Moving Beyond Prejudice: A 2-Day Symposium on Race & Film
with “Prom Night in Mississippi” Director Paul Saltzman
This two-day symposium is presented by the Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative in partnership with Saint Mary’s University and NSCAD University, and with the participation of DOC Atlantic: The Documentary Organization of Canada, the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage, the Canada Council for the Arts, and The Coast: Halifax’s Weekly.
NOTE: THE SCREENING,WORKSHOP, AND MASTERCLASS ARE FREE BUT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MASTERCLASS YOU MUST REGISTER AT:
http://afcoop.ca/2012/01/moving-beyond-prejudice-a-2-day-symposium-on-race-film/
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH (Facebook Event)
7PM – SCREENING “Prom Night in Mississippi” (FREE ADMISSION)
Saint Mary’s University – 903 Robie Street – Scotiabank Conference Theatre – Room 201
9PM – WORKSHOP on Prejudice & Diversity (FREE ADMISSION)
with “Prom Night in Mississippi” Director Paul Saltzman
Workshop will be followed with a reception sponsored by the office of the Dean of Arts, Saint Mary’s University
Saint Mary’s University – 903 Robie Street – Scotiabank Conference Theatre – Room 201
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH (Facebook Event)
10AM – MASTER CLASS on Documentary Filmmaking with “Prom Night in Mississippi” Director Paul Saltzman
NSCAD Film School – 1649 Brunswick Street
FREE ADMISSION – Space is limited – pre-registration required at
http://afcoop.ca/2012/01/moving-beyond-prejudice-a-2-day-symposium-on-race-film
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TAUKIN’ MURIKIN
INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP on the STANDARD AMERICAN DIALECT
When we audition for an American film or TV project, the casting director or producer is often listening for a particular sound.
Using simple exercises and games, local actor and Dialect Coach, American born Andy Smith will teach the elements which distinguish the ‘Standard American Dialect’. Through this workshop, you will master the ‘American Sound’.
SATURDAY, MARCH 3rd
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
THE DANSPACE (3rd floor)
1531 Grafton Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia
FEE: $40.00 payable by cheque or cash (10% Discount: ACTRA members)
CONTACT: ANDY SMITH (902) 494-0525
andysmith@ns.sympatico.ca
Headshot Special!
I’m happily back in Halifax and booking sessions.
I’d like to extend all ACTRA members and apprentices a 10% discount.
This can be applied to any number of looks.
We have sessions starting at just 125.00.
Cheers,
Hal
http://www.521photography.com
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ACTING DEMOS
Need a video demo to showcase your recent acting work?
Here’s what you get:
- A video of your recent and/or past acting work compiled into a 4-5 minutes long demo
- 10 DVD Copies of your demo (Additional DVD copies can be purchased)
- 1 Quicktime of your demo that can be uploaded to all your acting sites (ACTRA, Casting Workbook, etc…)
- 1 Email-able Quicktime of your demo
COST: $250
For more information email fmelanson@hotmail.com
