Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - January 29 2018
Published: Mon, 01/29/18
INDUSTRY NEWS
ACTING NEVER GETS OLD, OR EASIER, FOR THE GOOD DOCTOR'S TAMLYN TOMITA
“For me, for every single job, I
don’t care if it is a reading, I don’t care if it is a guest spot on a TV show, or a film. I always get the heebie jeebies.”
OSCAR NOMINATIONS 2018: THE COMPLETE LIST OF NOMINEES FOR THE 90TH ACADEMY
AWARDS
The 2018 Oscar nominations are out and "The Shape of Water" leads the field with 13 nominations. "Dunkirk" and "Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri" were also among the top nominees with 8 and 7 nominations each, respectively.
INDIGENOUS FILMMAKER ELLE-MÁIJÁ TAILFEATHERS FROM VANCOUVER WINS SUNDANCE FELLOWSHIP
The fellowship,
given to Indigenous filmmakers chosen from international nominations, honors the late Maori filmmaker Merata Mita. It includes a cash grant and yearlong support that includes attending the Sundance Film Festival, access to Sundance Institute artist programs, and mentorship.
SHAPING 'THE SHAPE OF WATER': STORIES FROM THE SHOOT IN TORONTO AND HAMILTON
There were moments on “The Shape of Water” shoot when the team felt like they were in the
windswept Sahara desert. Then there was the time cast member Michael Shannon accidentally crashed his character’s car into a pole during filming. Such challenges arose in Hamilton and Toronto, where director Guillermo del Toro shot the dreamy merman drama.
“Artists have a lot of power, and that’s part of why I’m intent on directing,” says Zagorsky. “I want my films to be about something. I want to have a voice about topics that matter to me and that I think can help affect
change.”
FROM THE STREETS TO FILM, WITH HER HEART IN THE DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE
Gates credits her participation in movies as her way out of prostitution. “The
film I did with The Tyee made me look at myself. And meeting Wapeemukwa and doing films gave me a passion, gave me a dream. I know I'm not going to get rich and famous. At least it's something to look forward to that I never had before. It's a big dream but it's my dream.”
NEW THRILLER SPEAKS VOLUMES FOR THE POWER OF THE FEMALE VOICE
For
actor Shawn Ashmore the filming of the new movie Hollow in the Land was a new and authentic experience. Written and directed by Scooter Corkle the film is shot and notably set in the West Kootenay town of Castlegar.
VANCOUVER ACTRESS TIERA SKOVBYE GOES FROM TV TO SUNDANCE WITH 'SUMMER OF
'84'
Vancouver actress Tiera Skovbye, 22, plays the girl next door with a feminist spin in Canadian thriller “Summer of ’84,” which had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this week.
Skovbye portrays 17-year-old Nikki, the former babysitter and current crush of 15-year-old Davey (played by Vancouver
actor Graham Verchere of TV’s “Fargo”).
HOW TO CRANK OUT A DECENT SELF TAPE UNDER THE WORST CIRCUMSTANCES
Sometimes it’s a rush job, a deadline in a matter of hours, and no time for frills. But all is not lost! There
are ways to make the best of poor taping circumstances. Here are some tips and tricks to help squeeze a little blood from that stone.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BEING THE ULTIMATE WORKING ACTOR
Don’t concern yourself too much with becoming pigeon-holed into playing a type or style
again and again. There’s steady work in becoming known for something. Use it well to subsidize your career while continuing to develop skills. It may not seem as adventurous or glamorous to you for starters, but it will allow you to secure more work more often. And that will lead to more opportunities and greater longevity of career. Which is the name of the game, isn't it?
KIDS+TEENS FILM+TV ACTING AT BIZ STUDIO 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
DIALECT COACHING - TONY ALCANTAR Hollywood
producers trust Tony with their stars: Oscar winners Mel Gibson, Halle Berry, Billy Bob Thornton, Emmy winner Martin Freeman plus A-listers Sam Rockwell, Vince Vaughn, Joel Edgerton, Bob Odenkirk, Nathan Fillion, Stellan Skarsgard and MANY MORE. You can trust him too. * Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach recommended by agents and casting directors. Learn with confidence the most requested accents and dialects for the Vancouver market. Book that role! Contact: 778-773-1402, info@tonyalcantardialect.com, www.tonyalcantar.com
AUDIT FOR FREE AT ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO Discover the RW Difference. Our January 2018 session offers new Meisner Repetition Class plus …Voice, Dialect, Meisner, Pilot Prep, Audition, Scene Study and 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. Email rogueswest@gmail.com for your audit and a no-obligation, one-on-one mentorship meeting today! Check out our YouTube channel for clips from classes. https://youtu.be/ATHgqhykrrk http://www.rogueswest.ca
UPCOMING EVENTS
PUSH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
January 16 - February
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The 2018 PuSh Festival features 28 works, including 20 Main Stage shows. The Festival also includes eight Club PuSh shows, industry networking events at the PuSh Assembly, visionary films in the PuSh Film Series, professional workshops, artist talks, and many more ancillary events.
The UGA is annual event is hosted by the Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance where theatre actors audition in front of 30+ theatre directors. First time and non-union actors must attend and
pass the Qualifiers in order to attend the 2018 UGAs.
