Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - January 21 2019
Published: Mon, 01/21/19
INDUSTRY NEWS
CANADIAN ACTORS PUSH FOR MORE DIVERSITY IN TELEVISION, FILM CASTING
Recently, the issue of representation in the entertainment industry was highlighted on one Hollywood's biggest nights when Canadian actress Sandra Oh delivered an emotional Golden Globes speech in which she celebrated this "moment of change." But while Oh spoke of a noticeable shift this year, there is still a need for improvement, actors say. https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/entertainment/canadian-actors-push-for-more-diversity-in-television-film-casting-1.4254346
DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRY DYNAMICS TO DRIVE B.C.’S 2019 ECONOMIC ENGINE
Film and television production topped the B.C. growth charts over the past five years. While it may be difficult to sustain this pace of expansion, the rise of Netflix and other streaming services, coupled with a low Canadian dollar, B.C.’s desirable locational attributes and our highly skilled workforce, should keep this sector marching forward at a healthy clip. https://biv.com/article/2019/01/diversified-industry-dynamics-drive-bcs-2019-economic-engine
RICHMOND THEATRE DIRECTOR'S PARTING SHOT POSES BUSINESS AND PLEASURE YOGA DILEMMA
Jovanni Sy, the artistic director of Gateway Theatre, will be directing his last show next month before stepping down from his position on Feb. 15. Sy is very proud of the award-winning productions he and his team have presented for a diverse audience in Richmond, including a 2014 musical Crazy For You and last year’s Nine Dragons. https://www.richmond-news.com/arts/richmond-theatre-director-s-parting-shot-poses-business-and-pleasure-yoga-dilemma-1.23601238
SAG AWARDS ACCUSES OSCARS OF "INTIMIDATION" TO SECURE EXCLUSIVE PRESENTERS
A fight has broken out between SAG-AFTRA and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, with the actors union charging that the Academy is exerting “extraordinary and unwarranted pressure” to keep the actors it is trying to book for appearances at the Oscars from appearing as presenters for the upcoming SAG Awards. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sag-awards-criticizes-academy-pressuring-presenters-appear-at-oscars-1175863
PATHS TO ON-CAMERA ACTING SUCCESS
Assuming you’ve achieved mastery in at least one genre of on-camera acting, there are four different paths to making a living with your art that are within our control. You can pursue one or multiple paths simultaneously, but each one has the potential for you to live your dream. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/the-4-paths-to-on-camera-acting-success-66805/
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/
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
AUDITIONING 101 WITH BRUCE BLAIN Stanislavski, Meisner, Adler, Strasberg....these are some of the best known authors of acting methods in the history of acting.
None of which ever had to audition for 3rd cop from the right. Learn to audition.
AUDITIONING 101 is a nuts and bolts on-camera auditioning class specifically created for the newer actor and designed to build confidence auditioning in Vancouver. We'll tackle auditioning for your first Oscar winning performance later down the road.
I LOVE auditioning. YOU CAN TOO! Join us Sundays 4:30 – 7:30 starting January 27.
Introductory Rates and All details atwww.facebook.com/pg/BruceBlainAuditioning101/posts
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
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
VANCOUVER SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
January 25 & 26
The 8th annual Vancouver Short Film Festival is coming to Vancity Theatre. Join us for two days of the best short films BC has to offer! https://www.vsff.com
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/
