Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - October 18 2021
Published: Mon, 10/18/21
INDUSTRY NEWS
ACTORS HONOURED WITH AWARD NOMINATIONS
“As we enter our 10th year celebrating Canada’s brightest talents in film and TV, we’re thrilled to host this virtual event and offer a special opportunity for our members and the public to come together to recognize the innovative and imaginative individuals working in our industry,” said Ellie Harvie, UBCP/ACTRA President. https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/movies/actors-honoured-with-award-nominations
HOLLYWOOD STRIKE AVERTED AS IATSE & AMPTP REACH DEAL ON NEW FILM & TV CONTRACT
The new three-year contract, which must now be ratified by the union’s members, comes just hours before the deadline – midnight Sunday – imposed by IATSE president Matthew Loeb. The union and the Carol Lombardini-led AMPTP are expected to make the agreement public very shortly. https://deadline.com/2021/10/hollywood-strike-averted-iatse-amptp-reach-agreement-on-new-film-tv-contract-1234850563/
INNOVATORS LIST 2021: 15 HOLLYWOOD DISRUPTERS, FROM NETFLIX’S SCOTT STUBER TO CHLOÉ ZHAO
Even as the entertainment landscape continues to be disrupted by streaming and pandemic fallout, the artists, entrepreneurs and pioneers on TheWrap’s 2021 Innovators List have seized the opportunity to orchestrate their own sort of innovation, opening new doors to cultural inclusion and expansion in Hollywood. https://www.thewrap.com/innovators-list-2021-hollywood-disrupters-olivia-rodrigo-scott-stuber/
WAYS TO RESEARCH A CHARACTER
“Research” can bring to mind long hours in a college library, or endless scrolling through scholarly articles. But it doesn’t have to be so rigid. Research can come in many forms. It can excite and inspire. Here are a few ways to engage in research that might help prepare for a role from a number of perspectives. https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/5-ways-to-research-a-character/
WAYS FILM + TV SETS CAN GO GREEN TO SLOW CLIMATE CHANGE
Despite Hollywood being known as an industry of excess, some of its biggest names are stepping up and asking themselves: how can we help stop climate change? Green practices are becoming increasingly common on film sets to reduce waste and limit the carbon footprint of productions. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-hollywood-can-help-stop-climate-change-74127/
JOIN DAVID SMUKLER & MATTHEW ROSSOFF FOR FALL VOICE WORKSHOP
Co-presented by lbs/sq” and Moving Voice Institute
Preparing the Fire for Winter with David Smukler & Matthew Rossoff - Acknowledging the physical, emotional, imaginary, literary, and sensory channels needed for the actor’s Winter vocal journey. We all are comfortable tapping the warmth of Summer to feed our actors’ sources, let’s look at the challenges of keeping this fire burning in Winter.
Sunday October 24, 2021 | 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Online via Zoom | Cost $50 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/preparing-the-fire-for-winter-tickets-181039984467
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
CASTING DIRECTOR WORKSHOP WITH BIM NARINE
October 30 & 31 | Online
Great chance to be seen and work with Bim!
Bim Narine & Catharine Falcon have cast hundreds of commercials, dozens of TV shows and films over their 20 year history. Some of the films include: Cocaine Godmother – Lifetime, Mahalia-Lifetime (Emmy nominated MOW), A Father’s Nightmare – Lifetime, Project MC2 – Netflix, The House of Terror – Lifetime, Summer in the City – Hallmark, The Games Maker-Disney Feature, A Sister’s Nightmare – Lifetime, Unauthorized Melrose Place Story – Lifetime, and many more! https://actorvanstudios.com/product/casting-director-workshop-with-bim-narine-oct-2021/
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
With strict COVID protocols in place, and commitment to health and safety, our classes continue to be a great success. Remaining 2021 and early 2022 classes are open for registration.
New to us? Click here: www.railtownactors.com/interview
• Acting on Film classes with John Cassini
• Scene Study classes with Edward Foy, Frank Cassini, Jennifer Copping and Brian Markinson
• Actors Instrument work 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!
UPCOMING EVENTS
VANCOUVER WRITERS FEST
October 18 - 24
More than 110 books will be shared by authors, poets, and spoken word artists during the week-long flagship Festival
VANCOUVER POLISH FILM FESTIVAL
October 23 - 24
The 2021 Festival features four screenings celebrating the best current Polish film productions. https://vpff.ca
BC CULTURE DAYS
On now until October 24
Featuring an ever-expanding roster of events, the month-long celebration invites British Columbians to ‘reimagine’ a post-pandemic world through creative exploration and artistic expression. https://culturedays.ca/en/bc
DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE HEART OF THE CITY FESTIVAL
October 27 - November 7
This year’s festival theme, Stories We Need to Hear, resonates today as our community grapples with the dramatic impact of the pandemic, ongoing displacement, the fentanyl crisis, and the reality of bigotry and systemic racism. https://www.heartofthecityfestival.com
VANCOUVER HORROR FILM SHOW
October 27 - November 7
This year the VHS will be screening 46 shorts films and three feature films from 12 different countries. Filmmaker Q&A’s will follow each screening. https://www.vancouverhorrorshow.com
STAND FESTIVAL
November 2 - 7
Through a series of free workshops, panel discussions and public showcase performances, STAND supports and amplifies the creations and voices of newcomers to Canada through the arts. https://www.blackouttheater.com/stand
2021 VANCOUVER ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL
November 4 - 14
The theme of this year’s VAFF is “Past, Present & Possibilities,” as we reflect on the festival’s illustrious achievements in these 25 years, celebrate how far we’ve come in elevating the profile of Asian Canadians in cinema.
CHUTZPAH PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
November 4 - 24
The 21st Annual Chutzpah! Festival will include concerts, comedy, new dance works, film, theatre, and storytelling, paired with stimulating conversations and opportunities to interact with creative artists. https://www.chutzpahfestival.com
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