EMPOWERING THE ARTIST - ONLINE MENTORSHIPS FOR CREATIVES

a. LEARNING LA - City, Lifestyle, History, Attitudes.

b. TIMELINES - Unrealistic Timelines, Commitments, Fears, Expectations and Realities.

c. ASSUMPTIONS - What is the job of an "actor"? Realities vs Ideals. Culture vs Culture. Theatre vs Film.

d. DREAMS -The why? Your manifesto. Your dream career.

a. DO YOUR RESEARCH - Unique Selling points, Market Research, Competition, Branding & Headshots

b. MAKE A PLAN - Business Plans, Investments, Business Essentials

c. PLAN YOUR FINANCES - Expenses, Profits, Return for investment, Marketing plans

d. GET YOUR TEAM READY - Team building, Managers, Agents, Lawyers, Coaches and Mentors.

e. PROMOTING AND MARKETING - Resumes, Unique Selling Propositions, Social Media, Casting Directors.

a. GOAL SETTING AND INTENTIONS - Definitions, Types, Systems, Intentions

b. PSYCHOLOGY OF GOAL SETTING - Strengths & Weaknesses; Value Systems; Self Evaluation; Character Arcs.

c. PLAN YOUR FINANCES - Obstacles, Time Management, Problem Solving & Organisational

d. STEPS TO SUCCESS - Setting courses, Planning, Accountability, Rewards

a. AN ACTORS SELF CARE - Health & Fitness, Mindfulness & Motivation.

b. THE POWER OF VOICE & MOVEMENT - Voice, Breath, Dialect & the Body

c. EMOTIONAL MATURITY - Accountability, Re-centering, Re-connecting & Holistic

d. THE ARTISTIC SELF VS THE PERSONAL SELF - Crossing the Artistic Threshold, Habits, Ego & Interference.

a. TECHNIQUES - Classical Acting, The Chekhov Acting Technique, Method Acting, Meisner Acting Technique, Practical Aesthetics Acting Technique, Stella Adler,

Lee Strasberg, and Classical Acting Technique.

b. THEATRE HISTORY & SHAKESPEARE - Playwrights, Monologues, Duologues & Shakespeare

c. TELEVISION HISTORY - Sitcom, Procedurals, Drama & Streaming

d. FILM HISTORY - Golden Age, Independent Cinema, Modern Blockbuster & Our Future

a. CONCEPT CREATION - Ideas & Mood Boards; Characters & Concepts; Genres & Limitations; Project Aims & Outlines.

b. WRITING & DEVELOPMENT - On The Page; Look Books; Pre Production and Casting.

c. FILMMAKING 101 - Location Scouting, Lighting and Audio Equipment; Creative Recourses & Optimisation; Basic Composition; The People In The Scene; Shot Size & Visualisation of assembly.

d. POST PRODUCTION  - Editing software; Media Management; Assembly, Colour Grading & Post Production.

a. ACTING VS HOW TO ACT - Truth – the basics; Humanity vs Playing; Idea or stereotype; Find the place where you and your character meet.

b. LISTENING & TRANSLATING - Listening; Asking The Right Questions; Repetition; & Presence

c. MOVEMENT & THE ARTISTIC SELF - Energy; Intentions; Actions & Script Work

d. SCRIPT ANALYSIS - Building and creating a compelling character; Inner Monologues; Beat to Beat & Given Circumstances.

e. APPLYING THE TOOLS - Understanding Voyeurism vs. Exhibitionism; Film vs. Stage performance; Choices & Emotions.

f. THE WORK - Preparation Vs Control; Auditions Vs Performance; Effective Collaboration & Mastering Triggers.

a. Artists are asked to develop their project to “Showcase” online.

b. The project must be either Short Film, Proof Of Concept or Web Series.

c. The project must be written in collaboration with other classmates

d. The project must feature them in a starring role and showcase their artistic vision and expression.

e. The project must be between 5-10mins in length and have merit for IMDB.

f. Artists are asked to put together an online package that includes Log Lines, Pitch Video, Career Goals & Intentions, Artistic Vision (Business & Personal).

g. Students may seek sessions with mentors for advice, however the project must be the “Artist” own undertaking.