SEQUEL TO NETFLIX’S ‘TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE’ TO FILM IN VANCOUVER
Point Grey Secondary School in Vancouver was used as the high school. The popular filming location is also famous for spawning the likes of Seth Rogen and Adam Goldberg. They even named their independent film production company after it, Point Grey Pictures, as it’s where the comedy writing and production partners first met. https://604now.com/netflix-to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-filming-vancouver/
‘PSYCH’ MOVIE SEQUEL GREENLIT AT USA NETWORK
USA Network has officially greenlit a sequel to the 2017 movie, which was itself a follow-up to the 2014 series finale. Production will begin in March in Vancouver. Series stars James Roday, Dulé Hill, Maggie Lawson, Kirsten Nelson, Corbin Bernsen and Tim Omundson will all return. https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/psych-movie-sequel-usa-network-1203139984/
TORONTO'S FIRST BLACK THEATRE COMPANIES ARE GONE, LEAVING A VOID THAT STILL HASN'T BEEN FILLED
Black Theatre Canada and Theatre Fountainhead both produced their final shows in 1986, as organizers cited a lack of financial support from funding bodies. The Canada Council for the Arts never provided an operating budget, and instead strung along the companies through one-off grants. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/black-theatre-companies-bhm-1.5014792
CALIFORNIA LEADS INDUSTRY IN 2018 TELEVISION PRODUCTION
California was home to 176 of the 467 series that were produced in 2017-18 for an industry-leading 38% share. FilmLA estimated that the economic value of this activity to California totaled more than $6.8 billion per year. https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/california-television-production-2018-1203138644/
LIES YOU TELL YOURSELF ABOUT YOUR ACTING CAREER
When you doubt yourself, it’s because one part of you wants something (to succeed as an actor) but another part is terrified of what will happen if you go for it. The key to overcoming self-doubt is to dive into your unconscious mind and discover what the doubting part of you is afraid of without trying to make that part bad or wrong. If you argue with it, shame it, or berate it, you’ll only strengthen the self-doubt. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/lies-tell-acting-career-1762/
FOR SUCCESSFUL AUDITIONS, YOU HAVE TO ENJOY THE PREPARATION
Having a process you enjoy and that allows you to have fun is essential to an energetic and engaging audition. If you’ve struggled, perhaps second guessing what you think the people in the room want to see or trying to “do the right thing,” you’ll walk in and deliver the piece in with tight, tentative, unappealing energy. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/successful-auditions-preparation-advice-67140/
UPCOMING TRAINING
COMMERCIAL WORKSHOP WITH BIM NARINE
Bim Narine – Casting for 12 years, Bim Narine has brought his skills to hundreds of commercials, dozens of feature films, television series, music videos, reality series, and short films. By working on a variety of projects throughout the years, and as well, through his technical knowledge, he has been able to effectively determine the best solutions to cast the right people, and make the casting process more efficient and streamlined for all involved.
WHEN: SUNDAY April 7 | 9am – 5pm
PARTICIPANTS:Only 14 Seats available! http://actorvan.com/commercial-workshop-with-bim-narine/
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
DEVELOP AND DEEPEN YOUR ACTING TECHNIQUE
Untold Wants Theatre’s 6-Week Acting Courses Beginning Feb 25th
"Back to Basics" Monday evenings, focuses on script analysis and building a character, voice and body work, with practical scene applications.
The "Actor's Gym" Saturday evenings, for the more advanced actor to constantly improve through scene work and group feedback. Both classes employ techniques from Adler, Meisner, Chekhov to Laban, Linklater, and Lecoq. See our website for full course descriptions, pricing, location, and come hone your craft!UntoldWantsClasses@gmail.comwith your materials for consideration, and if you have schedule questions. https://untoldwants.com/classes/
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
TALKING STICK FESTIVAL
February 19 - March 2
Bringing out upwards of 20,000 attendees, the Talking Stick Festival will feature theatrical performances, music concerts, master classes and workshops, film screenings, artist talks, the Celebration of Indigenous Dance and Artisan Fair, and more! http://talkingstickfest.ca
WILLIAM F. WHITE NETWORKING COFFEE
February 19
February's Networking Coffee Chat is going to be dedicated to local filmmakers with films screening in the 2019 Vancouver International Women in Film Festival. Confirmed guests include Tracey Varju and Meeshelle Neal (Check), Michelle Morris (Good Girls Don't), Petie Chalifoux (Nisowak), Eva Brownstein (Tayybeh), Athena Han (Bunny Man), Tricia Collins (Clinch), Layla Cameron (Fat Hiking Club). https://www.womeninfilm.ca/cgi/page.cgi/_evtcal.html?evt=405
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
February 22 - March 1
The 2019 VIMFF features 66 films, 7 world premieres, 11 North American premieres, 9 Canadian premieres. The festival opens with Liv Sansoz who will speak about her ambitious project to summit all 82 mountains above 4000m in the European Alps. https://vimff.org
CRAZY8S 2019 GALA SCREENING & AFTERPARTY
February 23
Come witness the premiere of the six Crazy8s 2019 short films made in just 8 days from February 8-15. Preceding the premiere screenings of our 2019 films, we will show our latest Behind the Scenes film plus a 20 Year Anniversary Video. Then celebrate at the not-to-be missed Crazy8s AfterParty. http://crazy8s.film/crazy8s-2019-gala-screening-afterparty/
RAINDANCE VANCOUVER BOOZE N’ SCHMOOZE
February 25
Are you an indie filmmaker? Do you plan to be one? Well, there’s nothing like feeling you are part of a community. So come check out what other indie filmmakers do and say at our monthly networking event. https://www.raindance.org/courses/booze-n-schmooze-vancouver/
