ActorVan Studios
216, 1118 Homer St V6B 6L5 Vancouver, BC, Canada

NEW Casting Director Workshop Casting Director Workshop with Bim Narine and Sarah-Jane Redmond. This is a 2 day workshop (online via ZOOM).... Prep your on-camera scene with Sarah-Jane Redmond on Saturday and present your scene work to Bim Narine on Sunday. There will also be Feedback and Q&A with Bim. SATURDAY March 27th: 9am 5pm SUNDAY March 28th: 10am 3pm . . Bim Narine 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. Sarah-Jane Redmond Sarah is an accomplished actress, well versed in the many aspects of her chosen profession which she considers to be her ‘craft’. Indeed throughout Sarah-Jane’s career the actress has gathered an extensive resume of skills and experience including Dance, Theatre, Film and Television work. Born in Cyprus, Sarah-Jane and her family visited many countries before settling at the age of ten years in Canada. Sarah-Jane recalls from an even earlier age her desire that she would one day become an actress. . . SIGN UP HERE/MORE INFO: https://actorvanstudios.com//the-casting-director-worksho/ . . #vancouver #castingdirectorworkshop #vancouveractors #vancouveractingclass #bimnarine #castingdirectorworkshopwithbimnarine #sarahjaneredmond #actorslife

How Canadian TV and film production is succeeding in spite of the pandemic. Television and film production in Los Angeles is shuttered until mid-January (at the earliest), and it’s no wonder: Every day last month brought news of another COVID-19 outbreak on television series including Impeachment: American Crime Story and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills; on the film Don’t Worry Darling, starring Francis Pugh and Harry Styles; even on commercials. Tom Cruise tore a str...ip off two crew members for not following COVID-19 protocols on Mission: Impossible 7, which had already lost two weeks to an outbreak while shooting in Italy. That’s what I sleep with every night, Cruise said, the future of this industry. In Canada, by contrast, film and television production which is deemed an essential service has been a minor miracle of success. Among others, Nurses, Burden of Truth, Kim’s Convenience, Hudson & Rex, Private Eyes and Pretty Hard Cases (a new woman cop series) completed full, albeit sometimes shorter, seasons during the summer and fall. Diggstown opted to hold off shooting until spring 2021; instead, its creators produced an independent film, a thriller called The Boathouse, directed by Hannah Cheesman. Though every production abruptly shut down in March, 2020, the show still went on: Canada’s television writers hunkered down in Zoom rooms, while producers reached out to one another virtually, from Canada to England to New Zealand, to develop protocols so they’d be ready to spring back into action. We spent four, five months on a task force, talking with other producers, Alex Jordan, the producer of Private Eyes, told me. We’d meet every week online. We wanted to go back as soon as the government let us, so we had to be prepared. Continue reading: http://ow.ly/HNry30rtxP4 . . #vancouver #vancouverfilmandtv #actorslife : Johanna Schneller : IAN WATSON/CAMERON PICTURES

NEW slot of in-person classes with Marc Gaudet ON CAMERA FUNDAMENTALS with MARC GAUDET is back by popular demand, starting February 13th, every Saturday 10am-2pm for 4 weeks, at THE POST: 750 Hamilton St. In this On Camera class, you will learn how to: read & prepare a scene, improvise, master On Camera acting techniques, prepare for an audition, and learn about the ins and outs of the Film Business in Vancouver. Materials used for this class are from the master teache...rs; Sanford Meisner, Stella Adler, Larry Moss, Michael Chekov, and Uta Hagen. As well, we have guided many actors in choosing headshots and agents and have helped to launch and build up actors from 19-73 years old. About Marc Gaudet: Marc has been in the Film Business for over 20 years. As the owner of ActorVan Studios, he is thrilled to guide actors in moving their careers forward through classroom training and casting director workshops. . . . In-person class. Health and Safety is our top priority. We will adhere to all COVID19 Safety Protocols and guidelines to keep every actor safe and comfortable: - Wash your hands (washrooms) upon arrival or hand sanitizer will be provided. - A spacious 1100 sq ft room will allow plenty of space for actors to be seated at least 6 ft apart. - We will also be shooting with a long lens to allow a safe distance of at least 12 ft between actor, reader and camera operator. - Masks are encouraged when actors are not performing. . . . Get prepared and stay sharp and ready when opportunity strikes! The industry is booming at the moment with more than 60 + projects in production! MORE INFO/SIGN UP HERE: https://actorvanstudios.com//on-camera-fundamentals-feb-m/ #vancouver #vancouveractingclass #vancouveroncamera #vancouveractors #vancouveracting #actorslife

Good read Do You Feel Like You’re Not Getting Enough Auditions or Callbacks? Take a step back and assess what you are doing. What roles you are applying for, are they consistent with your character type? Are they suitable for your age range?... The secret to bagging auditions is quality, not quantity. Be ruthless with yourself. Don’t be tempted to apply for anything and everything. Nor should you apply for something just because it’s well paid. If you’re only chasing the money, it won’t work. You have to be ruthless and honest with yourself. Do I like this character? Is this character in my age range? Do I like the premise? Is this role really for me? You have to be honest with yourself and trust yourself when applying for roles. If you want the lead role in a feature film then it’s not really beneficial to apply for a supporting role in a short film. However, if you absolutely love the premise and the script, or because you really want to work with the director or production company then go for it as this is a great way to not only network and meet industry professionals, but also to showcase your abilities. In order to maximize your efficiency in booking roles, monitoring your figures is essential. How many roles have you applied for today, this week, this month? How many have responded? How many auditions have you booked? How many roles have you secured? Without these numbers you can’t accurately record your booking/ applying ratio and this is vital to your progression. For example, if you apply for 50 roles, receive 25 auditions and secure 1 role a month. If your goal is to book 3 roles a month, then in line with your numbers, you need to be applying for a minimum 150 roles a month, to audition 75 times in order to book those 3 roles. It’s your journey, only you can decide how far you go. And remember: You only get out, what you put in! http://ow.ly/hA2W50Daanq : Chris Dudley : Google Images