IT’S HARD TO DEAL WITH’: VANCOUVER ACTOR FROM PELOTON AD REACTS TO FAME
He’s on-screen for no more than five seconds, but a Vancouver actor says his appearance in a viral television ad for Peloton has changed his life — and not necessarily for the better. Sean Hunter plays the husband who gifts his wife with the expensive stationary exercise bike in an ad that has generated controversy, with many viewers deeming it sexist. https://globalnews.ca/news/6269095/peloton-ad-vancouver-actor/
'IT'S ALSO KIND OF A SCARY TIME': CANADIAN CREATORS ON THE STREAMING ERA
With Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube and several other major American streamers now competing in Canada alongside homegrown counterparts including CBC Gem and Crave, many film and TV creators here are expressing a cautious optimism. https://www.timescolonist.com/it-s-also-kind-of-a-scary-time-canadian-creators-on-the-streaming-era-1.24032485
GOLDEN GLOBES 2020: THE COMPLETE NOMINATIONS LIST
Tim Allen, Dakota Fanning and Susan Kelechi Watson were on hand Monday morning to announce nominees for the Globes, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s annual celebration to recognize the year’s best in both TV and film.
WOMEN WILL DIRECT FOUR MAJOR SUPERHERO MOVIES IN 2020, AND HOLLYWOOD MAY NEVER BE THE SAME
Five of the biggest titles set for release next year — including all four major superhero movies — will be directed by women: “Birds of Prey” by Cathy Yan; “Mulan” by Niki Caro; “Black Widow” by Cate Shortland; “Wonder Woman 1984” by Patty Jenkins; and “Eternals” by Chloé Zhao. https://variety.com/2019/film/news/superhero-movies-female-directors-wonder-woman-birds-of-prey-black-widow-1203430914/
A CASTING DIRECTOR ON WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FEEL UNDER THE WEATHER
The bottom line is if you honestly don’t feel well, and you’re convinced you won’t be able to recreate what you did on your initial audition or session, or your auditions aren’t up to your standard professional best, then do the responsible thing, and book out with your agents. If you start to feel under the weather, pay close attention to your symptoms and see a doctor. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/a-casting-director-on-what-to-do-when-you-feel-under-the-weather-69655/
HOW TO DRESS FOR YOUR AUDITION
The right clothes help actors look and feel the part and often help establish their type. In order to decide what you should wear to an audition, it is important to understand the terminology casting directors use to describe the designated audition wardrobe.
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 or Email: rogueswest@gmail.com to book your audition
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
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/
CLASSIC COMEDY WORKSHOP
Free Christmas gift from Tony Alcantar & Associates Taught by Second City alum Tony Alcantar
December 21, 2-5pm
The Beaumont Studios @ 2109 Alberta (at 5th Ave West)
"Christmas is the time to GIVE! Tony offers this exciting workshop as a thank you during this most wonderful time of the year!"
To register: info@tonyalcantardialect.com
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
Jump into January 2020 Classes and sharpen up for pilot season...
* 3-Day Film Intensive with John Cassini - 10am to 2pm / Jan.7, 8, 9
* Various Scene Study Classes, starting... January 11th, 13th, 14th, 16th
Our WINTER 2020 classes are open for registration!
Details: www.railtownactors.com/classes
FEARLESS ACTING THROUGH IMPROV
Starts January 6, 2020 for 8 weeks
Jeff Gladstone teaches Fearless Acting through Improv for 8 weeks! Jeff is a master teacher who will guide actors to enhance their acting skills through Improv. Sign up quick!
There are two main ingredients that go into your work as an actor: preparation and spontaneity. But how does one prepare for spontaneity? This course will give you all the tools you need to free yourself of fear and respond instantaneously to your impulses, and to direction in the audition room and on set. https://actorvan.com/product/fearless-acting-through-improv-with-jeff-gladstone/
UPCOMING EVENTS
COLD READING SERIES
January 13
At the CRS we cast brand new scripts on the spot and watch them fly in front of a live audience. Every live reading ends with a party in the Lounge where you can meet up with other artists over a cold beer. The CRS is the place for Vancouver’s artists to meet one another, share their work, and create more. http://www.coldreadingseries.com
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/
