Film & TV Acting Summer Workshop for Teenagers (Ages 13-18)

Why Film & TV Acting?

While stage acting is about projecting emotions to a live audience, film and TV acting is about subtlety, realism, and nuance. In front of the camera, every small detail counts—your facial expressions, body movements, and even the way you speak can make or break a performance. This workshop is designed to equip you with the specific tools you need.

What You’ll Learn:

• Film & TV Acting Techniques: Understand the key differences between acting on stage and acting for the camera. Learn how to deliver natural, subtle performances that work on screen, capturing the smallest details that are essential in film and television.
• Script Breakdown: Learn how to read and analyze scripts specifically for screen projects. Understand how to break down dialogue, identify your character’s motivations and objectives, and bring your role to life.
• Acting for the Camera: Master techniques for working in front of the camera, such as eye-lines, framing, and angles. Discover how to stay in the moment on screen, even with multiple takes and different angles.
• The 180-Degree Rule: Learn essential technical skills like understanding the 180-degree rule, which is fundamental for maintaining consistent visual storytelling.
• Confidence Building: Overcome the nerves of being on camera and learn how to bring your best self to every audition and performance.
• Improvisation: Develop the ability to react naturally and creatively in front of the camera, even when unexpected moments occur.
• Voice & Movement for Screen: Learn how to control your voice and body for the camera, with a focus on body language and how it conveys emotions subtly.
• Audition & Interview Skills: Master the art of screen auditions, and develop professional skills for interviews in front of casting agents and filmmakers.
• Casting for TV Commercials: Discover how to approach TV commercial auditions and learn what casting agents are looking for in a screen audition.
• Behind-the-Scenes Film Knowledge: Understand the filmmaking process—who’s who in the credits, how a director works with actors, and the technical aspects that make a film production tick.
• Making a Short Film: Work together to create and cast a short film using the techniques learned throughout the week, from theory to practical on-camera work.
• The Art of Self-Taping: Learn the latest techniques for creating professional self-tape auditions, a vital skill for modern actors in the industry.