Vancouver Actor's Guide Newsletter - September 27 2021
Published: Mon, 09/27/21
INDUSTRY NEWS
ARTISTS, ARTS ORGANIZATIONS MARK NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
The day honours the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities. Many local arts organizations are holding special events leading up to and on September 30.
VANCOUVER BINNERS' EVENT LEFT SCRAMBLING AFTER BEING DISPLACED BY FILM SHOOT, ORGANIZERS SAY
Organizers of an annual Vancouver event that puts thousands of dollars into the pockets of the city’s binners are raising concerns after they were forced to change venues at the last minute to make room for a film shoot.
B.C.’S ANIMATION PROWESS DRAWS INDUSTRY GIANTS
The Vancouver Economic Commission estimated last fall that the combined VFX and animation sectors contributed $1 billion to the provincial economy as of 2019 – about the same as the preceding year. https://biv.com/article/2021/09/bcs-animation-prowess-draws-industry-giants
CINEMATOGRAPHERS GUILD, IATSE LOCAL 600, URGES MEMBERS TO AUTHORIZE STRIKE
Last week, IATSE told legislators in California that “a strike would effectively shut down California state film and television production,” while telling legislators in New York that “a strike would effectively shut down a majority of New York state’s film and television production industry.”
Only very recently has the curtain raised on the theater industry, with emotional returns for shows like “Wicked,” “Hamilton” and more. But the Tonys look back and finally pay tribute to the nominees who have been waiting 346 days to find out if they’ve won.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE FEELING STUCK IN YOUR ACTING CAREER
There is only one tried and true method to getting unstuck, whether in your acting career, your business, or any other personal/professional area of your life. It’s something we’ve all heard before, but hearing it again and in a new way might just be what’s necessary to kick us into gear. https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/what-to-do-if-youre-feeling-stuck-in-your-acting-career/
GETTING FIRED FROM A JOB ISN’T ALWAYS THE END OF THE WORLD—HERE’S WHY
Getting fired isn’t the end of your career. It’s just a speed bump. The key to life is how you respond to the crap you don’t see coming. If you respond well, you’ll be remembered well. Don’t forget that. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/talent-agent-advice-for-fired-actors-73971/
ADEEL AKHTAR ON THE IMPORTANCE OF FINDING TRUTH + STAYING RESILIENT
Sometimes you’ll feel alone and not seen but it can all change. Keep hold of that when you feel like you’re struggling.
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!
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
October 1 - 11
With over 110 feature films, 75+ shorts, talks and conferences there is a lot to discover at VIFF 2021. Take a moment to explore the dynamic program featuring some of the best cinema and creative voices from around the globe. https://www.viff.org
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. http://www.heartofthecityfestival.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.
