MASTER CLASSES
Nancy’s master classes are on demand
throughout Europe and the US at universities, film schools, and actors centers.In addition to teaching on-camera technique, she also organizes worshops, symposiums and panel discussions at film festivals.
SCREEN TECHNIQUE FOR AUDITIONS AND FILMS
TWO DAY FILM AUDITION TECHNIQUE?
Day 1 – Screen Acting Technique
Actors will watch and critique actual film castings of successful actors and discuss the techniques they used. Actors then participate in a series of exercises that develop effective methods that work on camera. Material covered will include 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 to prepare for mock castings the next day.
Day 2 – Strategies for Screen Casting
Actors will apply the techniques they learned on Day One 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.
FIVE DAY INTENSIVE FILM ACTING AND AUDITION TECHNIQUE?
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!
ACTOR MARKETING SEMINAR
Don’t blame your agent if you’re not getting work.
This two-hour seminar focuses on strategies for actors to promote themselves in an increasingly competitive market. The Internet is the great democratizer, offering endless possibilities for actors to get themselves seen.
In this seminar learn how to:
- organize a professional CV for international work
- choose a winning headshot
- best utilize search engines
- organize a successful website
- produce an effective show reel
- best take advantage of the Internet for actor marketing
- record your own audition to send to production
Actors can bring their own reels and material for critique.
CASTING FOR DIRECTORS AND PRODUCERS SEMINARS
Casting for Directors and Producers Seminar
This two hour seminar focuses on casting considerations for producers and directors.
It covers the process of casting, highlighting how casting directors
work together with production.
Topics include:
- casting the lead
- casting supporting talent
- hiring actors vs. amateurs
- how to effectively communicate with actors during an audition