Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter -January 27 2020
Published: Mon, 01/27/20
INDUSTRY NEWS
NEW B.C. PROGRAM TO SUPPORT TV PROJECTS FOR DRAMA AND CHILDREN'S SHOWS
Access 2020 will offer up to $30,000 in support for the early-stage development of children’s and scripted-drama TV projects. Activities eligible for funding include research, script development, scriptwriter hiring, and traveling for pitches or marketing. https://www.straight.com/movies/1351086/new-bc-program-support-tv-projects-drama-and-childrens-shows
PART OF “JURASSIC WORLD 3” WILL BE FILMED IN VANCOUVER NEXT MONTH
The west coast of Canada is quickly heating up as a hot spot for movie and TV productions. Some of the most popular series are filmed there, bringing famous faces to the BC area. That will soon include the cast of Jurassic World 3 filming in Vancouver that begins in February 2020. https://www.narcity.com/entertainment/ca/bc/vancouver/jurassic-world-3-filming-in-vancouver-begins-in-february-2020
CALIFORNIANS HAVE SUBSIDIZED HOLLYWOOD FOR A DECADE. HAS IT BEEN WORTH IT?
Intended to promote and help keep film and TV production in California, the state’s Film & Television Tax Credit, now in its third iteration, just celebrated its 10th year in business. Once controversial, it has become, over the years, a sort of “Titanic” of fiscal programs — sprawling, sentimental and popular across the political spectrum despite its formidable expense. https://www.dailynews.com/2020/01/17/californians-have-subsidized-hollywood-for-a-decade-has-it-been-worth-it/
A TRIO OF VANCOUVER ARTS SPACES ARE FACING UNCERTAIN FUTURES
Listen, we love the enthusiasm. But it's hard to stay excited about this starry-eyed vision of Vancouver as a cultural capital, though, with announcement after announcement that local performance venues are in trouble. https://www.vanmag.com/A-Trio-of-Vancouver-Arts-Spaces-are-Facing-Uncertain-Futures
"KIM'S CONVENIENCE" SIMU LIU SAYS MARVEL CAN'T HOLD HIM BACK FROM RETURNING FOR SEASON 5
It's not every day that a Canadian actor is whisked off to be the next Marvel star. However, Simu Liu isn't letting any of his new-found fame change other important parts of his life. If there is a Kim's Convenience season 5, the Canadian actor is vowing to keep his role as Jung Kim in the comedy. https://www.narcity.com/gossip/ca/kims-convenience-season-5-wont-be-without-simu-liu-despite-marvel-contract
Good actors can develop bad habits that complicate the editing process. Make sure your best moments never hit the cutting room floor by using these on-camera strategies.
GOT A MEETING WITH AN AGENT? AVOID DOING THIS
Nothing upsets an agent more than actors who are late. I’ve always felt that being constantly late is a passive-aggressive way of stating you don’t give a damn about anyone else and the whole world should accommodate your needs. Good luck with that. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/talent-agent-meeting-advice-69857/
CONSIDERING WORKING FOR FREE? WHAT THIS FINANCIAL PRO WANTS YOU TO THINK ABOUT FIRST
Whether you should work for free is an oft-debated question and requires weighing many factors. Will the gig have a major impact on your career? What does not getting paid mean for your finances and stability?
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
ACTION FOR ACTORS & FIREARMS FOR FILM
Jan 31 | 4pm-10pm
Learn the skills all actors should know and have confidence in when going out for action parts. From fight scenes to firearms safety, learn the protocols and skills to be believable in action scenes. Coached by Jon Funk, a veteran Vancouver stunt coordinator.
19+ only | Limited Seats https://actorvanstudios.com/product/action-for-actors-firearms-for-film-workshop/
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO - DOING THE WORK
With studios in Vancouver and Calgary, the Company of Rogues name is synonymous with the highest calibre of training.
* New session of classes starting March 2… choose from MEISNER, COLD READ, DIALECT, TAKING DIRECTION, SCENE WORK, VOICE and YOUNG ADULTS.
* Audit our current session for free to make an informed decision about your training. Rogues West professional training has launched many successful careers. www.rogueswest.ca for more details or email rogueswest@gmail.com
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
Experience Scene Study class in our fully equipped, intimate Black Box Theatre.
* Sitcom Workshop with Raugi Yu - February 11, 12, 13.
** NEW!! DAYTIME Scene Study on Mondays, starting in March.
More WINTER 2020 Classes are open for registration.
PUSH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL January 21 - February 9 The PuSh Festival presents emotionally honest, politically daring program of visually arresting dance, eclectic music, and genre-crossing theatre. Featuring 27 works from 24 companies from nine countries the festival line-up is dedicated to creative risk-taking and dynamic interdisciplinary collaboration. https://pushfestival.ca/
BACKSTAGE INDUSTRY NIGHT January 27 The Young Workers Commitee of IATSE 118 is hosting a night to discuss the world of backstage, and build camaraderie while having a pint and delicious food! This event is open to all union and non union techs, designers, stage manager, FOH, and all those who can find their light but would rather not be in it.
VPL WRITER IN RESIDENCE FINALE: LIVE SCRIPT READING
January 29
Local professional actors will read two new comedies from Ken Hegan, VPL's writer in residence! The readings will be followed by a Q&A discussion. In partnership with the Cold Reading Series. https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/5dd5c5fb2b2f5b39008753a8
VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL
February 7 - 16
More than 100 award-winning films, including 12 Canadian premieres and one world premiere, from across the world will be screened at the 26th annual Festival. https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com
