Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - December 4 2017
Published: Mon, 12/04/17
INDUSTRY NEWS
THE FLASH, SUPERGIRL EXEC ANDREW KREISBERG FIRED AFTER INVESTIGATION INTO SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAIMS
The decision comes a few weeks after Kreisberg was suspended following a report published by entertainment industry outlet Variety. In the article, more than a dozen individuals who had worked with Kreisberg on the Warner Bros. shows described being subjected to and witnessing incidents of inappropriate touching and endemic sexual harassment on-set.
CW'S RIVERDALE BRINGS $60M BOOST, MORE THAN 1,000 JOBS TO B.C. FILM
ECONOMY
“Riverdale’s impact study demonstrates how the motion picture industry provides well paying, family supporting jobs that make life better for British Columbians,” said Min. Lisa Beare, who oversees B.C. tourism, arts and culture. “The breadth of economic impact this industry provides supports a strong and sustainable economy.”
WHY AN ACTOR FROM A "LOUSY" MOVIE STILL TOURS 15 YEARS LATER TO SPEAK TO FANS
To celebrate their fifth anniversary, they brought Sestero to Calgary to do a
live reading of The Room. But it also gave Sestero the opportunity to show his projects that came after The Room. He made a book about the weird production of the film, which was later turned into a movie starring James Franco called The Disaster Artist.
OPINION: FOR CANADIAN FILMS TO SUCCEED, PUT AUDIENCES
FIRST
A distinctly Canadian challenge is the lack of Indigenous participation in our national cinema, which agencies such as Telefilm and the Canada Council for the Arts have recognized with the creation of specialized funding programs.
INSIDE TELEFILM’S SEA CHANGE TO PROMOTE NEW CANADIAN MOVIES
Starting next year, Telefilm's five-year-old microbudget production program will be renamed Talent
to Watch, and will more than double the number of projects it finances. The agency will commit to supporting 50 films a year, capping cash funding at $120,000 for each movie; create a new support system in which previous Telefilm recipients will advise and guide new filmmakers; and create an automatic stream for internationally recognized short-film directors to receive funding for their first feature.
KELLY MARIE TRAN THOUGHT SHE'D QUIT ACTING — THEN THE LAST JEDI PUT HER DREAM INTO HYPERDRIVE
The 28-year-old San Diego native landed the role of Rose Tico, a problem-solving Resistance mechanic, just about a year after she was ready to give up chasing that dream forever.
POST-WEINSTEIN ERA PROMPTS
SWIFT ACTION AGAINST STARS ACCUSED OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
Not so long ago, companies who employed high-profile public figures went to great lengths to keep their top talent employed. But following the bombshell stories about Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, corporations no longer seem willing to protect their star talent, and are taking swift action to cut all ties when such allegations of sexual misconduct
emerge.
IS IT OK TO SEND CASTING DIRECTORS THANK-YOU GIFTS?
You have the right thinking: Show your appreciation. It doesn’t matter what the gift is (or if there is a gift), it’s the thought that
counts. And when you do send something “special,” you’re going to keep being thought of by that CD.
HOW NOT TO FREEZE IN AN AUDITION: 5 ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE-BASED TIPS
When you freeze during an audition, what you’re reacting to is the anticipation that something will go wrong at
some point in the future. You’re reacting to the worst-case scenario even though it hasn’t actually happened. The solution is to find something different to react to instead—something that allows you to be playful rather than defensive.
STUCK IN A RUT? 10 TIPS TO SPICE UP YOUR
SELF-TAPES
Booking is a numbers game. But what about when those numbers are racking up without callback in sight? If you’re feeling frustrated and stale, it might be time to work on your self-tape game. Below are some tips to help you get your groove back.
DIALECT COACHING WITH TONY ALCANTAR "To the Alcantar Family, Christmas means giving; as God gave Jesus to be the Savior, so we give too. Michael Bean has again generously donated Biz Studios for my free
Christmas dialect workshop. Welcome one and all: no obligations, no sales pitches. Just my way of saying Merry Christmas, Vancouver!" Saturday December 16 from 10am-1pm (if that books out, then a 2-5pm will be added) Beatty Street Studios (788 Beatty Street) Contact Claire to reserve: 778-773-1402 or info@tonyalcantardialect.com
FREE
AUDITS OF CLASSES AT ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO Discover the RW Difference. Our January 2018 session offers Voice, Dialect, Meisner, Pilot Prep, Audition, Scene Study, Scene Study on Film … Compare experienced instructors, performance opportunities, competitive prices, no interest payment plans and no extra fees. Explore our schedule for details on each class and for how you can experience the modern legacy of New York's studio-tradition of acting.
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
VANCOUVER GOLDEN PANDA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
December 4 – 10
GPIFF aims to discover and support emerging filmmakers worldwide and build a hub where professionals can exchange experiences and insights regarding today’s global film industry.
