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Directing film actors workshop for
working and aspiring directors. Achieve unique, layered, real-life performances that read well on camera.
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| Ela Thier and Dalena Le on the set of A SUMMER RAIN. Photograph by Joan Roth |
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Feb 25-26, 2012
Sat-Sun, 10am-6pm
Shetler Studios
244 W54th St,
New York, NY
Participating
Directors: $235 (limited to 8)
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DIRECTING
FILM ACTORS
Gain simple and elegant tools to evoking natural and powerful performances
that read well on camera. Learn how to assist actors avoid acting that looks
like acting, practice techniques that steer performances away from clichés and melodrama, and create nuanced, layered,
and unexpected performances.
As you create a safe space for actors
that nurtures sponteneity, playfulness and honesty, as you win a trusting and
cooperative collaboration with your actors, you will also gain greater control in realizing the specificities of your unique
vision.
Workshop includes talks, demonstrations, and coached rehearsal
sessions. Each participating director received one hour of a coached rehearsal while others observe the rehearsal session.
SATURDAY
10-12am: Introduction: an overview of directing film actors
12-1:00pm: Lunch
1-2:15pm:
Demo Scene
2:15-6:00pm: Coached rehearsals 1, 2 & 3
SUNDAY
10am-12:30pm:
Coached rehearsals 4 & 5
12:30-1:30 Networking Lunch
1:30-5:15pm: Coached rehearsals 6, 7 & 8
5-6pm: Q&A, Closing
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Ela's approach is gold for new directors. She demystifies directing by teaching practical strategies for communicating
with actors and creating naturalistic performances that don't look like acting. There is nothing so magical as watching a
scene you've written turn into something awesome under her guidance. Her directing class has made me both a better director
and a better writer.
LAURA DURKAY
I walked away from the workshop with simple but powerful directing techniques that I can't wait
to utilize, and I gained the confidence to know that there's nothing stopping me from directing right now. Thanks Ela!
HURIYYAH MUHAMMAD
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especially appreciate the respect that you have for the director. You approached
each scene differently, putting yourself at the service of each director's unique vision and interpretation of their
scene. EWA SKLODOWSKA |
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Many directors can identify what is “not working” with their scene.
Few of us, however, can make precise changes in a short period of time that bring our imagination to life. Ela guided us to
director-actor relationships that removed the wall which stood between me and what is the most powerful weapon a filmmaker
has in his arsenal: the actor. With her help I’ve watched my work and the works of others become real and emotional
experiences.
RAMAZAN NANAYEV
Ela, you are amazing! I've gained
so many practical tools. Your approach empowered me to explore without fear, and your solid and simple techniques
enhance and strengthen any scene! I loved working with fantastic actors, and with the freedom to be creative while
receiving feedback in a supportive and positive environment. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
GEORGE WILSON JR.
The directing actors workshop
was an incredible opportunity. I worked with professional actors in a supportive environment, feel much more at ease directing
actors, and I now have a powerful toolbox for troubleshooting scenes, especially when the lights are up and there's no time
left!
JENNA PAYNE
Ela’s simple tools to direct actors stretched my imagination and
taught me how to successfully build drama into scenes. I laughed, brainstormed, and loved-every minute of the workshop. And
now I have a list of great actors for future readings and productions. Thank you, Ela!
PAMELA
TIMPSON
Ela's directing class was such a great gift that I've given to myself. I learned so much
about directing and my confidence in this practice has boosted tremendously. Ela provides a comfortable atmosphere and makes
learning enjoyable.
EVELYN M. GREEN
I feel confident and equipped to direct film actors. I appreciate
you teaching specifically as a film director and gained many different practical tools to use on set that could only come
from experience.
DINA KAGAN
I was introduced to new directing
tools in this class, a great group of actors, and got plenty of hands-on practice with on-the-spot thoughtful feedback from
Ela. The class inspired me to write original material to workshop, and I left the class gearing up to shoot a film with two
of the actors that I worked with.
SAMINA SAMI
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