VANCOUVER'S CROSS RETURNS TO TV WITH CBC'S CORONER
A busy actor for two decades, Roger Cross has had recurring roles on shows like Taken, The L-Word, The X-Files, 24, Continuum, and Arrow, to literally name just a few.
VANCOUVER ACTOR ALEXANDER LUDWIG JOINS CAST OF BAD BOYS 3
The 26-year-old’s past work includes Race To Witch Mountain with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and The Hunger Games. He’s most known for his current role in the epic History Channel drama Vikings.
Eric Keenleyside admits he was a bit star struck the first time he arrived on a Vancouver set with Steve Carell. “The first time I was introduced to him, I was a bit choked up,” says the Tsawwassen actor. “I’ve met a lot of famous people and worked with a lot of famous people, but that still happens to me because there is that image that you get from them and their career, but he’s just a regular guy.”
HEARTLAND'S STEADY WORK STILL AFFORDS ACTORS A CREATIVE OUTLET
When the CBC hit family drama Heartland began airing in the U.S. 10 years ago, actor and director Chris Potter shared a theory with showrunner Heather Conkie about what might happen if it found an audience in America.
ONE YEAR AFTER SOULPEPPER, WHAT STAGE HAVE WE REACHED?
The Soulpepper case was deeply painful for many people. Without wishing undue pain on anyone, it’s clear that a year of #MeToo has opened up thinking, conversation and action — that Canadian theatre is a different place than it was a year ago and that more change is still to come. Here’s what a number of professionals have to say about how #MeToo has affected Canadian theatre.
STUDY FINDS 'RADICAL UNDERREPRESENTATION' FOR WOMEN IN FILM
Despite widespread attention over gender inequality in film, a new study finds that the number of female directors in the top 250 domestic grossing movies last year dipped to 8 per cent.
NOTHING BUT PROPER PREP WORK WILL READY YOU FOR THE AUDITION ROOM’S CURVEBALLS
Your work and your preparation is not just for a specific audition or job. It’s daily. You wouldn’t run a marathon without training months to get there, and it’s truly the same with acting.
As actors, it’s not unusual to get a big audition thrown at us extremely last-minute. And while it can be scary, it’s part of the job. When that rushed pressure evolves into a heightened state of anxiety that consumes us, it robs us of the precious time we have to actually prepare a solid performance.
HOW TO CRAFT YOUR PERFECT CAREER (HINT: IT DOESN’T HAVE TO INVOLVE STARDOM)
The path of the actor does not have to be one of poverty and anguish. You have creativity and resourcefulness in abundance. You can make this year the start of a perfect life as an actor and a whole balanced being, custom designed by you and for you.
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
AUDITIONING 101 WITH BRUCE BLAIN
A nuts and bolts on-camera audition class specifically created to build confidence.
I've gone from “extremely nervous and very green” to “confidently booking 1 in 10”. You can too. I'm not saying you'll be thanking me at the Oscars anytime soon, but I can help you nail your most challenging role: the role that convinces even you, that you are, in fact, an actor. You are your harshest critic...and I think it's time to shut that critic up. Let me help.
Classes start Sunday, January 27 – Introductory rate.
All details atwww.facebook.com/pg/BruceBlainAuditioning101/posts
A CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM TONY ALCANTAR
Christmas is a world-wide time of giving and reflection. Michael Bean has again generously donated Beatty Street Studios for my annual Christmas gift to the Vancouver talent: a free comedy workshop Saturday December 22, 10-1pm and 2-5pm.
Simply emailtonyalcantar@icloud.comto reserve your spot.
No strings, no promos...say yes and we'll share this special season together!
-Tony Alcantar
COMEDY WORKSHOP WITH HOWARD NEMITZ
March 2 & 3, 2019
Howard’s credits include Canadian programming, such as Mosquito Lake, The Blobheads, An American in Canada, and Stanley Dynamic, Package Deal to wildly popular American shows, Smart Guy, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and Police Academy. Howard was the Show Runner on a CBC show, Sophie, which also aired on ABC Family. He was the Executive Producer/Head Writer/Director of “Mr. Young,” a YTV/Disney XD sitcom, and the Executive
Producer/Co-Creator/Head Writer/ Director of the immensely popular YTV/Netflix.
Only 16 seats available. http://actorvan.com/comedy-workshop/
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
ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL
January 4-10
The Italian Film Festival features a blend of contemporary and classic films from Italy’s significant cinematic repertoire to create a unique festival experience.
Whether you are a producer, director, screenwriter, actor, 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. This month's guest: filmmaker Kathleen Jayme
Featuring 26 works from 24 companies from 13 countries — including six world premieres — this extraordinary showcase of visionary collaboration and risk-taking is a highlight of the city’s cultural calendar.
Do not miss an opportunity to chat with writers, directors, producers, actors, cinematographers, productions designers, students, seniors and newcomers of the Vancouver indie film scene right now. Join us for an evening of unadulterated film chitchat, special guests, industry networking and more!
