Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - November 25 2019
Published: Mon, 11/25/19
INDUSTRY NEWS
VANCOUVER DIRECTING DUO NAMED FIRST CO-WINNERS OF THE $100K SIMINOVITCH PRIZE
Maiko Yamamoto and James Long, the artistic directors of Vancouver's Theatre Replacement, say collaboration has animated their creative process. Now, the directing duo is taking their partnership to new heights as the first-ever team to win the $100,000 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre. https://www.vancourier.com/vancouver-directing-duo-named-first-co-winners-of-the-100k-siminovitch-prize-1.24015770
‘VANCOUVER HAS BECOME SORT OF NUMB’: ACTOR ADAM BEACH ON HOW A HEALTH CENTRE COULD HELP ON DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE
Beach is back in Vancouver filming CW’s new “Nancy Drew” series, and has set his sights on a new cause: Helping to raise funds for an Indigenous health centre in the Downtown Eastside.
COMPLAINT OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION AGAINST B.C. THEATRE TO GO AHEAD
When Ravi Jain heard about the experience of an actor in Victoria who alleges she was denied an opportunity to audition for a role in “Les Belles-soeurs” (The Sisters-in-Law) because she is black, it was a familiar story. The case is reinvigorating debate in the Canadian theatre world about how best to promote inclusivity. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/mobile/complaint-of-racial-discrimination-against-b-c-theatre-to-go-ahead-1.4696108
FILM CREWS IN DOWNTOWN VICTORIA PRODUCING UPCOMING TV SERIES
Kathleen Gilbert, film commissioner for the Vancouver Island South Film and Media Commission, could confirm that the filming was bringing in significant economic contributions to the area, including a combined 600 nights in downtown Victoria hotels and a per diem for 200 crew members to spend in local shops and restaurants. https://www.vicnews.com/news/film-crews-in-downtown-victoria-producing-upcoming-tv-series/
MINDY KALING, CONSTANCE WU ON WORKING WITH WOMEN DIRECTORS: ‘NOTHING FELT EXPLOITATIVE’
Constance Wu (“Hustlers”) and Mindy Kaling (“Late Night”) discussed the importance of women directors during a conversation for “Variety Studio: Actors on Actors.” Kaling began the interview by acknowledging how having female directors on “Hustlers” and “Late Night” benefited the films. https://variety.com/2019/film/news/constance-wu-mindy-kaling-female-directors-1203406303/
THE AMERICAN THEATRE WAS KILLING ME
Theatremaker Lauren E. Turner recounts her courageous healing journey from the depths of sustained racialized trauma working in a New Orleans theatre to the launching of her own theatre company. https://howlround.com/american-theatre-was-killing-me
INTERNATIONAL FEATURE OSCAR CHIEFS ON CATEGORY TITLE CHANGE & MORE: “FILMMAKERS ARE NOT FOREIGNERS”
The language is not English, otherwise you’d have competition from English-speaking British films, Canadian films, Australian films. That was never the purpose of this category. And when we announced it, we announced it as a title change and nothing else. https://deadline.com/2019/11/oscars-international-feature-chiefs-oscar-interview-changes-controvery-1202790037/
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
Remaining 2019 Class:
* Voice for the Actor a 3-Day Intensive / December 16, 17, 18 / 10am to 1pm
WINTER 2020 CLASSES now open for registration!
Details for all classes: www.railtownactors.com/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
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!
WINTER SESSION: Jan 11th/12th – Mar 28th/29th (*No Classes on Long Weekends)
* Kids: (4-7 / 8-11) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/kids-classes/
* Teens: (12-17) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/teen-classes/
* Adults: (18+) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/adult-classes/
PILOT SEASON READY WITH COACH STELLINA RUSICH
Jan 7 – Feb 25
It is imperative to be performing at your highest level when Pilot Season hits. Don’t wait until it’s too late to gear up and be your competitive best. Be training and ready to compete to book roles during this very challenging period.
Stellina is a powerhouse of a teacher demanding the best of her students in a supportive approach. These 8 weeks will demand hard work, and commitment. Outside class work will also be required. A group of 14 will push each other to excel from week 1. https://actorvan.com/product/pilot-season-ready-with-coach-stellina-rusich/
ROGUES WEST ENSEMBLE PROGRAM - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO AUDITION
Audition Date: Monday January 6 2020. The RW Ensemble Program is an innovative and comprehensive initiative created to nurture the committed actor. Steeped in the New York tradition, the program provides intense, hands-on training under the highest caliber of instruction. No academic theory or filler - it’s all about authentic performance through Doing the Work. Pricing includes all course materials, handouts, and textbooks - no additional fees. No-interest payment plans available. $3300 all
inclusive.
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
EUROPEAN UNION FILM FESTIVAL
November 22 – December 2
The Cinematheque’s annual celebration of new cinema from the European Union is proudly presented with the Vancouver consulates and the Ottawa embassies of the member states of the European Union and the Delegation of the European Union to Canada. https://thecinematheque.ca/series/22nd-annual-european-union-film-festival
LIVE SCRIPT READINGS: BEST NEW SCRIPTS, CAST ON THE SPOT
November 25
Writer in Residence Ken Hegan hosts VPL's first Live Script Readings. Come see actors perform local screenwriters' scripts. Best new scripts, cast on the spot. In partnership with the Cold Reading Series. https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/5d95332467238d2f006e8249
VANCOUVER IRISH FILM FESTIVAL
November 29 – December 1
VIRFF is Vancouver’s newest cultural event organised by a passionate group from the Irish community to celebrate the best in Irish cinema. Vancouver has a vibrant Irish diaspora and a thriving creative film industry so we wanted to create a platform to showcase Irish loved films. https://www.virff.org
INDIEFLICKS VANCOUVER MONTHLY FILM FESTIVAL
December 1
For the first instalment of the Canadian IndieFlicks we're hitting up Havana on Commercial Drive the perfect way to wind down your weekend, offering a variety of high quality short films from around the world. https://www.facebook.com/events/2504243329848840/
WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL
December 4 – 8
The 19th edition of the Whistler Film Festival features 86 fresh films, comprising of 43 features and 43 shorts from 15 countries, including 23 world premieres. https://whistlerfilmfestival.com
