Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - September 9 2019
Published: Mon, 09/09/19
INDUSTRY NEWS
VANCOUVER PRODUCTION HUB UNVEILS MASSIVE EXPANSION
The suburban Vancouver studio, which opened two years ago with Netflix as a frequent user, will add a 600,000-square-foot facility to include 300,000 square feet of new soundstages and 300,000 square feet of production support space for wardrobe, workshops and offices.
VANCOUVER’S ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS INDUSTRY CRACKS THE BILLION-DOLLAR MARK
The capacity of the digital creative industry in B.C. right now is huge; it’s the new big factory in town, offering steady work and good pay. Direct industry spend in Metro Vancouver has almost tripled since 2012, according to the VEC, and is expected to surpass $1 billion this year. https://www.bcbusiness.ca/Toon-Town-Vancouvers-animation-and-visual-effects-industry-cracks-the-billion-dollar-mark
MIXED-HERITAGE ARTISTS FIND THEIR PLACE AT THE VANCOUVER FRINGE FESTIVAL
Three artists at this year’s fest untangle that complexity and the feeling of being “in between”. And not surprisingly, when the topic’s mixed heritage, they’re combining a range of forms to do it—from storytelling to clowning, comedy, video, and poetry. Along the way, they’ve found a space to finally call their own. https://www.straight.com/arts/1295191/mixed-heritage-artists-find-their-place-vancouver-fringe-festival
NETFLIX AND STREAMING MEANS CANADIAN FEATURE FILMS STRUGGLE TO FIND AUDIENCES
Netflix is a source of controversy on the international festival circuit. Their films have been absent from the Cannes Film Festival lineup for two years due to an impasse over theatrical release requirements in France. European exhibitors have also pushed back against the Venice Film Festival for programming films that will get only limited exposure in theatres, and then will be available exclusively for Netflix subscribers. https://www.bclocalnews.com/entertainment/netflix-and-streaming-means-canadian-feature-films-struggle-to-find-audiences-tiff/
SHOULD YOU GO TO ACTING SCHOOL? THESE TOP TALENTS WEIGH IN
Becoming a great actor means becoming a better person, and most importantly, well rounded in your interests and experiences. Check out these quotes from rising stars and established talent alike. They might help you make one of the most important decisions of your life. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/acting-school-advice-al-pacino-glenn-close-samira-wiley-68750/
EVERY ACTOR NEEDS AN AGENT—HERE’S HOW TO MAKE SURE IT’S A GOOD ONE
A good agent is the one who sees you as more than a name on a client list. This person will believe in you and see your potential. You’ll know this by the conversations you share. He or she will make you feel like you’re both in it together. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/what-makes-a-good-agent-68873/
UPCOMING TRAINING
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/
PASSIONATE ABOUT THE ART OF ACTING – ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO
Vancouver offers many choices for acting classes – visit Rogues West, compare us to the rest, and make an informed choice about the quality, intensity and depth of your training … Rogues West offers the emerging or veteran actor a variety of Film, Scene Work, Meisner, Voice and American Dialect classes. Discover the legacy of Western Canada’s premiere acting family!
AUDIT FOR FREE - November 2019 classes registering now!
Check out www.rogueswest.ca for more studio details and Email: rogueswest@gmail.com to arrange your audit now!
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
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: 604-418-1192, info@tonyalcantardialect.com, www.tonyalcantar.com
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)
A MASTER CLASS FOR ACTORS - WITH BOB FRAZER
Sept. 13/14
Stage veteran and award winning film/tv actor (ACTRA/UBCP Best Actor - 2018) Bob Frazer is teaching a two day class for actors looking to sharpen up! This intensive is a great opportunity for previously trained actors who are looking to go deep to re-discover their process. Hosted by Drama Camp Studio (2075 Yukon Street, Vancouver BC).
$250/participant
$200 with a Drama Camp Studio Membership
For details visit us on Facebook at @DramaCampStudioVancouver
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO - REMAINING FALL 2019 CLASSES
* Film Intensive September 24, 25, 26.
* Voice Intensive October 2, 3, 4.
* Friday Film Immersion four weeks starting October 18th.
* One-Day Film Workshop Saturday October 19th.
* Foundations Scene Study on Mondays, six weeks starting October 21st.
* Thursday Scene Study six weeks starting October 24th.
Details for all classes: www.railtownactors.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
