Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - September 2 2019
Published: Mon, 09/02/19
INDUSTRY NEWS
24 MOVIES AND TV SHOWS FILMING IN VANCOUVER THIS SEPTEMBER
As summer comes to an end, few things are cooler than hitting the streets of Vancity and realizing your favourite TV show or a new movie is filming right here in town. In Hollywood North, it seems there’s always a chance to catch the cameras rolling. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/24-movies-tv-shows-filming-in-vancouver-september-2019
B.C. TALENT DEVELOPMENT TO GET TOP BILLING AT VIFF
While the province is known for its abundance of service producers that keep foreign productions humming, creative producers are the ones handling movies and TV shows incubated in the province from script to post-production. With VIFF’s silver-screen offerings set to engross cinephiles at next month’s 38th annual event, the festival is also facilitating efforts to boost domestic fare. https://biv.com/article/2019/08/bc-talent-development-get-top-billing-viff
VANCOUVER SHOULD STOP SUBSIDIZING DEVELOPERS’ ARTWASHING AND PROTECT CREATIVE SPACES
In an open letter signed by more than 400 artists and supporters, the protestors said they came “together because we have a crisis of renovictions and a lack of… independent artist-run studios and music venues, and collective exhibition spaces” in Vancouver. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2019/08/27/Stop-Subsidizing-Artwashing-Developers-Protect-Creative-Spaces/
WHAT DWAYNE ‘THE ROCK’ JOHNSON DOES ON SOCIAL MEDIA THAT YOU SHOULD TOO
Social media rockstars like him consistently do four things that help them create awesome posts and get more likes and shares. They’re four things you should be doing too and they’re easy to remember: V.I.C.E or Value, Identity, Community, and Emotion. But what does this mean? https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-social-media-actors-should-do-68870/
TIPS FOR NETWORKING IN THE FILM INDUSTRY, ACCORDING TO AN L.A. ACTING COACH
Your network is everything! Being surrounded by an uplifting, motivating network of people who believe in you and support you is crucial to your success in the film industry. In addition to training at a top acting studio, it is very important to know how to network in the film industry. As such, here are seven tips to help you get started. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/tips-networking-film-industry-8843/
UPCOMING TRAINING
NEW CLASSES AT MCILROY AND ASSOCIATES!
We are proud to welcome two new associates to our team! Don’t miss your chance to study with these masters:
* "PRO-VOICE” WITH ADAM HENDERSON - The actor will learn to change nationality, class, age, race, size, status, period, gender, and even species. The course also nurtures a flexible voice, heightened script analysis, faster memorization, extended character range and hotter auditions! (http://www.mcilroyandassociates.com/pro-voice)
* "PRO-CLOSE UP" WITH BART ANDERSON - This intimate and interactive study is individually crafted by the actor and addresses their personal goals while driving them towards a transparent and transformative camera presence. (http://www.mcilroyandassociates.com/pro-close-up)
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
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 9am-1pm | Where: 2333 Ontario St | Participants: 12 https://actorvan.com/product/standard-american-accent-with-liz-mclaughlin/
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!
MEISNER PURE: BUILDING TECHNIQUE - Working from the truth of yourself. The fundamentals of the Meisner technique are word repetition and improv. Word rep establishes the ability to actively listen, receive and authentically respond. Improv builds on repetition through living truthfully under imaginary circumstances, moment to unanticipated moment. This 3-month class challenges actors to work from their truthful, spontaneous and imaginative selves, holding space for self-exploration and evolving
deeply personal acting process.
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
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/
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
