Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - March 18 2019
Published: Mon, 03/18/19
INDUSTRY NEWS
VANCOUVER'S ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS INDUSTRY WILL BE WORTH $1 BILLION
2019 is anticipated to be a major milestone year for Vancouver’s animation and visual effects industry, as the sector is on track to crack the $1 billion mark for the first time. This represents the tripling of the value of the industry to the local economy since 2012 from $324 million. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-animation-visual-effects-industry-2019
INDIGENOUS ACTORS INCLUDING 12-YEAR-OLD JOINING ANNE WITH AN E IN SEASON 3
A 12-year-old Indigenous actor is joining the cast of Anne with an E after an extensive cross-country search, show producers say. Kiawenti:io Tarbell, a Mohawk actor from Akwesasne, will portray Ka'kwet, an independent, resilient Mi'kmaq girl who befriends Anne Shirley-Cuthbert in the much beloved coming-of-age series. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/anne-with-an-e-indigenous-actors-1.5052977
STAGE MANAGERS ALWAYS HAVE IT TOGETHER. HERE'S HOW YOU CAN, TOO
Stage management is one of those crucial behind-the-scenes professions. People who attend a performance may never realize that the stage manager was hard at work the whole time, but the show just couldn't go on without an expert in that key role. I'd like to be able to offer you a stage manager for your life — but that would be tricky. So I'm doing the next best thing. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/stage-manage-your-life-1.5048319
THIS PRACTICE CAN TURN YOUR AUDITION WOES INTO WINS
When you find yourself repeatedly thinking about your “problems” with the process, you reinforce negative thinking toward auditioning. This is a dangerous path, as it can lead to an overall connection in your mind between negativity and acting, the career you’re trying to pursue. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/this-practice-can-turn-your-audition-woes-into-wins-67525/
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/
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
RAINDANCE VANCOUVER BOOZE N’ SCHMOOZE
March 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/
PULL FESTIVAL
March 27-30
Returning for the eighth year, the Pull Festival features a repertoire of ten minute plays. Pull seeks out original, un-produced plays from Vancouver-based playwrights to develop, dramaturge, and support the premiere of these new works. It's also the most fun you'll have at the theatre all year. https://pullfestival.ca/pull-viii
VANCOUVER BADASS FILM FESTIVAL
March 29 – 31
Badass films are described as viscerally exciting films, original in content or style (preferably both). The first three Badass film festivals shocked, delighted, challenged and thrilled raucous sellout audiences with a mix of horror, avant-garde, noir and wild action. Badass breaks down walls between filmmakers, fans, and funders, sparking interactive collaboration and celebration. https://vbaff.com
VANCOUVER SOUTH AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL
March 29 – 31
The Vancouver South African Film Festival is proud to present features and documentaries that explore the culture, history and politics of South Africa – films that inspire, inform, and entertain. http://www.vsaff.org
