Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - October 15 2018
Published: Mon, 10/15/18
INDUSTRY NEWS
VANCOUVER CIVIC ALL-CANDIDATES MEETING FOCUSES ON ARTS AND CULTURE
To raise the profile of arts and culture during the provincewide
municipal elections Saturday, Oct. 20, the alliance has created a website called ArtsVoteBC.ca. The website hopes to convince municipal governments throughout the province to increase the amounts it spends on cultural grant programs and cultural infrastructure.
Outbound is an original film by local filmmaker Brian Cucek. “Outbound brings together the two things I love to do: make films and work with people who have special needs,” Cucek said.
VANCOUVER ACTRESS CRYSTAL BALINT PLAYS EX-CRYPTOGRAPHER ON HISTORICAL DRAMA
The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco is the spin-off of The Bletchley Circle, ITV’s wildly popular series about a quartet of women in England who worked
as code breakers during the Second World War and reunite years later to solve crimes. Vancouver actress Crystal Balint plays one of those American women.
CANADA'S CITYTV GREENLIGHTS ENGLISH-LANGUAGE REBOOT OF GERMAN DOG-AND-COP SERIES 'REX'
Canada's CityTV, together with Shaftesbury and Pope Productions, have greenlighted Rex, an
English-language adaptation of the long-running German dog-and-cop series Rex, a Cop's Best Friend.
THE STEPS THAT TOOK RYAN GOSLING FROM CANADA TO THE ON-SCREEN MOON
Twenty-five years ago, a young Canadian actor named Ryan Gosling caught a really big break — and CBC dropped by to talk to him
about it. He'd landed a spot on a modern version of Disney's Mickey Mouse Club show. The news floored the 12-year-old Gosling, who was still speaking with a Canadian accent back then.
THEATRE SKILLS ARE LIFE SKILLS, EVEN FOR FUTURE DOCTORS
It is equally important to expose these students to theatre before they enter health professional programs as it allows for deeper reflection,
awareness and skill development at an earlier stage.
A YEAR AFTER HARVEY
WEINSTEIN ALLEGATIONS, ACTING SCHOOLS CHANGE SCRIPT ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT
The head of a renowned acting school in Los Angeles says a year after the allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein surfaced publicly, she's revamped the way she coaches her students when it comes to sexual harassment.
DON’T ASSUME WHAT THE CD WANTS TO SEE IN YOUR AUDITION
What is easy to read and easy to
tell are nerves. I think a lot of times, nerves are what seeds into wanting to please people, wanting to leave a good impression. The character doesn’t care about people liking them. The character has a whole different set of wants and needs. So if you go into an office trying to make friends and make people like you, you’re not executing why you’re there.
WHY AGING NATURALLY IS BETTER THAN PLASTIC SURGERY—EVEN IN HOLLYWOOD
I don’t want to shock anyone, but the aging process is normal. It’s a natural part of life. Humans do it. Animals do it. Plants do it. And no amount of plastic surgery or kale injections will prevent it. So why not handle your own deterioration with a little grace?
CHRISTIANE HIRT AT ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO Company of Rogues has been training and mentoring actors for over 25 years
- Christiane Hirt and our professional, experienced instructors offer integrated, comprehensive training for FILM, MEISNER, STAGE, VOICE/DIALECT and YOUNG ADULTS … and our Ensemble Program offers an individual, customized training program. 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! Checkwww.rogueswest.cafor more studio details and
emailrogueswest@gmail.comto ask us any questions. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmIBekc8BmXp6BPevsdhAA
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
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. Stellina
has been an on set coach for many shows here in Vancouver. We are accepting headshots & resumes for consideration. For more info: marc@actorvan.com | www.actorvan.com | 604 805 3291 http://actorvan.com/pilot-season-ready/
FULFILLING YOUNG ARTISTS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FYA is a free six-month mentorship program for actors between the ages of 18 and 25. Young actors are carefully paired with experienced professionals who will respond to the individual mentee's particular needs. Over the course of the program each mentee creates a short (1-5min), original performance
piece. Application deadline: October 19 For more details and application form visithttp://fulfillingyoungartists.com/
UPCOMING EVENTS
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
October 15 - October
19
VIMFF is an annual international community festival, featuring mountain film screenings, live multimedia presentations, photography exhibitions, workshops, seminars & other special events.
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!
New Westminster’s own three-day film festival is celebrating its ninth year with a special array of independent films from both local filmmakers and up and coming talents from around the world. The program will include a slate for documentaries, feature films of special interest and a special look at
short films as a unique art form.
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.
The VAFF 2018 theme of INFUSIAN shines a spotlight upon the diverse artists, agitators, thinkers, and innovators who shape the living experience of contemporary Canadians
and the array of influences that inform their work.
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.
