VANCOUVER'S LIA FRANKLAND HITS THE BIG TIME ALONGSIDE CHARLIZE THERON
Franklin
co-stars with Charlize Theron in Tully, which opens in theatres on May 4. Frankland plays eight-year-old Sarah, the eldest child of struggling mother Marlo, played by Theron.
VANCOUVER TOURISM CONTEST HAS FULL SUPPORT OF DEADPOOL STAR
As if Vancouverites needed another reason to love Ryan Reynolds. The producer and star of the soon-to-be released Deadpool sequel is trying to bring more visitors to his
hometown.
FROM BRONIES TO FREAKS AND GEEKS, VANCOUVER DIRECTOR CORNERS POP-DOCUMENTARY
MARKET
Spike Lee. Robert DeNiro. Aubrey Plaza. James Franco. My Little Pony. Seth Rogen. Dan Mangan. Morgan Spurlock. Bob Odenkirk. Mike Myers. Those are just a few of the names award-winning Vancouver documentary filmmaker Brent Hodge has worked with since creating Hodgee Films six years ago. How has he done
it?
RIVERDALE: B.C.'S JORDAN CONNOR AND DREW RAY TANNER VOTE
YEARBOOK TITLES
After discussing set life and how Riverdale changed their careers, we asked them to name names and vote different actors for Riverdale High’s yearbook titles. Here’s what they had to say.
HOW ONE COMPANY BRINGS THEATRE TO VANCOUVER’S DEAF
POPULATION
Theatre Interpreting Services aims to make theatre inclusive for all. TIS is not your average interpretation service—it’s the only d/Deaf-owned business of its kind in Canada.
ST. JOHN'S FILMMAKER GOES INTERNATIONAL WITH SHORT FILM AT CANNES
The St. John’s-based director is flying to France to show his short film “Casey” at
the Cannes Film Festival, which begins Tuesday, as part of Telefilm Canada’s Not Short on Talent Short Film Corner.
ROMAN POLANSKI CALLS #METOO MOVEMENT "COLLECTIVE HYSTERIA"
Oscar-winning filmmaker Roman Polanski says the #MeToo movement that sheds light on sexual misconduct of powerful men in Hollywood is "collective hysteria" and "total hypocrisy."
This industry is fun but it’s also highly competitive so you have to take it seriously. If you can understand that, it makes the relationship between talent and agent that much stronger.
HOW TO STOP DOING WHAT OTHERS WANT + ACT FOR YOURSELF INSTEAD
From the time we’re born, our lives are filled with the need to receive approval from our parents, siblings, relatives, friends, teachers, bosses...any type of authority figures. But this behavior takes a huge toll on our creative
expression, often burying it and the confidence that can come with creativity.
If you’re an actor who wants to understand not only why your agent submits you for certain parts but also wants to help your agent submit you even more, here are found things you can do to make things easier for your agent and help your chances of getting submitted and booked for a
job.
ESS FILM CLASS: HERO'S JOURNEY at Rogues West Actors Studio AUDIT FOR FREE Films are shot out of sequence, yet it’s the actors’ job to create a consistent emotional trajectory for their character.
Working from complete screenplays, actors navigate story structure, character arc and archetype through applying Joseph Campbell’s seminal work, The Hero’s Journey. Instructor: Christiane Hirt Experience the modern legacy of New York's studio-tradition of acting and discover why agents recommend us! Emailrogueswest@gmail.comto audit any class and for your no-obligation, one-on-one mentorship meeting today! Discover the RW Difference. https://youtu.be/ATHgqhykrrk | www.rogueswest.ca
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
COLD READING SERIES
May
14
Stories illustrate our universally shared experiences. The Cold Reading Series is committed to supporting and developing the talents of Vancouver’s story tellers – writers, actors, and musicians alike – by providing a forum where they can present their craft to a live audience and get instant feedback. Come stretch your artistic muscles and flex your humanity…join the
Evolution!
Hundreds of youth are involved in what has grown to be Vancouver’s
largest youth-driven arts festival. The festival includes showcases in music, dance, and spoken word, the world premiere of three one-act plays, a visual arts exhibit, variety shows featuring improv, drag, circus arts, and much more. All of this is created by local artists between the ages of 13-24.
YVRFF, Western Canada’s Premier Virtual Reality Film Festival is back for a second year after its highly successful 2017 launch. Immerse yourself in film like never before through the exhilarating world of VR — where opportunities are endless and you are only limited by your imagination.
We are celebrating 35 years of excellence in theatre! The Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards Society will be announcing the nominees for the upcoming theatre awards honouring Vancouver’s vibrant artistic community at the 2017 Jessie Nominations Party on Tuesday, May 23.
Upintheair’s rEvolver Theatre Festival will present 12 days of new interdisciplinary live theatre works by emerging to early mid career Canadian artists. Highlights include a focus on women creators; a concerted reflection of today’s cultural and political climate; four world premieres; and works that play with preconceived notions of contemporary theatre practice.
The Vancouver International Children’s Festival inspires and motivates young minds with professional artistic
experiences that transform a child’s understanding of the world around them and what is creatively possible.
