TEEN MENTORSHIP
ABOUT THE MENTORSHIP
"I've never really felt like I was a child actor. Just an actor who happened to be quite young." Saoirse Ronan
Empowering The Artist Online Mentorship provides emerging artists a safe environment to rediscover their artistic freedom and build an international and prosperous career through Art, The Artist and The Business.
Further developing and enhancing Acting, through translating, refocus and transformation in Theatre, Film and TV. Making you the best actor you can be. Educating you about HOW "The Industry" works for actors in Hollywood; HOW to best leverage your talent and entrepreneurial business skills and HOW to discover your true creative self.
We accelerate young actors and performers beyond their craft and promote growth in
The Business of Acting; The power of Voice & Movement; Self Care & Motivation; Goal Setting & Intentions: Career Development, Marketing and Life Skills; The History of Film, Television and Theatre; Truth in Performance: Acting Techniques; The artistic self vs the daily self; and Creating Your Own Content. Our full year mentorship includes programmed activities and guidance from International Professionals that further develop and enhance your training, whilst translating and refocusing through Stage, Film and TV.
Open to worldwide applicants. End of year "Showcase" students are to write, produce and star in their own short films, web series or proof of concepts mentored by AAFTA staff. These can be tools to aid further their development with Casting Directors, Talent Agents, Managers, Coaches and Directors.
We let you do what you love with the freedom and courage to be authentically you. Discovering your true creative self and what it means to step into you power.
Preparation + Opportunity = Success!
CLASSES ARE:
LA TIME: FRIDAYS 6.30-9.30PM
SYD/MELB: SATURDAYS 1.30-4.30PM
LIMITED TO 16 STUDENTS + SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
3HRS CONTACT TRAINING PER WEEK
16X30MIN PRIVATE MENTOR SESSIONS AVAILABLE
ONE ON ONE FEEDBACK
ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM
RECORDED SESSIONS
GUEST LECTURES & COACHES
MORE INFORMATION OR FREE CONSULTATION
CONTACT YOUTH CREATIVE DIRECTOR ROBBIE RYDE
TERMS & CURRICULUM
TERM 1
SAT 4th FEBRUARY - SAT 1ST APRIL 2023
Unit 1 - Empowering The Artist
Unit 2 - The Business of Acting
TERM 2
SAT 22ND APRIL - SAT 1st JULY 2023
Unit 3 - Goal Setting & Intentions
Unit 4 - Self Care & Motivation
Unit 5 - Theory & History (Part A)
Techniques
TERM 3
SAT 29TH JULY - SAT 23RD SEPT 2023
Unit 5 - Theory & History (Part A)
Techniques -
Unit 5 - Theory & History (Part B)
Theatre, Film & Television
TERM 4
SAT 14TH OCTOBER - SAT 13TH DEC 2023
Unit 6 - Create Your Own Content
Unit 7 - Truth In Performance
Unit 8 - An Artists Showcase
The project must be written in collaboration with other classmates. The project must feature them in a starring role and showcase their artistic vision and expression. The project must be between 5-10mins in length and have merit for IMDB. Artists are asked to put together an online package that includes Log Lines, Pitch Video, Career Goals & Intentions, Artistic Vision (Business & Personal). Students may seek sessions with mentors for advice, however the project must be the “Artist” own undertaking.
BOOK A CONSULTATION
BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CONSULTATION TO DICUSS YOUR GOALS AND HOW AAFTA CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE THEM.