SCREEN: Acting for Camera
- For those who have worked professionally, had previous substantial training or have progressed through previous courses at The Actor’s Lounge
- For all ages over 18
Typically includes:
- Specialised practitioner bringing a wealth of screen acting techniques
- Becoming more confident being on camera and screen
- Acquiring a broader range of skills to become a dynamic, screen actor
- Playing diverse and challenging characters
- Developing techniques to enhance your presence, commanding attention and engaging audiences with magnetic energy
Course details:
- 10 week course (10 sessions + 1 showcase)
- One evening per week
First Week of TermWeek commencing the 21st September
Half Term - No SessionWeek commencing the 26th October
End of Term ShowcaseEither Friday 4th, Saturday 5th or Sunday 6th December
- Any evening, Mon-Thurs
- 7.00 - 9.30pm
Summary:
TAL 5 is dedicated entirely to the craft of acting for camera.
Firstly, you will be supported to become more comfortable being on camera and watching yourself back on screen.
You'll develop a thorough understanding of what the screen asks from a performer, covering everything from technical awareness on set to the internal, detailed work that the camera rewards.
You will refine your acting skills and become "industry-ready" with guidance from a supportive Core Tutor and visiting industry professionals.
As the term progresses, the sessions build towards a proper filming experience, giving you the chance to put everything into practice under conditions that reflect the real thing. By the end, you'll have a much clearer sense of how to carry your skills into a screen context and what it takes to work confidently in front of a camera.
This term also comes with the opportunity to engage with One Foot in the Door, with whom we collaborate, so you can build a showreel from scratch at a highly competitive rate. One Foot in the Door have been specialising in creating original actors’ showreels since 2011. The company is run by Ruggero Dalla Santa, who has been filming TAL students’ showreels for the past 2 years, examples of which you can see here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheActorsLoungeTAL
The course also emphasises screen presence and charisma, helping you command attention and create memorable, engaging performances as well as help you make lasting impressions on casting directors and agents.
The term ends with a showcase performance, where your filmed work from class will be presented to peers, tutors, and family. This informal event celebrates your progress and you'll experience the strong sense of the TAL community.
Please note that course content may occasionally change depending on student numbers or tutor availability.
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