Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - February 5 2018
Published: Mon, 02/05/18
INDUSTRY NEWS
B.C. NOW CANADA'S LEADING PROVINCE FOR FILM AND TV PRODUCTION
B.C.’s film and television
production industry exploded with growth of 40 per cent last fiscal year over the year before thanks largely to binge-watchers on internet streaming services. For the first time, B.C. surpassed Ontario, which grew 10 per cent over the same period, to become Canada’s largest centre of film and television production.
NETFLIX, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE ARE ALL FILMING NEW SHOWS IN VANCOUVER THIS YEAR
Some of your favourite binge-worthy streaming shows are
filmed right here in Vancouver. While Netflix has become a staple name in Hollywood North over the past few years, the BC film industry can now look forward to more streaming productions from the likes of Facebook and YouTube.
HOLLYWOOD’S GRUELING HOURS & DROWSY-DRIVING PROBLEM: CREW MEMBERS SPEAK OUT DESPITE THREAT TO
CAREERS
It’s been four months since Riverdale actor KJ Apa crashed into a lamp post after a long day of shooting, giving rise to questions about long hours on movie and TV sets and the dangers of what is known as “drowsy driving.” Actors, actresses and crew members now are speaking on the record about the dangers of long hours and sleep deprivation and are asking the film and television industries to
finally do something about it.
VANCOUVER'S ART AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY LAUNCHES CONVERSATION ABOUT CONSENT
After a spate of sexual assault
allegations, Vancouver's independent arts and nightlife scene is grappling with how to handle issues of consent and accountability.
WHY METRO VANCOUVER HAS BECOME A WORLD LEADER IN VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY
With the technology a pipe dream no more, studies project that the virtual and augmented reality industry
will be worth anything from $79 to $215 billion by 2021. More than any other Canadian region, Metro Vancouver is set to profit from that success.
HOW DYLAN O’BRIEN CAME BACK FROM A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT TO FINISH “MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH CURE”
The third and final chapter in the
young adult sci-fi movie series almost ended three days after it began shooting in Vancouver, British Columbia when star Dylan O’Brien was severely injured. That was in March of 2016, and on March 6, 2017, cameras began rolling again on “Death Cure,” this time in Cape Town and, soon, other parts of South Africa.
If you had to guess how much money Surrey residents earned working on film sets in this city, you’d likely come up short.
City hall reports that 5,697 residents earned a whopping $88.9 million in 2016, up from $47.6 million the year before. And the numbers are growing as Surrey is attracting more and more productions to the city.
As a seasoned actor, director and producer of many professional years – I need to speak out. Not one female
theatre artist I have spoken to is shocked by recent headlines about sexual harassment and misconduct in our Canadian theatre community. Here is why.
Actor training is under the spotlight, as an instructor at George Brown Theatre School, and the founder and director of the Randolph Academy have left their posts following allegations of inappropriate conduct toward students. Meanwhile, the crisis at Soulpepper Theatre is raising related questions about power, authority and responsibility in the Canadian performing
arts.
If you’re reading for a pilot or major role in a film, you’re not just auditioning against the 25 actors you see in the waiting room or the
50 local actors who may have submitted tapes. The breakdown has no doubt also been sent to agents and managers all over the world. Globalization is the rule in every part of our business—including casting. But how do you compete with the world?
To have
the confidence you want on stage or in the audition room, you have to be willing to go the extra mile. To rehearse and practice more than others. To go beyond what your body and mind think is enough. When you go the extra mile and drill your work over and over, that is when your skills become sharp and your confidence grows.
WHAT IT’S LIKE GETTING
DROPPED BY YOUR AGENT + HOW TO MOVE ON
It’s very tricky to get an agent who’s interested in you and has the power to make a difference in your career. There are a few options, all of which I’ve explored and illuminated below. Hopefully, you can learn a thing or two from my trials and tribulations….
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
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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
UPCOMING EVENTS
VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL
February 2 – 11
The Victoria Film Festival brings the world to Victoria’s door by programming a diverse selection of Canadian and international films. We support the practice of all media artists with particular focus on Canadian independent media artists through exhibition of their work. The Victoria Film Festival ensures the vitality and continued excellence of media arts in the Victoria region by providing a complete survey of film and media art to the
community.
Day one of a two-day intensive workshop led by award-winning documentary filmmaker Julia Ivanova explores these topics: Developing an Idea for Film. From personal stories, to marketing videos, to social and environmental film--it all starts with an idea and a dream. Learn how to develop a successful, achievable film or video project idea.
Introduction to Film Storytelling. How do you develop your film or video project if the people and events of your story dictate the script? Learn the essentials and tricks of film storytelling.
KDocs is KPU's very own Documentary Film Festival, led by learners
and educators from all of KPU’s communities. KDocs contributes to KPU’s engagement of various and varied communities, through documentary screenings and community dialogue, in critical thinking and understanding about ourselves, our communities, and our world.
February’s Networking Breakfast is all about the festival and our
guest speakers are our local filmmakers. Come and join us for a moderated conversation about our festival films with the films' creators, crew and cast. Local filmmakers & producers in attendance include Gigi Saul Guerrero, Jennifer Chiu, Jax Smith, Meesh Neal, Laura Jaramillo, Michelle Kee, Laura Adkin, Theresa Warbus, Annette Reilly, among others.
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.
