Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - August 31 2020
Published: Mon, 08/31/20
INDUSTRY NEWS
B.C. 2.0.: IT’S BEEN ALL QUIET ON SET IN FILM AND TV
Lights, check. Camera, check. Action? It’s complicated. As the industry emerges from suspended animation, movies and TV shows made in the province will reflect the new COVID reality, both onscreen and behind the scenes. https://www.bcbusiness.ca/BC-20-Its-all-quiet-on-set-in-film-and-TV
TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL ADDS MORE TITLES, EVENTS, INCLUDING PLANET AFRICA PROGRAM
The Toronto International Film Festival has added more titles, special events and virtual conversations to next month's pandemic-tailored movie marathon. The festival, which runs Sept. 10-19 with a mix of virtual and in-person screenings, is bringing back its Planet Africa program. https://www.vancourier.com/toronto-film-festival-adds-more-titles-events-including-planet-africa-program-1.24191993
MEET THE WOMAN WHO FINDS THE FUNNIEST PEOPLE IN HOLLYWOOD
If Nina Gold is the queen of drama casting, then Allison Jones is the unrivalled empress of comedy. With three Emmy wins and 12 nominations, including one for Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series, she’s been largely responsible for shaping the comedy landscape over the last 35 years. https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2020/08/9983199/allison-jones-emmy-nominated-casting-director-interview
SAG-AFTRA HEALTH PLAN CEO MICHAEL ESTRADA DESCRIBES “PERFECT STORM” THAT REQUIRED ACTION TO SAVE PLAN
Rescuing the plan doesn’t come without a cost. As previously reported, about 10% of its 33,000 participants and 9% of their 32,000 dependents are expected to lose coverage as a result of the changes. https://deadline.com/2020/08/sag-aftra-health-plan-ceo-benefits-changes-perfect-storm-1203023261/
THESE ACTING CLASS TIPS COULD GET YOU SIGNED BY AN AGENT
One of the biggest decisions you have to make is choosing where to study your craft. When you think about it, nothing could be more important. Working with the right teacher will keep you well-oiled and ready for any opportunity that comes your way. So here are a few questions you should ask before handing over your hard-earned cash. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/acting-class-tips-to-get-signed-by-agent-71478/
ACTORS – NOW IS THE TIME TO SHAKE UP YOUR WEBSITE
A website provides the perfect opportunity to demonstrate who you are as an artist and put your personal stamp on how you share your work. There is a plenitude of actors’ websites, many with great examples of the standard inclusions. https://www.backstage.com/uk/magazine/article/actors-shake-up-your-website-71563/
UPCOMING TRAINING
DIALECT COACHING AND MORE! - TONY ALCANTAR & ASSOCIATES
Over 30 years of teaching experience...and we're BACK!
* September: Standard American for Young Actors, Standard American for Adults.
Script Analysis with Francesca Bianchi
Saturdays 10-1pm, 1-4pm info@tonyalcantardialect.com | 604-418-1192 | www.tonyalcantar.com
CASTING DIRECTOR WORKSHOP WITH BIM NARINE
WHEN: SATURDAY September 12th: 9am – 5pm and SUNDAY September 13th: 10am – 3pm
WHERE: Online & offered via ZOOM
FOR: 19+
Casting for 12 years, Bim Narine has brought his skills to hundreds of commercials, dozens of feature films, television series, music videos, reality series, and short films. By working on a variety of projects throughout the years, and as well, through his technical knowledge, he has been able to effectively determine the best solutions to cast the right people, and make the casting process more efficient and streamlined for all involved.
We're looking forward to our classes with you! All safety protocols are in place and we're also ready at any time to adjust and move classes to Zoom.
Fall Semester Classes are open for registration with start dates in September, October and November:
* "Film Acting Immersion" and "Sunday Scene Study to Film" with John Cassini.
* Scene Study Classes with Ed Foy and Frank Cassini.
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO
With studios in Vancouver and Calgary, the Rogues name is synonymous with the highest calibre of training and we have been training and mentoring actors for over 25 years. The online platform has proven to be a powerful and dynamic medium for developing relationship, character and creating complex human performances. Our next session of studio and online classes starts September 14th – email us for more info and book your intro meeting with Christiane Hirt! rogueswest@gmail.com | www.rogueswest.ca
BIZ STUDIO: ONLINE PROFESSIONAL FILM+TV ACTING CLASSES FOR KIDS+TEENS
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 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
VANCOUVER LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
August 27 – September 6
This 11-day annual festival encourages dialogue among cultures, and explores and celebrates the art of contemporary Latin American and Latin-Canadian filmmaking. https://vlaff.org
THE RELAY
ongoing until September 5
This summer, The Relay is bringing together 13 unique artists to collaborate and create an unfolding story over three months. Every second Thursday, be part of the community and watch each episode live to join the conversation across multiple online platforms and engage in real-time chat with the artists. https://thecultch.com/events/the-relay/
FESTIVAL OF RECORDED MOVEMENT
September 12 – 19
Film is such a relevant medium today more than ever, and is a universal tool being used to showcase movement across all genres; athletes, dancers and other movement practitioners turn to film as a way to show creative and engaging perspectives of their respective movement forms. http://www.f-o-r-m.ca
