ABOUT
The Young Actors Conservatory provides skilled youth actors with a concentrated, conservatory-style program that embodies multiple techniques and refines their acting training.
This 4 week mentorship consists of intense personal and career development with professional coaches and industry professionals here in the heart of Hollywood. With 120 contact training hours and up to 30 hours of additional components, the Young Actors Conservatory develops skills specific for the US & International markets across both stage and screen.
Our curriculum includes: Acting & Audition Technique; Truth In Performance; The Business of Acting; Voice & Movement; Finding Your Authentic Voice; Film Production & Development; Creating Your Own Content; The Actors Space: Personal Development, Self Care, Goal Setting & Intentions; Theory & History; Building & Creating Business Teams; Visa's & Immigration; Performance Showcases; Creating Industry Relationships and more.
Young creative artists leave our program with better understanding of the trials and tribulations associated with a working career in Hollywood. They discover unique and authentic voices, identify strengths and areas for growth, have courage to confidently engage, take control and make informed decisions about the next stages of their careers. AAFTA empowers young artists to pursue what they love, with the freedom to be authentically themselves. AAFTA Young Actors are trained and mentored to be prepared for anything this industry may propel at them, and when opportunities present themselves, success is always possible!
PREPARATION PLUS OPPORTUNITY EQUALS SUCCESS
CURRICULUM
TRUTH IN PERFORMANCE 101
Acting Techniques -Stanislavsky, Chekov, Meisner, Strasberg, Hagen, Adler & Practical Aesthetics.
Casting, Self Tapes, Booking the room!
The Artistic Self Vs The Personal
Self Tone & Genre - Primetime TV, Soap Opera, Sitcom, Stand Up Comedy. Improvisation Commercial Gym Script/Text Analysis
Stage vs Screen
BUSINESS OF ACTING 102
Business Plans & Career Mentoring - Concepts to Creation, The Artist Profile.
Branding, Marketing & Social Media
Headshots with RydeEntertainment
Industry Seminars & Intensives with Diversity Entertainment, LLC
US Casting Processes Management & Talent Agent Representation
Visa’s and Immigration with Raynor & Associates
THE ACTORS SPACE 103
Finding your "AUTHENTIC" Voice
Speech & Dialect & Voice with Caitlin Muelder
Fitzmaurice Voicework with voiceandspeechwithryan
LeBan Technique
Stuntwork
Self Defence Classes
Self Care for Actors - The Unconscious Mind, Crossing The Artistic Threshold
CREATE YOUR OWN CONTENT 104
Business Plans & Budgets - Concept to creation, Film & Television.
Film Production & Development - Understand and Experience the working set Self Tapes & Online Casting Processes
Reels/Short/Feature Film Production with Diversity Entertainment, LLC and Young One Studios
Understanding Archetypes & Film Structures with Diversity Entertainment, LLC
Industry Showcases & Networking Events
Live Studio Tapings
THEORY & HISTORY 105
Shakespeare and Classical Theatre
Playwrights - Understanding the story
US Film & Television History
Studio Tours eg Warner Brothers, Universal Studios etc
HOW TO APPLY
Complete Application Form Below, ensuring you include a US Self Tape Audition/Demo (No more than 2 mins in US Accent), Headshot, Resume, and reference letter from industry professional (if available).
Please arrange a ZOOM interview with studio director email executive@aafta.us
Deposit must be paid to finalise your position.
All international students are able to travel on an ESTA however may obtain B1/B2 Visa for travel.
Must have proof of Covid-19 Vaccination
DATES
JUNE 24TH 2024 - JULY 21ST 2024
*OPEN TO LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
(Open Age 12-20)
FEES & DEPOSITS
COURSE FEES: $3000.00 USD
DEPOSIT: $1000 USD (Payment must be made to secure your place in ANY program)
*Application must be submitted & accepted before any deposit can be made.
*Payment plans for balance can be made after deposits are made.
*Please ensure if using PayPal all fees are covered by yourself including Credit Card Fees.
*Students who wish to travel solo must be connected with another student or full time chaperone. AAFTA may provide options upon request.