Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - August 12 2019
Published: Mon, 08/12/19
INDUSTRY NEWS
CLOVERDALE SINGER-SONGWRITER EARNS YOUTH ‘OSCAR’ FOR DEBUT ALBUM
Cloverdale’s Sofia Evangelina recently walked the red carpet in Hollywood to accept a major artist award for her debut album Butterfly. The annual Young Artist Awards are presented by the Young Artist Association to honour the work of performers under the age of 21 in film, television, theatre and music. https://www.bclocalnews.com/entertainment/cloverdale-singer-songwriter-earns-youth-oscar-for-debut-album/
MOLLY GRACE BALANCING A BUSY SCHEDULE THIS SUMMER
Sixteen-year-old Molly Grace is happy to have a full slate of responsibilities: the West Vancouver actor is working through the summer on one film project and doing prep work for yet another. “I love what I do, and I’m excited to have the summer filled up.” https://www.nsnews.com/entertainment/film/molly-grace-balancing-a-busy-schedule-this-summer-1.23910229
‘THE ROOKIE’ STAR AFTON WILLIAMSON CLAIMS DISCRIMINATION, SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND ASSAULT LED TO SERIES EXIT
Williamson first brought the news to light in an Instagram post early Sunday morning, in which she outlined claims of bullying and harassment against the show’s hair department, an unnamed series guest star, and executive producers. https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/the-rookie-afton-williamson-discrimination-sexual-harassment-assault-1203290992/
GOLDEN GLOBES GROUP GIVES $3.8 MILLION IN GRANTS
Renée Zellweger, Taron Egerton, Kerry Washington, Ali Wong, Eva Longoria, James Corden, Sacha Baron Cohen, Justin Hartley and others were among the entertainers who appeared to discuss the charities that benefit from HFPA grants. The celebrity presenters handed out $3.8 million in grants during the hour-long ceremony. https://www.vancourier.com/golden-globes-group-gives-3-8-million-in-grants-1.23903445
CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION NEW BOSS ON INCREASING TAX INCENTIVES, STREAMING WARS & GEORGIA’S ANTI-ABORTION LAW
“We want to be able to have the best conditions here in California to maintain our competitiveness and have people filming and producing here in our state,” declares California Film Commission director Colleen Bell of her job keeping Hollywood in the home of Hollywood. “And I do feel a sense of urgency about that.” https://deadline.com/2019/08/colleen-bell-california-film-commission-tax-incentives-georgia-anti-abortion-law-1202663235/
THE NETFLIX LOBBYING MACHINE: INSIDE THE EFFORT TO SWAY POLICY WORLDWIDE
Rather than align itself with the tech giants under increasing Washington pressure, the streamer has joined forces with the studios and redirected resources where it most needs growth — outside the U.S.: "It's not your typical Silicon Valley firm." https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/netflix-lobbying-machine-inside-effort-sway-policy-worldwide-1229622
HOW TO BE A BEACH BUM AND A BETTER ACTOR THIS SUMMER
I hope you’re taking the time to relax and do some self-care while catching some rays. It’s the slow season, so soak it up! Network television shows are still on hiatus and won’t start casting until around the beginning of August. This is the perfect time to catch up on the things you’ve been sweeping under the rug! https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/better-actor-advice-summer-training-68677/
JOE MANGANIELLO FOUND SUCCESS BY PLAYING INTO HIS TYPE—HE ADVISES HOW YOU CAN, TOO
“As an actor, you are someone’s fantasy of you. You’re not you. You have to fight to show people that you’re capable of doing other things, because once they see ‘Magic Mike,’ they think you were a male stripper who loves taking his shirt off. That’s not the case at all. But I love that people think that I am that because it means that I’m doing my job right.” https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/joe-manganiello-sofia-vergara-audition-advice-68719/
NOT GETTING CAST? 5 CDS ON WHAT YOUR DEMO REEL IS LACKING
Sometimes, the reasons you’re not booking work can be elusive—and sometimes they really aren’t. Shortcomings with your demo reel definitely fall under the latter. We touched base with five casting directors on the maybe-obvious-maybe-not problems plaguing your reel, and how to fix them right here and right now. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/casting-director-advice-demo-reels-68721/
UPCOMING TRAINING
STANDARD AMERICAN ACCENT WITH LIZ MCLAUGHLIN
Starting September 8 for 8 weeks
The majority of shows we audition for in Vancouver are set in America. It is assumed by directors, producers, and network executives that we sound American. The twang of an unauthentic American accent can limit our chances of booking a role no matter how good our audition was. Having a bullet proof Standard American Accent is what Liz McLaughlin will teach you. More importantly, the difference between a Standard American Accent and the American Accent they are looking for.
When: Sunday’s 10am-1pm | Where: 2333 Ontario St | Participants: 12 https://actorvan.com/product/standard-american-accent-with-liz-mclaughlin/
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO
September 2019 classes and ENSEMBLE PROGRAM registering now!
RW Ensemble Program is an innovative, comprehensive initiative created to nurture the committed actor - admission is by audition and interview. Individual September classes include VOICE - AUDITION – HERO’S JOURNEY – SCENE WORK – MEISNER – AMERICAN DIALECT.
Rogues West offers classes the emerging or veteran actor. 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.
Check out www.rogueswest.ca for more studio details and Email: rogueswest@gmail.com
SUMMER FILM+TV ACTING INTENSIVES FOR KIDS+TEENS
Five days, three instructors, one casting guest workshop. Max of six students. Summer intensives are back! Have fun, hone audition skills, build confidence, make friends, get ready to work on set.
Choose from: August 19th-23rd, or 26th-30th.
* Teens (Ages 12-17): Monday to Friday 1:30-5:30pm | $495+GST | www.bizstudio.ca/teensactingclasses
* Kids (Ages 8-11): Monday to Friday 9:00-12:00 | $395+GST | www.bizstudio.ca/kidsactingclasses
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO - FALL 2019 SEMESTER OF CLASSES
Scene Study Classes / Film Immersion and Workshops
Voice for the Actor / Shakespeare
as well as our Meet the Director series, continuing with our next session this fall.
Details for all classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
FILM NOIR
August 1-22
The Cinematheque embarks on its annual summer season of the sleazy, fatalistic nightmare known as Film Noir. This year’s celebration of classic American cinema’s most depraved and downbeat film movement showcases ten hard-boiled treasures, each an important noir essential or a ripe-for-rediscovery rarity. http://www.thecinematheque.ca/film-noir-2019
VINES ART FESTIVAL
August 7-18
The festival is a free public event that creates platforms for local artists and performers to create with and on the land. Vines shares thought-provoking art that tackles environmental justice with various approaches that are accessible for all ages, genders and cultures; granting each individual the possibility to access, engage, and participate in creation or performance. http://vinesartfestival.com
COLD READING SERIES
August 12
At the CRS we cast brand new scripts on the spot and watch them fly in front of a live audience. 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
August 14
Screening Great Short Films in Celebration of the Vancouver Chinese Film Festival. With Special Guest Los Angles-based Emmy-nominated Canadian Director Sheldon Larry (Remington Steele, Twilight Zone, Doogie Howser, M.D., Long Shadows). https://www.facebook.com/events/490365835047025/
VANCOUVER LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
August 23 - September 1
This 11-day annual festival encourages dialogue among cultures, and explores and celebrates the art of contemporary Latin American and Latin-Canadian filmmaking. https://vlaff.org
