Alumni

Some of our past and present alumni…

Robert Carlton

Amber Sherlock

Agoes Soedjarwo

Justin Rosniak

Sabeena Manalis

Frank Stead

Matt Doran

Jodie Lea Campbell

Lance Alaalatoa

Grant J Garland

Pangrum Tiangbangloung

Sam Smith
(actor/producer)

Derin Seale
(Director)

Jemma Eggins

Being Open Minded

Being open-minded, non-judgmental and accepting of people of all beliefs, races and creeds gives you an edge and an insight that close-minded people lack. As an actor you cannot be closed off to anything as it is your job to interpret the best and the worst of the human condition. Therefore an open mind is […]

Pre-Audition Tips

When you audition for a role in a film or television drama you have very little time in the room with the casting director – so preparation is vital. But how do you successfully prepare for the audition? The simple answer is prep the scene(s) as if you were performing the scene on-set. Learn the […]

Mistakes

Don’t be afraid of making mistakes as that is how we learn our most profound lessons. As an actor don’t be afraid to push yourself beyond your current abilities – as you will learn far more quickly that way as opposed to holding back and playing it safe. It is exciting to watch an actor […]

Keep it Real

When acting for the camera keep it real. Don’t over-emote verbally or physically. Keep it simple, straightforward and real. You’re not playing to a live theater audience but simply to the actor opposite you; therefore you under- play as opposed to over-playing the role. You’re simply having a conversation, argument, whatever, with the other actor […]

Cut! You’re acting!

The last thing you want to do in front of a camera is to “act.” “Acting” is phony and lacks truth. To be a good screen actor you must inhabit the role so that you fully experience the character’s feelings and emotions in the scene. In other words, no acting please. Depending upon the content […]