About This Course.
Elevate Your Craft:
This sophisticated course is for intermediate actors and dedicated beginners designed to propel you into the world of professional screen acting with the skills, confidence, and insight you need to craft and deliver exceptional screen performances.
Comprehensive Training for Screen Actors
In the highly competitive world of film and television, success demands more than just talent. It requires a deep understanding of the craft and the ability to deliver nuanced performances in any setting, from screen tests and auditions to self-tapes and professional film sets.
Acting is a complex discipline, rich with techniques, methods, and skills that, when combined with precision and intent, can create moments of cinematic magic.
But, like any true craft, mastery is earned through dedication, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to the work.
This course is designed to equip actors with the tools they need to navigate the rigorous demands of the film industry. Whether you're preparing for an audition, perfecting your self-test, or stepping onto a professional film set, we will help you refine your approach, elevate your craft, and sharpen your on-camera skills.
Course Components:
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Master the Art of Realism vs. Naturalism for the Camera: Develop an in-depth understanding of how subtle choices in performance can create a truthful, compelling portrayal that resonates on screen.
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Refine Modern Acting Techniques: Delve into both classic and contemporary acting methodologies, adapting them to suit your unique style and the demands of modern film and television.
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Cultivate Your Unique Acting Technique: Focus on developing a personalised approach tailored to your strengths, enhancing your ability to bring authenticity and depth to any role.
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Perfect Scene Preparation and Delivery: Learn how to approach scenes for both auditions and film sets, ensuring you're fully prepared to deliver powerful, captivating performances under any circumstances.
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Film as an Art Form: Gain a deeper understanding of the film-making process through advanced scene analysis, exploring how performances are shaped by cinematography, direction, and editing.
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Industry-Grade Feedback and Coaching: Receive personalised guidance and constructive feedback from experienced industry professionals, helping you make precise, creative choices that elevate your work.
This course is designed for actors who are serious about pushing their craft to the next level and are ready to meet the challenges of the professional film world.
2025 Syllabus:
Please Note - Students can choose to join this ongoing course at the start of any new term, given it is a revolving syllabus. The commitment of the student is Term by Term, so they can choose to not complete the full 4-Term cycle should they choose.
Term 1 -Acting Techniques and Execution
Understanding the vital foundations to screen acting, realism and the method is essential to every actor. The focus here is developing both the self awareness and emotional intelligence to tackle the complexities of human behaviour and deliver them in front of the camera.
Term 2 - Screen Testing and Self Testing
Auditioning is a crucial part of the film industry and developing both the confidence and skills to efficiently deliver high quality scene work is essential for every actor. Throughout this term, each actor will be asked to prepare a new scene each week while delivering their work under audition circumstances.
Term 3 - Working on Set and Preparing Scenes
Working on set can be very different to delivering a scene in the audition room. Understanding how to prepare a scene, what to expect on set and how to work with other actors and crew cannot be underestimated to an actor’s career. This term we will create various mock productions where students will not only take part as actors, but as directors, cinematographers and assistant directors.
Term 4 - Acting Techniques and Performance
Recreating and deconstructing well known scenes will allow students to understand the mechanics and logistics of great acting. In many cases students will succeed, but more importantly fail at recreating the magic that defined such a well known scene and thus understand missing ingredients that they must develop and master to reach their goals.
Course outcome: Our goal is to cultivate highly skilled, self-sufficient actors who possess the maturity, confidence, and creative versatility to excel at the highest level. Whether pursuing leading roles or nuanced supporting parts, our focus is on developing professionals who take ownership of their craft and approach every project with both artistry and discipline.
OUR COURSE DIRECTOR:
Don
These classes are taught by Don Kountouris who is a NIDA Acting Graduate, Tertiary Institution Screen Acting Tutor, Former Acting Agent, and former actor with credits in both AUS and US film and television such as: Terra Nova (FOX), The Informant (CH10), Home and Away (CH7), Crownies (ABC), Packed to the Rafters (CH7) and All Saints (CH7)
Important Information:
This courses is for anyone over the age of 18 years. An intensive course exploring numerous fundamentals and advanced techniques in screen acting. All levels welcome.
To apply, please email training@heesomcasting.com with the following information:
Email Header Title: ADULTS: Screen Acting Techniques
Include in your Email:
- Name
- Phone Number
- Which Term you would like to apply for
- Headshot or Selfie
- CV or past credits and/or training
- Optional: Why you are applying and/or what you hope to get out of this workshop
IF SOLD OUT: Actors are welcome to join the waitlist for notification of all future dates.
How To Apply / Join Waitlist:
Course Details:
Course: 8 week program, per term
Hours: Mon OR Wed nights
6:45pm - 9:15pm
2025 Dates: MONDAY NIGHT CLASS
Term 1 - Feb 3th - Mar 24th
Term 2 - May 5th - June 23rd
Term 3 - July 28th - Sept 15th
Term 4 - Oct 20th - Dec 8th
WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASS
Term 1 - Feb 5th - Mar 26th
Term 2 - May 7th - June 25th
Term 3 - July 30th - Sept 17th
Term 4 - Oct 22nd - Dec 10th
Note: Any classes that fall on a Public Holiday will not run, and an additional class will be added onto the end of the Term in lieu
Ages: Adults (18+)
Experience: Introductory
Intermediate
Price: $495
Enrol/Enquire: See How To Apply Section
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Join the waitlist:
Should you wish to enroll in this course but find it SOLD OUT, please join our waitlist (click here).
In the event an spot becomes available, we'll notify you immediately.