June Lab: The Art of Directing Actors
This is an online event (FREE)
For our second Lab of the 2024/25 season, Join us a for a masterclass focused on the essential creative and logistical aspects of working with actors. This session will provide you with practical tools to prepare for your role as a first-time director, effectively brief actors, and foster a collaborative environment on set.
The masterclass will be delivered by Mary-Ellen O’Hara, an experienced casting director and intimacy professional, whose work has equipped actors and directors with tools to advance their careers. In this session, you’ll explore the dynamic relationship between directors and actors. You will discover techniques for clear and open communication, giving notes, mining of text, creating a process that suits both you and the work, and guiding actors to connect with their characters and bring authenticity and depth to their performances.
BFI Film Academy Labs are all about helping 16- to 25-year-olds break into the screen industries. These monthly practical sessions are led by industry professionals, with a focus on explaining the specifics of working in film and television, and developing your skills to become the best screen creative you can be.
SPEAKERS:
Mary-Ellen O’Hara - Casting Director at Coaching,Casting,Intimacy
📅DATE: June 10, 2024
🌍LOCATION: Online
⏰TIME: 18:00 - 19:45 (BST)
📣ENTRANCE: free of charge
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