Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - October 29 2018
Published: Mon, 10/29/18
INDUSTRY NEWS
VANCOUVER VISUAL EFFECTS STUDIO IMAGE ENGINE IS HIRING 150 PEOPLE
Visual-effects leader, Image Engine, recognized in the industry for its CGI creations—the organization was behind
Game of Thrones dragon Drogon’s iconic attack on the loot train in the show’s latest season—Image Engine has set an ambitious target to grow its staff. Currently employing 200 artists, the business aims to hire 100 more by the close of 2019, and hopes to have a headcount of 350 by the end of 2020.
ANATOMY OF A STUNT: HOW TO SET YOURSELF ON FIRE AND SURVIVE
It was up to the Aros — a married couple who run Sea to Sky Stunts and have been involved with The Man in the High Castle since its first season — to recommend a course of action to the producers. Should they create the Burning Monk with computer-generated imagery? Light a mannequin on fire? Or attempt the stunt with a human being?
In the wake of #MeToo, the network hired an intimacy coordinator to make the filming of sex scenes on ‘The Deuce’ safe for all. Now, they’re doing it for every show and movie they produce.
IS THE TORONTO FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY HEADED FOR A BUBBLE?
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?
HOW COSTUME DESIGNERS ARE TACKLING FILM AND TV’S
DIVERSITY PROBLEM
Film and television is a notoriously nepotistic industry, where gatekeepers hand out jobs to friends and family who don’t necessarily have experience, skills or talent. The result is an industry that reflects those in charge: mostly male and mostly white.
STEVEN YEUN GETS REAL ABOUT ASIAN MASCULINITY IN HOLLYWOOD
Yeun explained that currently,
Asian-Americans are “still getting comfortable with ourselves and that’s okay.” He went into how the struggle for Asian men in Hollywood, who’ve been historically emasculated, has evolved. And he dropped some truth bombs in his response.
AMAZON AND IMDB ARE CLOSING WITHOUTABOX FILM FESTIVAL
SUBMISSION SERVICE
More than 17 years after first launching the game-changing festival submission service, Withoutbox announced that it will be phasing out its services over the next year. Submission services will be disabled starting September 16, 2019, and access to Withoutabox will be disabled on October 30, 2019.
“Just bring it down for film." Have you ever heard an acting teacher say that old chestnut? A simple enough sentiment, but the process of translating theatrical technique over to film is far more involved than that line makes it seem. It’s not something that will magically happen; it’s up to you to learn and
adapt.
As an on-set acting coach for a TV series, I’ve seen a lot of co-star and guest star actors step onto set for the first time. It’s fascinating and intimidating, and actors need to know what to expect, how to act off-set, and how they fit into the bigger puzzle.
All those years, you wonder if you’re doing the
right thing as an actor, if you’re on the right track, and then, through the beauty of synchronicity, you’re offered confirmation.
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
AUDIT FOR FREE AT ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO 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. Rogues has been training and mentoring actors for over 25 years - experience the modern legacy of New York's studio-tradition of acting ... and Discover the Rogues Legacy! Centrally located in downtown Vancouver at Davie & Burrard. Check www.rogueswest.cafor more studio details and
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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
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/
UPCOMING EVENTS
DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE HEART OF THE CITY FESTIVAL
October 24 - November
4
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.
Factualwest is a one-of-a-kind, one day conference for mid-career and senior creators, producers and crew working in factual, lifestyle, reality and documentary
television.
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.
