Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - April 30 2018
Published: Mon, 04/30/18
INDUSTRY NEWS
FIRST WEEKEND CLUB'S CANADA SCREENS QUALIFIES TO ENABLE CANADIAN FILMMAKERS TO RECEIVE TAX CREDITS
On April 23, the FWC announced that the Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO) recognized Canada Screens as a service that can qualify productions for a refundable tax credit on labour expenses.
VANCOUVER-SHOT ‘LOST IN SPACE’ REBOOT DRAWS 6.3 MILLION VIEWERS IN FIRST 3
DAYS, NIELSEN SAYS
“Lost in Space,” one of Netflix’s newest high-profile original series, drew 6.3 million U.S. viewers within the first three days of its release earlier this month, according to Nielsen.
ARTS ORGANIZATIONS MUST COMMIT TO HARASSMENT-FREE ENVIRONMENT OR FOREGO FUNDING
Changes will be made to funding agreements, application forms and approval letters for any funding doled out by the Heritage Department and the Canada Council of the Arts, requiring recipients to explicitly commit to providing a
harassment-free workplace.
‘STAR TREK 4’: S.J. CLARKSON BECOMES THE FIRST FEMALE DIRECTOR IN FRANCHISE’S
HISTORY
Clarkson is best known for her work on the TV scene with shows such as “Dexter,” “Bates Motel,” “Orange is the New Black,” and “Jessica Jones.” She recently directed a handful of episodes for Marvel’s “The Defenders.”
THE THING THAT WILL IMMEDIATELY KILL YOUR ACTING
CAREER
Say hell yes to the challenge of this game, and then do everything you can to master this game you’ve accepted. Embrace the rules of engagement and perfect your position in this game of “actor.” Here are five quick tips to get started.
You make choices every single second of every single day. It’s also a daunting thought, being plagued by the “what if I don’t do this?” opportunities. It can mean you’re living in a constant state of fear or FOMO. You’re in this career for the long haul, right? So take a long-term approach and maybe put blinders on every once in a
while.
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
FREE AUDITS AT ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO
MEISNER – SCENE STUDY –
AUDITION – HERO’s JOURNEY and more! For over 25 years Rogues, led by Christiane Hirt & Joe-Norman Shaw, have been providing in-depth, practical and inspirational training … for the stage and screen … to thousands of actors across the country. Our Vancouver studio offers experienced instructors, performance opportunities, competitive prices, no interest payment plans and no extra fees. 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! Remember AUDIT FOR FREE! https://youtu.be/ATHgqhykrrk | www.rogueswest.ca
IMPROV WORKSHOP FOR ACTORS WITH ALI FROGGATT Saturday May 19 | 9am-5pm Looking to be more relaxed and present in the audition room? Learn to think on your feet and create new ideas effortlessly. Free your mind, and allow yourself to be more spontaneous in your work! Ali has spent the last 10
years performing & studying with improv gurus Keith Johnstone, Dennis Cahill, Rebecca Northan, and Shawn Kinley. She has performed and taught improv on numerous stages across Canada and internationally. She is the founder and Artistic Director of the Canmore International Improv Festival. Only 12 seats available! http://actorvan.com/improv-workshop-for-actors/
UPCOMING EVENTS
DOXA DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
May 3-13
In an era of “fake news” and global uncertainty, the 2018 DOXA Documentary Film Festival comes to the rescue with a program of 93 films (shorts and features) that offer radical and transformative ideas through music, art, and the power of people working together to create and share solutions.
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.
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.
