Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - April 12 2021
Published: Mon, 04/12/21
INDUSTRY NEWS
OKANAGAN FILM INDUSTRY REBOUNDS AFTER COVID-19 TOOK TOP BILLING
Jon Summerland, Okanagan film commissioner, said the Okanagan offers a cheaper alternative to the productions eyeing Vancouver. “It’s difficult to film anywhere but it’s extra difficult on the coast because there are so many shows. Here we are still open as a community, we want this industry.” https://globalnews.ca/news/7746912/okanagan-film-industry-rebounds-coronavirus/
20 MOVIES AND TV SHOWS FILMING IN VANCOUVER THIS APRIL
From new movies on location to your old favourite series, these actors and crew are hard at work to bring you some new binge-worthy creations for 2021 that you don’t want to miss. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/movies-tv-shows-filming-vancouver-april-2021
THE GROWING MOVEMENT AGAINST HOLLYWOOD'S HYPERSEXUALIZATION OF ASIAN WOMEN
The lack of genuine depictions of Asian people in popular culture has contributed to the sexual objectification of Asian women. For centuries, "the characterization of Asian-ness has somehow been used as a form of dehumanization." That pattern has real-world implications. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/asian-representation-hollywood-1.5977989
L.A. COUNTY ISSUES UPDATED GUIDELINES FOR FILMING — FILM NEWS IN BRIEF
As Los Angeles County continues to see COVID-19 case rates, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to decline and the county enters the Orange Tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy framework, new protocols have been issued to lift some local activity-specific restrictions. https://variety.com/2021/film/news/film-news-in-brief-april-6-1234945186/
SHE NEVER DREAMED OF ACTING. NOW SHE’S AN OSCAR NOMINEE FOR ‘MINARI.’
“Come to think of it, it was all worth it,” Yuh-Jung Youn said. “At the time I was suffering with only small roles and most people hated me. I thought about just quitting or going back to the States.” But she’s a survivor, she added. “I’m still alive and finally enjoying acting.” https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/02/movies/yuh-jung-youn-minari.html
COVID PASSPORTS: ENTERTAINMENT VENUES AIR CONCERNS OVER PLANS
Leading figures in the UK entertainment industry have expressed reservations about the prospect of using Covid passports as venues reopen, especially if they require proof of vaccination. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-56647673
HOW TO IMPROVE YOURSELF AS AN ACTOR, EVEN WHEN YOU THINK YOU DON’T NEED TO
It‘s crazy how much a limited perspective can blind actors from seeing themselves clearly. So how can you address this problem when it might not even be possible to trust your own self-assessment? Here are a few ideas from a guy who didn’t go to Cornell. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/4-tips-to-improve-your-acting-skills-dunning-kruger-effect-72974/
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
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 in-studio and online classes for Young Adults, Film, Meisner and Scene Work starts soon – email us for more info and book your intro meeting with Christiane
Hirt! rogueswest@gmail.com | www.rogueswest.ca
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
With strict COVID protocols in place, smaller class sizes, and under the advisement of a Health and Safety consultant, our 2021 classes have been a great success. Spring 2021 classes for April, May and June are now open for registration and filling quickly.
New to us? Click here: https://railtownactors.com/interview
* Friday and Sunday "Acting on Film" with John Cassini.
* "Foundations" Scene Study with Frank Cassini
* "Making Connection: Scene Study" with Jennifer Copping.
* "The Actor's Instrument" and "Acting: Process & Practice" with Edward Foy
Details for all Classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
Coaching and Tapings: www.railtownactors.com/coaching
We look forward to hearing from you!
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
CASTING DIRECTOR WORKSHOP WITH KRIS WOZ
May 22 and 23
Online | Only 16 Seats available | 19+
Great opportunity to work with Kris and get on his radar! He is presently casting Two Sentence Horror Stories season 3 with lots of other projects ready to go!
Kris is part of a casting duo team along with Kara Eide based in Vancouver, BC. Together, they have worked on many projects including Stephen Chbosky’s “Wonder”, Kevan Funk’s “Hello Destroyer”, Giancarlo Esposito’s “This is Your Death”, Shana Feste’s “Boundaries”, and Wayne Roberts’ “Richard Says Goodbye”. https://actorvanstudios.com/product/the-casting-director-workshop-with-kris-from-kk-casting-may-2021/
UPCOMING EVENTS
COLD READING SERIES
April 12
Join us for a Live-Stream Zoom Event from our homes as we read scripts and connect with Vancouver storytellers, artists, writers, directors, and actors. http://www.coldreadingseries.com
REEL 2 REAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH
April 14 - 23
We are pleased to present several films that explore the impact of social media, racism, and discrimination, with a focus on Germany. We’re showing 18 feature films and 45 shorts from over 35 countries and Indigenous nations. https://www.r2rfestival.org
NATIONAL CANADIAN FILM DAY
April 21
Now in its eighth year, National Canadian Film Day (NCFD) has taken root as our largest annual celebration of Canadian culture. It is about giving Canadians an opportunity to gather together (in person or virtually) and celebrate the incredible achievements of our nation’s filmmakers. https://canadianfilmday.ca
