Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - March 25 2019
Published: Mon, 03/25/19
TICKET GIVEAWAY
Enter to win a pass (each pass includes two tickets; 4 passes to be won) to the Advance Screening of Robert Budreau's STOCKHOLM, starring Ethan Hawke, Noomi Rapace, and Mark Strong.
STOCKHOLM follows Lars Nystrom, (Ethan Hawke) who dons a disguise to raid a central Stockholm bank. He then takes hostages in order to spring his pal Gunnar (Mark Strong) from prison. The hostages develop an uneasy relationship with their captor, which is particularly complex for Bianca, who develops a strong bond with Lars as she witnesses his caring nature. This connection gave rise to the psychological phenomenon known as “Stockholm
Syndrome."
SUPERNATURAL’S 15TH SEASON WILL BE ITS LAST
After more than 300 episodes, two demonic possessions, several trips to hell and back, two failed spinoff attempts, and a complete sea change in its attitude toward women, Supernatural’s 15th season will be its last. https://www.vox.com/2019/3/22/18277833/supernatural-ending-after-season-15-announcement
THE CITY OF TORONTO HAS A NEW FILM COMMISSIONER AND HEAD OF ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES
The city has appointed Marguerite Pigott as Toronto’s new Film Commissioner and Director of Entertainment Industries. Pigott comes with an impressive and influential background as a strategic leader and champion for Toronto’s screen-based industries, according to the city. https://dailyhive.com/toronto/marguerite-pigott-toronto-film-commissioner-2019
HOW LONG YOUR DRY SPELL CAN LAST BEFORE YOUR AGENT DROPS YOU
Slow and steady tends to win the race. There are a lot of lazy reps out there who are hoping to score a quick buck, so they throw their developmental clients at anything and everything. And when all those roads are burned up and no bookings have come in, they drop the actors. I don’t operate that way. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-long-your-dry-spell-can-last-before-your-agent-drops-you-67469/
AFTER AN INTENSE ROLE, LUPITA NYONG’O KNOWS HOW TO SELF CARE
As actors, you become an expert at starting over,” she says in an interview with Backstage. “Every single role brings with it an ignorance and an insecurity, and so you have to approach it with the same curiosity and humility. I’m always nervous—doesn’t matter how many times I do this. But I remind myself it’s because I care. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/lupita-nyongo-how-to-self-care-advice-67592/
UPCOMING TRAINING
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
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
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
24 HOUR MOVIE MARATHON
March 30 – 31
Your biennial dose of 24 consecutive hours of essential cinema returns to The Cinematheque this spring. Per usual, a carefully crafted, super-secret lineup of films will be served — a medley of forgotten gems, arthouse hits, and WTF curios from the four corners of our spinning globe. http://www.thecinematheque.ca/24-hour-movie-marathon-2019
