Language: English
Scene: English
Certificate: of completion
Date and time: September 02 to 07
Duration: 48 hours, over 6 days
Over six intensive days, director Giacomo Abbruzzese will lead the masterclass, focusing on visual storytelling and directing afternoon shoots. Mornings will be dedicated to actor training with acting coach Antonio Ghiō, covering preparation, on-camera presence and emotional availability.
Film acting & directing
On location
English
48 hours - 6 days
Advanced
September, 02 to 07
Experience → This is an advanced masterclass for actors who already have formal training or on-set experience.
Beginner mindset → Despite the level, we ask you to arrive with a beginner’s mindset—a willingness to rediscover yourself. Openness, curiosity, and adaptability create space for growth and deeper artistic exploration.
Commitment →This is an intensive process. You’ll be challenged to explore your limits and expected to engage fully—mentally, emotionally, and creatively.
Respect → A collaborative, inclusive environment is essential. Mutual respect supports risk-taking, honest work, and meaningful exchange between all participants..
On this working set, daily practice, guided rehearsals, and professional-level shoots will sharpen your camera technique, deepen your performance skills, and build lasting confidence.
The process is immersive, collaborative, and grounded in real-world industry dynamics. But beyond the craft, this masterclass is designed to create space for risk, truth, and artistic connection — storytelling is a shared language between actor and director, and the journey is as meaningful as the final result.
By the end of the masterclass, you'll walk away with tangible outcomes: emotionally grounded work, a deeper understanding of the actor–director dynamic, and a professionally filmed 4K scene that reflects your growth and artistic voice.
Use breath to manage stress and access emotional clarity
Refine conscience physique and channel it into screen presence
Maintain and protect your vocal instrument
Reach emotional availability on cue, with control
Use the camera as a partner in your storytelling
Sharpen timing, improvisation, and adaptability on set
48 hours of hands-on, on-set experience
Personalized coaching tailored to each participant
Screenplay analysis and character creation
Physical and emotional preparation exercises
Daily shoots leading to a final scene filmed in 4K
Giacomo Abbruzzese is an Italian film director known for his visually bold and socially engaged storytelling. A graduate of Le Fresnoy in France, his debut feature Disco Boy premiered in competition at the 2023 Berlin Film Festival, winning the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution. The film was also nominated for both the César Award and Donatello Awards, and has been distributed in over 35 countries. Abbruzzese's work has screened at major festivals worldwide, earning critical claim for its unique, visual style and powerful performances.
Antonio Ghiō is an acting coach and author, alumni of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. Specialized in film acting, he teaches with a unique perspective: the director’s point of view. Founder of Agarte Studio, he combines self-discovery with on-camera technique to help actors and directors refine their craft. He worked in South Korea, USA and Europe. He shares his passion for acting and directing by teaching modules and masterclasses at Cours Florent and Sorbonne Université.