This master class is designed for professional actors who wish to
improve their film acting skills, develop their casting technique,
and plan strategies for promotion on the international market.
During this five day intensive course, students will develop
professional quality material in English to add to a show reel.
Course Details:
Day 1: Presentation for the International Market
This seminar and demonstration underscores the main points of film
casting technique. Actors will watch and critique actual film
castings of successful actors and discuss their success strategies.
A PowerPoint®
presentation will include the following marketing topics:
- How to organize a professional CV for international work.
- How to choose a winning headshot.
- How to organize a successful website.
- How to produce an effective show reel.
- How to make an effective self casting.
- How to best take advantage of the Internet for actor marketing.
Actors can bring their own reels and material for critique.
Day 2: Screen Acting Technique
Actors participate in a series of exercises that develop effective
on-camera methods. Material covered will include aiming for a strong
objective, close-up vs. wide shot techniques, playing an inner
monologue and playing in the eyes. At the end of class, actors will
be assigned two scenes from actual film scripts in English to
prepare for mock castings the next day.
Day 3: Strategies for Screen Casting
Actors will apply the techniques they learned on Day Two to perform
two casting sessions in front of camera, followed by a critique. The
scenes, chosen from actual film scripts from projects that Nancy has
cast, will include a variety of genres ranging from historical
drama, to action/thriller to sci-fi. Each participant will get
one-on-one coaching in front of the camera with Nancy.
Day 4: Skill Development
Actors will continue to work on exercises that develop a natural
on-screen presence. Actors will choose one scene that they wish to
develop for filming on the final day. It can be a scene from the day
before or a scene of their choosing. The chosen scene will be taped
and subject to constructive critique by the class.
Day 5: Shooting for the Show Reel
Day 5 will take place in a studio where a professional camera
operator will light and shoot scenes for every actor. Each actor
will provide a mini-tape and will be able to take away a scene in
English that can be edited onto a show reel. This will be followed
by the final party!
