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Indie Film “Closure”

Congratulations to TVI Actors Studio Marc J Raymond on the Indie film just wrapped Closure. See the trailer here.

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Oscars

Its Oscar time again and the TVI Actors Studio has there predictions in for tomorrow nights Night of Nights.

We are a little split on some categories as it is a tough year but it is a homage to everyone involved in the process Movies take a lot of time and effort and it’s a great reward to be nominated and recognized by the academy.

I was lucky enough to attended the Oscar-nominated Animated Feature Symposium on Thursday night at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and listened to the directors of the films discuss their projects and it really hit home for me just how much effort and time goes into this process and that it is not something that happens over night some films where over 5 years from concept to production. Now of course we are not all working on future Oscar projects but we are all working towards a goal, the Oscars was not the goal for any of the directors nominated, they all just wanted to be involved in a great projects and do something that they love and we should all work towards that if we really enjoy and love the process and get involved in things we like the rewards will speak for themselves.

In regards to the Oscars check out TVI Actors Studios Facebook and let us know who you think will win we will post the winners so we can see how everyone went.

The Nominees Are

Best Picture
* Avatar
* The Blind Side
* District 9
* UP
* An Education
* The Hurt Locker
* Inglorious Barsterds
* Precious
* A Serious Man
* Up In The Air

Best Actor
* Jeff Bridges in Crazy Heart
* George Clooney in Up in the Air
* Collin Firth a Single Man
* Morgan Freeman in invictus
* Jeremy Renner in Hurt locker

Best Supporting Actor
* Matt Damon in Invictus
* Woody Harrelson in The Messenger
* Christopher Plummer in The Last Station
* Stanley Tucci in The Lovely Bones
* Christoph Waltz in Inglorious Basterds

Best Actress
* Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side
* Helen Mirren in The Last Station
* Carey Mulligan in An Education
* Gabourey Sidibe in Precious
* Meryl Streep in Julie & Julia

Best Supporting Actress
* Penélope Cruz in Nine
* Vera Farmiga in Up In The Air
* Maggie Gyllenhaal in Crazy Heart
* Anna Kendrick in Up In The Air
* Mo’Nique in Precious

Animated Feature Film
* Coraline
* Fantastic Mr. Fox
* The Princess and the Frog
* The Secret of Kells
* Up

Best Director
* James Cameron for Avatar
* Kathryn Bigelow for The Hurt Locker
* Quentin Tarantino for Inglourious Basterds
* Lee Daniels for Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire
* Jason Reitman for Up in the Air

Our picks
Avatar
Jeff Bridges
Christoph Waltz
Sandra Bullock
Mo’Nique
Up but look out for the dark horse the secret of Kells
Kathryn Bigelow

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Australian Avatar

Before the Oscars have even been there is already speak of Avatar sequel
Cameron has revealed that the plan for a sequel to avatar was in his mind during production of the first film he even kept some of the scenes from avatar out to be used in the second film and it is official that Australian actor Sam Worthington role of Jake will be in the second

Canadian Acting News

Casting workshops in Vancouver 

TVI Actors Studio is coming to Vancouver 
And we are bringing the casting director of 24

With 3 Events to Jump-Start Your American Acting Career
* Scholarship Auditions for New York and Los Angeles
* Hands-on Audition Workshop with Casting Director of “24″
* Q and A with Casting Director of “24″

Canadian actors are a hot commodity in the US. This is your chance to show your talent to EMMY winner Casting Director Debi Manwiller from Pagano/Manwiller casting. She has launched the careers of many working actors today.
Three workshops are offered. You can register for just one or all sessions.

Dates Friday 19th of March to Saturday 20th of March

For more information check TVI Actors Studios classes or Call Vancouver  Phone: (604) 730-8860 ext: 308

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TVI Actors Studio Collective

The Collective allows TVI Actors Studio members to come together to perform original works that will help them grow Artistically and Professionally. Once a month we have an event from Readings to Improvisation Sessions to Shooting Skits. Anything to do with what the collective members find beneficial to their acting careers.

Our inaugural project were doing is called “Bloody Waters” about the impact of Hurricane Katrina.

SYNOPSIS-

“BLOODY WATERS” IS A SCATHING SATIRICAL PIECE THAT EXAMINES THE IMPACT OF HURRICANE KATRINA ON THE PEOPLE OF THE GULF COAST. LIKE ITS NAMESAKE, THE KATRINA MONOLOGUES IS A POLITICAL MAELSTROM, WHICH LEAVES POP CULTURE, AMERICAN APATHY, AND BUREAUCRATIC INCOMPETENCE DEVASTATED IN ITS WAKE. SURREAL IN ITS TONE AND AMBITIOUS BY ITS VERY PREMISE, THE AIM OF THE KATRINA MONOLOGUES IS TO ENSURE THIS AMERICAN TRAGEDY REMAINS AT THE FOREFRONT OF OUR COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS ALL THE WHILE QUESTIONING IF WE EVER TRULY HAD ONE TO BEGIN WITH. Auditions begin March First and Second 5:30pm to 7:00pm here at TVI Actors Studio

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TVI Actors Studio Collective

Our inaugural project were doing is called “Bloody Waters” about the impact of Hurricane Katrina.

SYNOPSIS-

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Applications For Actors

In addition to your TVI consultant these would be great tools for actors to use if you have an iphone you can check out all you need to know, on the new application actor genie. It has casting notices, a top ten area; it even has helpful hints from managers, agents and casting directors. Other great applications for actors are Lines Coach a simple app that helps you learn your lines it has Learn or rehearse options, Learn has your lines highlighted where rehearse has your lines blocked out and the other characters lines can be seen, stuck on your line just click hint.
Need a Shakespeare monologue for your next audition get it on your iPhone. The free app brings you the full text of all forty plays, as well as the Bard’s poems and sonnets. American Accent Training, Inc. has numerous applications to help you if you need to work on a standard American dialect. And of course don’t forget to check out TVI’s facebook for updates on casting workshops, helpful hints, quotes and more
With every tool you could possible need right at your fingertips getting out there has never been so easy.

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TVI Actors Studio Members only event

IF YOU are a TVI Actors Studio member we thought this FREE event might be of interest.

The TVI Collective Mission: The TVI Collective is an artist’s development
Initiative comprised of and benefiting TVI Actors Studio’s members in
the pursuit of their artistic goals and professional growth.

We are truly excited to present this new program at TVI Actors Studio. The
Collective provides members an unprecedented
opportunity to network, produce, and promote original projects such as
staged readings, improv, sketch comedy, etc. Additionally, The
Collective will also serve as a network support group, sharing
experiences and resources with each other.

As part of our ongoing effort to offer you more… This is totally FREE
to all TVI members in good standing and those who are referred to the
Collective by a member. Don’t miss out on a truly innovative
opportunity to be a part of something special.

You’re Invited!

An information session and first meeting is scheduled for Thursday,
February 18, 2010 at 6:30p at the TVI Actors Studio (165 W. 46th ST.,
5th Floor)

YOU MUST RSVP IMMEDIATELY TO SECURE A SPOT. SIZE AND SPACE IS LIMITED.

Contact Lisa Darden via email only! PLEASE DO NOT CALL!

We look forward to the next big thing at TVI Actors Studio!

Regards,

Lisa Darden
TVI Actors Studio
The Collective Artistic Manager

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TVI Hosted LA Headshot Panel

Yesterday at TVI Actors Studio, TVI hosted an acting headshot photographers panel with the TVI Hybrid Conservatory students. Guest speakers four well recognized headshot photographers in the Los Angeles acting community. They were Innes Casey, Vanie Poyey and Alex and Catherine from Holloway Pictures.

The two hour seminar spoke about lighting, headshot costs, duplications and technology advances in photography.

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