Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - November 5 2018
Published: Mon, 11/05/18
INDUSTRY NEWS
LOCAL FILM COMMISSIONER SUPPORTS SAANICH’S EFFORTS FOR FILM STUDIO
The regional commissioner cannot guarantee more Hollywood films will come to region if Saanich or any other
Greater Victoria municipality helps to build a film studio. But Kathleen Gilbert with the Vancouver Island South Film and Media Commission said she supports Saanich mayor-elect Fred Haynes’ idea to help bring a film studio to the region.
CALIFORNIA’S FILM & TV TAX CREDIT PROGRAM BOOSTS IN-STATE PRODUCTION
According to a new
report from the California Film Commission, the third year of the state's expanded incentives program has beefed up crew employment, lured bigger-budget projects in-state and increased filming outside the 30-mile zone.
Storyhive, a
funding platform supporting independent filmmakers, has launched its first-ever Indigenous Storyteller Edition. The Telus-supported platform describes the move as the beginning of a commitment to invest in the careers of Indigenous creators and help drive social change in the filmmaker production industry in Western Canada.
26 MOVIES AND TV SHOWS FILMING IN VANCOUVER THIS NOVEMBER
Bright lights, cameras rolling, possible
celebrity sightings, and directors yelling action! Here are 26 movies and TV shows filming in Vancouver this November.
Sidhu grew up on Vancouver Island and began acting at 14. She then moved to Vancouver to attend the University of British Columbia where she received a degree in Cell Biology and Genetics. From landing roles on Legends of Tomorrow to Grey’s Anatomy, Sidhu is rising up the ranks in the industry.
B.C. FILMMAKER WINS WILDLIFE OSCAR FOR TOAD DOCUMENTARY
Filmmaker Mike McKinlay spent the last three and a half years creating Toad People, with co-creator Isabelle Groc, which is a documentary based on the conservation efforts that Chilliwack residents and grassroots conservationists have been making in order to preserve western toad populations.
The era of peak television means that
Toronto is experiencing a golden surge in production as film crews descend on city streets and studio spaces. But could the boom lead to a potentially disastrous bust?
The most important thing is to ask yourself is, “Will I be safe attending this casting at this location at this time of day?”
If you’re ever unsure, here are a few key ways to ensure you always play it safe.
For an actor, training is a necessity. Olympic athletes don’t graduate from training and neither do you. So where do you start? And what’s the right class for you? Here are some tips to help you jump into the ideal class.
GREAT ACTING IS ABOUT MORE THAN TRAINING AND CLASS
All too often, actors focus on the obvious things for their acting. Yes, studying the craft, industry news, watching movies, improv, etc., are all very important. But things that generally enrich you as a person overall can dramatically affect your acting too, giving you a wider view of the world and more to draw on for your characters.
3-DAY INTENSIVE WITH L.A. ACTING COACH STUART ROGERS November 16,17,18th Top Los Angeles Acting Coach Stuart Rogers comes to Vancouver for a 3 day intensive! Here is what actors say about working with him: *
Octavia Spencer, Academy Award Winner - The Help: “Stuart is a passionate teacher, he gives actors the tools to uncover depth in their work that not even they knew existed.” * Allison Janney, Academy Award Winner - I Tonya, West Wing, American Beauty, Juno, etc: “I feel that listening is a key to good acting, and Stuart guides actors to a striking level of connection, listening, and responding.” Work on scenes and auditions from current television shows and Pilots in Los Angeles! Improve
your cold reading skills! Email sagebworkshops@gmail.comfor more info!
ONE DAY VOICE INTENSIVE FOR THE ACTOR Dale Genge was the head voice teacher for Studio 58 for over 25 years. Actors will learn voice exercises for ongoing training as well as pre-audition vocal exercises. WHEN: FRIDAY November 30 | 9am – 5pm WHERE: 750 Hamilton Street Vancouver PARTICIPANTS:
Only 12 Seats available! (5 remaining) FEES: $195 (Tax Included). Prior payment is required to reserve a seat. http://actorvan.com/1-day-voice-intensive-for-the-actor-2018/
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
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
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
VANCOUVER JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
November 7 – December
2
The Vancouver Jewish Film Centre is proud to host the longest running Jewish Film Festival in Canada where we showcase the diversity of Jewish culture, heritage and diversity. We are inclusive, encouraging multi-cultural interaction.
SHORT
CIRCUIT PACIFIC RIM FILM FESTIVAL - VANCOUVER
November 8
We screen work from over 30 countries around the world, and this year we're
going back to our #PNW roots with an eight-stop tour across the Pacific Northwest! This first-ever tour showcases a diversity of artists with nine exceptional short films that highlight regional intersections between land, air, water, and people.
COLD READING SERIES – SPECIAL 25TH ANNIVERSARY NIGHT
November 12
Stories illustrate
our universally shared experiences. The Cold Reading Series (CRS) 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.
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.
The Cinematheque’s annual celebration of new cinema from the European Union is proudly presented with the Vancouver consulates and the Ottawa embassies of the member states of the European Union and the Delegation of the European Union to Canada. This year’s festival showcases entries from 27 EU
members.
Talk shop over coffee with WIFTV members and friends. Whether you are a producer, directors, screenwriters, actors, or someone who wants to know more about the industry, the William F. White Networking Coffee is a great way to meet a variety of different people in the film and television community in Vancouver.
CREATIVE MORNINGS - SPECIAL GVPTA THEATRE EVENING EDITION
November 27
Free Registration! - Join us at Vancouver Playhouse for a special evening edition of
CreativeMornings with three talented creatives from Vancouver’s theatre community: Landon Krentz, Yvonne Wallace, and Heipo Leung, followed by a moderated discussion with the Georgia Straight’s style and arts editor, Janet Smith.
A must attend festival for artists, the industry and audiences in
Whistler. The
Whistler Film Festival combines an esteemed international film competition with a concentrated industry summit organized to address the ever-changing landscape of filmmaking in the digital age.
