OSCAR NOMINATIONS 2019: THE COMPLETE LIST
“Roma” and “The Favourite” led nominations for the 91st Oscars, scoring 10 nods each. Both films were nominated for best picture, alongside “Black Panther,” “BlacKkKlansman,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “A Star Is Born,” “Vice,” and “Green Book.” https://variety.com/2019/film/news/oscar-nominations-2019-list-1203112405/
VANCOUVER ANIMATORS NOMINATED FOR OSCAR
Vancouver-based animators Alison Snowden and David Fine have received yet another Academy Award nomination. The latest nomination comes from their new animated short, Animal Behaviour, which was produced by Michael Fukushima for the National Film Board (NFB) of Canada’s English Animation Studio in Montreal. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-animators-academy-award-2019
A BRIEF HISTORY OF CANADIAN ACTORS AT THE OSCARS
While there were quite a few Canadians in the overall mix (they dominated the short film categories), actors were not among them, despite Gosling's long shot bid at another nomination, this time for First Man. But let's take a trip down Oscar memory lane anyway, because the history of Canadian actors at the Academy Awards is a fascinating one. https://www.cbc.ca/arts/a-brief-history-of-canadian-actors-at-the-oscars-1.4987797
WHY ACTORS NEED TO LOOK BEYOND OUR BUSINESS FOR INSPIRATION
Don’t stay trapped in industry magazines and talk shows about who’s who and what’s new. Get out in the world and study real people. Talk to real people. Observe real people. You’ll see exponential growth in the depth of your work and you’ll expand your sense of self and the world. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/why-actors-need-to-look-beyond-our-business-for-inspiration-66876/
TIPS FOR FINDING A DAY JOB THAT’S MORE THAN JUST A ‘SURVIVAL JOB’
Finding that perfect day job can be challenging. Before you rush into taking any old money-making offer that comes your way, check out these four tips to not only keep money coming in, but also to positively enhance, complement, and even propel your performing endeavors. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/best-actor-day-jobs-money-performance-66875/
UPCOMING TRAINING
BE UNCOMMON
Experience the legacy of Western Canada’s Premiere acting Family – Company of Rogues and Rogues West Actors Studio.
Acting is not an individual endeavour ... the safe, supportive and creative environment of our classes is integral for the development of each individual's craft.
Christiane Hirt & our Rogues instructors have been mentoring and training actors since 1993 … discover the New York studio tradition of acting at Rogues West Actors Studio. Contact us to audit for free!
Checkwww.rogueswest.cafor more studio details and emailrogueswest@gmail.com to 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
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/
UPCOMING EVENTS
PUSH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
January 17 - February 3
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. https://pushfestival.ca
RAINDANCE VANCOUVER BOOZE N’ SCHMOOZE
January 28
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! https://www.meetup.com/Raindance-Vancouver-Filmmaking-Network/events/svrjdpyzcblc/
25TH RENDEZ-VOUS FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL
February 5 – 10
Providing the French-speaking and the Francophile communities of British Columbia with artistic, cultural and educative programs and services recognized for their quality and their innovative aspect and to contribute to the blooming of the Francophone community. http://www.rendez-vousvancouver.com
