Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - October 8 2018
Published: Mon, 10/08/18
INDUSTRY NEWS
THE GOOD DOCTOR CREATOR MUSES ABOUT MOVING PRODUCTION FROM VANCOUVER TO HOLLYWOOD
Given the
choice, the creator of the hit TV series The Good Doctor says he would move production of the show from Vancouver to Hollywood – an exit that would remove a high-profile example of B.C.’s multibillion-dollar production prowess.
THE GOOD PLACE’S MANNY JACINTO ON BEING SMART ENOUGH TO PLAY
DUMB, FEARS HOLLYWOOD DIVERSITY IS A ‘FAD’ AND JASON MENDOZA’S FUTURE
Manny thanks his hometown of Vancouver, Canada for providing an easier foot in the door than the world of Hollywood, but was designated to the smaller roles of ‘pizza guy’ or ‘I.T. man’ as he did so. Despite this, he believes he managed to avoid ethnical power struggles that have been prevalent within
the industry.
MORE THAN 30 FILMS SHOT IN NORTHERN
VANCOUVER ISLAND REGION, $2M TO ECONOMY
The northern Vancouver Island region saw a boon of over $4 million thanks to major entertainment productions being filmed in the area, according to the Vancouver Island North Film Commission.
ROHIT CHOKHANI AND DIWALI IN B.C. AMPLIFY SOUTH ASIAN
VOICES
One way to describe Rohit Chokhani’s approach to curation at Diwali in B.C. is, as he calls it, “finding the diversity within the diversity”. But Chokhani’s work is also about a kind of cultural diplomacy. And that’s no big surprise, considering this is the producer and theatre artist who won the Vancouver NOW Representation and
Inclusion Award at July’s Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards.
CANADA CAPITULATES ON COPYRIGHT IN NEW USMCA DEAL, EXPERTS
SAY
The new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), announced late Sunday night, commits Canada to extending the term of copyright by two decades, from 50 years after the author’s death to 70 years. While that sounds like a relatively minor change, University of Ottawa professor Michael Geist said the costs associated with it could
be significant.
LANGLEY LOCAL RELEASING THRILLER FILM SET IN NEW MEXICO
DESERT
Mighty Pharaoh Films actor and producer, Helenna Santos, and her team of three other independent filmmakers spent 12 days in the desert with a $5,000 budget to produce the film. With such a small team, Santos played a role in both acting and producing the
film.
‘VENOM’S RIZ AHMED IS QUIETLY BLAZING A TRAIL FOR REPRESENTATION ACROSS ALL
GENRES
The British Pakistani actor has risen through the ranks in Hollywood taking on roles that where race is not the total embodiment of the character. However, he points out it’s not just about that.
A YEAR AFTER WEINSTEIN, HOLLYWOOD IS STILL
SOUL-SEARCHING
The #MeToo movement has gone far beyond the movies, but Hollywood remains ground zero in a cultural eruption that began 12 months ago with the Weinstein revelations. Through interviews with actresses, filmmakers, producers and others, The Associated Press sought to assess whether it is a palpably different place today than a year
ago.
TOP SHOWRUNNERS TALK NETFLIX PAYDAYS, PEAK
TV CHALLENGES AND BIG DATA
David Shore, Hart Hanson, Amy Berg and other TV bosses at the Vancouver Film Festival debated whether to stay with broadcast networks, or grab a big streaming paydeal.
“Be yourself.” Gone are the melodramatic studio days when actors were commissioned to, well, act. Now, an actor’s job is to just be. No one wants to see acting.
REMEMBER THIS WHEN YOUR FRIENDS BOOK MORE WORK THAN YOU
Run your own race. Celebrate others in theirs. If we can all start to celebrate our friends’
accomplishments—especially the ones we want for ourselves—it’s going to help.
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PILOT SEASON READY WITH STELLINA RUSICH
Jan 5 - Feb 23 (every Saturday for 8 weeks)
It is imperative to be performing at your highest level when Pilot Season hits. Don’t wait until it’s too late to gear up and be your competitive best. Be ready
to compete to book roles during this very challenging period. A maximum of 12 will push each other to excel from week 1.
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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.
This month's guest speakers Executive Director, Kendrie Upton and Assistant Business Agent, Alexis Hinde will be joining us from the DGC-BC to give a presentation on what the DGC has been doing
around Respectful Workplaces!
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.
The Festival celebrates the creative and committed artists and activists who thrive in the heart of Vancouver, featuring twelve days of music, stories,
songs, poetry, cultural celebrations, films, theatre, dance, spoken word, forums, workshops, discussions, gallery exhibits, mixed media, art talks, history talks and history walks.
