One Day Intro to Acting Intensive with Andy McPhee (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Sons of Anarchy, Wolf Creek)
We are so lucky to have Andy McPhee in between his filming commitments to take One Day Intro to Acting Intensive.
Andy is an actor with decades of experience on films like Wolf Creek (2005), Animal Kingdom (2010), Pizza (2005), Wilfred (2010), Dr. Blake Mysteries (2015), and Gallipoli (2015). Andy has also starred internationally in major release features such as Disney’s Saving Mr. Banks (2013), See Saw’s Slow West (2015), FX’s Sons of Anarchy (2010), and Criminal Minds (2011), as well as Netflix Voice dubbing for the lead detective (US accent) in Marry My Dead Body.
Andy is also an Acting Coach, training hundreds of actors the craft and discipline of acting. Andy notably coached his son Kodi Smit-McPhee throughout his career. Kodi has just won a Golden Globe for The Power of the Dog, AND was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Award.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Discusses the reality of being a working actor in both Australia and LA
Aims to prepare any actor to work on any set, knowing the terminology, the demands of being in-front of the camera
Confidence building on camera
Analysing scripts utilising your own life experience
Get Set with Kym Valentine
PREPARE YOURSELF FOR HIGH TURN-OVER AUSTRALIAN TELEVISION!
Get Set is your crash course for fast turnaround TV acting - shows like Neighbours, Home & Away and more! It will teach you the craft of acting, while preparing you for the reality of being on-set (and with a few tips and shortcuts from Kym’s decades of acting experience). You will leave with the confidence to nail that audition, and to walk onto set with confidence. This is the course for you if you want to book work and feel empowered.
Performance Intensive with Andy McPhee (Sons of Anarchy, Wolf Creek)
Welcome to the three-day performance intensive with Andy McPhee, where you will immerse yourself in the art of acting and develop your performance skills under the guidance of an experienced actor and coach.
Andy is an actor with decades of experience on films like Wolf Creek (2005), Animal Kingdom (2010), Pizza (2005), Wilfred (2010), Dr Blake Mysteries (2015), and Gallipoli (2015). Andy has also starred internationally in major release features such as Disney’s – Saving Mr Banks (2013), See Saw’s Slow West (2015) and Criminal Minds (2011).
Andy is also an Acting Coach, training hundreds of actors the craft and discipline of acting. Andy notably coached his son Kodi Smit-McPhee throughout his career. Kodi has just won a Golden Globe for The Power of the Dog, AND was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Award.
Free Acting Workshop for low vision and/or hard of hearing actors with Andy McPhee (Sons of Anarchy, Wolf Creek)
International Actor and Acting Coach Andy McPhee will be holding a free one-day workshop for low vision and/or hard of hearing actors.
If you would like to enrol or learn more, please email andyactingcoaching@gmail.com.
Andy is an actor with decades of experience on films like Wolf Creek (2005), Animal Kingdom (2010), Pizza (2005), Wilfred (2010), Dr Blake Mysteries (2015), and Gallipoli (2015). Andy has also starred internationally in major release features such as Disney’s – Saving Mr Banks (2013), See Saw’s Slow West (2015) and Criminal Minds (2011).
Andy is also an Acting Coach, training hundreds of actors the craft and discipline of acting. Andy notably coached his son Kodi Smit-McPhee throughout his career. Kodi has just won a Golden Globe for The Power of the Dog, AND was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Award.
Scene Study with Director Peter Andrikidis (Bali 2002, Eden 2023)
Guided by one of the most experienced Film & TV Directors in Australia, this One Day Acting Masterclass is focused on refining your process, and exploring new on-set techniques to elevate your work on the screen. You will workshop scenes and develop a collaborative relationship with acclaimed director Peter Andrikidis - Director of the recently released Stan Original 'Bali 2002', as well as 'Eden', 'The Reckoning', 'East West 101' and many, many more.
Peter has just returned from Western Australia after a 3 month shoot on an undisclosed project, so we’re very excited to have hm in our Melbourne Studio!
Available to actors of all levels; Peter will introduce you to a variety of exercises that Peter uses on-set while directing Films & TV Shows like Janet King, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, and Underbelly to uncover a whole new level of performance.
Walk away from this Masterclass with a new set of tools for your acting toolbelt that are practical and can be used on-set! Plus, you will get an understanding of Peter’s directing process, what he looks for when he casts actors, and a high definition copy of your scene, directed by Peter, for your casting profiles.
Impulse & Emotions with John Orcsik
This course is about getting out of your head.
The two factors are indistinct yet relative. How does your impulse in a single moment or multiple impulses in an entire scene impact on your emotions and how does an imposed or real emotion impact on your impulses.
In this advanced scene-work course you will be guided by John to give yourself permission to surrender to the moment and trust your instincts and impulses, and let them carry you to your truth in the scene.
No acting allowed.
Mastering Your Process with Jason Christou
Looking to take your screen acting to the next level? Unlock your own process and harness the tools for creating and inhabiting screen characters and collaborating with any director?
Jason brings energy, intelligence and a collaborative spirit into the studio. His directing and screenwriting experience combine to help students find their own unique process to approach the work. Through continual experimental play on challenging scenes, guided by Jason, this is your opportunity to stretch your capacity as an actor.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Define your own unique process for on-camera acting, and continually practice and refine that process with scene work.
Understand the writer’s intention with script analysis techniques from an award winning writer/director.
Harness your imagination to create complex screen characters
Push your boundaries with challenging scene work
Finding Your Truth with Andy McPhee (Sons of Anarchy, Wolf Creek)
We are so lucky to have Andy McPhee in between his filming commitments to take Finding Your Truth a three day scenework intensive.
Andy is an actor with decades of experience on films like Wolf Creek (2005), Animal Kingdom (2010), Pizza (2005), Wilfred (2010), Dr Blake Mysteries (2015), and Gallipoli (2015). Andy has also starred internationally in major release features such as Disney’s – Saving Mr Banks (2013), See Saw’s Slow West (2015) and Criminal Minds (2011).
Andy is also an Acting Coach, training hundreds of actors the craft and discipline of acting. Andy notably coached his son Kodi Smit-McPhee throughout his career. Kodi has just won a Golden Globe for The Power of the Dog, AND was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Award.
Masterclass with US Acting Coach Kristy Sexton
TAFTA is excited to offer Actors the unique opportunity to work with the on set acting coach for DC's Aquaman: Kristy Sexton!
This workshop is for actors who would like to take their skills to an international level and will be sure to kick you into gear and focussing on the final goal: Getting you working more!! Kristy is a world-class acting coach who works between Hollywood and The Gold Coast.
MELBOURNE
“I’m very grateful for the opportunities TAFTA has opened up for me. I would recommend it to anyone needing a launching pad for their acting career. I received invaluable mentoring, coaching and support that’s lead to an incredible agent, opportunities to audition worldwide and gained lead roles in film and TV.”
- Saskia Hampele (The Heights, Twenty Something and Neighbours.)
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