint in B.C.
YOUNG VANCOUVER FILMMAKERS SCORE AWARD FROM NEW YORK MENTAL HEALTH
FILM FESTIVAL
A feature about two young Vancouver filmmakers who have won a filmmaking award form Changing Minds New York Mental Health Film Festival. The guys are only 19 and 23 years old.
MINISTER JOLY TALKS CREATIVE CANADA, NETFLIX PARTNERSHIP, PATHWAYS TO ARTS FUNDING AT VIFF
In a late addition to VIFF’s Industry events, Mélanie Joly, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, appeared for a “fireside chat” at Vancity Theatre in which she re-explained and defended the new “Creative Canada” policy framework, a series of forthcoming
changes to the laws governing arts funding and legislation.
The daylong Vancouver International Film Festival’s Sustainable Production Forum conference gathered industry
professionals to debate solutions to environmental problems facing an industry known for burning fuels on location and tossing away new sets after filming has wrapped.
VEENA SOOD AND MACKENZIE GRAY WIN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT UBCP/ACTRA AWARDS
Two big local acting names have nabbed this year's UBCP/ACTRA awards for lifetime achievement. Mackenzie Gray will be presented
with the John Juliani Award of Excellence. Veena Sood will receive the Lorena Gale Woman of Distinction Award.
B.C. FILM AND TV PRODUCTIONS RAISE RECORD AMOUNT FOR GREATER VANCOUVER FOOD BANK
Film and TV productions shooting in B.C. participated in the Greater Vancouver Food Bank's
fifth annual Reel Thanksgiving Challenge to raise funds and collect food donations. The various productions engaged in a friendly competition, which started on September 25, to see who could collect the largest amount of donations.
MOVIE ACADEMY VOTES TO EXPEL HARVEY WEINSTEIN: COMPLICITY “IN OUR INDUSTRY IS
OVER”
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted to expel disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein. The decision, virtually unprecedented and ferociously worded, was made in a special emergency meeting October 14.
‘WONDER WOMAN’
DIRECTOR PATTY JENKINS ON EQUAL PAY, HOLLYWOOD SEXISM AND JAMES CAMERON’S NASTY WORDS
According to recent studies, women only earn roughly 80 cents to every dollar that men get. The pay gap is evident in all corners of society, even Hollywood, where A-list actresses such as Jennifer Lawrence and Charlize Theron have had to fight to be compensated the same as their male peers. But until now, there’s
never been an A-list female director with as much clout as Jenkins.
ACTING IS A LIFE OF SACRIFICE...ARE YOU TRULY READY?
If you say that what you most desire and want is a career as an actor, what are you willing to do to attain that career? What
are you actually willing to give up? All success has a price, and for actors, that price is often sacrifice.
HOW TO STAY SANE IN THIS CRAZY, UNPREDICTABLE BUSINESS
The business of auditioning, waiting for that callbacks, working a side job to make extra money until the big deal comes, and the
continuous hustle of Hollywood, in general, can all be tough. For this reason, I’ve put together a few tips to help you maintain your sanity and keep you winning in this often-unpredictable business.
Whether you’re in a cold read or stepping in to an unexpected role, there are times when you will need to memorize lines at lightning speed. Below are some tips to help you get in the fast lane.
REGISTERING NOW FOR NOVEMBER CLASSES AT ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO Discover the RW Difference! – Pilot Prep, Demo Reel and Industry Showcase classes to 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 and experience the modern legacy of New York's studio-tradition of acting. AUDIT FOR FREE and follow-up with a no obligation, one-on-one mentorship meeting. Email us today! rogueswest@gmail.com | www.rogueswest.ca https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmIBekc8BmXp6BPevsdhAA
KIDS+TEENS FILM+TV ACTING AT BIZ STUDIO January to March 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. **Kids (ages 8-11) www.bizstudio.ca/kidsactingclasses **Teens (ages 12-17) www.bizstudio.ca/teensactingclasses
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/
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.
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/
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
WILLIAM F. WHITE NETWORKING BREAKFAST
October 17
This month's guest speakers will be joining us from Crazy8s to discuss pitching and how short filmmaking can help advance your career. Guest speakers include: Paul Armstrong, Stephanie Halber, Alicia Bernbaum, Lelinh Du, and Alexandra Staseson.
This three night
event presents seven film screenings, including An Inconvenient Sequel, Seed and This Is Home. In its third year running, the NewWest FilmFest delivers cutting-edge films and documentaries that encourage thought, dialogue and provide entertainment. http://newwestfilmfest.ca
VANCOUVER POLISH FILM FESTIVAL
October 20 - 22
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.
This year’s 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.
