Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - September 13 2021
Published: Mon, 09/13/21
INDUSTRY NEWS
VANCOUVER COMPANY NOTCHES BIG MILESTONE IN COMPETITIVE TV/FILM INDUSTRY
These days Brightlight Pictures is a leader in the $4-billion-plus B.C. TV/film industry. To date, it has produced 51 features and 35 series in B.C. and around the world. Currently Brightlight is working on the bold-type successes Firefly Lane from Netflix, ABC’s The Good Doctor and Amazon’s Upload. https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/movies/vancouver-company-notches-big-milestone-in-competitive-tv-film-industry
SOUTH ASIAN CANADIAN CREATORS MAKING MARK OFF-SCREEN — AS CRUCIAL AS BEING IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA
It's one of several exciting stories by a South Asian Canadian creator emerging into pop culture canon. But with a new-found focus on Canada's largest visible minority community, representation is about more than just the faces we see on the screen. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/south-asian-canadian-creators-movies-television-1.6164534
TOP FILM FUNDER TALKS CANADIAN INDUSTRY TARGETING RACIAL PARITY: “THIS IS DOABLE”
Telefilm’s strategy is to ensure the many — and not just the few — get the full benefits of its indie film financing amid a racial reckoning for the Canadian industry. That means diversifying the process around which the federal agency finances and supports indie filmmakers from underserved communities. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/canada-film-financier-telefilm-launches-development-fund-1235009220/
WHAT THEATER LEARNED ON ITS 18-MONTH VACATION
Theater is trying to rebuild itself into a more ethical shape, even as it’s trying to rescue itself from its greatest existential crisis. Thank goodness it’s a form accustomed to starting fresh with every show. But the audience also has its own work to do. https://www.vulture.com/2021/09/theater-broadway-reopening-lessons.html
COMMERCIAL ACTORS SHOULD NEVER
The self-tape process for commercials is still a new thing, and it’s understandable that there could be lingering questions about what casting directors are looking for. I will forever stand by the idea that the actor should simply do the best they can do with their given circumstances at the time… and get it done! https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/commercial-actors-should-never-2/
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
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
TRICITIES FILM STUDIO CLASSES START SEPT 11TH-16TH
In Studio & Online
The top film training studio in the suburbs, come see why casting and agents alike are sending students to train with us! On-Camera & Scene Work classes year-round, a professional taping studio open 7 days a week & audition coachings in person or online with working actors who love to help actors work!
REGISTER NOW (all ages) Sept-Dec (*No Classes on Long Weekends)
* Kids: (7-9 / 10-14) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/kids-classes
* Teens: (14-17) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/teen-classes
* Adults: (18+) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/adult-classes
PLUS: a New Adult Meisner Technique Class w/ Stacie Harrison!
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO | FALL CLASSES
* Acting on Film classes with John Cassini and Brian Markinson
* Scene Study classes with Edward Foy, Frank Cassini, Jennifer Copping and Brian Markinson
* Actors Instrument work with Edward Foy.
* Script Analysis on Zoom with Jenn MacLean-Angus
Details for all Classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
Are you new to us? Click here: www.railtownactors.com/interview
We look forward to hearing from you!
THE DRAMA CLASS: CANADIAN ACTORS’ TAX MASTERCLASS
This workshop with Jennifer Long, founder of The Smart Artist, is perfect for ANY Canadian Actor who wants to learn more about how to maximize the way to file their taxes. You will learn how to conquer finance & tax overwhelm and make taxes FUN by setting up an easy system to get organized as well as learning how to maximize tax credits/deductions for actors and keep more of your $$ in your own pocket.
Running September 25th, 10am-12pm via zoom.
Class details: www.thedramaclass.com/workshops
Start some drama: www.thedramaclass.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
COLD READING SERIES
September 13
Vancouver's Original Cold Reading Series, in its 27th year! Join us as we present a live reading of the psycho-thriller pilot 'Incursion' part 2 by Nathan Smith. Actors, please submit your slate to be cast! No Rehearsals, This is Live! http://www.coldreadingseries.com
FESTIVAL OF RECORDED MOVEMENT
September 13 - 18
We'll be sharing 20 short films from around the world, screening 9 world premiere short films from our 2021 Commissioned Artists, and offering artist talks, workshops, technology and interaction, and our signature FORMations filmmaking jam. https://www.f-o-r-m.ca
VANCOUVER FRINGE FESTIVAL
On now until September 19
We are excited to bring to our audiences, for the first time in our history, a hybrid Vancouver Fringe Festival! There will be fifteen in-person shows, one live-stream show, and seventeen pre-recorded digital shows from local, national, and international artists. https://www.vancouverfringe.com
TRANSFORM CABARET FESTIVAL
September 23 - October 2
This year, our artists will be taking over our stages for seven explosive days of bold, uncompromising, political, and interactive performances all created for a digital experience you won’t want to miss! https://transformcabaret.com
At Production Heads Network Inc, we acknowledge that our company is based on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples, the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
