Agarte Studio is proud to announce

Film acting masterclass athens 2026

Language: English

Scenes and monologues: English

Date and time: March 30 to April 05

Duration: 36 hours, over 6 days

This intensive six-day masterclass—six hours per day—is focused on exploring and shooting a monologue and a scene. Acting coach and director Antonio Ghiō will lead the process, sharing his expertise in acting and visual storytelling while directing the shoots. The group will work with the actors on preparation, camera presence, emotional clarity, and scene dynamics.

COURSE FORMAT

On location

LANGUAGE

English

DURATION

36 hours - 6 days

LEVEL

Advanced

Dates

March 30 to April 05

Requirements

Beginner mindset → to rediscover yourself, foster open-mindedness, curiosity and adaptability, enhancing the learning experience and creating the space for innovation.

Commitment → you will be challenged to find your limits!

Respect → to underpin a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, fostering active participation, and a deep, enriching learning experience for all.

Description

This workshop prepares actors to actualize the director’s vision by equipping them with efficient, pragmatic acting techniques and a clear understanding of camera dynamics, language, and on-set requirements. At the same time, we support directors in developing a deeper insight into the actor’s perspective, enabling more effective communication and the achievement of the desired performance.

You will gain a solid methodology for approaching the screenplay, a practical awareness of what the camera expects from you, and the ability to access emotional availability on cue—safely and confidently.

At the end of the workshop, you will receive the footage from your own individual session. Scenes and monologues will be shot in high quality and will be suitable for inclusion in each participant’s showreel.

Program Highlights

Breathing: Understand how it shapes emotional, physical, and mental states, including stress management.

Physical Awareness: Heighten it and use it creatively.

Film Analysis: Examine performance, direction, and storytelling to deepen your understanding of cinematic acting.

Emotional Availability: Fine-tune it, manage it, and apply it effectively in cinema.

Camera: Understand the rules and principles of the camera and how they impact the actor’s choices.

Timing & Adaptability: Strengthen your timing, improvisation, and ability to adapt to changing circumstances on set.

The masterclass includes

36 hours of on-field experience

Personalized coaching

Screenplay analysis and Character creation

Preparation exercises (physical and emotional)

Daily shootings

Meet the instructor

Antonio
Ghiō

Acting coach,
director,
author.

Antonio Ghiō is an acting coach, director and screenwriter, and the founder of Agarte Studio in Paris. He merges self-discovery with pragmatic acting techniques, offering both actors and directors a dynamic, insightful perspective on screen performance and visual storytelling. Outside of his work, Antonio enjoys shooting on 16 mm film, practicing and Noh theatre—bringing both creative imagination and physical discipline to his craft.

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