BC FILM AND TV INDUSTRY LOOKS FOR WORKERS AHEAD OF POTENTIAL RECORD-SETTING YEAR
"The tax credits are great and it’s a great incentive, but you have to have the talent." The Vancouver Economic Commission predicts the local industry will generate $4 billion this year — and that doesn’t include the economic spinoff sectors like tourism will see. https://globalnews.ca/news/5139313/bc-film-industry-job-fair/
HER PRODUCTION COMPANY IS BRINGING A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO THE FILM INDUSTRY
Shelby Manton doesn’t have a background in film, at least in the traditional sense. But the UVic commerce graduate did have experience chasing her older brother, Geoff Manton, around White Rock with a camera, filming anything they could find. https://www.bcbusiness.ca/BOLDLY-CREATIVE-AGENCY-Shelby-Manton
RESURRECTED MAGNETIC NORTH FESTIVAL UNVEILS VANCOUVER-HEAVY PROGRAMMING
The announcement marks a major turnaround for the Canadian theatre event. The fest, formerly named the Magnetic North Theatre Festival, had cancelled its 2017 edition in the capital. Its board of directors had announced it was shutting down operations after 15 years due to an accumulated deficit of $224,000. https://www.straight.com/arts/1223946/resurrected-magnetic-north-festival-unveils-vancouver-heavy-programming
ALBERTA FILM AND TV PRODUCTION NOW ON ELECTION PLATFORMS OF POLITICAL PARTIES
After months of lobbying for attention from politicians and the public, the province’s beleaguered screen industries have made it onto the election platforms of four major political parties running in the April 16 election, with three suggesting they would follow other jurisdictions in making incentives more enticing for big-budget productions. https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/local-arts/alberta-film-and-tv-production-now-on-election-platforms-of-political-parties
TIPS FOR FINDING YOUR IDEAL ACTING CLASS
Find the class that’s right for you! Don’t just sign up for any old class. Check them all out but make sure you really look around and find a teacher who genuinely gets you and meets you fully in the work, wherever that is. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/find-right-acting-class-1-15039/
BUILDING A CHARACTER IS ABOUT ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS
Dominic Sherwood knows what it takes to land the role of a lifetime: dedication, patience, and mastery of the craft of acting. That’s why when he’s getting ready to audition for a role or when he’s casting and building a role from scratch, he likes to live in the character’s body in public, discovering and creating the ticks and quirks that make them unique and apart from himself. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/dominic-sherwood-audition-advice-building-character-67735/
DON’T SWEAT THE TECHNIQUE: GREAT ACTING IS ABOUT MUCH MORE
Acting techniques are like diets and methods to quit smoking. If applied and practiced, you will reach your goal. But you’re reaching that goal because you want to reach it, not because any one technique is better or more effective than another. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/sweat-technique-great-acting-much-5117/
UPCOMING TRAINING
DEVELOP AND DEEPEN YOUR ACTING TECHNIQUE
Untold Wants Theatre’s 6-Week Acting Courses Beginning April 14th
"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 working 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/
DIALECT COACHING--TONY ALCANTAR & ASSOCIATES
You asked for more and we're answering the call: Growth is good!
1. SCRIPT ANALYSIS FOR FILM AND TV--taught by Francesca Bianchi--Tuesday nights
2. VOICE AUDITION COACHING/MP3 RECORDING--taught by Tony Alcantar. Professional audio booth recordings and mp3's for VO auditions at Tony's home studio!
3. ON-CAMERA AUDITION COACHING/VIDEO RECORDING--Contact us for details.
4. CLASSIC COMEDY--For 30 years SECOND CITY ALUM Tony Alcantar has been teaching/performing comedy. Learn from the pro!
Visithttps://www.tonyalcantar.com/classesor call 604-418-1192 for details.
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/
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO MAY 2019 CLASSES ARE REGISTERING NOW!
Rogues West offers classes for the emerging or veteran actor - FILM – SCENE WORK – MEISNER – VOICE – DIALECT. Innovation and adaptation in our classes has created the legacy of Western Canada's Premiere Acting Family … Discover the difference at Rogues West, in the vanguard of training and mentoring actors for over 25 years.
Email: rogueswest@gmail.com. Checkwww.rogueswest.ca for more studio details and for videos. 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
UPCOMING EVENTS
REEL 2 REAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH
April 7-13
The 2019 Festival features seven days of family friendly programming and activities, including Sunday Fun Day and a Pancake Breakfast. Watch feature films from around the world and local shorts, make animation, and explore virtual worlds.
COLD READING SERIES
April 18
At the CRS we cast brand new scripts on the spot and watch them fly in front of a live audience. Every live reading ends with a party in the Lounge where you can meet up with other artists over a cold beer. The CRS is the place for Vancouver’s artists to meet one another, share their work, and create more. http://www.coldreadingseries.com
CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB
April 20
Monthly screenings featuring the best in independent provocative short films since 1997 followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker followed by networking & socializing. No Minors. Prizes galore. https://www.facebook.com/events/587054414790346/
BOOZE N SCHMOOZE RAINDANCE VANCOUVER
April 29
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 boozin' n schmoozin' event. We have some special guests for you every month and our community partners will drop by to keep us up-to-date about their projects. https://www.facebook.com/events/350880312173586/
