Film Acting
Weekly Classes

For actors: Ideal for those who want to sharpen their on-camera skills and set dynamics, or prepare effectively for auditions and roles.

For directors: Designed to strengthen communication with actors and deepen understanding of acting techniques to draw out compelling performances efficiently.

For film actors, the camera is their primary instrument, just as essential as a musical instrument to a musician. Improving on-camera work requires hands-on experience and the opportunity to watch and analyze your own work. Confidence is built through consistent practice, real feedback, and deep understanding of the medium.

You'll develop a practical sense of how to live truthfully in front of the camera, with greater self-awareness, and the ability to connect authentically with scene partners.

The training is approached from the director's point of view, offering a unique lens that expands your artistic insight, sharpens your instincts, and deepens your appreciation for acting and filmmaking.

Scenes and monologues are shot and edited to integrate directly into your show reel. Rehearsals are recorded and shared so you can study your own work between sessions. Once a month, a masterclass with a director, casting director, or screenwriter brings a sharp outside eye into the room.

Prerequisites

English at B1 or above.

A preliminary audition is required.

Minimum age of 18.

Please provide a CV and, if possible, a showreel.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Diagnostic (on joining): an audition and a first filmed reading to set the starting point.

Formative (every session): shoot, feedback, shoot again.

Summative (recurring): filmed monologues and scenes assessed against five criteria, each scored out of 4: presence and engagement on camera, quality of listening, technical precision (frame, marks, continuity), emotional availability, and prosody.

The emphasis is on crafting detailed, sincere, and multi-layered takes. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of angles, lenses, distances, camera movements, shot sizes, continuity, and their impact on scene composition, as well as how these elements influence acting, and vice versa. Valuable insights into best practices and pitfalls for every setup and take will be consistently provided.

Additionally, you will learn techniques to rapidly and effectively prepare in professional environments with minimal rehearsal time and distracting elements.

Film acting is mostly intimate and solitary work where your medium close-up becomes a private, personal space. Cinema is the art of sculpting in time: shaped by meticulous choices, calculated risks, and the baring of souls. You better be prepared.

Rehearsals are filmed, watched, and analyzed.