Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - April 15 2019
Published: Mon, 04/15/19
INDUSTRY NEWS
FOREIGN FILM, TV INFLOW SWAMPING B.C. PRODUCTIONS
With some of our domestic productions, we can’t afford to set them up in Vancouver. So we look to other [jurisdictions]. In the past we’ve looked to Winnipeg, we’ve looked to Alberta, because the cost of production in Vancouver from when we started Motive however many years ago … has gone up. https://biv.com/article/2019/04/foreign-film-tv-inflow-swamping-bc-productions
SAG-AFTRA REACHES DEAL ON COMMERCIALS CONTRACT
“This agreement represents a real step forward for actors in this space,” said SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris. “It modernizes the commercials contracts making them more relevant to the industry now and into the future. It is a monumental advancement in growing our jurisdiction. We are proud to have helped create this important benchmark that clearly speaks to the needs of the membership and the evolution of our industry.” https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/sag-aftra-deal-commercials-contract-1203179213/
17 TV SHOWS FILMING IN VANCOUVER RIGHT NOW
Spring means April showers are here, but so are a ton of stars in these Vancouver-filmed TV shows. This includes Ryan Phillippe, Anthony Mackie, Freddie Prinze Jr., Chad Michael Murray, Tyler Posey, George Takei, Katrina Law, Melissa Benoist, Katrina Law and more. https://604now.com/tv-shows-filming-vancouver-april-2019/
CITY NAMES NATALIE LUE NEW DIRECTOR OF VANCOUVER CIVIC THEATRES
The City of Vancouver has just appointed Natalie Lue, the former CEO of the Mississauga Living Arts Centre, the new director of Vancouver Civic Theatres. Lue, who starts her new job June 3, will oversee operations for four theatres: the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, the Orpheum, the Vancouver Playhouse, and the Annex. https://www.straight.com/arts/1226041/city-names-natalie-lue-new-director-vancouver-civic-theatres
B.C. COSTUME DESIGNER SEWS UP FUTURE IN FILM INDUSTRY
Two years ago, Flo Barrett lost everything. One object in particular was missed more than anything else; her sewing machine. Her car was broken into followed by her apartment. At the time, her career was soaring; Barrett was working on multiple films, this stopped her dead in her tracks. https://www.bclocalnews.com/entertainment/b-c-costume-designer-sews-up-future-in-film-industry/
WHAT YOU SHOULDN’T DO TO YOUR RÉSUMÉ
In an industry where everyone wants to standout, it’s easy to think you can easily do that to your résumé and make it unique. However, your résumé is actually one of the most important areas where you need to blend in instead. Here are five things not to do to your résumé. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/5-things-you-should-not-do-to-your-resume-67800/
LEARN FROM TODAY’S BIGGEST MOVIE STARS
You’ve got to be ready for the long haul. In his book “Outliers,” writer Malcolm Gladwell talks about the notion of logging 10,000 hours of experience in your craft. He suggests that that amount of time “is the magic number of greatness.” You need to have practiced, to have apprenticed, for 10,000 hours before you get good.” And so it goes for actors, as well. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/1-thing-you-can-learn-from-todays-biggest-movie-stars-67777/
UPCOMING TRAINING
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
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/
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 & 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.
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/
IGNITE! YOUTH-DRIVEN ARTS FESTIVAL 2019
April 26 – May 4
Hundreds of youth are involved in what has grown to be Vancouver’s largest youth-driven arts festival. The festival includes showcases in music, dance, and spoken word, the world premiere of three one-act plays, a visual arts exhibit, variety shows featuring improv, drag, circus arts, and much more. https://thecultch.com/events/ignite-youth-driven-arts-festival-2019/
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/
