Courses
SHORT COURSES
Summer - Screen Test Technique
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the standard required for professional castings for consultants, directors, and producers of TV and Film. It is suitable for varying levels of experience from those who are just starting out, to those hoping to gain representation and for those already in the industry needing to brush up their skills and confidence in the screen-test arena.
You will experience a series of "mock" castings on camera using our scripts for commercial tests, television castings and film screen-tests. A theory component covers important script work to help your casting. Improvisation is covered as it is sometimes required at auditions. This encourages your confidence and imagination. You will receive handouts of tips from casting consultants and actors on their experiences in castings. Relevant suggested reading is also provided.
Each casting day has a playback of the scenes viewed by the class followed by a detailed notes session. The focus then is on a re- shoot of the scenes for the actor to apply the notes and take direction, improving their initial test. We ask the actors to approach each casting day as a real audition. Alternate days are spent on preparation for the casting, script analysis, theory, Impro sessions, developing the various areas of acting for camera and analysis of film performance.
At the culmination of the course you are given a DVD of your work's progress on the Screen-test Technique course.
This is a full-time course running Monday to Friday for three weeks.