Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - December 3 2018
Published: Mon, 12/03/18
TICKET GIVEAWAY
IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK
Enter to win a pass (for two tickets) to the Advance Screening of Barry Jenkins' If Beale Street Could Talk, starringKiKi Layne, Stephan James, Regina King, Colman Domingo, Dave Franco, Ed Skrein, Diego
Luna
Based on the novel by James Baldwin, If Beale Street Could Talk, is the story of Tish, a newly engaged Harlem woman who races against the clock to prove her lover's innocence while carrying their first-born child to term. It is a celebration of love told through the story of a young couple, their families and their lives, trying to bring about justice
through love, for love and the promise of the American dream.
CHRISTMAS MOVIES FILMED IN BC BRING MILLIONS TO LOCAL FILM INDUSTRY
Love them or hate them, there's a reason to celebrate Christmas movies in the Lower Mainland. That's because many of the sappy, snow-filled flicks on the screen were filmed in British Columbia's backyard, bringing in millions of dollars to the local film industry and the communities used as a backdrop.
TV’S TRAVELERS WEARS ITS CANADIAN HEART ON ITS SLEEVE
“Every other show I’ve ever done we’ve flown out people from L.A.,” says Brad Wright, who was also behind the series Stargate SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis and SGU Stargate Universe, also made in Vancouver. “It’s a testament to the growing pool of talent in Canada … Vancouver’s got a real wealth of talent and so does Toronto.”
WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL TO HONOUR EXTENSIVE CAREER OF CANADIAN SCREEN STAR TANTOO CARDINAL
Tantoo Cardinal—who is of Métis descent from Alberta, is currently based in Toronto, and has been previously based in Vancouver—has portrayed characters on screen and stage in Canada and the U.S. for almost five decades.
CALGARY CITY COUNCIL REJECTS FREEZE, INSTEAD PLANS TO NEARLY DOUBLE ARTS AGENCY FUNDING
City council voted 10-5 Wednesday against a motion that would have frozen the Calgary Arts Development Authority's funding and plans instead to nearly double the agency's budget next year.
Key negotiators behind the year's most game-changing deals — from Ryan Murphy's $300 million Netflix move to the $71 billion Disney-Fox acquisition — talk big-spending streamers, strategic acquisitions, record-setting talent paydays and the Obamas' new pact.
TACTICS AND STRATEGIES OF RACIALIZED ARTISTS: SOME NOTES ON HOW TO CIRCUMVENT THE ART WORLD’S TERMS OF INCLUSION
What if all of the inclusive and diverse exhibitions that have been curated, all of the critical essays that have been written, and all of the self-congratulatory diversity panels and talks that have been hosted ultimately had no effect whatsoever on the structural make-up of cultural institutions in Canada?
HOW TO MAKE YOURSELF UNFORGETTABLE TO CASTING DIRECTORS
Being the best we can be as actors is a matter of putting ourselves in the optimal position to succeed. When we can establish those concepts for every audition, callback, or meeting, we ensure that every casting director will never forget who we are and the dynamic talent we can bring to any production.
Some actors view getting a note in an audition as a sign that the director/CD didn’t like something they did or their choice was off. But I give this interpretation an emphatic “no.” It means you have their attention, that something you did intrigued them, and that they want to see more.
ANSWERING THE ‘WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON?’ QUESTION IF YOU’RE NOT
It’s important that you don’t beat yourself up because you’re not paying your way as an actor yet. As an aspiring actor, it’s totally unrealistic. Besides, you’re hardly alone. Depending on who you ask, upwards of 90 percent of actors are unemployed at any given time. All of this to say: don’t dwell on what is beyond your control.
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
MASTERING YOUR TECHNIQUE WITH BEN BASS
Starts January 6, 2019, for 8 weeks
Ben is best known as the edgy, rule breaking detective Sam Swarek on ABC’s hit series ROOKIE BLUE for which he received 2 Canadian Screen Award nominations for best actor. With a special emphasis on developing the actor’s ability to become vividly present, this class will also greatly sharpen the actor’s skillset: acting technique, accessing emotions, on camera technique, text analysis, voice technique, character physicality and audition technique.
Only 12 seats available. http://actorvan.com/mastering-your-technique-with-ben-bass/
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.
Checkwww.rogueswest.cafor more studio details and emailrogueswest@gmail.comto
ask us any questions. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmIBekc8BmXp6BPevsdhAA
UPCOMING EVENTS
EUROPEAN UNION FILM FESTIVAL
November 23 – December
4
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.
The Vancouver Irish Film
Festival was born in March 2018. It is a cultural event organised by a passionate group from the Irish community to celebrate the best in Irish cinema.
