Explore the basics of casting from an actor's or filmmaker's perspective in this introductory seminar.

Duration
3h over 1 session

Course Description

Join Creative Director and Co-Founder of Fiction Shore, Koo Chia Meng, in these two introductory seminars on casting! With separate sessions catering to actors looking to explore screen performance for narrative projects, and filmmakers looking to enhance screen performance work for narrative projects, learn how to create meaningful screen performances on set. Find out more about each session below.

Workshop Fee
$25.00 per session

Instructor
Koo Chia Meng
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Course Overview

Filmmaker's Casting Seminar | Sat 3 Feb 2024, 1pm - 4pm
Filmmaker’s Casting Seminar is a single-session workshop for filmmakers looking to enhance screen performance work for narrative projects. The workshop will examine filmmakers’ professional approach in working with actors, in additional to screen performance discussions. This session is also relevant for casting directors, managers and agents. This workshop will serve as an introduction to SCENES, a foundation workshop where actors and filmmakers experience an intense process of shooting and coursework critique, building confidence and facility to create meaningful screen performances together.

Introduction to Screen Performance

  • Watching, Reading and Articulating Performances
  • Range and Control
  • Preparation vs Improvisation

The Actor and The Director

  • Approaching Auditions
  • The Script Sides
  • Understanding ‘Who’ you are looking for
Actor’s Casting Seminar | New Dates TBC
Please contact us at info@objectifs.com.sg to be notified for upcoming dates.

Actor’s Casting Seminar is a single-session workshop for upcoming actors looking to explore screen performance for narrative projects. The workshop will examine actor’s professional approach in working with filmmakers, in additional to screen performance discussions. This workshop will serve as an introduction to SCENES, a foundation workshop where actors and filmmakers experience an intense process of shooting and coursework critique, building confidence and facility to create meaningful screen performances together.

Introduction to Screen Performance

  • Watching, Reading and Articulating Performances
  • Range and Control
  • Preparation vs Improvisation

The Actor and The Director

  • Approaching Auditions
  • The Script Sides
  • Understanding who ‘You’ are

Technical Requirements
Open to beginners, no technical requirements

What next?
The Casting Seminars sets a foundation for other filmmaking workshops at Objectifs. 

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