CRAZY8S FILM COMPETITION HITS A 20-YEAR HIGH
“Just do it. There’s no time to doubt yourself or think about what’s right or wrong. You have to really just believe. It’s simply about having the courage to execute your vision and your story in the way you want it to be told.” https://www.straight.com/movies/1203106/crazy8s-film-competition-hits-20-year-high
STARS AND STAND-INS: HOLLYWOOD'S UNSUNG HEROES STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT
"It would feel odd not to have my partner with me," says Jeff Bridges of Loyd Catlett, who's spent five decades on set with the Oscar winner, stepping in for long hours on camera shots in one of Hollywood's least heralded but most crucial roles, detailed here by five high-profile pairs. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/jeff-bridges-sterling-k-brown-5-stars-introduce-stand-ins-1187882
EMERGING SOOKE FILMMAKER TAKES SPOTLIGHT WITH SPECIAL AWARD
Sometimes-Sooke-resident and emerging filmmaker Mary Galloway is not one to sit and wait for the next project to arrive. The approach seems to be working as Galloway has just received backing from STORYHIVE for her latest film project, a short film entitled Spirit Glitch. https://www.bclocalnews.com/entertainment/emerging-sooke-filmmaker-takes-spotlight-with-special-award/
B.C. BUSINESS LEADERS PUT SPOTLIGHT ON MOVIE FINANCE
Kyle Washington has no illusions over the title of “executive producer” now attached to his name. “The word ‘producer’ really translates into ‘funder,’” the executive chairman of Seaspan ULC said, chuckling. “So I think producers get a little bit more recognition than they should. But it’s just like any business: there’s a good team behind every aspect.” https://biv.com/article/2019/02/bc-business-leaders-put-spotlight-movie-finance
VALLEY FILM INDUSTRY BRINGS IN $32 MILLION
Last year, the making of films, TV shows, advertisements and animated productions in the Okanagan boosted the Valley’s economy by almost $32 million. The Okanagan Film Commission has a 2019 budget of $254,000, half of which comes from Kelowna-area taxpayers. Taxpayers in the Okanagan-Similkameen area provide $35,000, and the contribution from the North Okanagan is $29,000. http://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/business_news/article_49130984-30e6-11e9-a294-e33aa06b7738.html
A LATE BLOOMER’S GUIDE TO LAUNCHING YOUR ACTING CAREER
We learn by doing. We get better by practicing. Your success right out of the gate depends on you. Throw your hat into each and every ring you find. Practice. Trust you are right where you should be. Believe in you. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/late-in-life-acting-career-advice-67203/
STOP PISSING OFF YOUR CASTING DIRECTOR
Audition mistake no. 1 is treating the casting director as the sole obstacle to achieving what you want. That being said, it is to every actor’s benefit to not piss them off—or better yet, to get on their good side. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/audition-advice-casting-director-67181/
BE BAD UNTIL YOU ARE GOOD, AND GOOD UNTIL YOU ARE GREAT
It’s a process. What I experienced at the beginning of my training was just a stage of learning: consciousness of incompetence. The key is to accept that building the craft is a process, and it takes time to grow and to trust that all the mistakes and screw-ups are golden nuggets that lead to brilliant discoveries. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/become-good-actor-netflix-fei-ren-67262/
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
LINERS TO LEADS, AUDITION READY
May 11 – June 29, 2019 | 1:00pm – 5:00pm
It is imperative to be performing at your highest level when the door opens. This class will prepare you for roles of all sizes and for what is required to move your career to the next level. Stellina is a powerhouse of a teacher demanding the best of her students in a supportive approach. As an on set coach, hired by producers for many shows, she has brought out the best in actors bridging the gap between actors, show runners and Directors. Only 12 Seats available! For 19+.
Sign up: http://actorvan.com/liners-to-leads-audition-ready-session-2/
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
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
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/
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN FILM FESTIVAL
March 5 - 10
The 14th annual VIWFF celebrates the best of cinema created by women, featuring 49 films from 19 different countries around the world including 18 local filmmakers! As well as film screenings, the festival offers a variety of ancillary programming including film panels, special guests, artist talks, workshops, pitch sessions, receptions, an awards gala and more. https://www.womeninfilm.ca/2019_Film_Festival.html
