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Working with the Pros - directors series; Brendan Maher


DIRECTOR SERIES

Working with the Pros is part of the Howard Fine Acting Studios industry training programs. These courses are hosted by highly experienced industry professionals and are designed to compliment your existing training.

In this fantastic, four-session class students will have the opportunity to work with highly respected, multi award-winning, international director Brendan Maher.

Course content includes:

The audition room

  • what is expected

  • how to prepare

  • what the director is looking for

  • how to create a character with little information from the text

  • how the audition will run, how to receive notes in that environment & how to leave the room with dignity and optimism

Creating a character and performance

  • finding solid groundwork to build a character in a loud, rushed and confusing workplace (on set)

What to expect from a director

  • how to have a working relationship with a director

What to expect when working

  • how to read a call sheet

  • who's who on a set

  • what the process is on and off set

  • what is the order of the day and how will it affect performance

Working with the camera

  • making the camera your friend

  • understanding on set terminology and process

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CONTACT HOURS AND DATES

Wednesdays, 27 March - 17 April, 6:30-9:30pm

CLASS FEE

$380

WHAT TO PREPARE

Any pre-class homework will be sent out in advance of the course commencing.

CLASS TUTOR

Brendan Maher is a multi award-winning director who works internationally. He has directed large budget, landmark television series for Australia, the UK, America and internationally.

Please click here to view Brendan’s IMDB profile.

Please click here to view examples of Brendan’s work.

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