The Irish Film Actors Studio, has launched its 8 week Autumn-Winter schedule in Dublin. Film Actors Studio director John Cantwell is an internationally trained professional actor (15 years), a director and highly regarded screen-acting coach and communications consultant. The 3 levels of it's "Acting for Camera" training programme are 1 evening/week, 8 week terms. They are:
1. Foundation Acting for Camera:
A highly active, practical and enjoyable grounding in the fundamental technical awareness needed to communicate appropriately on camera. The course uses improvisation and script to explore the primary skills the actors requires for confident presence and truthful performance. There is extensive illustration of the learning the actor requires to comply with picture and sound recording on set. The Foundation level is ideal for those new to acting and/or for those actors whose experience to date is principally theatre-based. For actors who have already begun to stretch their legs on camera and who are aware of a technical knowledge gap, this is also the course for you. Maximum number of places, 16 only.
Date Starting: Wednesday, October 9th, 2002: 7PM-10PM.
Studio Location: Molesworth St. Studio, Dublin 2.
Cost: 300.00euro (10% Discount to Members of (European/USA) Actors Equity Groups & SAG
2. Advanced Acting for Camera:
The Advanced level is entirely script-based and requires professional application. It brings the actor through a script analysis module and into shooting the script using the "Shot Schedule". Own videotape analysis and self coaching skills development is further established. There is specific work on the challenges of the Close Up. The second half of the Advanced Course explores comprehensively the casting processes used in the Film/TV industry to audition and screentest actors. There is also a module on career management, how to launch and establish your profile as an actor. Maximum number of places, 10 only.
Date Starting: Tuesday, October 8th, 2002: 7PM-10PM.
Studio Location: Courtyard TV & Film Studio, Irishtown, Dublin 4. (10-15 mins by bus/Dart from city centre)
Cost: 400.00euro. (10% Discount to Members of (European/USA) Actors Equity Groups & SAG
3. Masterclass Acting for Camera:
For graduates of the Advanced Acting for Camera level and/or highly experienced actors with substantial credits behind them, the Masterclass level offers substantial opportunity to deepen acting professionalism and technique. The first half of the term is dedicated to practically exploring a unique approach to finding prompt, truthful responses by the actor while rehearsing and filming multiple takes. This approach was pioneered by the legendary Tony Barr, founder of Film Actors Workshop, Los Angeles and extended by Eric Stephan Kline, current teacher at the Workshop. There is a module with a leading Irish Casting Director of feature films and TV drama and there is further work on the Close Up and a highly original module to unleash the actor's presence and magnetism on screen. Maximum number of places, 10 only.
Date Starting: Thursday, October 10th, 2002: 7PM-10PM
Studio Location: Courtyard TV & Film Studio, Irishtown, Dublin 4. (10-15 mins by bus/Dart from city centre)
Cost: 500.00euro. (10% Discount to Members of (European/USA) Actors Equity Groups & SAG
For further details about these classes and the Workshop in general, contact:
Telephone: (01) 269 1949
e mail: filmactorsstudio@ireland.com
