Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - August 26 2019
Published: Mon, 08/26/19
INDUSTRY NEWS
VANCOUVER ISLAND CASTLE NAMED TOP MOVIE TOURISM DESTINATION
Hatley Castle is no stranger to the bright lights and big stars of Hollywood, but now the home of the X-Men is being enshrined as one of the world’s top movie tourism destinations.
WRITERS UNION SAYS TALENT AGENTS ARE VIOLATING ANTITRUST LAW
The Writers Guild of America filed claims Monday in federal court alleging the entertainment industry's biggest talent agencies are violating antitrust and anti-racketeering laws, the latest move in a long and heated battle between those who write scripts and the agents who represent them. https://www.vancourier.com/news/business/writers-union-says-talent-agents-are-violating-antitrust-law-1.23920544
Even if you have an agent, it’s always helpful to be proactive and market yourself. This is beneficial to both you and your agent. Allowing an agent to see that you are marketable and bringing money into the agency will keep your name on the top of their list for future submissions. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/4-ways-actors-can-find-work-on-their-own-68829/
WHY THE SECOND MOST IMPORTANT PART OF A CONTRACT IS YOUR BILLING
Let’s focus on the second most important part of any deal: the billing. Where your name appears in the credits is central to every negotiation, and on certain occasions, the right billing can make up for a financially disappointing deal. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/actor-television-contract-advice-agent-68779/
DRAMA CAMP STUDIO
Thursday Evenings.
A peer run actors collective. Every session is designed to simulate a professional audition. We film each other, read for each other’s scenes, evaluate and offer constructive criticism and support for each other. Also a great opportunity to record demo reel material or self-tapes. Ideal for emerging actors who want to train regularly, actors looking for a community of peers, actors looking to sharpen audition skills. Monthly memberships available! Limited space.
Contact: 778-788-4263 https://www.facebook.com/Drama-Camp-Studio-111835036834477
BIZ STUDIO: PROFESSIONAL FILM+TV ACTING CLASES FOR KIDS+TEENS
Is your young actor ready for a focused, small-group professional class with lots of individual attention? Biz Studio has a seventeen-year track record of training young actors who work regularly in film and television.
Classes are like small-group personal training, and take a maximum of six students so that instructors can work individually with each actor to give them what they need. This is the place for young actors ready to take their work to the next level! http://www.bizstudio.ca/classes
DEVELOP AND DEEPEN YOUR ACTING TECHNIQUE AT UNTOLD WANTS
Untold Wants Theatre’s Acting Courses Begin Sept 9th for 6 weeks!
* "Principals of the Craft" Monday evenings from Sept 9th, focuses on script analysis and building a character, voice and body work, with practical scene applications.
* The "Actor's Gym" Wednesday evenings from Sept 11th, for the working actor to constantly improve through scene work and technique-based exercises.
Both classes employ techniques from Adler, Meisner, Chekhov to Laban, Linklater, and Lecoq.
See our website for full course descriptions, pricing, location, and come deepen your craft! Email UntoldWantsClasses@gmail.com with your materials for consideration. https://untoldwants.com/classes/
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO - FALL 2019 SEMESTER OF CLASSES
Beginning in September...
* 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
ACTORVAN STUDIOS OPEN HOUSE
Aug 26-30, 9am-9pm
We are very excited to move into our own studio at 2333 Ontario St, in the heart of audition alley! The new studio will have lots of new classes, two self taping, coaching rooms, and a reception area for casting sessions.
The Open House will include guest speakers, events, and great door prizes. Plus, Biz Books will
be there from 11am-5 Monday-Thursday.
Check out the Open House Week schedule at: http://www.actorvan.com
FALL CLASSES: REGISTER NOW AT TRICITIES FILM STUDIO
Conveniently located on the Burnaby Coquitlam border, Tricities Film Studio offers On-Camera & Scene Study classes year round, along with a professional taping studio & audition coaching 7 days a week. With a sports minded approach to acting, students learn to efficiently come up with a game plan, focus on their strengths and work on their weaknesses. When you are part of a team not only do you grow, YOU HAVE FUN!
FALL SESSION STARTS September 7th (14 weeks)
10 students per class
* Kids: (7-11) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/kids-classes/
* Teens: (12-17) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/teen-classes/
* Adults: (18+) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/adult-classes/
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO
September classes registering now!
NEW CLASS! FILM - IN THE CASTING ROOM… Breaking into the film industry depends 100% on the actors’ ability in the casting room. This 6-week class covers; how to prepare an audition, working with the Casting Director, knowing the project your auditioning, working with directors and the audition read. Actors receive new material each week and classes conclude with Review and Playback.
Discover the difference at Rogues West, in the vanguard of training and mentoring actors for over 25 years.
Check out www.rogueswest.ca or Email: rogueswest@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
BOOZE N SCHMOOZE VANCOUVER
August 26
Do not miss an opportunity to chat with writers, directors, producers, actors, cinematographers, productions designers, students, seniors and newcomers of the Vancouver indie film scene. Join us for an evening of unadulterated film chitchat, special guests, industry networking and more! https://www.raindance.org/courses/booze-n-schmooze-vancouver/
MIGHTY ASIAN MOVIEMAKING MARATHON
August 31
Who will win the MAMM14 challenge? With live voting, you the audience will also help us select the Fan’s Choice Award for best overall short/ultra short and best overall performance. Come see the top films, and stay to congratulate your favourite teams in person at the after-party. http://vaff.org/mamm14/
TAIWANFEST 2019
August 31 – September 2
Since 1990, TAIWANfest has grown to become the largest English/Mandarin bilingual cultural festival in Canada. Continuing with another exciting year of the Dialogues With Asia series, TAIWANfest 2019 will explore the theme of “Riding the Waves With Vietnam”. https://taiwanfest.ca/vancouver/
VANCOUVER FRINGE FESTIVAL
September 5 – 15
The Vancouver Fringe is a celebration of all kinds of theatre. Produced annually over 11 days in September, the Vancouver Fringe Festival is consistently voted Vancouver’s Best Arts Festival. https://www.vancouverfringe.com
VANCOUVER IMPROV FESTIVAL
September 24 – 29
You can expect innovative improvised performances from local, national, and international talent, as well as workshops from leading instructors. http://vancouverimprovfest.com
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
September 26 - October 11
VIFF presents the world's best cinema fused with related talks and events in a unique Films+ model. Annually, VIFF presents over 320 films and events, plays host to approximately 400 industry professionals from around the globe and boasts the largest Canadian film program in the world. https://www.viff.org
