WORKSHOPS
WANT TO WRITE FOR TV? 
The Canadian Film Centre can help!
What makes a great TV show compelling? It starts with superb writing. Our alumni have been credited on more than 50 shows. Through industry driven training you will learn to write for episodic television in a collaborative environment, acquire real on the job skills, meet industry contacts and develop and pitch your own original series. Want to know more?
Don’t miss our info session!
To find out more about the Prime Time Television Programme, meet alumni working in the industry, enjoy a screening and more - attend our downtown info session.
Thursday June 9th, 2005
@ 7:00 PM
Astral Television Network Screening Room
36 Yonge Street (at Front), 2nd Floor
Toronto
The Canadian Film Centre’s Prime Time Television Programme – 2005/2006
Application Deadline: June 17th
For information visit www.cdnfilmcentre.com
AUDITIONING FOR COMMERCIALS WITH PAMELA WISE
at The Studio on the Drive Sunday June 12th, 2005
This popular one-day workshop is great for both the actor who wants to enter the market of auditioning for T.V. commercials and for the actor who is auditioning, but not getting the callbacks. This intensive one-day workshop will give the actor the skills and attitude needed in the audition room.
Pamela will explore the audition process from the points of view of the actor, casting director, ad agency and television market. The skills focused on will be; confidence, cold reading skills and how to make strong, creative, sensible choices. Pamela’s approach stresses naturalism and confidence in helping the actor prepare for the audition process.
See www.vancouveractorsguide.com Spotlight section for more details on Pamela.
Testimonials from former students:
“The direct result of Pamela’s workshop was a booking for a Chevrolet commerical. Please encourage more students to take Pamela’s workshop…it may enhance their chances for booking work”.
“Pamela Wise is an exceptional instructor. My only regret is that she does not teach more workshops”.
Sunday June 12th 10am - 5pm
$100 plus GST
Call the studio to book at 604 872 0075
**This workshop usually fills to capacity, so call ASAP to secure a spot.
STUDIO ON THE DRIVE
2910 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, B.C
V5N 4C9
604 872 0075
www.studioonthedrive.com
EXPAND YOUR SELF-EXPRESSION TO THE MAX WITH PAULA SHAW
The Max is a 30-40 hour weekend intensive that explores the extent of your self-expressive power. You will learn how to take greater risks, and how to more fully presence yourself in auditions, interviews and life. The max employs a variety of acting, observation and communication methods designed to expand your creativity "to the max" and move you into a whole new personal and professional arena. The key is Paula Shaw. A professional actress and master teacher of acting and self-expression courses for non-actors, Paula has taught across the United States and Canada for over 25 years. A protégé of the legendary actress, teacher, and director Uta Hagen, Paula is a lifetime member and moderator of the Actors' Studio in Los Angeles.
The next Max is JUNE 24th, 25th and 26th, 2005
Location: Vancouver Film School, 198 W Hastings
For more information checkout our website at www.themaxwithpaulashaw.com or please contact, Hilary Marsh at 604-715-6705 or email:
themaxwithpaulashaw@hotmail.com
Generously sponsored by: www.vfs.com
NEW "NARRATION" WORKSHOP IN ADDITION TO OUR "ANIMATION & RADIO COMMERCIAL VOICE-OVER WORKSHOP"!
Please click on this link
http://www.womeninfilm.ca/events_calendar/files/525-workshops_JUNE_05.pdf
outlining our Saturday June 18th, "Animation & Radio Commercial Voice-Over Workshop" AND our new latest workshop, "Mastering the Art of Narration: Introduction, Performance & Profile" coming up June 7th & 9th! Our Private Training schedule and information is also included. Workshops are held monthly; private one-on-one training, by the hour.
Thank you!
Cathy Weseluck Voice Productions
chattbox@telus.net
(604) 687-4033
THE GULF ISLANDS FILM AND TELEVISION SCHOOL 
SUMMER PROGRAM
Summer programs are filling up fast! Register now for all Spring/Summer programs.
SPECIAL - Register for either W0525 Adult MIP June 19-25 or W0526 June 26-July 3 YMIP and get another session with free tuition and pay room and board only!
S-43, C-12 Galiano Island BC, V0N 1P0
phone: 250 539 5729 fax: 250 539 3290
gifts@gulfislands.com
www.GIFTSfilms.com
SCRIPT SECRETS / NAKED WRITING SEMINAR
Script Secrets/ Naked Writing Seminar travels from Hollywood to Vancouver
Limited Time Offer - four tickets for the price of 3
On the weekend of September 17 and the 18th, 2005, William C. Martell brings his acclaimed screenwriting seminar from Los Angeles to Robson Square in Vancouver.
This extraordinary class, which up until now has only been offered in Los Angeles and London, is available at a special four tickets for the price of three rate for a limited time only. Instead of paying $189 or $249 (late rate) Canadian, you can now participate in this two day seminar for as little as $141.75 Canadian if you act now.
The course will provide 100s of techniques to improve your writing, focusing on theme, character, creativity, ideas and pacing. Participants get a 120 page workbook with exercises, assignments (homework), forms and additional materials. Martell presents a course focusing on the practical and avoiding theoretical nonsense. It can benefit beginning, intermediate and advanced screenwriters alike.
Unlike some screenwriting gurus, Bill has had some 18! scripts produced. So he has much practical, real life experience in the business.
Check out Bill Martell's website at www.scriptsecrets.net/lecture/vancouv1.htm for more information. Then email, one of the local organizers about the four admissions for three offer. They can be contacted at ayf@telus.net or bmarles@shaw.ca
For background info, check out an interview with Martell at http://www.scriptsales.com/MartellInterview.html
"Better than Robert McKee's class (and much less expensive) - more information and less pontification."
- J. Bartlow
"William C. Martell is the Robert Towne of made for cable movies."
- Washington Post
"I really enjoyed the class. It was well-paced and the information presented well. Even though I just got the bug to try my hand at screenwriting a few months ago, I never felt like the material was over my head. I think you can be confident that your class appeals to writers of all skill levels."
- J. Major
"My only complaint with SECRETS OF ACTION SCREENWRITING is that it wasn't around when I was starting out. The damned thing would have saved me years of trial and error!"
- Ken Wheat, screenwriter, "Pitch Black" and "The Fly 2".
"SECRETS OF ACTION SCREENWRITING is the best book on the practical nuts-and-bolts "SECRETS OF ACTION SCREENWRITING is the best book on the practical nuts-and-bolts mechanics of writing a screenplay I've ever read."
- Ted Elliott, co-writer of MASK OF ZORRO & SHREK , PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN (with Terry Rossio).
BELL FUND NEW MEDIA SERIES FOR TELEVISION PRODUCERS
Presented in partnership with Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund
New Media Financing for Television Producers - June 21 & 28
Instructors: Matt Hornburg and Mark Bishop, co-founders of marblemedia, with industry guests
This course will provide television producers with effective strategies for identifying funding opportunities and seeking financing for their broadcast/new media projects. Lectures, case studies, exercises, and workshops will guide participants through developing a budget and financing plan, honing an interactive treatment and pitch, and identifying sources of funding. Learn from industry insiders who is funding new media projects today, what is being funded, and when to pitch for success. Industry guests will be announced on our website.
New Media Financing for Television Producers
Location: Metro Hall (Toronto)
Dates: June 21 & 28
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Check-in: 6:00 pm
Fee (each 2-part course): $75 + GST Members; $110 + GST Non-members
Special Series Rate (both 2-part courses): $125 + GST Members; $180 + GST Non-members
THE FULL TIME ACTING PROGRAM AT SCHOOLCREATIVE
The Artistic Director of Creative Actors Studio, Kirsten Clarkson, has developed an intensive program of study in which students will study acting for 7 months.
At the end of that time students will star in a film they helped write. Kirsten has brought the best film professionals in Vancouver to her studio to ensure actors will get top level instruction and a magical, yet practical experience. No writing experience is necessary.
SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTORS
MARK SAWERS, a Cannes award winning director and Executive Producer, directs you in your starring role. Mark Sawers won best short film at the CANNES FILM FESTIVAL. He is the Executive Producer, Writer and Director of the much-lauded comedy series ALIENATED (CHUM) and directed KIDS IN THE HALL (produced by Lorne Michaels).
STUART AIKINS & SEAN COSSEY are two of Vancouver's premiere CASTING DIRECTORS. Their insights into the audition process are invaluable. Mr. Aikins was the happy recipient of an Emmy Nomination and a Casting Society of American Award for Best Mini-series Casting for the USA Network's TRAFFIC.
LINDA CARTER of CTM INTERNATIONAL one of Vancouver's TALENT AGENTS will teach you how to find and work with an agent. Linda has worked as an agent, producer, and director in Victoria, Vancouver and Los Angeles. The actors she represents have worked in film and television all over the world.
START DATE: JULY 15TH 2005.
COST: $5500.00 (CANADIAN OR US DOLLARS).
CALL NOW FOR AUDITION TIMES AND PAYMENT PLANS
PROGRAM IS LIMITED TO TEN STUDENTS
SCHOOLCREATIVE offers part and full time programs for film and television acting taught by Cannes award winning and Emmy nominated professionals. The instruction is results oriented and we take great pride in mentoring our students to the careers they want.
www.schoolcreative.com 604.408.8550 2nd floor, 247 Abbott Street Vancouver BC V6B 2K7 Contact: Kirsten Clarkson, Artistic Director.
MEDIA LITERACY: A FIVE DAY SUMMER INSTITUTE
August 15 to 19, 2005
8.30 AM to 1.30 PM (lunch provided)
BCTF Building, 550 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver
The five day institute will introduce teachers to the basics needed to teach media literacy in their classroom. While the course is basically designed for teachers of grades 8 to 12 in any subject, there will be material of interest to teachers of younger grades as well. The course will deal with such topics as the Key Concepts of Media Literacy, Prime Time Television, News, Global Issues, Movies, Advertising, Gender, Diversity, the Internet, and Classroom Resources.
PRESENTERS:
John J. Pungente, SJ, President of the Canadian Association of Media Education Organizations (CAMEO), Director of the Jesuit Communication Project, Toronto, co-author of Media Literacy: A Resource Guide, Meet the Media, and More Than Meets the Eye, producer of the award winning teaching kits, Scanning Television and Scanning Television 2, creator and host of the award winning Bravo! Media literacy national TV show - Scanning the Movies, now in its seventh season.
Carolyn Wilson is the President of the Association for Media Literacy in Ontario and co-author of the best selling textbook Mass Media and Popular Culture, Version 2. Carolyn teaches Media Studies and World issues at St. Michael's Secondary School in Stratford, Ontario. She introduced an interdisciplinary program in global education which includes a billeting experience in the Dominican Republic. Carolyn has written about and given presentations internationally on a number of media topics.
WITH PRESENTATIONS BY:
Dan Blake, President, British Columbia Association for Media Education
Gary Marcuse, documentary filmmaker, Vancouver
Paul Sullivan, President, Sullivan Media, Vancouver
Fee: $50 for five day session (lunch included).
(Student Teacher fee is $30 - lunch included)
Space is limited to the first 35 participants.
Registration is by mail to:
Dan Blake
327 - East 44th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5W 1W1
For further information contact Dan Blake
At 604-301-1247 or deblaca@telus.net
DROP IN COMEDY WORKSHOP SERIES
for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual and Transgender People
Bob Loblaw Queer Comedy Troupe is proud to present a four part series of improvisational comedy workshops specifically designed for the queer community. These workshops are designed for professional entertainers or those who just want to explore their creative side.
The idea is to create a fun and supportive environment that allows gay men and women to explore their spontaneous nature. Improvisation is a great way to strengthen and develop teamwork, communication, creativity and innovation, manage the unexpected and meet change rapidly. It's also a lot of fun.
The workshops were designed with three main goals:
1) To allow members of the GLBT community a unique opportunity to play
2) To provide a forum for professional entertainers to acquire new skills
3) To help find new potential company members for Bob Loblaw Queer Comedy Troupe
Over the four weeks participants will learn about character work, techniques, story telling skills and spontaneous creative thinking. Clowning and improvisation exercises will be used as will many popular improv games.
The classes will be designed and taught by Bob Loblaw Queer Comedy Troupe member David C. Jones. David recently won the Georgia Straight's Reader's Poll for the Best Comedian in Vancouver. He has taught comedy around the world and his classes have been called "an inspiring combination of gentleness, hilarity and challenge" by a former student.
Each workshop is a $7 drop in fee and participants can come to one or all four. You can just show up at the door but class size is limited so spots should be reserved in advanced by calling David at 778-863-7344 or by e-mailing davidcjones@shaw.ca .
All classes will be at the Alliance For Arts & Culture, Suite 100 – 938 Howe Street.
Sundays at 5pm to 8pm (so you have time to go to the beach and still go out clubbing after)
May 29th
June 5th
June 12th
June 19th
NEW "NARRATION" WORKSHOP and "ANIMATION & RADIO COMMERCIAL VOICE-OVER WORKSHOP"
NARRATION WORKSHOP
Content:
_ The Corporate,Documentary, Film and other types of narrative styles
_ Narrative Approaches and Methods
_ Scripts and Script Analysis
_ Professional in-studio, on-mic training
_ Microphone Technique and in-studio Etiquette
_ The Narration Demo
_ Samples, Contact Information and MORE!
Where and When:
TUESDAY, JUNE 7th - 2145 W. Broadway, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
THURSDAY, JUNE 9th - Kozmic Sound, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Cost: $225.00 plus GST
DELIVERING THE PERFECT PITCH
NSI/Banff Pitching Workshops
Do you need to deliver the perfect pitch? Before you meet those important commissioning editors, practice and polish your pitch at our one-day interactive pitching workshop. Learn the essential ingredients of a successful pitch and network with hard to reach broadcasters. Sunday, June 12, 2005, join the National Screen Institute-Canada (NSI), in partnership with the Banff Television Festival, for an innovative new training opportunity.
For more information go to: http://www.banff2005.com/
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