The workshops provide an opportunity for participants to learn the essentials of screen acting such as; how best to audition for commercials, cold-read for feature films, hit your marks, work in close-up, medium shot and long shot, correct use of pro
ps, shoot dramatic scenes, get an agent, use engaging 10 x 8 headshots, network with castings directors, compile a show reel, get called to auditions and land the part when you get there.
The course is being hosted by The Irish Film Actors Workshop and will run from 11am to 7pm both days. There are ten places available for anyone interested in getting acting work in television dramas, commercials and feature films.
The course is led by Shane Munro, film producer and actors agent who is better known for his roles in many television ads but who was also executive producer on the award-winning film To Catch A Crow, directed by Shay Leonard which won Best Film at the BBC International Film Festival in London and also screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
As a direct result of doing this course, The Film Actors Workshop has produced 17 people who have landed lead roles in BAFTA nominated television programmes, continuing to set the professional standard in Northern Ireland for screen acting training.
It has given hundreds of actors the opportunity to work in a safe, relaxed environment, to find their feet and develop their self confidence in front of the camera. No previous acting experience is necessary, only the enthusiasm and willingness to plunge in and take part on-camera. Participants must be over 17 and over 40's and 50s are especially welcome.
If you want one of the ten places on this exciting course or further info. call 074 9126994 or e-mail filmactorsworkshop@eircom.net.