Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - October 1 2018
Published: Mon, 10/01/18
INDUSTRY NEWS
SHADING TV, FILM DRAMA WITH GREEN CONTENT CAN DRIVE SUSTAINABILITY
As the industry grows, many are questioning its impact on the environment, advocating for the use of electric power instead of diesel generators to
fuel on-location shoots, finding alternatives to bottled water to keep crews hydrated, donating leftover craft services food to the poor and even recycling the materials used to build sets.
CBS Television Studios is expanding in Canada as it
gets set to open a 260,000-square-foot studio with six soundstages in Toronto in mid-2019, it was announced Wednesday. CBS is also hedging its bets by launching its own studio as Toronto faces a long-standing shortage of quality studio space for Hollywood producers.
BIG BUZZ ‘ACCIDENTALLY’ BUILDS AROUND FINDING BIG COUNTRY DOCUMENTARY
A picture of a prop for Kat Jayme’s film, a documentary about a player a city has mostly forgotten, was one of the most viral social media trends in the local Twittersphere this summer. And best thing is, the prop — a bunch of fake
missing person photos plastered to a wall in Mount Pleasant — weren’t even a clever marketing ploy.
FOR A GROUP OF VANCOUVER ARTISTS, THIS COLLABORATIVE MURAL SHATTERED THEIR FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE
The Vancouver Mural Festival is a week-long showcase of art, discussion, parties and concerts, started by David Vertesi. Part of the reason he started VMF is that while the city has a large community
of artists, there are few opportunities for them to publicly display their art.
CANADA'S FIRST MUSLIM THEATRE COMPANY LAUNCHES IN MONTREAL
The company is based in Montreal and has a mandate to share diverse narratives from within Muslim communities. There are roughly 15 people involved in the first production, of which some, but not all, are Muslim. The hope is that the performance
will contribute to more constructive conversations about Muslim identity in Quebec.
TALENT AGENT GIVES TIPS FOR YOUNG ACTORS AND THEIR PARENTS
Jayson Marshall, a talent agent based in southern Alberta, encourages families to think about acting as an option for precocious, fun-loving kids who thrived in the school play. But be warned: breaking into the film and TV industry means a lot of work, including for talent agents trying
to spot the next big kid star.
I was running a commercial audition last week and was blown away by the number of actors who apologized in the room for doing unprepared work. What puzzled me was why they hadn’t prepared better—specifically in the waiting room—and why they felt the need to apologize once they were in the room.
WHY A PERFECT AUDITION DOESN’T MEAN YOU’LL NAIL THE PART
The industry is finally coming around to the importance of casting in the process of making TV, but Peter Golden—along with his casting peers—will continue to prove why
it’s an art form, not just a job.
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
STUDY WITH CHRISTIANE HIRT AT ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO Training and mentoring actors for over 25 years - Christiane Hirt and Rogues
professional, experienced instructors offer integrated, comprehensive training for FILM, MEISNER, STAGE, VOICE/DIALECT and YOUNG ADULTS. Our goal is to nurture independent, creative self-reliant artists committed to the ongoing evolution of their craft. AUDIT FOR FREE and experience the modern legacy of New York's studio-tradition of acting ... and Discover the Rogues Legacy! Conveniently located in downtown Vancouver at Davie & Burrard. Checkwww.rogueswest.cafor more studio details and emailrogueswest@gmail.comto ask us any questions. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmIBekc8BmXp6BPevsdhAA
UPCOMING EVENTS
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
September 27 - October 12
Both in terms of admissions and number of films screened, VIFF is among the five largest film
festivals in North America. Screening films from more than 70 countries on nine screens, VIFF's program includes the pick of the world’s top film fests and many undiscovered gems.
Diwali in B.C. is an annual multicultural, multi-disciplinary, inclusive festival which aims to showcase artists from diverse backgrounds and different abilities to celebrate the festival of lights during the annual Indian New Year.
Comedy fans will enjoy over 30 interactive performances, inspiring workshops and an opening night gala to celebrate of Vancouver’s booming improv scene. This year's festival welcomes
headliners Orange Tuxedo from Los Angeles, The 1992 Chicago Bulls from Dallas, RÅ Power from Edmonton, and more.
