NIC Talks

She has worked in Vancouver and Central America for over 16 years and in over 40 productions. She is best known for her lead roles in “Chupacabra vs the Alamo”, “A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story”, and her recurring role in the PBS cartoon “Martha Speaks”.    Vanesa returned to El Salvador to […]

Rukiya Bernard, known best and most recently for her role in Van Helsing as Dr. “Doc” Sarah Carol, as well as roles in Android Employed, Travelers, Supernatural, Colossal, and many other films and television programs, took some time away from her busy schedule to visit our Film Acting and Makeup students for a NIC Talk. Rukiya covered the importance of actors maintaining their integrity and

Paul has just finished filming his second season as a recurring character on the series “JAMESTOWN” shooting in Budapest Hungry, he also just did a guest role on the hit TV series “SUPERNATURAL”, and is one of the leads in the much-anticipated feature film “INDIAN ROAD TRIP” .  Paul learned to make every second count in

For NIC TALKS. Richard Harmon is one of the busiest actors in North America. In 2017 alone Richard has starred in “CRYPTO”, “BREAK MY HEART 1000 WAYS”, “SLUMBER” ‘PUPPET KILLERS” and the fifth season of the hit tv show “The 100”.  Richard came to our campus at 987 Granville to share his wealth of knowledge in film

NIC was honoured by the presence of Kryolan’s Kim Franzini, their Pacific Sales representative, and the talented Jordan Plath, a make-up artist with over 20 years of incredible experience working in the creative, retail and commercial worlds and is a member of the Kryolan Professional Make-up USA team. Jordan serves as an FX Make-up Specialist and Head

Graham walked our students through making the best use of Casting Workbook so they can build solid careers in the film and television industry. He answered questions and made sure everyone knew just how to make Casting Workbook work for them on their journeys into the amazing world of acting. We thank Graham for having

Joel is an award-winning filmmaker who has now completed two feature films, as well as multiple short films and two web series seasons. At ten years old, Joel decided that he wanted to be a filmmaker and at the age of 26, he still continues to follow the same dream. Joel’s first feature film ‘Taking

Natalie Pergar, a national and international trainer and credited esthetician, brings with her 19 years of hands-on training and experience and has been personally trained in Hungarian skincare techniques and herb usage by Hungarian Masters. Playing a supportive role in product development for Éminence Organic Skin Care, Natalie shares her extensive knowledge of skincare and

Director Jason Bourque, a name you’d be hard pressed not to hear in Vancouver’s film and television industry over the past decade. Best known for his recent directorial work in ‘Black Fly’, local actors, writers and producers in Hollywood North are getting to know him. In fact, Jason Bourque has gained a reputation as one

Murray Gibson has been an international Casting/Management Agent for film and television in Vancouver for 29 years. His influence and reputation as a resource for young to veteran actors reach across his local sphere of industry veterans, outwards to the entire industry all over North America. As a partner of RED Management, Gibson’s own talent agency