Young Actors Program

Our Young Actors Program is an in-depth and comprehensive training program for students in the age-range of 11-16 (6th-11th grade). It is designed to train young actors for acting on-camera, in films, tv, webisodes and commercials.

Students can enter the program at any level, based on their prior training and experience. Their entry level will be determined by consultation with our instructors. All classes are offered 5 times a year: Fall, Winter-1, Winter-2, Spring and Summer.

Casting Opportunities: All our young students in the program, after completing "Film Acting I", will be eligible for the unique and extraordinary casting opportunities our school provides in movies, tv, webisodes and paid commercials.

Classes offered in Summer 2012 (June - July)

Film Acting I: Intro to Film Acting
Film Acting II: Intermediate Level
Film Acting III: On the Film Set

Additional classes to be offered, starting Fall 2012

Advanced Film Acting
Improvisational Acting for Camera
Audition Skills for Young Actors

To enroll, please visit our Enrollment page or call 877-663-4561 (877-ONFILM1).

Film Acting I & II, combined - beginner & intermediate levels (8 weeks)

This is a perfect class for the beginning young actors who have little or no prior training and experience in acting. Those who have completed our "Film Acting I" at our school or an equivalent course at another school will take their training and knowledge in film acting to the next level, that is the intermediate-level, in this class.

In a trusting and nurturing environment, the young actors will learn on-camera acting for film, tv and commercials, at the beginner and intermediate level. Material will always be selected from age-appropriate scripts.

Students will explore acting methodologies which will hone and refine techniques they need. In a playful and fun atmosphere, they will built their confidence while learning through humor, games, and scene-study exercises. This class will inspire and motivate and take the acting skills and craft of the students to the next, higher level.

The class-work will be recorded with digital cameras on complimentary thumbdrives which will be given to the students for their own records and viewing.

Start date: June 19, 2012
Class time: Tuesdays, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm (8 classes on: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7)
Instructor: Zehra Berkman
Tuition: $320

NOTE: Class-size is limited to 12 students.

Ready to enroll? Enroll Now
Payment options: credit/debit card, check, or cash.

Film Acting III: On the Film Set (8 weeks)

This is an on-camera scene study class with a focus on film production. This course will prepare you to be a professional young actor on the film set.

Industry standards, vocabulary, and actors' preparation and script breakdown for shooting out of sequence. Preparation for the realities of movie making. Class is run like a professional film set, and we will be shooting assorted exercises and scenes. Material is always selected from age-appropriate scripts.

All your class-work will be recorded with digital cameras on complimentary thumbdrives that you will keep for your own records and further viewing.

Start date: June 12, 2012
Class time: Tuesdays, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm (8 classes on: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31)
Instructor: Hester Schell
Prerequisite: "Film Acting II" or equivalent
Tuition: $320

Hester Schell is the author of the highly acclaimed book "Casting Revealed: A Guide for Film Directors" (available at amazon.com).