The aim of the course is to teach the actor the craft of the Meisner technique and the art of acting in front of the camera  which appears spontaneous and surprising from moment to moment. Systematic acting and camera training based on Meisner and further developed by André Bolouri for immediacy and spontaneity in acting, creative freedom, transparency, emotional depth and openness, solid preparation and the ability to let go, and last but not least clarity of action. Including the development of a professional showreel (including shooting and editing of 2 scenes).

Training the essential elements for acting in front of the camera

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HONEST, TRANSPARENT CONTACT

LISTENING AND REACTING

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OBJECTIVES AND NEEDS: WHAT DO I WANT AND NEED FROM MY PARTNER OR IN THE SCENE? WHAT AM I FIGHTING FOR?

RELATIONSHIPS: WHAT DOES MY PARTNER MEAN TO ME?

THE MOMENT BEFORE: WHERE DO I COME FROM, HOW DO I GET INTO THE SCENE?

CLARITY OF THE ACTION AND CHANGES/BEATS

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MEANINGS, WHAT IT'S ABOUT AND WHAT'S AT STAKE

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IMMEDIACY AND URGENCY

TYPE: WHICH ROLES SUIT ME, HOW DO I GET CAST?

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Structure of the course

The first two weeks are intensive training based on the Meisner technique expanded by André Bolouri and exercises such as repetition and independent activity. In weeks three and four, each participant will then work on two scenes tailored to their type that show their acting personality and individuality. In weeks five and six, filming will take place and the material will then be edited into professional showreel scenes.

The Meisner acting training is supplemented by the camera training, casting and personal coaching modules to support and deepen your presence. Camera, casting and personal coaching modules enable you to train and improve your art and craft, your audition qualities as well as your awareness of yourself as the artist.

Application process and course details

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The course is tailored and developed for professional actors. We work in small groups to guarantee the best working conditions for both participants and coaches and thus quality in both training and the showreel. Therefore, a work sample or an interview with us is part of our  process.

Applications: CV showing previous acting experience and, if applicable, a link to the website (CASTFORWARD profile / agency / other platform / showreel / homepage) please to: mail@studio-ab.de

Application deadline: March 22, 2025 // In order to achieve the best possible individual results, we work in small groups. Therefore, a work sample or a selection interview is part of our selection process.

Costs: €2,913 including filming and editing of 2 showreel scenes

Funding: Federal Employment Agency/Job Center – If you are an actor who is unemployed or is registered as “at risk of unemployment”, there is the possibility of having the costs fully covered by your responsible employment agency or job center.

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Link to full funding through the employment agency’s training voucher

GVL may also be possible

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